TNJFU Admission 2026: Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam has officially invited online applications from eligible Applicants for admission to B.F.Sc, BBA, B.Tech, B.Voc programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. This Undergraduate admission is strictly for 12th Students.Â
Detailed guidelines, information brochures, eligibility criteria, selection methods, and Online Application form are available on the official university admission portal at https://www.admission.tnjfu.ac.in/. Online registration will open on 14.05.2026 and end on 14.06.2026. Interested and eligible Applicants can find the detailed Counselling procedure, eligibility criteria, and application links below.Â
TNJFU Admissions 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: TNJFU – Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University – Nagapattinam |
| Course Category: B.F.Sc, BBA, B.Tech, B.Voc |
| Academic Year: 2026-27 |
| Registration Starts:Â 14.05.2026 |
| Registration Close: 14.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online   |
| Official Website: http://www.artandculture.tn.gov.in/ |
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Programmes of Study:
- Under Graduate Programmes
- Professional CoursesÂ
- Government Funded CoursesÂ
- B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)Â
- B.Tech. (Fisheries Engineering)Â
- Self-Supporting CoursesÂ
- B.Tech. (Biotechnology)Â
- B.Tech. (Food Technology)Â
- B.B.A. (Fisheries Enterprises Management)Â
- Government Funded CoursesÂ
- Paraprofessional CoursesÂ
- B.Voc. (Industrial Fish Processing Technology)Â
- B.Voc. (Industrial Aquaculture)Â
- B.Voc. (Industrial Fishing Technology)
- Professional CoursesÂ
Constituent and Affiliated Colleges/institutes of TNJFU:
- Constituent Colleges/Institutes of TNJFU
- Fisheries College and Research Institute, ThoothukudiÂ
- Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute Ponneri, Tiruvallur
- Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam
- College of Fisheries Engineering, Nagapattinam
- Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology Vaniyanchavadi, OMR Campus Chennai
- College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology, Madhavaram Campus Chennai
- Paraprofessional Institute of Fisheries Technology, Madhavaram Campus Chennai
- Paraprofessional Institute of Aquaculture Technology, Muttukadu Chennai
- Paraprofessional Institute of Industrial Fishing Technology, ThoothukudiÂ
- Affiliated Private Fisheries College (Minority Institution)
- St. Devasahayam Institute of Fisheries Science & Technology, Kanyakumari
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- B.F.Sc. & B.Tech. Courses
- A pass in the Higher Secondary (12th) Course in 10+2 pattern (State Board / CBSE / any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto)Â
- Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu State alone are eligible to apply.Â
- However, candidates from other states are eligible to apply for B.Tech. (Biotechnology) under the Other State Quota.
- Minimum qualifying marks:Â
- Open Competition (OC) – 55% aggregate of all the four required subjectsÂ
- Backward Class (BC)/Backward Class Muslim (BCM) – 50% aggregate of all the four required subjects
- Most Backward Class and Denotified Communities (MBC & DNC) – 45% aggregate of all the four required subjects
- Scheduled Caste (SC/SCA) – A Pass in qualifying examination with four required subjects
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) – A Pass in qualifying examination with four required subjects
- B.B.A. and B.Voc. courses
- A pass in the Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board / CBSE / any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto).
- Candidates from any academic / vocational stream belonging to Tamil Nadu State are eligible to apply.Â
- However, other state candidates are eligible for B.B.A. (Fisheries Enterprises Management) only.Â
Eligible subjects of study in the qualifying examination:
- Academic Stream
- B.F.Sc. – Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (OR) Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/ Mathematics–Sci (OR) Physics, Chemistry, Biology with any one of the fourth (elective) subjects viz., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Home Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Informatics practices, Environmental Science, Information technology.
- B.Tech. – (Fisheries Engineering) Mathematics/ Mathematics–Sci, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (OR) Mathematics/ Mathematics–Sci, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science / Informatics practices / Information technology.
- B.Tech.(Biotechnology) (Self-supporting mode) – Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology (OR) Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/ Mathematics–Sci (OR) Physics, Chemistry, Biology with any one of the fourth (elective) subjects viz., Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Home Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Informatics practices, Environmental Science, Information technology
- B.Tech.(Food Technology) (Self-supporting mode)/ B.Voc.(Industrial Fish Processing Technology)/ B.Voc.(Industrial Aquaculture)/ B.Voc.(Industrial Fishing Technology) – Average of all subject marks of 12th standard and any higher secondary stream approved by the Govt. of TN/India
- Vocational Stream (5%) – B.F.Sc. only
- Candidates who passed a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) under the Vocational stream and studied Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subjects including theory and practical.Â
- Candidates who passed a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) under the Vocational stream and studied Biology, Agricultural Science – Theory, Agricultural Science – Practical and Computer Technology as vocational subjects.Â
- Candidates who passed a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) under the Vocational stream and studied Biology, Agricultural Science – Theory, Agricultural Science – Practical and Employability Skills as vocational subjects.
Age Limit:
- Candidates applying for the above said courses (except B.Voc.) should not have completed the age mentioned below as on 01-07-2026.Â
- SC/SCA/ST candidates : No age limitÂ
- Other candidates : 21 yearsÂ
- Differently abled : 26 yearsÂ
- Note: There is no age limit to the candidates applying for 3-year B.Voc. degree courses.
Selection Process:Â Â
Application Fee for TNJFU:Â Â
- Application fee for Tamil Nadu candidates from OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC – Rs.500/-
- Application fee for Tamil Nadu candidates from SC/SCA/ST – Rs.250/-Â
- Counselling fee for Tamil Nadu candidates from OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC – Rs.600/-Â
- Counselling fee for Tamil Nadu candidates from SC/SCA/ST – Rs.300/-Â
- Application fee for Other State candidates – Rs.500/-Â
- Counselling fee for Other State candidates – Rs.600/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Apply for TNJFU Admissions 2026?
- The filled in application along with Candidates should upload necessary documents / certificates and submit applications only through online https://www.tnjfu.ac.in on or before 14.06.2026, 6.00 PM.
Crucial Dates:
- Online Registration Start Date: 14.05.2026Â
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 14.06.2026Â




