GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES, NAUTICAL & ENGINEERING TRAINING (CIFNET)
Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi – 682 016, India. Phone: 0484-2351610, 2351493, 2351790.
Fax: 0484-2370879. E-Mail: cifnet@nic.in Website: www.cifnet.gov.in
Applications are invited for Admission to Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)] 2011
Last date for receiving the filled in Application: 20th May, 2011
Date & Time of Entrance Test : 5th June, 2011 at 1000 hrs.
Application fee Rs.500/- for General and Rs.250/- for SC / ST
CIFNET
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), erstwhile Central Institute of Fisheries Operatives (CIFO), was established in 1963 at Kochi to meet the trained manpower needs of ocean going fishing vessels and that of fishing industry, by the Govt. of India. Subsequently two units of CIFNET were established, at Chennai, Visakhapatnam in 1968 and 1981 respectively, for meeting the additional requirement of manpower necessitated by the expansion of marine fishing industry with large number of fishing vessels in their fleet. The name was later upgraded consistent with its functions as ‘Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training’ (CIFNET). CIFNET is the only national institute of its kind in the country to meet the training requirements of technical and certified personnel such as Skippers, Mates, Engineers, Engine Drivers of ocean-going fishing vessels as stipulated in the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act.1987. CIFNET is also responsible for developing the required technical manpower for supporting shore establishments.
Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) course [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)]
The B.F.Sc.(N.S.) course offered by CIFNET is a 4-year (8 Semester) programme mainly concerned with study of fish capturing techniques, nautical science and operation of fishing vessels. This programme has an exhaustive curriculum designed to provide profound practical knowledge on various aspects of the fishing and nautical sciences. This Degree course is affiliated
to Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi. This course will be converted into a Residential course in due course.
This 4-year programme will be producing a new generation of experts in the fishing field who will be able to take up any challenges in the operation of fishing vessels and related research & academic spheres with confidence.
The candidate who have successfully passed this degree and the basic modular courses with required sea experience are exempted from all written papers and directly (without Post-Sea courses) appear for the Mate Fishing Vessel oral examination leading to the issuance of Certificate of competency as Mate of a fishing vessel and also eligible for CDC as per MS notice 10 of2010 dated 07.07.2010 subject to obtain a sponsoring letter from DG Shipping approved sponsoring agency.
Mode of study
Theory - The theory papers will be handled by well experienced faculties of the Institute who have proven practical track records in their field of study. The classes will be handled with modern teaching aids like Multi-media, Internet, Overhead projectors, live models etc.
Practical
The curriculum is framed with special emphasis on practical aspects in Nautical science, Fishery Biology, Fishing Craft Technology, Fishing Gear etc. Practical exposure will be given to the students in the well established laboratories.
On-board training
The speciality of this 4-year Degree programme is the component of on board practical training given to the students during the course of study. The onboard practical training will be an opportunity to students to get acquainted with the operation,management and maintenance of the vessel which is the unique nature of this course.
Method of Evaluation
Observation of progress record : Internal Assessment for 50% marks by Monthly Unit Test, Assignments, Attendance etc.
Semester Examinations (6 months) Examination : Semester Examination will be conducted by the Cochin University of Science & Technology for 50% marks as per university regulations for under gradate programme.
Award of degree : After the successful completion of all the semester examinations, degree certificate will be awarded by the Cochin university of Science & Technology, Kochi.
Minimum Attendance : 75%
Career profile
After the successful completion of the 4-year Degree programme the candidates will be able to choose their career opening in Central Fishery Institutions dealing with Research, Fishing Vessel operation, State Fishery Departments, Universities and other Private Establishments dealing with Vessel operation, Fish Processing etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Entry Qualification : 10 + 2 with 50% marks in Maths and 50% aggregate marks in other science
subjects and also minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or +2 std.In the case of SC/ST students only a pass is required in the qualifying examination with the above subjects.
Age limit : Maximum: 20 years as on 1st October of respective year
Vision : In case the candidate wish to take up the career on sea/vessel he/she should pass the prescribed eye test conducted by Mercantile Marine Department before admission.
Mode of selection
Admission through CET: Based on Common Entrance Test (conducted by CIFNET at Kochi), Academic performance in qualifying examination and interview.
