TFU Nagapattinam Admission 2026

Tamilnadu Fisheries University

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu · TFU Nagapattinam · Estd. 2012

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

TNJFU UG admissions 2026 through TNJFU Admission Committee + ICAR AIEEA UG. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Tamilnadu Fisheries University

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), established in 2012 by an Act of the Tamil Nadu state legislature, is one of India's first state fisheries universities. Located at Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam, the university is named after the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa. TNJFU was created by separating the fisheries colleges from TANUVAS and is the apex state fisheries university serving Tamil Nadu's 1076-km coastline.

TNJFU has 5 colleges — Fisheries College & Research Institute (Thoothukudi), Fisheries College & Research Institute (Ponneri), Erode Coastal Aquaculture Centre, and 7 fisheries research stations across coastal districts. Strong programmes in marine biology, fish processing, aquaculture, fishery economics and fisheries technology. ICAR-accredited.

UG admissions through TNJFU Admission Committee (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15%). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF.

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Application fee: ₹1,200 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

TNJFU / ICAR AIEEA UG

Conducted by TNJFU / NTA

BFSc and other UG admissions through TNJFU Admission Committee (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15%). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF.

Eligibility

BFSc: Plus Two PCB/PCM 50% + TNJFU/AIEEA. PG: bachelor in fishery 65%. PhD: PG 65% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
TNJFU Admission 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	tnjfu.ac.in	Upcoming
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026	01 Jun 2026	—	icar.nta.ac.in	Upcoming
TNJFU Counselling 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	tnjfu.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.

TNJFU scholarships, ICAR JRF/SRF, TN state scholarships, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

State quota (85%): TN policy; ICAR quota: national.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Tamilnadu Fisheries University?

Tamilnadu Fisheries University admits students primarily through TNJFU / 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 Tamilnadu Fisheries University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Tamilnadu Fisheries University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Tamilnadu Fisheries University 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 Tamilnadu Fisheries University accept TNJFU / ICAR AIEEA UG scores?

TNJFU / ICAR AIEEA UG is the primary basis for admission at Tamilnadu Fisheries University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.