Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET)

Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) is a government institution in Ernakulam, Kerala, established in 1963. A research centre recognised by the university, mainly for PhD research. Admission through the university's PhD entrance (or NET/JRF) and an interview.

  • Main entrance University PhD entrance
  • Type Government
  • Location Ernakulam, Kerala
  • Established 1963

Key facts

Type
Government: Agriculture & Allied
Established
1963
Main entrance
University PhD entrance
AISHE code
C-9479
Affiliating university
Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi
Courses offered
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Food Technology; M.Sc and PhD at universities
Eligibility
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics (or Agriculture).
Approval to check
Affiliation to a state agricultural university; ICAR accreditation of the university; affiliated to Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi
Affiliating university type
State Public University
Institution type
Recognized Center
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
Whether the college is affiliated to the state agricultural university (or only to a general university), ICAR accreditation and fees. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
cifnet.gov.in

Questions about Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET)

How do I get admission to Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET)?

A research centre recognised by the university, mainly for PhD research. Admission through the university's PhD entrance (or NET/JRF) and an interview.

Does Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) have an entrance exam?

Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) admits through its own process rather than a national exam. A research centre recognised by the university, mainly for PhD research. Admission through the university's PhD entrance (or NET/JRF) and an interview.

Is Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) a government or private institution?

Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) is a government institution (Agriculture & Allied).

Where is Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET)?

Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) is in Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

When was Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) established?

Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET) was established in 1963.

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