CIFNET 2023: Exam Date, Application Form, Syllabus, Results

Parvathy Krishnakumar
Parvathy Krishnakumar

Updated on - Jan 17, 2024

CIFNET 2023 notifications to be released soon on the official website. Candidates can apply using the official website. If you have a spirit to lead a challenging lifestyle exploring horizons beyond the sea or if you aim to make your mark in the fields of fishery and nautical science, then you should opt for a Bachelor of Fishery and Science after your higher secondary (+2) or Marine Fitter Course/Vessel Navigator Course after 10th standard, at CIFNET - India’s well-known institute for these courses.

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About CIFNET Exam 2023

The CIFNET Entrance Exam or CET acts as the entry ticket to the CIFNET (Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical, and Engineering Training), an institute dedicated to marine studies. Set up by the Government of India under the Department of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry and Dairying, CIFNET acts as a prime hub for research and development in the fields of fisheries, nautical, marine, and related engineering training. The institute was established in 1963 and is affiliated to Cochin University of Technology and Science (CUSAT).

CIFNET Courses

CIFNET Courses Offered

Course

Center

Duration

  1. Bachelor of Fishery Science (B.FSc) (Nautical Science)

Kochi

4 Years (Semester)

  1. Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) / Marine Fitter Course (MFC)

Kochi, Vizag, Chennai

2 Years

Note: The Selected candidates will be paid INR.1500 per month as stipend and on completion of VNC/MFC, Post Intuitional Training will also be offered with a stipend of INR. 20500 pm and onetime Uniform allowance of INR 2500.Application fee: INR. 300 for General/OBC and INR. 150 for SC/ST.

CIFNET Exam Dates 2023

The exam will tentatively be held in June with applications opening in April 2023. It is expected that the application process will continue till the last week of May, 2023.

CIFNET 2023 Exam Dates

Event

Dates (Tentative)

Application Begin Date

Apr 2023

Application End Date

May 2023

Admit Card

Jun 2023

Exam Date

Jun 2023

Result Date

To be Announced

CIFNET Application Form 2023

Admissions in CIFNET for the academic year will be based on the Common Entrance Test which is conducted nationwide. Application forms for Bachelor of Fishery Science (B.FSc), Vessel Navigator Course (VNC), and Marine Fitter Course (MFC) are required to be sent by post.

CIFNET Application Process 2023

Follow the steps mentioned below to Apply

  • Step 1: Go to www.cifnet.gov.in
  • Step 2: Download the application form (B.FSc or VNC/MFC)
  • Step 3: Fill in all the necessary details.
  • Step 4: Put the application form in an envelope and send it to the prescribed address

Address to send the applications to:

The Director,

CIFNET,

Fine Arts,

Kochi 682016

Note : It is essential that the application reaches the address within the given time along with attested necessary documents.

Documents Required for CIFNET 2023 Application Form

  1. 10th and 12th Exam Certificate
  2. Age and Community Certificate (In case of reserved candidates)
  3. 2 self-addressed envelopes of 25 cms x 11 cms

Details to fill B.F.Sc/ VNC/ MFC Application Form

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Name of Father/Guardian
  • Date of Birth
  • Age as of October 1, 2023
  • Gender
  • Nationality
  • Category (OBC/ST/SC), certificates to prove the same.
  • Mother Tongue/Language Proficiency
  • Complete Address
  • Education Qualifications
  • Course opting for
  • Mention the Examination Center Preference
  • Complete address of the candidate.
  • Physical Measurements
  • Can you Swim (Yes/No)

Please take note of the following points to assure a successful submission and acceptance of the form, else you might be at a loss if you miss on the norms of filling the applications properly.

  • Erroneous applications will not be considered, so make sure the date of receiving, credentials, and certificates are properly attached.
  • Abide by the common rules of form filling such as putting comma when essential, leaving a block empty in between two words, writing in block letters only.
  • Use a black ball pen only,
  • Avoid overwriting and scribbling.

CIFNET 2023 Application Fee

CIFNET 2023 Application Fee

Post

Application Fee

B.FSc

General - INR 500

SC/ST - INR 250

VNC

General - INR 300

SC/ST - INR 150

MFC

General - INR 300

SC/ST - INR 150

CIFNET 2023 Application Payment Method

Please note that the mode of application will be Cash/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Senior Administrative Officer CIFNET, payable at Kochi/through e-payment-CIFNET Account Number (State Bank of India, M.G. Road, Ernakulam): 10626732305, IFSC Code: SBIN0001015. However, the e-receipt (the UTR Number) for making the payment for the application should be enclosed along with the filled application.

CIFNET Total Seats 2023

While the CIFNET Kochi offers all three courses the CIFNET Chennai and Vizag offer only Marine Fitter Course and Vessel Navigation Course. The institute also has some seats reserved for lateral entry and foreign nationals.

CIFNET 2023 Total Seats
 

CIFNET Kochi

CIFNET Vizag (Visakhapatnam)

CIFNET Chennai

Bachelor of Fishery Science (B.FSc)

40

  • General - 31,
  • Foreign National - 1,
  • Lateral Entry System - 7

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Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) / Marine Fitter Course (MFC)

VNC - 20

MFC - 20

VNC - 20

MFC - 20

VNC - 20

MFC - 20

CIFNET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Anybody who is younger than age 20 can give the exam, and those who have recently given their exams of 10th and 12th for the academic year of March 2023 are also eligible for the exam. An exemption is given in the Age limit bar for the candidates from reserved communities.

