Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam

About the university

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNFU) is the State-funded Fisheries University in India imparting professional education, research and training to enhance fish production and utilization by following the State Agricultural University (SAU) pattern and syllabi.

University Type

State Agricultural University

Established | NIRF Rank

2012 | NIRF Rank : 40

Vice Chancellor

Dr. N.Felix Vice Chancellor

Bachelor

Course(s) Available

Master

Course(s) Available

Doctoral

Course(s) Available

Objective

Despite agricultural education being in the list of state subjects, central government through ICAR provides financial support to SAUs and other institutions in the form of development grant to make agricultural education better. ICAR coordinates three activities across the country. These are Education Planning and Home Science; Human Resource Development and Education Quality Assurance and Reforms. Specific activities are listed below:

1. Course curriculum revision through Deans Committee.

2. Framing of minimum standards of higher agricultural education (MSHAE)

3. Reforms in governance of SAUs through implementation of Model Act.

4. Setting up of Norms and Accreditation Committee.

5. Annual interaction with AUs Vice-Chancellors by holding VCs Conference, which is a platform to review and refine various programmes implemented by the ICAR and maintaining uniformity in governance and financial management system.

6. Providing financial support for strengthening of infrastructure and development of competent human resource.

7. ICAR also provides technical inputs for the establishment of CAUs in coordination with DARE, Government of India.

University Information

Mandate

Student Strength

Faculty Strength

Scholarship

Achievements

Significant Achievements/Impacts out of the ICAR Development Grant Provided to the University:

1. ICAR-Niche Area of Excellence programme in Fish Safety and Quality Assurance is operated from Department of Fish Quality Assurance and Management.

2. Laboratory facilities created under the ICAR- NAE programme at FCRI, Thoothukudi.

3. Twenty five teaching manuals were prepared for the benefit of students.

4. New Biotechnology laboratory was established in TNFU Campus at Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai.

5. Central Instrumentation facility created at FC&RI, Thoothukudi

6. Library of FC&RI, Thoothukudi was fully atomized

Facilities

Library

Hostel

Auditorium

Sports Facilities

Wi-Fi Campus

Labs

DBT Schemes

National Talent Scholarship-PG Financial Year : 2023-24 \| Beneficiary :13	National Talent Scholarship-UG Financial Year : 2023-24 \| Beneficiary :20

Gallery

Events

Alumni meet
Start Date: 02/07/2022
End Date: 02/07/2022
"LEADERSHIP TEAM BUILDINGS AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY
Start Date: 17/08/2017
End Date: 18/08/2017
"BASIC SHRIMP CULTURE TECHNIQUES TO SHRIMP FARM ASSISTANTS"
Start Date: 08/03/2017
End Date: 03/04/2017
CREATE YOUR DESTINY
Start Date: 18/03/2017
End Date: 18/03/2017
Agricultural Education day
Start Date: 03/12/2017
End Date: 03/12/2017

Contact

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University,Nagapattinam
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University,, Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam
Website : http://www.tnjfu.ac.in/

College Name	Professor	Associate professor	Assistant Professor
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	5	9	29
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	1	4	23
College of Fisheries Engineering and Technology,Nagapattinam	1	4	15
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	2	6	20
Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology,Chennai	1	3	13
Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	1	1	2

College Name	Hostel Name	Room for Men	Room for Women
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Students Hostel FC & RI, Thoothukudi	41	39
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	FCRI Boys hostel	13	20
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	FCRI GIRLS HOSTEL	0	20
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Dr.M.G.R FISHERIES COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE	54	40
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	BOYS HOSTEL	47	47
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Dr. M.G.R. FC & RI, Hostel	47	47
College of Fisheries Engineering and Technology,Nagapattinam	COFE HOSTEL	14	16
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	DR.MGR FCRI HOSTEL	19	21
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	Rented Building Hostel	18	5
Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology,Chennai	CFNFT HOSTEL	17	14
Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES POST GRADUATE	9	9
Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	IFPGS HOSTEL	15	5

SN	College Name	Availability	No of Auditorium
1	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	YES	1
2	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	YES	1
3	College of Fisheries Engineering and Technology,Nagapattinam	YES	1
4	Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	YES	1

