CIFNET Invites Applications for 2025 Marine Vocational Courses - Apply Now for VNC & MFC

The Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, has opened admissions for its prestigious marine vocational courses — Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) and Marine Fitter Course (MFC) - for the academic year 2025-26.

These are full-time, two-year residential programs conducted at CIFNET’s premier institutes located in Kochi, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam. Approved by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, both VNC and MFC are designed to equip students with the technical and practical skills needed to work in the maritime and fisheries sectors.

The VNC program prepares students for navigation, seamanship, marine meteorology, and fisheries operations, while the MFC program focuses on marine engineering, engine systems, electronics, and maintenance. Both courses include hands-on training aboard CIFNET’s ocean-going training vessels, giving students real-world exposure to life at sea.

Candidates who have passed the Class 10 examination with at least 40% marks in Mathematics and Science are eligible to apply. The age requirement is 15 to 20 years as on August 1, 2025, with relaxation for SC/ST applicants. The medium of instruction is English and the courses are open to all Indian citizens, including those appearing for their board exams in 2025.

Admission is based on a Common Entrance Test (CET) followed by centralized counselling. A total of 120 seats are available — 60 each for VNC and MFC — including sponsored seats for candidates from the fishermen community. Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of ?1,500 and may qualify for post-institutional training with a stipend of ?20,500.

Applications must be submitted via post before June 16, 2025, along with the required documents and fee. The CET is scheduled for July 5, 2025.

For complete details including how to apply, seat distribution, syllabus, and key deadlines, visit: CIFNET Marine Courses Details on Opasis