How COFCAU Turned Dreams Into Government Jobs
KRC TIMES Desk
Something rare has happened at the College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, Imphal. In the final results declared by the Tripura Public Service Commission, as many as 41 graduates from the college have been selected as Fisheries Officers under the Tripura government. For one institution, and one discipline, the number is striking.
For students and teachers at the College of Fisheries, the news spread fast. Phone calls. Messages. Quiet smiles in corridors. Years of study had turned into secure public service roles. It was not just success. It was history.
The achievement has brought pride to the entire CAU system. It has also sent a strong signal across the Northeast that focused teaching and steady guidance still matter in competitive exams.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anupam Mishra called the result a moment of joy for the university. He congratulated the selected graduates and praised their discipline and hard work. He also reminded students that public service carries responsibility, not just status.
Dean of the College of Fisheries, Prof. A. B. Patel, said the result did not come overnight. According to him, the college has worked for years to align classroom learning with real-world needs. Regular mentoring, exam-oriented preparation, and close teacher-student interaction have been central to this effort.
Faculty members say fisheries is no longer a narrow field. It touches food security, rural income, nutrition, and climate resilience. Officers trained well in science and policy are needed. The college believes its graduates are ready for that role.
Many of the selected candidates come from modest backgrounds. For them, the job means stability and dignity. It also means a chance to serve their own region. Tripura, like much of the Northeast, is pushing for self-reliance in fish production. Skilled officers will be key to that goal.
The college has also acknowledged the role of its staff and support teams. From laboratories to libraries, from hostels to classrooms, an enabling academic space made the difference.
As celebrations settle, the mood on campus is calm but confident. Juniors are watching closely. Aspirations feel closer now.
For CAU’s College of Fisheries, the message is clear. With the right guidance and effort, even tough public exams can be cracked. And sometimes, many at once.