NRI category: Candidates in this category need not come through entrance examination. Sponsorship by Non-resident India is only essential. If more candidates are applied in this category, theselection will be on the basis of academic merit and performance in the interview for which the yardstick projected above will be followed.
Foreign Nationals: Candidates in this category need Sponsorshipof a foreign organisation is required. If more candidates are applied in this category, the selection will be on the basis of academic merit.
Hostel Facilities
Boys hostel : Hostel facility within the campus will be provided according to the availability only.
Girls hostel : Not available.
Common Entrance Test (CET)
All applicants (except students sponsored by NRI & Foreign Nationals) who wish to undergo this B.F.Sc.(N.S.) programme with CIFNET have to appear for a Common Entrance Test at CIFNET,
Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi -16. The Common Entrance Test will be of objective type, which covers the topics of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English language. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded and for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark willbe deducted.
Guidelines for filling up the Application form
General guidelines:
1. Illegible/wrong/filling with over writing, incomplete filling up will lead to Rejection of the application for which the applicant alone shall be responsible.
2. Information provided in the forms will be treated as final and no request for correction, alteration & addition will be entertained.
3. Fill up only in English using the Capital letters
4. Write only one character in one box
5. Leave one box blank between words.
6. Use a coma to separate letters or group of words
7. Use only Black Ball point pen
Downloaded application duly filled may also be sent with application fee of Rs.500/- for general and Rs.250/- for SC/ST through demand draft drawn in favour of ‘Senior Administrative Officer, CIFNET’ payable at Kochi - 16
How to apply
The filled applications (in the prescribed forms) along with the attested copies of certificates in respect of qualification, including mark list of 10th & 12th Standard Examination, Age andCommunity Certificate (in the case of SC/ST/OEC Candidates) and two self addressed (Unstamped) envelopes of size 25cms x 11cms. should reach the Director, Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016 on or before the last date mentioned in the Advertisement.
Applications which are received late/incomplete/without age certificate/SSLC Mark List/Community Certificate (for SC/ST only)/not in the prescribed forms, will not be considered
Filled in applications shall be sent to:
The Director,
CIFNET,
Fine Arts Avenue,
Kochi – 682 016
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES, NAUTICAL & ENGINEERING TRAINING (CIFNET)
Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi – 682 016, India. Phone: 0484-2351610, 2351493, 2351790.
Fax: 0484-2370879. E-Mail: cifnet@nic.in Website: www.cifnet.gov.in
Applications are invited for Admission to Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)] 2011
Last date for receiving the filled in Application: 20th May, 2011
Date & Time of Entrance Test : 5th June, 2011 at 1000 hrs.
Application fee Rs.500/- for General and Rs.250/- for SC / ST
CIFNET
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), erstwhile Central Institute of Fisheries Operatives (CIFO), was established in 1963 at Kochi to meet the trained manpower needs of ocean going fishing vessels and that of fishing industry, by the Govt. of India. Subsequently two units of CIFNET were established, at Chennai, Visakhapatnam in 1968 and 1981 respectively, for meeting the additional requirement of manpower necessitated by the expansion of marine fishing industry with large number of fishing vessels in their fleet. The name was later upgraded consistent with its functions as ‘Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training’ (CIFNET). CIFNET is the only national institute of its kind in the country to meet the training requirements of technical and certified personnel such as Skippers, Mates, Engineers, Engine Drivers of ocean-going fishing vessels as stipulated in the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act.1987. CIFNET is also responsible for developing the required technical manpower for supporting shore establishments.
Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) course [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)]
The B.F.Sc.(N.S.) course offered by CIFNET is a 4-year (8 Semester) programme mainly concerned with study of fish capturing techniques, nautical science and operation of fishing vessels. This programme has an exhaustive curriculum designed to provide profound practical knowledge on various aspects of the fishing and nautical sciences. This Degree course is affiliated
to Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi. This course will be converted into a Residential course in due course.
This 4-year programme will be producing a new generation of experts in the fishing field who will be able to take up any challenges in the operation of fishing vessels and related research & academic spheres with confidence.
The candidate who have successfully passed this degree and the basic modular courses with required sea experience are exempted from all written papers and directly (without Post-Sea courses) appear for the Mate Fishing Vessel oral examination leading to the issuance of Certificate of competency as Mate of a fishing vessel and also eligible for CDC as per MS notice 10 of2010 dated 07.07.2010 subject to obtain a sponsoring letter from DG Shipping approved sponsoring agency.
