Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is a public university, established in 2010. It is recognized by UGC, AICTE, and the Government of Kerala. The university offers a variety of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. degree courses, as well as Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses.

Admission to the B.Tech and B.F.Sc courses at KUFOS Panangad are done on the basis of the Kerala Engineering, Architecture & Medical Courses (KEAM) entrance examination. While admission to the M.Tech course is based on GATE or NET scores. The varsity conducts its own entrance test for admission to M.Sc., LLM, Ph.D., and M.F.Sc. programs. Candidates shall have valid MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/ KUFOS CEE scores for admission to its MBA program.

KUFOS Panangad Key Points

  • KUFOS is one of Kerala’s top-rated colleges, with a strong academic track record.
  • It is the first university for fisheries studies in India.
  • The college is an autonomous public-funded college, established in 2010.
  • KUFOS holds the record of producing the maximum number of Agricultural Research Scientists for the nation.
  • Admission forms for KUFOS Panangad Admission 2021 are available on its official website.

KUFOS Panangad Courses & Fees

KUFOS Panangad offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Tabulated below are the details of the same – Specialization, Fees, Eligibility, and Selection:

COURSES PROGRAM DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
B.F.Sc.
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: Pass in HSC or its equivalent with 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology put together, are eligible. Biotechnology is not considered as a subject for eligibility.
  • Fees: INR 18, 360 (Ist Year)
 KEAM
B.Tech
  • Specialization: Science and Technology
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: A pass in Higher Secondary examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from any of the recognized institutions.
  • Fees: INR 91,050 (Ist Year)
 KEAM
M.F.Sc.
  • Specialization: Aquatic Environment, Management
  • Fisheries, Resource Management, Aquaculture,
  • Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology, Aquatic Animal Health Management, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Engineering and Technology
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: A Pass in B.F.Sc from any of the recognized institutions.
  • Fees: INR 36,970 (Ist Year)
 Entrance-Based
M.Sc.
  • Specialization: Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Marine Microbiology
  • Statics, Marine Chemistry, Climate Science, Disaster Management, Biotechnology
  • Earth Sciences, Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Sc. with at least 50% marks in Physics as main along with Mathematics and Chemistry/Statistics/ Computer Science /Computer Application/ Electronics/ Geography as subsidiaries from any of the recognized institutions.
  • Fees: INR 80,050 (Ist Year)
 Entrance-Based
MBA
  • Specialization: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Fisheries Business Management, Rural Development & Management, Energy Management
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Any bachelor Graduates from Indian/Foreign University recognized with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Fees: INR 80,050 (Ist Year)
 MAT/CAT/XAT/CMAT/ KUFOS CEE
M.Tech
  • Specialization: Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Ocean and Coastal Safety Engineering, Coastal and Harbour Engineering
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: BTech/B.E. Degree in Coastal Zone Management/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Marine Engineering with at least 50% marks from any of the recognized institutions
  • Fees: INR 91,050 (Ist Year)
 GATE or NET
LLM
  • Specialization: Maritime Law
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: A pass in the LLB degree examination with at least 50% marks from any of the recognized institutions.
  • Fees: INR 91,050 (Ist Year)
 Entrance-Based
Ph.D.
  • Specialization: Fisheries, Ocean Science and Technology, Ocean Engineering, Climate Variability and Aquatic Ecosystem, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Fees: INR 46,050 (Ist Year)
 Common Entrance Examinations conducted by KUFOS.
PG Diploma
  • Specialization: Aquarium Science and Technology, Industrial Aquaculture, Maritime Law
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Allied bachelor’s degree from any of the recognized institutions.
 Entrance-Based
Diploma
  • Specialization: Brackish Water and Marine Aquaculture
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks from any of the recognized institutions.
 Merit-Based

KUFOS Panangad Cut-off

Tabulated below is the details of the KUFOS KEAM Cut-off 2019 for the B.Tech program

CATEGORY CUT-OFF
General 6570
Backward Hindu (BH) 18268
Backward Christian (BX) 31653
EZ 8664

KUFOS Panangad Placements

KUFOS Panangad has a dedicated placement cell that provides placement opportunities to the UG and PG students. The university’s alumni are involved in a variety of international and national scholarly science and industrial organizations. Some of the highlights of KUFOS Panangad Placements are as follows:

  • The Placement cell holds the record for producing the most Agricultural Research Scientists for the country.
  • The university has produced a large number of officers in the Central and State Fisheries Departments.
  • It spawned a vast number of entrepreneurs, experts, and scientists in the fields of Food Technology, Oceanography, Management, Maritime Law, Fish Processing, Aquaculture, Hatchery, and Ornamental Fish.

KUFOS Panangad Scholarships

KUFOS students are eligible for availing all fees, concessions and grants sanctioned by the Govt. of India/State Govt., according to their eligibility.

  • Post-graduate and Ph. D students are also awarded the KUFOS Junior Research Fellowship (KJF) and KUFOS Senior Research Fellowship (KSF) respectively according to their eligibility.
  • The University offers a limited number of fellowships for Post-graduate and Ph. D students from each Faculty based on merit.
  • Junior fellowship is INR 2 000/- per Semester and Senior Research fellowship is INR 14000/- per month
  • Manappuram Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to 3 students in each student from the general category and three belonging to the fisherman community undergoing MBA program. The scholarship amount is INR 4000/- per month.

KUFOS Panangad FAQs

Ques. What are the reservation criteria in the KUFOS Panangad?

Ans.The reservation norms made by the state government are applicable for KUFOS Panangad Admission. For admission, SC/ST candidates will be given a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination.

  • 10% seats of the General category are reserved for the children of the EWS category in all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs offered by KUFOS.
  • 5% of seats of M.Sc. courses are reserved for the physically challenged candidates with at least 40% disability.

Ques. Can I apply for more than one course offered at KUFOS Panangad?

Ans.An applicant may apply for up to five programs offered at KUFOS Panangad, at once, and if they want to apply for more, they may do so separately. Candidates can apply to all courses online.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of KUFOS Panangad Admission?

Ans. Following are the documents to be produced at the time of KUFOS Panangad Admissions:

  • Print out of the application.
  • Proof of remittance of the prescribed fee.
  • Certificates of age, qualifications, mark list of Plus Two and qualifying examination, experience, sports activities, and N.C.C.
  • Community Certificate obtained from a Revenue Officer, not below the rank of Village Officer in the case of SC/ST candidates.
  • NOC and experience certificate obtained from the controlling officer concerned in the case of in-service candidates.
  • Nativity certificate (outside Kerala students).
  • Certificate in support of any other reservation claimed (including EWS) as specified in the application to prove their claims.

Ques. What are the employment opportunities for the graduates of KUFOS Panangad M. Tech. in Coastal & Harbour Engineering?

Ans.M.Tech graduates from KUFOS Panangad are required by government and quasi-government entities involved in port construction and management. Coastal engineers’ experience is also sought for coastal erosion control and coastal zone management.

Ques. What is the fee structure for a Bachelor’s course in Fisheries science at KUFOS Panangad?

Ans.The B.F.Sc program at KUFOS Panangad is for the duration of 4 years and the fee structure of the first year is INR 18,360 approximately. Hence the total course fee is INR 69,390.