Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, also known as CIFNET, is a public institute located in Kochi, Kerala. CIFNET is dedicated to the study of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry and offers undergraduate degree and trade courses in the same field. Additionally, the institute also offers lateral entry courses, short term courses and training programmes for professional students. 

The diploma courses VNC and MFC are offered under the affiliation of the National Council for Vocational Training. The admissions to these courses are provided on the basis of All India Entrance Exam. It also offers a plethora of facilities for sustenance of its students.

CIFNET, Kochi Highlights 

Established | Institute Type 1963 | Public
Affiliated to Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
Recognized By UGC
Entrance Exam All India Entrance Exam
Courses Offered UG
Popular Course  B.F.Sc Nautical Science
Admission Criteria Entranced Based
Application Mode Offline
Top Recruiters Fish Processing Industry, Vessel Maintenance and Service Company, Construction and Building Yards
Facilities Available Cafeteria, Placement Cell, Classrooms etc
Official Website CIFNET, Kochi

CIFNET, Kochi Courses 

Course Details
BFSc

Duration: 4 Years
Specializations: Nautical Science
Eligibility: 10+2 with an aggregate of at least 50% in all subjects of PCM/PCB from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Common Entrance Test and Academic Merit
Total Intake: 40
Diploma 

Duration: 2 Years
Specializations: Vessel Navigator Course, Marine Fitter Course 
Eligibility: 10th pass with at least 40% marks in Maths and Science separately from a recognized board
Selection Criteria: Common Entrance Based
Total Intake: 40

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CIFNET, Kochi Admissions

CIFNET follows an entrance based admission procedure for students’ enrollment, irrespective of the course. The admission is offered through the All Indian Common Entrance Exam. The age criteria to apply for BFSc is 17-20 yrs whereas for diploma courses, the age limit is 15-20 yrs for general category students. 

How to Apply?

The steps to apply are mentioned below:

  1. Candidates need to visit CIFNET, Fine Arts Avenue and procure the application form and prospectus by paying an application fee of INR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ST). 
  2. Candidates can also download the application form by visiting the official institute website.
  3. Fill the application form with correct details such as name, DOB, parentage, marks in last qualifying examinations etc.
  4. Attach the below mentioned documents:
    1. Marksheet (SSLC/HSC)
    2. Community Certificate, if applicable
    3. Passport Size Photo
    4. ID Proof
  5. The duly filled in application form must be sent to Deputy Director i/c, CIFNET, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam-530001 (OR) Deputy Director i/c, CIFNET, 59, S.N. Street, Royapuram, Chennai -600 013 along with a Demand Draft drawn in favor of Senior Administrative Officer, CIFNET payable at Ernakulam and a self addressed stamped.

CIFNET, Kochi Placements

The placement cell of CIFNET does the work of training individuals in their area of expertise and then placing them in reputed companies. The placement cell makes tie-ups with various employment agencies in order to calculate the area of employment for different individuals. The cell assists the students and provides them with the best employment opportunities. Candidates are mostly employed in the areas of

  • Fishing Industries
  • Marine Fisheries
  • Fish Processing Industry
  • Vessel Maintenance and Service Company
  • Construction and Building Yards
  • Government Departments/Institutions
  • Shipping Industry

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CIFNET, Kochi Facilities 

CIFNET avails numerous services for its students as below:

  • Library: The library possessed by CIFNET is enriched with a number of books and journals on topics such as Nautical Sciences, Marin Engineering, Ship Operation technology, Workshop RTechnology, Electrical Technology, etc.
  • Hostel: The institute also caters hostel facilities so that students residing far from the college may stay and study at the same place.
  • Simulator Centre: The simulator centre provides real-like simulation for various marine situations which helps individuals to keep calm and conquer fear in the complex situations of the marine world.
  • Other facilities include Workshop, Nautical - Chart Practice Hall, Sports Complex, Laboratories, Classrooms, Cafeteria etc.

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CIFNET, Kochi FAQs

Ques.Is the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training a good institute for the B.F.Sc. course?

Ans. Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training is the only institute that offers a Bachelor’s course in Nautical Sciences. Moreover, it offers entrance based admissions to the course and avails numerous facilities and services. Therefore, it is a good college to pursue B.F.Sc. NS in.

Ques. What are the statutory courses offered by CIFNET?

Ans. Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training offers numerous statutory modular courses such as Elementary Fishing technology Course, Advanced Fishing Course, etc. In order to obtain a competency certificate issued by MMD, individuals need to pursue one of these courses.

Ques. Does CIFNET offer scholarship facilities?

Ans. Despite imparting quality education and providing numerous facilities, CIFNET fails at providing financial aid, in the form of scholarship, to students belonging to the economically section of the society.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of the CIFNET Common Entrance Test?

Ans. CIFNET Common entrance Test is an offline objective - type entrance exam for getting enrolled in CIFNET. 

  • The duration of the test is 2 hours.
  • Mode of exam- offline (pen and paper).
  • For each correct answer 1 mark is awarded to the individual.
  • However, for every incorrect attempt 0.25 marks are deducted from the marks of the candidate.

Ques. Does CIFNET teach students for entrance examinations other than CIFNET CET ?

Ans. CIFNET arranges for refresher courses for examinations in which the faculty members teach students for examinations such as Mate Fishing Vessel Examination, Fishing Vessel examination, Skipper Gr. 2 Examinations, Engineering Fishing VEssel Exam, and many more.