Mode of study
Theory - The theory papers will be handled by well experienced faculties of the Institute who have proven practical track records in their field of study. The classes will be handled with modern teaching aids like Multi-media, Internet, Overhead projectors, live models etc.
Practical
The curriculum is framed with special emphasis on practical aspects in Nautical science, Fishery Biology, Fishing Craft Technology, Fishing Gear etc. Practical exposure will be given to the students in the well established laboratories.
On-board training
The speciality of this 4-year Degree programme is the component of on board practical training given to the students during the course of study. The onboard practical training will be an opportunity to students to get acquainted with the operation,management and maintenance of the vessel which is the unique nature of this course.
Method of Evaluation
Observation of progress record : Internal Assessment for 50% marks by Monthly Unit Test, Assignments, Attendance etc.
Semester Examinations (6 months) Examination : Semester Examination will be conducted by the Cochin University of Science & Technology for 50% marks as per university regulations for under gradate programme.
Award of degree : After the successful completion of all the semester examinations, degree certificate will be awarded by the Cochin university of Science & Technology, Kochi.
Minimum Attendance : 75%
Career profile
After the successful completion of the 4-year Degree programme the candidates will be able to choose their career opening in Central Fishery Institutions dealing with Research, Fishing Vessel operation, State Fishery Departments, Universities and other Private Establishments dealing with Vessel operation, Fish Processing etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Entry Qualification : 10 + 2 with 50% marks in Maths and 50% aggregate marks in other science
subjects and also minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or +2 std.In the case of SC/ST students only a pass is required in the qualifying examination with the above subjects.
Age limit : Maximum: 20 years as on 1st October of respective year
Vision : In case the candidate wish to take up the career on sea/vessel he/she should pass the prescribed eye test conducted by Mercantile Marine Department before admission.
Mode of selection
Admission through CET: Based on Common Entrance Test (conducted by CIFNET at Kochi), Academic performance in qualifying examination and interview.
NRI category: Candidates in this category need not come through entrance examination. Sponsorship by Non-resident India is only essential. If more candidates are applied in this category, theselection will be on the basis of academic merit and performance in the interview for which the yardstick projected above will be followed.
Foreign Nationals: Candidates in this category need Sponsorshipof a foreign organisation is required. If more candidates are applied in this category, the selection will be on the basis of academic merit.
Hostel Facilities
Boys hostel : Hostel facility within the campus will be provided according to the availability only.
Girls hostel : Not available.
Common Entrance Test (CET)
All applicants (except students sponsored by NRI & Foreign Nationals) who wish to undergo this B.F.Sc.(N.S.) programme with CIFNET have to appear for a Common Entrance Test at CIFNET,
Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi -16. The Common Entrance Test will be of objective type, which covers the topics of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English language. For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded and for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark willbe deducted.
Guidelines for filling up the Application form
General guidelines:
1. Illegible/wrong/filling with over writing, incomplete filling up will lead to Rejection of the application for which the applicant alone shall be responsible.
2. Information provided in the forms will be treated as final and no request for correction, alteration & addition will be entertained.
3. Fill up only in English using the Capital letters
4. Write only one character in one box
5. Leave one box blank between words.
6. Use a coma to separate letters or group of words
7. Use only Black Ball point pen
Downloaded application duly filled may also be sent with application fee of Rs.500/- for general and Rs.250/- for SC/ST through demand draft drawn in favour of ‘Senior Administrative Officer, CIFNET’ payable at Kochi - 16
How to apply
The filled applications (in the prescribed forms) along with the attested copies of certificates in respect of qualification, including mark list of 10th & 12th Standard Examination, Age andCommunity Certificate (in the case of SC/ST/OEC Candidates) and two self addressed (Unstamped) envelopes of size 25cms x 11cms. should reach the Director, Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016 on or before the last date mentioned in the Advertisement.
Applications which are received late/incomplete/without age certificate/SSLC Mark List/Community Certificate (for SC/ST only)/not in the prescribed forms, will not be considered
Filled in applications shall be sent to:
The Director,
CIFNET,
Fine Arts Avenue,
Kochi – 682 016
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