College of Fisheries, Mangalore

What College of Fisheries, Mangalore does

College of Fisheries, Mangalore (CoF Mangalore) is a government-run fisheries education and research institute established in 1969, operating as a constituent college of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) system. It is the first fisheries college in India set up under the ICAR agricultural university system and delivers undergraduate (B.F.Sc., 4 years, ~42 seats/year), postgraduate (M.F.Sc.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across eight departments spanning Aquaculture, Aquatic Animal Health Management, Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries Resource and Management, Fisheries Economics Statistics and Extension, Fisheries Engineering and Technology, Fish Processing Technology, and Physical Education. Beyond teaching, it runs the ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology, which serves as its applied R&D engine.

Through AICRP-PHET and allied research, the college has developed an IP portfolio of fish processing technologies and equipment, including the Women Friendly Fish Vending and Display Unit (patent filed, Application No. 3646/CHE/2014), Fish Ham and Patty using Button Mushroom (21 days refrigerated / 90 days frozen shelf life), Smoked Fish Sausage with natural/cellulose casing (28–40 days refrigerated shelf life), Fish Snacks using a Hybrid Solar Biomass Powered Dryer (90 days shelf life), a Microprocessor-Controlled Aspirated Heat Processor, a Pedal Operated Fish De-scaling Cum Slicing Machine, and a Small Scale Fish Meat Picking Unit. More recent work (2020–2023 AICRP cycles) extends into AI-based fish freshness identification (OCR system), Gelatine-Based Edible Films, Biopolymer Microneedle Patches from seafood waste, and Fish Oil Concentrate rich in Omega-3. Technology transfer to women entrepreneurs and fisheries startups is active.

The business model is that of a publicly funded academic institution, not a commercial entity. Revenue — where it exists at all in the conventional sense — is generated through (i) government grants (state and ICAR), (ii) student fees regulated by KVAFSU norms, and (iii) project-based research funding (e.g., BRNS/Department of Atomic Energy). Complementary "revenue-like" streams include licensing of proprietary fish processing technologies to entrepreneurs and SHGs, and fees for short-term training programs for fisherfolk and industry. Distribution is regional (Karnataka and coastal India) via KVAFSU centralized admissions, technology transfer agreements, and ICAR-KVK Dakshina Kannada's extension network. Customer segments are primarily students, fisherfolk and rural entrepreneurs (including ~200 Women SHGs reached at events like National Saras Mela), emerging fisheries startups (12 showcased at the 2026 stakeholders meet), and government / industry research partners (CMFRI, CIFT, CIFRI, NFDB, NACA, FAO).

Name

College of Fisheries, Mangalore

Legal name

College of Fisheries, Mangalore

Website

https://cofm.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

College of Fisheries, Mangalore is a government-run fisheries education and research institute under KVAFSU and ICAR, founded in 1969, delivering B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. and Ph.D. programs and developing fish processing and aquaculture technologies for fisherfolk, entrepreneurs, and fisheries startups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fisheries Education and Research

NAICS

Aquaculture (11251), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710), Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture & Fisheries Operations (EDAOAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquaculture Processing & On-Farm Value-Add (primary handling, icing, packing) (AFAEAAAN)

Keywords

• Fisheries science education
• Aquaculture research
• Fish processing technology
• Post-harvest engineering
• Value-added fish products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Academic Education Services: Government-funded public education institution providing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fisheries science. Operates under Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar. Revenue comes through student fees, government grants, and research project funding.
2. Technology Transfer and Commercialization: Technologies developed are transferred to entrepreneurs and industry. Includes fish patties, fish chikuwa, fish sausage in cellulose casing, and value-added fishery product processing methods.
3. Training and Extension Services: Shorter training programs offered to fisherfolk, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals on fish processing, value addition, and aquaculture practices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The College of Fisheries, Mangalore is a government-run premier fisheries education and research institute that delivers undergraduate (B.F.Sc.), postgraduate (M.F.Sc.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs in fisheries science. It also conducts applied research through ICAR-AICRP on Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology, developing and transferring value-added fish processing technologies, processing equipment, and aquaculture systems to fisherfolk, entrepreneurs, and the fisheries industry.