SN	College Name	Name	Purpose
1	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Multipurpose Wet lab facility	Pilot scale research works equipped with FRP tanks, plastic crates and aquarium glass tanks connected to the RAS systems are carried out in two wet labs.
2	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	TNJFU Referral Laboratory for Fish Quality Monitoring and Certification center	For testing of Fish and Fishery Products
3	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Bacteriology laboratory at DFPHM	Practical classes for BFSc and MFSc and PhD students, MFSc and PhD student research on Bacterial Fish and shellfish diseases.
4	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Molecular biology lab	It is for conducting molecular studies of finfish and shell fish samples and for research purpose for the students.
5	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	Fish Nutrition Laboratory	Teaching and Research for UG students
6	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	Fish Processing Laboratory	Teaching and Research for UG students
7	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	Fisheries Microbiology and Biochemistry Laboratory	Teaching and Research for UG students
8	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Cryopreservation Laboratory at DAQ	Milt collected from various commercially important and endangered fish species are collected and cryopreserved for use in off-breeding season and To enhance population of commercially important cultivable fish species
9	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	Fisheries Biology and Resource Management Laboratory	Teaching and Research for UG students
10	Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	Instrumentation laboratory	To take up advanced research work in fisheries science by Faculties and Research scholars
11	Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	Microbiology Laboratory	For enumeration, isolation, purification, identification of bacterial profile in fish, water, soil and other samples and diagnosis of bacterial diseases in fish
12	Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	Referral Lab for Feed Testing and Feed Quality Certification	To analyze nutrient profile in fish, commercial fish feed and feed ingredients & to certify the quality and also carry out research on low cost fish feed formulation
13	Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology,Chennai	Molecular biology Laboratory	To perform molecular diagnostics techniques and to carry out genomics based research
14	Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology,Chennai	Cell Culture Laboratory	For mass production of pure cultures of target cell types
15	Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology,Chennai	Fish Genetics Lab	To conduct practical demonstrations and to carry out research work on fish genetics
16	Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	Biochemistry Lab	To perform Biochemical assays, preservation of samples by freeze drying and research related to extraction and purification of bioactive compounds from marine/aquatic resources
17	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	UG and PG Laboratory	• Facilities for UG and PG teaching through conventional methods and ICT tools. The laboratory is equipped with necessary facilities for handling practical and demonstration purpose. • Laboratory is equipped with basic facilities for handling UG and PG courses • Stereoscopic Zoom Microscopes with camera assembly are available for live food and tissue analysis • Liquid nitrogen cans (3 nos.) are used for PG teaching.
18	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Central Instrumentation Laboratory at DAEM	This lab has been established for the benefit of PG students research with equipments such as UV-Spectrophotometer, PCR, Gel documentation system, fermenter, Gas chromatography, Ultra Centrifuge etc. which has been purchased under the funding support of ICAR-Development Grant
19	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Chart reading lab at DFTFE	To conduct practical classes for students and trainees on Navigation chart reading, flag reading, light signaling, Compass and GPS etc.
20	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Pre-Processing lab facilities at DFPT	To provide pre-processing facility for incubatee / entrepreneurs and Pre-processing facility for conducting student practical classes, ELP etc.
21	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	E-learning	E-Learning Programmes
22	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Soil and Water Chemistry Laboratory at DAEM	This lab is being used for demonstrate the practical aspect for the students. This facility is also being used for analysis of samples received from the farmers.
23	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Marine Electronic Lab at DFTFE	To conduct practical classes for students and trainees on the operation of various electronic equipments viz. GPS map, Chart Plotter, Echo sounder, Radio Telephone, used in fishing vessels
24	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Bio Fermentor lab	Bio Fermentation instrument – For supporting student research
25	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Fuel pump test laboratory at DFTFE	To conduct practical classes for students and trainees on the calibration of marine engine
26	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Biochemistry Laboratory at DFPT	To conduct UG practical classes and PG and Ph.D. research work, and To conduct ICAR Skill Development Programme for final year students
27	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Microbiology laboratory at DFPT	To conduct UG practical classes and PG and Ph.D. research work and To conduct ICAR Skill Development Programme for final year students
28	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Instrumentation Laboratory at DFPT	To conduct UG practical classes and PG and Ph.D. research work
29	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Incubation Centre at DFPT	To provide incubation facility for entrepreneurship, To conduct UG practical classes and PG and Ph.D. research work , and To conduct ICAR ELP programme for final year students
30	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Microbiology lab at Biotechnology Centre	Conducting Practical class for UG and PG students and for research purposes
31	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Phycology Laboratory at DAEM	Commercially important marine microalgae are being maintained for students demonstration and research.
32	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Fishing Gear Technology Lab at DFTFE	To conduct practical classes for students and trainees on Fishing Gear Design, fabrication, Net mending, Braiding, rigging etc.
33	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Marine Engine Workshop at DFTFE	To conduct practical classes for students and trainees on Marine engine working principles and repair and maintenance
34	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Virology laboratory at DFPHM	Practical classes for BFSc and MFSc, PhD students, MFSc and PhD student research on Viral diseases of fish.
35	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Live food Unit	Purpose of this unit is maintaining Artemia, Algal culture and Zooplankton culture, and For conducting practical class for UG and PG students and for research purposes
36	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	UG Laboratory	This laboratory is well equipped with basic facilities for analysis soil and water for teaching UG students through conventional methods and ICT tools
37	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Water quality analysis lab	Used for the analysis of various physico-chemical parameters and bacteriological analysis of the water and soil samples from aquatic systems
38	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Wet laboratory with feed formulation equipments	Fish rearing and conducting feed experimental trials, feed pelletiser and mixer.Wet laboratory is equipped with plastic troughs and tanks for conducting PG and PhD thesis experiments.
