Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri
Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood
About Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri is a constituent fisheries college of Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU). The institution was formally inaugurated on 20 February 2013 and was established to develop professionally qualified manpower for the fisheries sector and to support fisheries and aquaculture research, extension and entrepreneurship. The college offers the Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) programme and postgraduate and doctoral research opportunities through its specialized departments. Its academic and research activities cover aquaculture, fisheries resource management, fish processing technology, fisheries extension and economics, fishing technology and fisheries engineering, aquatic environment management and aquatic animal health management. The Ponneri campus has a 62,000 sq.ft. administrative and academic block, smart classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories for fisheries research and quality testing, a modern fish processing and quality-testing incubation centre, marine aqua workshop facilities, boys and girls hostels with dining facilities and playgrounds. The institution also operates or supports research and instructional farm facilities associated with freshwater, brackishwater and Pulicat aquaculture.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Complete Higher Secondary Education
Candidates seeking B.F.Sc. admission should satisfy the prescribed Higher Secondary / equivalent qualification and subject requirements.
Apply Through TNJFU Admission
Eligible candidates apply through the admission process prescribed by Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University.
Merit / Eligibility Screening
Applications are evaluated according to the current TNJFU admission prospectus, eligibility and applicable reservation rules.
Counselling / Seat Allotment
Eligible candidates participate in the applicable counselling and seat-allotment process.
Document Verification
Academic, identity, community and other required certificates are verified.
Fee Payment & Confirmation
Selected candidates pay the prescribed university fees and confirm admission.
Campus Reporting
Students report to Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri and complete enrollment formalities.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships
- BC / MBC Scholarship
- SC / ST Scholarship
- First Graduate Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship
- TNJFU Student Scholarship Schemes
- ICAR / Government Scholarship Opportunities
- Research Fellowship Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Eligible Students
Hostel Facilities
Events
- PONSHRIMP Fisheries Conference
- Aquaculture Training Programmes
- Ornamental Fish Farming Workshops
- Fish Seed Production & Rearing Training
- Boat Driver License Certificate Course
- Fisheries Research Seminars
- Industrial / Field Visits
- World Fisheries Day Programmes
- Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Programmes
- Sports Events
- Cultural Events
- Extension & Farmer Awareness Programmes
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Aquaculture Club
- Fisheries Biology Club
- Fish Processing Technology Club
- Fishing Technology Club
- Aquatic Animal Health Club
- Aquatic Environment Club
- Fisheries Resource Management Club
- Research & Innovation Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Drama Club
- Fine Arts Club
- Photography Club
- Tamil Cultural Activities
Community Service
- Fisheries Farmer Training Programmes
- Aquaculture Awareness Camps
- Fish Health Awareness Programmes
- Coastal Community Outreach
- Fisheries Technology Demonstrations
- Environmental Awareness Programmes
- Fisher Folk Extension Activities
- Rural Youth Entrepreneurship Programmes