Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, established in 2010 by the Kerala government, is India’s first university dedicated to fisheries and allied disciplines. Located in Panangad, Kochi, it offers UG, PG, Doctoral programs in Fisheries Science, along with PG Diploma in Aquarium Science and Technology and a Diploma in Brackish Water and Marine Aquaculture. Admissions are based on an entrance exam conducted annually.
Particulars | Details |
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Established/Type | 2010 / Public |
Approved by | UGC, ICAR, and AICTE (for B.Tech) |
Set by | Government of Kerala |
Entrance Exam | KEAM, CAT, GATE, and KUFOS CEE |
Courses Offered | UG, PG, Ph.D., PG Diploma, and Diploma |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Criteria | Entrance Exam Based |
Top Recruiters | Export Inspection Agency, Seafood Exporters Association of India |
Campus Area | 69 Acres |
Facilities Available | Library, Swimming Pool, Hostel, Museum, Aquarium, and Lab Services |
Official Website | http://www.kufos.ac.in/ |
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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B.F.Sc | ₹35,610 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + NEET UG |
MBA | ₹77,910 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + CAT |
M.Sc | ₹65,910 - ₹77,910 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% |
B.Tech | ₹87,910 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% + KEAM |
M.F.Sc | ₹53,310 (1st Year Fees) | B.F.Sc. + AIEEA (PG) |
Diploma | ₹21,000 (Total Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Tech | ₹72,910 - ₹89,910 (1st Year Fees) | B.Tech with 60% + GATE |
Ph.D | ₹51,910 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation with 55% + NTA |
Certification | ₹5,000 - ₹5,500 (Total Fees) | ITI/Diploma/B.Tech./B.F.Sc |
Fellowship | ₹42,000 (Total Fees) | Post Graduation |
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), a top state university in Kerala, specializes in fisheries and ocean sciences. It offers UG, PG, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate courses across disciplines like Engineering, Management, and Fisheries Science. Admissions are based on entrance exams such as KEAM, CAT, GATE, and the university's own KUFOS CEE. KUFOS boasts a dedicated placement cell, providing opportunities in seafood plants and sea-based industries, with a strong placement record of around 80%. The university postponed PG spot admissions to October 27-29, 2020, requiring candidates to bring original documents.
Designation | Name | Department | Contact Number |
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Assistant Professor | Binu Varghese | Department of Aquaculture | 9447501644 |
Assistant Professor | Dr. Shyla G | Department of Aquaculture | 9567764391 |
Assistant Professor (Fish Taxonomy) | Dr. Rajeev Raghavan | Department of Fisheries Resource Management | 9995449260 |
Assistant Professor (Fishery Biology) | Dr. Anvar Ali P H | Department of Fisheries Resource Management | 9048106657 |
Assistant Professor | Dr. Gijo Ittoop | Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management | 7736560431 |
Assistant Professor | Rahul Krishnan | Department of Aquatic Animal Health Management | 8089308724 |
Assistant Professor | Dr. Ranjeet K | Department of Aquatic Environment Management | - |
Assistant Professor | Judith Das | Department of Aquatic Environment Management | 8848029647 |
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Institution Type | Public |
Faculty Student Ratio | 8 |
Website | http://www.kufos.ac.in/ |
Publisher | Ranking & Year | Criteria |
#30 in 2024 | Agriculture |
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Placements & Internships : For icar student(non Keralites) it is 3000 rs per month scholarship Itc , different sea food plants in India and abroad , aquaculture Hatchey and farm in India and abroad , Percentage of the placement involved more than 80 percent
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Placements & Internships : Final year we have RFWE (equivalent to internship) for duration of 6 months and stipend is provided for the same (₹8000/-per month) . Campus placements are. available.Every year students are recruited to many countries including South Afr
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Placements & Internships : I don't have any internships right now. Average salary ranges from 2.5 to 5 lakhs(INR). It also varies according to the type of jobs. Almost 99% of students get placed.
Entrance Exams & Admissions : Qualify the NEET examination and there is the
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Placements & Internships : I dont know more about this. Some interships are there. i didnt get any kind of stipends.
Academics & Faculty : Everything from my college is good, fine facilities, labs and faculties also better than
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