39	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Water Quality Analysis Lab	Digital pH meter, Spectrophotometer, Flame Photometer are available to do colorimetric analysis of farm water samples
40	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Seabass Recirculatory Aquaculture System Technology Park	An exclusive industrial scale seabass research cum incubation facility is under construction to carry out the research for the benefit of the students and farmers
41	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Microbiology and PCR Analysis lab	Laminar air flow chamber, autoclave, PCR kits and accessories, microbiological media and equipments
42	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Fish Nutrition Lab	Fish nutrition lab is equipped with the following equipments for estimation of proximate composition of feed ingredients and feeds: • Soxtron: Automated Fat/Oil Extraction System • Kjeltron: Rapid Automatic Block Digestion System Kjeltron: Rapid Automatic Protein Distillation System and Acid Neutralizer system • Muffle Furnace Fibra Plus Automatic PC Compatible Fibre Estimation System All the equipments are utilized for UG and PG teaching including water quality and microbiological sample analysis of private farm samples.
43	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Soil and Water Quality laboratory	It is equipped with following equipments: BOD incubator, Deep freezer, Hot air oven, Muffle furnace, UV spectrophotometer, Distillation Unit, Digital pH meter, Weighing balance, refractometer, soil pH meter, stabilizer, DO meter with accessories, and multiparameter water analysis kit, refrigerator
44	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Microbiology lab	It is equipped with following equipments: Biological incubator, Laminar flow chamber, Hot air oven, Hot plate, Microscope, Magnetic stirrer, Precision balance, Centrifuge, Orbital shaker, Vaccum pump, Air conditioner, Serological Water bath, Micropipettes, and Vortex mixer
45	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Fish Products Research and Quality Testing Lab	• To conduct UG/PG/Ph.D. practical classes • To provide quality analytical services to services to fish processors, fish farmers and individuals • To support Research and Development of faculties and the students
46	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Seafood Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab	• Proximate composition analysis and Quality analysis of fresh, processed and value-added fish and fishery products are being • To conduct practical classes for UG/PG/Ph.D. students • To support Research and Development of faculties and the students
47	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Aquaculture Biotechnology Laboratory	We have three special-purpose laboratories specifically for research projects •Molecular PCR Laboratory 1. PCR Machine 2. Gel Documentation system 3. Water bath 4. Auto clave 5. Orbital Shaker 6. Laminar Air Flow chamber 7. Deep freezer (Blue star) 8. Micro centrifuge 9. Ultra centrifuge 10. Insitu bioreactor •Soil and Water Analysis Laboratory 1. Soil pH Meter 2. Digital Flame Photometer 3. Floculator unit •Photomicrography Laboratory 1. Trinocular Research Microscope 2. Sedgwick rafter
48	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Post-Harvest Research and Incubation Centre	• To conduct UG/PG/Ph.D. practical classes • To provide skill development training programmes for SHGs and entrepreneurs. • To provide the facility for the usage of production of value-added fish and fishery products by SHGs and entrepreneurs. • To support Research and Development of faculties and the students • To develop and establish innovative seafood products like extruded products and seafood curries in retort pouch • To support ELP programmes
49	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Water Quality Testing Laboratory	This laboratory provide water and soil analytical services to fish / shrimp farmers on payment basis. The cost of minimum package (includes analysis of pH, salinity, hardness, Alkalinity and Ammonia) is Rs. 150/- per sample.
50	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	PG Laboratory	This laboratory consist of Following components: Algal culture unit: Algae such as Spirulina, Chlorella, Skeletonema are maintained Climatology lab : This unit consist of equipments such as mini automatic weather monitoring unit, CO 2 analyser PG water quality lab: this unit consist of UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Multiparamer analyser
51	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Histology Lab	Used for the preparation of slides from fish and observation of tissues/ parasites by microscopy
52	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Fisheries Museum	• To conduct practical classes to UG and PG students; • To create awareness on the need for conservation of aquatic biodiversity among students, fishermen, fisherwomen, researchers, general public etc.
53	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Solar Tent Dryer	• To conduct UG/PG Practical classes • To provide skill development trainings on dried fish and fishery products for women self-help groups and entrepreneurs. • To provide the facility for the usage of trained and skilled entrepreneurs for preparing dried fish and fishery products.
54	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Molecular biology lab	To undertake • Demonstration of molecular techniques like PCR to the students and for research • PCR screening of diseases in the samples of fish received from the farms and collected in our surveillance
55	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	UG Laboratory at Dept. of FRM	• To conduct practical classes on finfish and shellfish taxonomy; anatomy, biology and physiology of finfish and shellfish; marine and inland fisheries to the UG students
56	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	PG Laboratory at Dept. of FRM	• To conduct practical classes to the PG and Ph.D students; • To conduct PG and Ph.D Dissertation work
57	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Net braiding Hall	• To conduct theory and practical classes for UG students regarding Net fabrication, Braiding techniques, mending, shaping of webbing techniques, Cutting techniques.
58	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Navigation and seamanship Lab	• To conduct theory and practical classes to UG students related to Chart reading techniques and The equipments are available in the laboratory, Life jacket, Life buoy, Globe, Navigational flags, Navigational lights, Navigational Chart, Chart reading tools, Magnetic compass, Marine Sextant and Azimuth mirror.
59	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Fishing craft Lab	• To conduct theory and practical classes to UG students.The models are available in the laboratory are Trawler, Purse seiner, Long liner, Out trigger trawler, Squid jigger, Bambay machwa, Tuticorin boat, Vallam, Masula boat, Dugout canoe, Flat bottom boat, Rampani boat, Coracle, Bar boat.
60	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Fishing gear lab	• To conduct theory and practical classes to UG students. Fishing Gears are available in the sections are Traps/Pots, Gill net, Trammel net, Drag net, Cast net, long line.
61	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Fisheries Technology And Information Centre (FTIC)	• To serve as an interface between farmers and the institute. • To serve as single window service delivery center for the public. • To create database on the aquaculture and fisheries profile of Northern districts of Tamil Nadu • The centre serves as effective platform in educating the department’s UG courses especially to understand the lab to land gap.
62	Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Computer lab	Thirty five numbers of desktop computers for general browsing as well as for providing hands-on training to the students especially during the practical hours of Information and Communication Technology (FS-118) Course.

