Central Institute of Fisheries Education - [CIFE], Mumbai

Mumbai, MaharashtraDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1961
#7 For Agriculture abcd By NIRF 2023  
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About CIFE

Central Institute of Fisheries Education can be called as the national leader on fisheries education in India. Established in 6th June 1961 by Government of India and established with an aim of imparting higher education and research and training opportunities to the in-service fisheries personnel of the country to support the fisheries developmental activities.

The college offers courses under Masters and Research level for different subjects and also provides various types of training programmes ranging from 3-7 days short term programs to 6-12 months long term programs for various client groups as fishers, farmers, entrepreneurs, faculty, industry representatives, students, research scholars, etc.

Admission to both the masters and research programmes is based on the merit list prepared on the basis of the mark scored at the entrance examination conducted by the college for admission. 

The institute has an updated version of the technologies for the field of aquaculture, breeding, feed technology, health management, genetics and processing. Their aim is to make the technological tools available to the local people who are a part of fish farmings, entrepreneurs and other developmental agencies. 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai Highlights

Established | Type 1961 | Deemed University
Affiliated to ICAR ( Indian Council of Agricultural Research )
Approved by University Grant Commission
Courses Available Masters courses in Fisheries Ph.D courses in Fisheries
Basic Admission criteria Merit-Based
Application Mode Offline
Campus Area 100 Acres
Official Website www.cife.edu.in

CIFE Mumbai Courses

The Institute is organised into six majors’ functional Divisions/ Departments that offer one or two Master’s and Doctoral Program in related Disciplines.

Courses Details
M.F.Sc program Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates having degree in Bachelors in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) under 10+2+4 system with at least 60% marks in aggregate. Or Candidate having an equivalent degree with 5 years experience in the state department service .
Specialization: Fisheries Resource Management, Aquaculture, Post Harvest Technology, Fish Genetics and Breeding, Fish Biotechnology, Aquatics Animal Health Management, Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology, Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, Fisheries Economics, Fisheries Extension, Aquatic Environmental Management
Ph.D Duration: 3-4 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates having M.F.Sc ( 4 years), B.F.Sc.+ 2 Years of PG/3 years of B.Sc + 3 Years P.G. Pattern or D.F.Sc and holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and 2 years of experiences in fisheries development work after D.F.Sc for sponsored candidates.
Specialization: Fisheries Resources Management, Post Harvest Technology, Aquatic Environment Management, Aquatic Animal Health Management, Fish Biochemistry & Physiology, Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology, Fish Genetics & Breeding, Fish Biotechnology, Fisheries Extension, Fisheries Economics

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CIFE Mumbai Admission

Admission to M.V.Sc. is done through a Combined examination and then counselling on the basis of merit in the examination for the admission to 100% seats of M.F.Sc

Admission to Ph.D. is based on the merit of All India Competitive Written Examinations and followed by personal interview.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates can visit the official website of the college and download the application form.
  • One applicant can fill only one application form.
  • All the relevant documents should be attached to the application form and submitted to the college before the prescribed time and date.
  • Candidates are required to pay the admission fees of INR 1000 for the General and OBC categories and INR 500 for the SC/ST/ Disabled persons through online mode before filling the application form.
  • Keep a copy of the application form and all the documents attached with them for further admission procedure at the time of counselling.

Documents Required:

  • Age proof
  • 10th mark sheet.
  • Transfer certificate
  • 12th/ Intermediate/ Pre-university/ Pre-degree examination/ Higher Secondary certificates and mark sheet.
  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and mark sheet.
  • Masters or diploma certificate and mark sheet of the particular degree.
  • Caste certificate , if applicable
  • For in-service candidates, Sponsorship Certificate.
  • Admit card of the combined examination.
  • Mark sheet of the combined examination.
  • Counselling letter

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Reservations for reserved categories:

Category Percentage
Scheduled Caste 15%
Scheduled Tribe 7.5%
Other Backward Caste 27%
Physically Handicapped 2 seats
Kashmiri Migrants from Underprivileged States 2 seats

CIFE Mumbai Scholarships

Financial support is provided to the students who are meritorious in their relevant subjects and other scholarships under government schemes are also provided to them and also to the reserved category students of SC/ST/OBC and others as well. 

