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- Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Established
- 2010
- Type
- State University
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- State University (self-degree-granting)
- Approvals
- ICAR
- NAAC grade
- B++
- Annual fees
- Total intake
- 200 seats
- Official website
- kufos.ac.in
Overview
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) was established in 2010 in Kochi as India’s first state university dedicated entirely to fisheries science and ocean studies, reflecting Kerala’s long coastline and fishing economy.
KUFOS offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fisheries science, aquaculture, and marine biology, with an attached network of fisheries colleges and research stations along the Kerala coast.
Admission to B.F.Sc. programs is through Kerala’s state entrance examination based on class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) marks, followed by counseling. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
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Courses offered
Admission
Eligibility
Class 12 (PCB) for B.F.Sc; B.F.Sc for M.F.Sc admission
Admission process
Kerala state entrance examination followed by counseling
Placements
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Campus & facilities
- Fisheries
- research
- stations
- hatchery
- Library
- Hostel
Address
Panangad, Kochi, Kerala – 682506Frequently asked questions
Is KUFOS India's first dedicated fisheries university?
Yes, it was established in 2010 as India's first state university dedicated entirely to fisheries and ocean studies.