The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has officially invited applications for its Postgraduate (PG) and PhD programmes for the academic year. Candidates interested in building a career in fisheries, ocean studies, and allied fields should take note of the important details and deadlines.
Courses Offered
KUFOS offers admission to the following programmes:
- Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc)
- MFA / MFSc-related programmes
- LLM
- M.Tech
- PhD programmes

Mode of Admission
Admission to KUFOS programmes is based on:
Entrance examination conducted by KUFOS
Scores from national-level exams such as:
- ICAR AIEEA PG
- GATE
- CAT
- CMAT
Candidates can apply through either of these pathways depending on eligibility.
Entrance Examination Dates
- PG Entrance Examination: May 24
- PhD Entrance Examination: August 21
Application Deadline
The last date to submit applications through the official website is May 21
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹2000
- SC/ST Category: ₹1000.
Candidates applying under the NRI (Non-Resident Indian) reservation category are required to pay an additional fee of ₹5,500 along with the prescribed application fee.
Admission to KUFOS ‘s Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) , B.Tech in Food Technology
Candidates seeking admission to these courses must qualify through:
- Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
New Programs Introduced
From this academic year onwards, KUFOS is expanding its academic offerings with the introduction of:
- Four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Five-year Integrated Postgraduate (PG) Programs



