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.
BACHELOR OF FISHERY SCIENCE (NAUTICAL SCIENCE)
[B.F.Sc.(N.S.)] ADMISSION NOTIFICATION 2015
Applications are invited for Admission for Bachelor of Fishery Science
(Nautical Science) [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)]
Last
date for receiving the filled in Application: 15th May, 2015
Entrance
Examination: 20th June 2015
Date of
Commencement of course: 1st August 2015
Application fee Rs.500/- for General and Rs.250/- for SC / ST
Common Entrance Test for admission to B.F.Sc.(N.S.)
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.
The key objectives of the Institute are:
·To
create technical manpower for the operation of Ocean going fishing vessels
·To
create trained manpower to manage fishery establishments
·To
provide training for technical teachers of Maritime States and Union
Territories for manning their fishermen training centres
·To
assist developing nations in the South-east Asia, Middle-east and African
regions to create technical manpower for development of Marine Fisheries sector
·To
provide technical consultancy service in all its related matters with special
reference to technical manpower requirements.
Training for
foreign nationals
The Institute also arranges Special training
programmes for Foreign Nationals from countries like Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania,
Ghana, PDR Yemen, Myanmar, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives,
Philippines,Oman etc. under various schemes like FAO Fellowship, CFTC, SCAAP,
ESCAP, ITEC, Colombo Plan etc. Thus over the years the Institute came out as a
nodal Institution in the South-east Asia for training the personnel of the
fishing fleet and offering Special training in Nautical, Fisheries and
Engineering disciplines.
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.
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%
No.
of Seats
|
Category
|
No.
of seats
|
Remarks
|
|
Admission
through CET
|
20
|
At
present 15% and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for SC/ST
students respectively
|
|
Non-Resident
Indian
|
01
|
—
|
|
Foreign
National
|
(II
|
—
|
|
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 10"1
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 1" 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 lest 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.
|
Score
Sheet
|
||||
|
CET
|
Academic
performance
|
Interview
|
Total
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
1+2+3
|
|
|
50%
|
Qualifying
Exam - (10 + 2) HSE
|
40%
|
10%
|
100%
|
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, the selection 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 Sponsorship of 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.Se.(N.S-) programme with CIFNET have lo 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,
Biolog) and English language. For each correct answer, I mark will be awarded
and for every wrong answer, 0.25 mark will be deducted.
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 and Community 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 15th May,
2015. 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
For
further details please visit: http://cifnet.gov.in/pdf/prospectus-BFSc-2015.pdf
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