Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The prestigious Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi, a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, to promote fisheries education and research in India. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various specialized areas of fisheries science. The admission process of FCRI focuses on selecting the best-suited candidates among qualified candidates for the programs.  Commencement of the admission process is done almost on or before the academic year begins in the months of August-September. 

An eligibility criterion varies with respect to different levels of the courses offered. For undergraduate courses, candidates must either have passed or should be appearing for 10+2 with science subjects. For postgraduate and doctoral programs, a bachelor's degree in the appropriate field of study is required. That being said, the specific subject requirements and minimum percentage criterion may vary among programs.

Application Process

The application process for FCRI, Thoothukudi, is as follows:

1. Visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University under the admissions link.

2. Look for the particular program you are interested in; verify its eligibility criteria, important dates, and application requirements.

3. Download the application form for that particular program and fill it in correctly.

4. Gather all necessary documents, which may include:

• Passport size photographs
• Mark sheets of qualifying examinations (10th, 12th, Bachelor's, Master's as applicable)
• Transfer certificate
• Community certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of date of birth
• Any other certificates as specified by the institute

5. Submit the application form duly filled along with the required documents before the last date of submission. The mode of submission may be online or through posts, as per the instruction provided in the application format.

6. Pay application fees in the prescribed manner - like online payment, demand draft, or others.

7. Depending on the program, candidates may have to appear for an entrance examination or interview if they are shortlisted.

8. Final selection will generally be based on the academic merit of the candidate, scores received in the entrance examination (if applicable), and performance in the personal interview conducted for postgraduate and doctoral programs.

9. All selected candidates shall be notified through the university website and/or email and must complete all formalities for admission, including document verification and payment of fees, within the stipulated time frame.

Admission Process Degree Wise

B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science): This stands to be the flagship undergraduate program being offered by FCRI and admits students in the B.F.Sc degree mainly based on the performance of the candidate in Standard XII examination (10+2) and any entrance test prescribed by the university.

M.F.Sc (Master of Fisheries Science): M.F.Sc programs with various specializations offered by FCRI include:

1. M.F.Sc Aquaculture
2. M.F.Sc Fisheries Resource Management
3. M.F.Sc Fisheries Economics
4. M.F.Sc Fisheries Extension
5. M.F.Sc Fish Processing Technology
6. M.F.Sc Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering
7. M.F.Sc Aquatic Environment Management
8. M.F.Sc Fish Quality Assurance and Management
9. M.F.Sc Aquatic Animal Health

Admission is usually based on performance at the relevant bachelor degree and any entrance examination held by the university in those fields.

Ph.D Programs: FCRI offers several specializations for its doctoral programs:

1. Ph.D Aquaculture
2. Ph.D Fisheries Resource Management
3. Ph.D Fisheries Economics
4. Ph.D Fish Processing Technology
5. Ph.D Aquatic Environment Management
6. Ph.D Fish Quality Assurance and Management
7. Ph.D Fisheries Extension
8. Ph.D Aquatic Animal Health
9. Ph.D Fisheries Engineering Technology

Admission to the Ph.D. programs is based on the performance of the candidates at the Master's level, entrance examination, and an interview by the university. Most specializations offer full-time and part-time Ph.D. routes.