Product overview

College of Fisheries, Mangalore operates as a fisheries education and research institution under KVAFSU, developing value-added fish processing technologies through ICAR-AICRP on Post-Harvest Engineering & Technology. The portfolio includes consumer-facing products like Fish Ham, Patty, Smoked Sausage, and Dried Fish Snacks, along with processing equipment (Aspirated Heat Processor, Sausage Tying Machine, De-scaling Machine), AI-based fish freshness identification systems, fish feed formulations, and innovative biomedical applications like biopolymer microneedle patches. All technologies target the west coast of India with focus on reducing post-harvest losses and creating entrepreneurial opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)
• M.F.Sc. (Master of Fisheries Science)
• Ph.D. (Doctoral Research)
• Training and Extension Programs
• Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
• Women Friendly Fish Vending and Display Unit
• Fish Ham and Patty using Button Mushroom
• Smoked Fish Sausage Using Natural Preservatives
• Fish Snacks using Hybrid Solar Biomass Powered Dryer
• Micro-processor Controlled Aspirated Heat Processor
• Pedal Operated Fish Sausage Tying Machine
• Fish Freshness Identification using Artificial Intelligence (OCR System)
• Commercial and Ornamental Fish Feed
• Gelatine Based Edible Films
• Biopolymer Microneedle Patches from Seafood Waste
• Fish Oil Concentrate Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Small Scale Fish Meat Picking Unit
• Pedal Operated Fish De-scaling Cum Slicing Machine
• Essential Minerals from Fish Processing Waste

Quantifiable outcome

• Fish vending technology extends keeping quality of fish for 4-5 days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MANAGE-FISHub, HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Collaboration for organizing Fisheries Startups and Aquapreneurship Stakeholders Meet 2026 with about 300 registered attendees. MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management) provides institutional support for entrepreneurship development in fisheries sector.
• Nitte Institute of Pharmaceutical Education (IPE), Padil CampusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Collaboration for Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), MSME and Startup Boot Camp along with Rotary Club Central and Atal Incubation Centre, Nitte. 28 final-year BFSc students and 2 MFSc students participated.
• Rotary Club CentralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EDP and Startup Boot Camp programs for student entrepreneurship development
• Atal Incubation Centre, NitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in startup boot camp providing mentorship and incubation support for fisheries entrepreneurs
• ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMother organization under whose agricultural university system the college was established. Provides funding for research projects and academic programs.
• CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationNational research institute under ICAR for marine fisheries research. Collaborates on research projects and knowledge sharing.
• CIFE (Central Institute of Fisheries Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationDeemed University under ICAR for fisheries education. Collaborates on academic programs and research.
• CIFT (Central Institute of Fisheries Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationICAR institute focused on fish processing technology research. Collaborates on post-harvest technology development.
• CIFRI (Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationICAR institute for inland fisheries research. Collaborates on freshwater fisheries research projects.
• NFDB (National Fisheries Development Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body under Ministry of Fisheries promoting fisheries development. Sponsors training programs and technology dissemination.
• ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Dakshina KannadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural extension center under ICAR. Located at college campus, conducts farmer training and technology dissemination. Led by Dr. Shivakumar Magada.
• KFDC (Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government corporation promoting fisheries development in Karnataka. Collaborates on training programs and industry initiatives.
• College of Fisheries Alumni Association (COFAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association supporting college activities including World Fisheries Day celebrations and stakeholder meets.
• Sea=MC² (Arabian Sea Fisheries Management Coordination Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working on sustainable coastal and marine resource management. Collaborates on environmental conservation campaigns.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI): ICAR institute focused on inland fisheries research. Direct peer institution collaborating with CoF Mangalore on freshwater fisheries research projects and student training.
• Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI): ICAR national research institute for marine fisheries. Collaborates with CoF Mangalore on research and shares faculty/researcher talent pool across marine fisheries disciplines.
• Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT): ICAR institute specializing in fish processing technology and post-harvest engineering. Direct peer in the Fish Processing Technology domain where CoF Mangalore's ICAR-AICRP on PHET is housed.
• Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE): Deemed-to-be-university under ICAR focused exclusively on fisheries education and research. CIFE is India's premier fisheries postgraduate institution and the most direct academic peer, competing for top faculty and ICAR research funding.
• Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU): Dedicated fisheries university in Tamil Nadu offering BFSc, MFSc, and PhD programs. Closely comparable as a state-level fisheries education institution serving coastal South India.
• Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi: Constituent fisheries college under TNJFU offering BFSc and MFSc programs. Direct academic peer with similar intake scale, curriculum, and coastal India location.
• Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU): Parent state agricultural university under which CoF Mangalore operates. KVAFSU oversees fisheries education across Karnataka and competes/coordinates on curriculum, admissions, and research priorities.

Regional players

• Acharya Nagarjuna University (Fisheries): State university in Andhra Pradesh offering fisheries education. Regional peer in South India serving the Krishna-Godavari delta fisheries region.
• West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences: State university in eastern India offering fisheries science programs. Regional peer serving West Bengal's fisheries sector with overlapping academic mandate.

Emerging players

• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (Fisheries): Major agricultural university with fisheries department. Comparable as multi-faculty state agricultural university with fisheries education, similar to KVAFSU structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/college-of-fisheries-mangalore

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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