Paraprofessional Institute of Aquaculture, Muttukadu
Developing Skilled Aquaculture Technicians and Entrepreneurs
About Paraprofessional Institute of Aquaculture, Muttukadu
The Paraprofessional Institute of Aquaculture Technology (PPIAT), Muttukadu is a vocational education institute functioning under Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University through its Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Aquaculture (DIVA). The institute is supported by funding from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and was established to produce skilled second-level technical personnel for the aquaculture and fisheries sector. The institute offered a one-year Diploma in Industrial Aquaculture Technology from 2018 and began the three-year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) in Industrial Aquaculture from 2019 onwards. The programme follows a progressive vocational structure with Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree awards at the end of the first, second and third years respectively. The curriculum provides intensive practical training in shrimp farming, shrimp seed production and hatchery management, shrimp nutrition, disease and health management, water and soil quality, ornamental fish culture, live feed organisms, freshwater aquaculture, marine and brackishwater aquaculture, integrated aquaculture, fish seed production, economics, banking, marketing, fish processing and value addition. Students also complete extended internships and field training.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Complete Higher Secondary Education
Candidates should satisfy the academic qualification prescribed by TNJFU for admission to the B.Voc. Industrial Aquaculture programme.
Apply Through TNJFU
Eligible applicants apply through the university's prescribed undergraduate admission process.
Eligibility & Merit Screening
Applications are evaluated according to the current TNJFU prospectus and applicable reservation rules.
Document Verification
Academic, identity, community and other required certificates are verified.
Fee Payment & Confirmation
Selected candidates pay the prescribed university fees and confirm admission.
Institute Reporting
Students report to the Muttukadu campus and complete enrollment formalities.
Vocational Training
Students progress through Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree stages with laboratory, farm and industry training.
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
- NABARD Supported Skill Development Opportunities
- Government Financial Assistance
- Financial Assistance for Eligible Students
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Aquaculture Training Programmes
- Shrimp Farming Workshops
- Shrimp Hatchery Training
- Ornamental Fish Culture Workshops
- Freshwater Fish Culture Training
- Marine Aquaculture Workshops
- Fish Nutrition Training
- Fish Disease Management Workshops
- Water Quality Management Training
- Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Programmes
- Industrial Visits
- Fisheries Research & Extension Programmes
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Aquaculture Technology Club
- Shrimp Farming Club
- Hatchery Technology Club
- Ornamental Fish Club
- Fish Nutrition Club
- Aquatic Animal Health Club
- Water Quality Club
- Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Activities
- Music Activities
- Drama Activities
- Fine Arts Activities
- Photography Activities
- Tamil Cultural Activities
Community Service
- Aquaculture Farmer Training
- Shrimp Farming Awareness
- Fish Seed Production Training
- Water Quality Awareness
- Aquatic Health Awareness
- Fisheries Entrepreneurship Training
- Environmental Awareness Programmes
- Rural Youth Skill Development
- Aquaculture Extension Programmes