CIFNET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
 

B.FSc at CIFNET Kochi

VNC/MFC at CIFNET Kochi, CIFNET Chennai, CIFNET Vizag

Age Limit

17 to 20 year as of October 1, 2023. (Max. Age for Lateral Entry is 22.)

15 to 20 year as of August 1, 2023. 5 year upper age relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

Education

10+2 with a minimum of 50% in all subjects of PCM or PCB. and only pass in 10+2 for SC/ST candidates.

Pass in 10th Standard with at least 40% marks.

Vision

Only for those who are interested in a career at a sea vessel. The test is taken by the Mercantile Marine Department before admission.

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CIFNET Admit Card 2023

Admit Cards will be issued soon and the information regarding the same will be posted on the website. Since the exams have been postponed the admit card will be issued only after the new date of application form submission. Steps to download the admit card-

  • Step 1: Click here www.cifnet.gov.in
  • Step 2: Find the Login/Login Consol
  • Step 3: Write your credentials Application Number/Username/Password
  • Step 4: Click on Sign in
  • Step 5: Download the admit card and take a hard copy of it.

CIFNET Exam Centres 2023

Please note that centres are subjected to get changed. Mentioned below are the tentative or traditional centres.

CIFNET 2023 Exam Centres

Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) Centers

CIFNET Kochi, CIFNET Chennai, CIFNET Vizag

Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) & Marine Fitter Course (MFC)

Kochi, Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, Patna

CIFNET Exam Pattern 2023

The CIFNET Entrance Exam is an option based paper and the language/medium for the exam will be English.

CIFNET 2023 Exam Pattern

Correct Answer

+1

Incorrect Answer

-0.25

Un-attempted Question

0

CIFNET Syllabus 2023

Check out below for the syllabus of CIFNET 2023 Entrance Exam.

CIFNET 2023 Syllabus

B.Fsc

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

English

MFC/VNC

General Science

Mathematics

English

CIFNET 2023 Physics Syllabus

  • Mathematical Methods
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Relativity
  • Atomic
  • Molecular Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Quantum Theory and its Applications
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Electronics
  • Experimental Physics

CIFNET 2023 Chemistry Syllabus

  • General Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Electrochemistry
  • Periodicity
  • Solid State
  • Solutions
  • Classification of Elements
  • Molecular Structure
  • Chemical Bonding
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Redox Reactions
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • States of Matter
  • Equilibrium
  • Thermodynamics
  • Processes of Isolation of Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • P, D, F Block Elements
  • Hydrogen
  • D Block Elements
  • Alkali and Alkaline earth metals (S Block)
  • Haloarenes
  • Alcohols
  • Haloalkanes
  • Aldehydes
  • Phenols
  • Ketones
  • Ethers
  • General Organic Chemistry
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Biomolecules
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Amines
  • Chemistry in Everyday Life

CIFNET 2023 Mathematics Syllabus

  • Relations and Functions
  • Logarithms
  • Complex Numbers
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Sequences and Series
  • Trigonometry
  • Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates
  • Statistics
  • Differentiation
  • Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Straight Lines
  • Circles
  • Conic Sections
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Vectors
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Series
  • Sets and Set Theory
  • Probability Function
  • Limits and Continuity
  • Applications of Derivatives
  • Indefinite Integrals Binomial Theorem
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Definite Integrals

CIFNET 2023 Biology Syllabus

  • Embryology of angiosperms
  • Plant Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Plant growth and growth hormones
  • Ecology
  • Pteridophyta
  • Gymnosperm
  • Morphology of Angiosperm
  • Anatomy
  • Algae, Fungi
  • Plant Diseases
  • Viruses
  • Bacteria
  • Bryophytes
  • Plant Succession
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Cell Biology

CIFNET 2023 English Syllabus

  • Antonyms
  • Active and Passive Voice
  • Substitution
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Synonyms
  • Spelling Test
  • Substitution
  • Passage Completion
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Sentence
  • Completion
  • Error Correction (Underlined Part)
  • Transformation
  • Prepositions
  • Sentence Arrangement
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Spotting Errors
  • Para Completion
  • Joining Sentences
  • Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)

CIFNET Results 2023

The results of the entrance exams for the Marine Fitter Course/Vessel Navigator Course/Bachelor in Fishery Science course will be declared soon after the conduction of exam. It generally takes anywhere near 1.5 to 2 months for the declaration of results. Which is followed by the counselling process. Follow these steps to check your results

  • Step 1: Go to the CIFNET website www.cifnet.gov.in
  • Step 2: Check for the notification of merit list
  • Step 3: If notification available click on it
  • Step 4: Download the merit list
  • Step 5: or Login with your credentials to check personal score

CIFNET Counselling 2023

The counselling and admission process will be carried out on the basis of merit list, the institute does not usually release cutoff. The merit list candidate will be contacted or receive formal mail regarding counselling procedure.

What after CIFNET?

The CIFNET has evolved as a prominent erudition hub for Deep Sea Fishery Training. The employers for the students are Companies working in the Fishing Industry/Marine Fisheries/Engineering organization. The popular fields of the jobs are Fish Processing, Vessel Maintenance and services, construction and yard building, and various government undertakings including the shipping industry. Students from all three campuses receive guidance from the training and placement cell. Here every student mandatorily goes on a 100 days sea training, as the objective of this organization is to serve its vessels. This excursion adds significant value in CIFNET Job Opportunities. Moreover, candidates of Marine Fitter Course and Vessel Navigator Course receive a stipend of INR 1500.

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