Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Nagapattinam Answered Questions

Some of the major concerns aorund TNJFU admissions are with the lifestyle alteration and the location to adjust. It can be comparatively challenging for the students to adjust to the geographical changes along with the language barrier. The University otherwise offers a warm and friendly atmosphere for the students to co-exist in.

TNJFU BTech is offered on the basis of minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12 and valid scores of accepted entrance exams. Candidates must secure valid scores in suggested entrance exams such as TNEA, ICAR, AIEEA, and others. The University offers an annual intake of 186 students with a total tuition fees ranging from INR 32 K to INR 3.2 Lakh.  

TNJFU offers a 4 year UG level course, with an annual intake of 31 students. Admission to the respective course is offered on the basis of merit and accepted entrance exam. Therefore, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria by securing valid scores in Class 12 and suggested entrance exams. Furthermore, the tuition fees of the respective course is worth INR 32 K for the entire duration. 

TNJFU offers BTech as a 4 year UG level programme. Admissions to the respective course is offered on the basis of merit and accepted entrance exams. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12 and must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as TNEA, ICAR, AIEEA, and many more. It is good choice to pursue BTech from TNJFU, considering the facilities provided. 

Differently-abled candidates of Tamil Nadu are exempted from paying tuition fees as per G.O. (Ms.) No.27 of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH6) Department, dated 22-02-2010. For SC/ST/BC/MBC/DNC, fees exemption will be followed as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Tech in Fisheries Engineering at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University.
The expenses include:
1. Tuition Fees: Rs. 4,000
2. Examination Fees: - Internal/Practical: Rs. 2,000- Final Examination: Rs. 1,000
3. Special Fees:- College Magazine: Rs. 200- University Calendar: Rs. 100- Library Fees: Rs. 250- Sports, Games charges: Rs. 250- Computer charges: Rs. 250- Laboratory contingency fund: Rs. 500- Registration, enrolment fees: Rs. 100- Admission fees: Rs. 100- Syllabus: Rs. 100- Identity Card: Rs. 100- Career Counselling charges: Rs. 100- Transport charges: Rs. 250- Day Scholar amenity: Rs. 100- Lab Fund: Rs. 500
4. Other charges:- Students Association: Rs. 250- University Journal subscription: Rs. 100- Alumni Association: Rs. 100- Student accident medical relief fund: Rs. 200- Certificate Verification charges: Rs. 100- Transcript Card / Degree Certificate charges: Rs. 500- Co-operative Society fees: Rs. 125- Library Caution Deposit: Rs. 300- Blazer Charges: Rs. 3,000- University Alumni Network: Rs. 500
5. Lodging Fees (for Hostellers): Rs. 1,000
Total overhead expenses for the first semester is Rs. 56,075, for the second, fourth, and sixth semesters is Rs. 51,150, for the third, fifth, and seventh semesters is Rs. 51,500, and for the eighth semester is Rs. 48,300.

BFSc students can find opportunities in various sectors such as:·       Research Institutions·       Government agencies·       Private sector·       Conservation and management organization, etc. 

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University has a great placement record for BFSc students. Refer to the table below to see the placement highlights of 2024: ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)Total Students199No. of students placed124Median packageINR 5.12 LPA