CIFNET Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)] ADMISSION NOTICE 2013

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

Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) [B.F.Sc.(N.S.)] ADMISSION NOTICE 2013

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training, Kochi invites applications for Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science).

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 of 2010 dated 07.07.2010 subject to obtain a sponsoring letter from DG Shipping approved sponsoring agency.

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.

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 will be 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

NOTE: BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE FOLLOWING THE ADVERTISEMENT GIVEN IN THE EMPLOYMENT NEWS DATED 16 Mar - 22 Mar 2013.

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 the last date mentioned in the Advertisement (EMPLOYMENT NEWS MENTIONED ABOVE). 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