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CIFE Mumbai Facilities

  • The Institute is well equipped with all the latest technology to provide the efficient and effective techniques and training through the regular programmes.
  • Field centres and Farm Facilities: Under CIFE, there are four centres in all over India that all are well equipped with all the facilities and amenities to give them a high level of experiential entrepreneurship education and training related all the fields and to have a hands-on experience of all the work, farm facility is also provided to them from time to time.
  • Other educational facilities like classrooms and laboratories are well equipped with modern day technology and audio-visual aids. The college campus is providing Wi-Fi facilities for all the students and teachers who are working. They have a modern auditorium, conference hall, committee room that are equipped with the latest technology so that all the meetings , events, cultural events and seminars can be arranged well on time.
  • CIFE has two fishing vessels namely MFV Saraswati (OAL-36m) which is equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS), Very High Frequency Radio (VHFR), Radiotelephone (RP), Echo Sonar and Trawl eye and MFV Narmada (OAL-11m) so that they can support its on-board research and training programmes on fishing, navigation, oceanography and other such areas as well.
  •  They have excellent facilities for supporting the physical development of the students like for sports and for other recreational activities like for international standard modern badminton courts, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Besides these, many indoor games facilities are also provided like for table tennis, chess, carom etc. They organise sports meets and other events as well to keep up the level of sporting level in the students and other staff members as well.
  • CIFE maintains a collection of a variety of fin fishes and shell fishes and other aquatic animals in an aquarium facility in the college.
  • 2 boys’ hostels and 1 girl’s hostel, Staff residences and guest houses are also available for the students and staff members.
  • Laboratory facilities are very well arranged and equipped with all the tools and instruments that are important for the training and practical classes. It includes an Electron microscope laboratory, Zebrafish Breeding Facilities and Aquatic Radioecology Lab.

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CIFE Mumbai Faculty 

The college has excellent faculties which consists of various scientists and other teaching staff who are highly qualified and aware of all the latest technological tools and advancements in terms of developing awareness, creativity and knowledge that is required for the student. 

The intensive training program is conducted by them in different field areas to give a wider experience of the actual conditions of the outer world. Students were trained in a way through working in different laboratories and under different scientific conditions, so that they can get a better exposure and understanding of the aquatic world that exists underwater.

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CIFE Mumbai FAQs

Ques. What is the address of Central Institute of Fisheries, Mumbai?

Ans. Full Address of Central Institute of Fisheries is - Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Panch Marg, Off. Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (west), Mumbai- 400061

Ques. What is the selection criterion for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship Award?

Ans. For the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship, a combined examination based on relevant subjects is conducted at the Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, Pusa, New Delhi and followed by counselling on the basis of merit in the examination.

Ques. Is there any diploma course available in Central Institute of Fisheries, Mumbai?

Ans. Yes, the Central Institute of Fisheries provided a 2 year diploma course in Fisheries Science from 1961 to 1999. Now these courses are recast into a more specialized Masters level course.

Ques. When did the Central Institute of Fisheries get the status of Deemed University?

Ans. The Central Institute of Fisheries got the status of Deemed University in 1989 and then the Masters programmes were started.

Ques. Does the Central Institute of Fisheries have online Examination Facilities available?

Ans. The Central Institute of Fisheries has established the National On-Line Examination Facilities for conducting ARS/NET examinations.

Ques. At which States of India, Farm facilities are available for training programmes?

Ans. There are four centres for the training programme: Kolkata (West Bengal), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Powerkheda (Madhya Pradesh) and Rohtak (Haryana).

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CIFE Fees & Eligibility

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M.F.Sc
11 Courses
16,700 (1st Year Fees) Graduation
Ph.D
11 Courses
16,700 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation

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#7out of 40 in India 2023
#1st in Maharashtra
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CIFE Faculty

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Dr. W.S. Lakra
Dr.Ashok Kumar Jaiswar
Senior Scientist
Dr.Subodh Gupta
Senior Scientist
Dr.Chandra Prakash
Senior Scientist
Dr. Sukham Munil Kumar
Senior Scientist
Dr.Rupam Sharma
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Dr.Gayatri Tripathi
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Dr.Satya Prakash Shukla
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Dr. Swadesh Prakash
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CIFE College Details

Basic Information About the Colleges

Panch Marg, Off. Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (west)
Mumbai - 400061
Maharashtra, India
Get SMS Contact:  022-26361446
Get Call Details:  022-26361446
Website Link:  http://www.cife.edu.in
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