KUFOS Admission 2026

Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies

Kochi, Kerala · KUFOS · Estd. 2011

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

KUFOS UG admissions 2026 to follow KEAM (April 2026) and ICAR AIEEA UG. Updates via kufos.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), established in 2011 by the KUFOS Act, is a specialised state university dedicated to fisheries, aquaculture and ocean sciences. Located at Panangad, Kochi, KUFOS was created from the Faculty of Fisheries of the erstwhile Kerala Agricultural University and is the second fisheries university in India (after TNJFU, Tamil Nadu).

The university has six schools and faculties including the Faculty of Fisheries Science, Faculty of Ocean Science & Technology, School of Management Studies, School of Fishery Environment and the Centre for Aquaculture Research and Extension. Offers BFSc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science), BVoc, MFSc, MTech in Ocean Engineering, MBA in Fisheries & Aquaculture Management and PhD programmes. ICAR-accredited.

UG admissions through KEAM (state quota) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota); PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and university-conducted entrances. State reservation applies for state quota seats.

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Application fee: ₹850 (General) / ₹425 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

KEAM / ICAR AIEEA UG

Conducted by CEE Kerala / NTA

UG (BFSc, BTech Food Tech) admissions through KEAM (state quota) and ICAR AIEEA UG (national quota). PG (MFSc, MTech, MBA Fisheries) and PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and KUFOS entrance.

Eligibility

BFSc: Plus Two PCB/PCM 50% + KEAM/AIEEA. MFSc: BFSc 60% + ICAR AIEEA PG. PhD: PG 60% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
KEAM 2026 Examination	15 Apr 2026	—	cee.kerala.gov.in	Upcoming
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026	01 Jun 2026	—	icar.nta.ac.in	Upcoming
KUFOS Counselling 2026	20 Jul 2026	—	kufos.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

KUFOS merit scholarships, ICAR JRF/SRF, Kerala state e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, Inspire science scholarships.

Reservations

State quota: Kerala policy (SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%); ICAR quota: national policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies?

Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies admits students primarily through KEAM / ICAR AIEEA UG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹425 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies accept KEAM / ICAR AIEEA UG scores?

KEAM / ICAR AIEEA UG is the primary basis for admission at Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.