SN	Scholarshipname	Eligibility	Amount	Duration	Degree	FellowshipNo	Discipline
1	STATE GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (BACKWARD CLASS)	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BACKWARD CLASS COMMUNAL RESERVATION	614	4 YEARS	Undergraduate	128	FISHERIES SCIENCE
2	STATE GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (MOST BACKWARD CLASS)	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER MBC COMMUNAL RESERVATION	614	4 YEARS	Undergraduate	64	FISHERIES SCIENCE
3	STATE GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (SC/ST)	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER COMMUNAL RESERVATION ARE ELIGIBLE	614	4 YEARS	Undergraduate	48	FISHERIES SCIENCE
4	PATTUKOTTAI AZHAGIRI ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP	TOPPER AMONG ALL THE ADMITTED CANDIDATES IN UG FIRST YEAR (BASED ON HSC MARKS)	334	4 YEARS	Undergraduate	8	FISHERIES SCIENCE
5	TNFU STIPEND	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED IN PG PROGRAMME	4000	2 YEARS	Postgraduate	38	FISHERIES SCIENCE
6	TNFU STIPEND	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED IN DOCTORAL PROGRAMME	5000	3 YEARS	Doctoral	14	FISHERIES SCIENCE
7	STUDENT READY	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BACKWARD CLASS COMMUNAL RESERVATION	3000	4	Undergraduate	120	FISHERIES SCIENCE
8	NTS	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BACKWARD CLASS COMMUNAL RESERVATION	3000	4	Undergraduate	12	FISHERIES SCIENCE
9	NTS	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BACKWARD CLASS COMMUNAL RESERVATION	5000	2	Postgraduate	10	FISHERIES SCIENCE
10	NTS	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BACKWARD CLASS COMMUNAL RESERVATION	3000	4	Undergraduate	12	FISHERIES SCIENCE
11	STUDENT READY	ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED UNDER BACKWARD CLASS COMMUNAL RESERVATION	3000	105	Undergraduate	135	FISHERIES SCIENCE

College	Campus	Library	Hostel	Laboratory
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University,Nagapattinam	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Thoothukudi	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Ponneri	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
College of Fisheries Engineering and Technology,Nagapattinam	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fisheries College and Research Institute,Nagapattinam	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology,Chennai	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Institute of Postgraduate Studies,Chennai	Yes	No	Yes	No

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam

About the university

State Agricultural University

2012 | NIRF Rank : 40

Dr. N.Felix Vice Chancellor

Course(s) Available

Course(s) Available

Course(s) Available

Objective

University Information

Achievements

Facilities

DBT Schemes

National Talent Scholarship-PG

National Talent Scholarship-UG

Gallery

Events

Contact