Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University

Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University, established in 1961, is a premier Public Central university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Designated as a Deemed university in 1989 under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University stands as India's only institution dedicated exclusively to fisheries science education. The university holds recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), ensuring world-class standards in fisheries education and research. Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University has consistently maintained excellence in fisheries education, securing Rank 1 in ICAR-Education Division rankings for fisheries institutions and contributing significantly to India's Blue Revolution. The university offers comprehensive programmes across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in fisheries science, aquaculture, aquatic environment management, fish processing technology, and related disciplines. Academic programmes at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University include B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science), M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science), M.Tech in various fisheries specialisations, and PhD programmes with cutting-edge research facilities. Admission to undergraduate programmes is conducted through the ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission), whilst postgraduate and doctoral programmes admit students through ICAR AIEEA-PG and other competitive examinations. Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, experimental aquaculture facilities, a well-stocked library with extensive fisheries literature, and collaborations with international universities and research organisations, making it the destination of choice for aspiring fisheries professionals and researchers committed to sustainable aquatic resource management.