Fisheries College was started at Thoothukudi by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in October, 1977 as the second fisheries college in India. It was brought under Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) on 19th September, 1989. The college was renamed as Fisheries College and Research Institute (FC&RI) in 1990 to focus more on research and extension activities.
View moreANNUAL SPORTS MEET 2023-24 CONDUCTED AT FISHERIES COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THOOTHUKUDI
National Fish Farmers Day Celebration
A one day off campus awareness programme Backyard freshwater ornamental fish culture technology among rural women of Thoothukudi District conducted on 10.07.2024 at A.M.Patti, Thoothukudi
Awareness Programme on Challenges of Drug Abuse CONDUCTED BY FISHERIES COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THOOTHUKUDI - 628 008
On Campus Training on Mud Crab & Lobster Fattening Held on 28.06.2024 At Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi - 628 008
Four years programme in Fisheries Science. The revised curriculum / syllabi (105 working days) of the ICAR (based on 5th Dean’s Committee) has been adopted from 2016-17; The total credit load is 180 with student READY programme.