Tamil Nadu Fisheries University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large town of Nagapattinam (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tamil Nadu. Officially accredited/recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University is a coeducational higher education institution. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services
About Tamil Nadu Fisheries University
VISION
“Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood”
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.
Historical Background
- The Department of Fisheries was started in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) during 1973.
- The Fisheries College, Thoothukudi was established in 1977 and the first batch of students for B.F.Sc., programme were admitted. The Fisheries College was upgraded as Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI) during the year 1989.
- The Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi became a constituent Institute of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) with effect from 20.09.1989.
- The Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNFU) was established on June 19, 2012 with head quarters at Nagapattinam.
Courses
Bachelor of Fisheries Science
Bachelor of Fisheries Science(B.F.Sc): 80 Students per year (FC&RI Thoothukudi – 40 , FC&RI Ponneri – 40).
Master of Fisheries Science
Master of Fisheries Science offered in following 10 discipline
1.Department of Inland Aquaculture
2.Department of Fisheries Biology and Resource Management
3.Department of Fisheries Economics
4.Department of Fisheries Extension
5.Department of Fish Processing Technology
6.Department of Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering
7.Department of Fisheries Biotechnology
8.Department of Fish Pathology and Health Management
9.Department of Fisheries Environment Management
10.Department of Fish Quality Assurance and Management
Ph.D
Ph.D offered in following 7 discipline
1.Department of Inland Aquaculture
2.Department of Fisheries Biology and Resource Management
3.Department of Fisheries Economics
4.Department of Fish Processing Technology
5.Department of Aquatic Environment Management
6.Department of Fish Quality Assurance and Management
7.Department of Fisheries Extension
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B.E (Fisheries Engineering) Degree Programme
B.E(Fisheries Engineering) programme is the first of its kind in India. The Degree is offered as a four year programme following semester system from the year 2015-16 with an initial intake of 20 students.
