Admission to Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) Nautical Science

The Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi, has invited applications for an entrance test to be held on June 6 at Kochi for admission to its Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc.) Nautical Science course.

This a four-year course with integrated practicals and on-board training in fishing vessels. The course is affiliated to the Cochin University of Science and Technology and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping.

The entry qualification is a pass in Plus Two with at least 50 per cent marks in English and mathematics, and 50 per cent in aggregate in other science subjects.

Candidates belong to the Scheduled Caste/Tribe communities need only a pass in the Plus Two exams.

Applicants must be in the age-group of 17-20 as on October 1, 2010. The total number of seats is 22.

How to apply
Application forms and prospectus can be obtained from the Director, CIFNET, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-16, on payment of Rs.400 (Rs.200 for candidates belonging to the SC/ST communities) by demand draft payable at Ernakulam and drawn in favour of senior administrative officer, CIFNET. The demand draft should be sent along with a self-addressed stamped (Rs.15) envelope.

Application forms can also be downloaded from the website www.cifnet.gov.in.

Last date for receipt of filled-in applications is May 22.

The course will commence on July 22.

On completion of the course with 50 per cent marks in aggregate, candidates are eligible to enter as nautical deck cadets without pre-sea training.