Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai
Advanced Fisheries Science Education, Research and Innovation
About Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai
The Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies (IFPGS) is a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University located at Vaniyanchavadi on OMR, Chennai. The institute was established in 2017 to meet the growing need for postgraduate and research manpower in fisheries science. IFPGS offers postgraduate programmes in advanced and applied disciplines of fisheries science and Ph.D. programmes in specialized research areas. Its academic and research activities cover fisheries biotechnology, fish genetics and breeding, fish nutrition and feed technology, fish pharmacology and toxicology and basic sciences including microbiology and biochemistry. The institute has a Brackishwater Fish Farm and specialized laboratories including biotechnology, biochemistry, fish genetics, fish nutrition, fish pharmacology and toxicology, cell culture, tissue culture, microbiology, bioinformatics and wet laboratories. It undertakes basic and applied research and provides consultancy and extension support to fisheries industries, fish farmers and entrepreneurs.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Complete Qualifying Degree
Candidates should possess the required qualifying degree prescribed by TNJFU for the respective M.F.Sc. or Ph.D. programme.
Apply Through TNJFU Admission
Eligible candidates apply through the postgraduate admission procedure notified by Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University.
Eligibility Screening
Applications are evaluated according to the current TNJFU prospectus, qualifying marks and applicable reservation rules.
Entrance / Selection Process
Candidates participate in the applicable university selection procedure, entrance examination or merit process.
Document Verification
Degree certificates, mark sheets, identity and other required documents are verified.
Fee Payment & Confirmation
Selected candidates pay the prescribed university fees and confirm their admission.
Institute Reporting
Students and research scholars report to IFPGS, Vaniyanchavadi and complete enrollment formalities.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Government Scholarships
- BC / MBC Scholarship
- SC / ST Scholarship
- Merit Scholarship
- TNJFU Research Fellowship
- ICAR / Government Fellowship Opportunities
- UGC Research Fellowship Opportunities
- Project Research Fellowship
- Ph.D. Research Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Eligible Students
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Fisheries Research Seminars
- International Fisheries Workshops
- Aquaculture Training Programmes
- Fish Biotechnology Workshops
- Genetics & Breeding Seminars
- Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology Workshops
- Fish Pharmacology & Toxicology Programmes
- Industrial Visits
- Research Methodology Workshops
- Scientific Conferences
- Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
- World Fisheries Day Programmes
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Fish Biotechnology Research Club
- Fish Genetics Club
- Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology Club
- Fish Pharmacology Club
- Bioinformatics Club
- Microbiology Club
- Research & Innovation Club
- Aquaculture Research Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Activities
- Music Activities
- Drama Activities
- Fine Arts Activities
- Photography Activities
- Tamil Cultural Activities
Community Service
- Fisheries Farmer Training
- Aquaculture Extension Programmes
- Fish Health Awareness
- Seafood Safety Awareness
- Environmental Awareness Programmes
- Fisherfolk Community Outreach
- Entrepreneurship Training
- Rural Youth Skill Development