GOVERNMENT
OF INDIA
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES, NAUTICAL AND 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 Notice 2015
Last date for receiving the filled in Application: 15 th May,
2015
Application fee Rs.500/- for General and Rs.250/-
for SC / ST
Application form:
Prospectus:
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.
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.
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.
Hostel
Facilities
Boys hostel : Hostel facility within the campus
will be provided according to the availability only.
Girls hostel : Not available.
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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 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
Contact
Address of Units:-
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering
Training (CIFNET), No. 59 S.N. Street, Kasimedu, Royapuram, Chennai – 600 013.
Ph: 044-25952691, 25952692 Fax: 044-25951785.
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical &
Engineering Training (CIFNET), Post Bo No.191, Opposite to Fishing Harbour Beach
Road, Visakhapatnam – 530 001. Ph: 0891-2563894 Fax: 0891-2566787.
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