Established in 1956, National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur, Maharashtra, is an autonomous institution managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Its programmes include B.E. Fire Engineering and the Sub-Officers Course. The supplied undergraduate admission information lists a first-year fee of INR 48,000.

Application forms can be completed online or downloaded from the college website. The stated application charge is INR 500 for B.E. For the Sub-Officers Course, General and OBC applicants pay INR 100, while SC and ST applicants pay INR 25. The course requirements and application procedures below reflect the supplied 2025 admission information.

Undergraduate Admission: B.E. Fire Engineering

NFSC's undergraduate programme in Fire Engineering runs for four years and admits 60 students annually. RTM Nagpur University rules govern the eligibility requirements and admission procedure, including university counselling.

Admission Component Requirement
Qualification offered Bachelor of Engineering
Specialisation Fire Engineering
Duration 4 years
Annual intake 60 students
Qualifying examination Class 12 or equivalent, with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a Technical Vocational subject
Minimum qualifying aggregate 45% for General candidates in Physics, Mathematics and the applicable Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or Technical Vocational subject
SC/ST relaxation 5% relaxation, with a minimum requirement of 40%
Entrance examination JEE Main Paper 1
Selection JEE Main performance followed by medical and physical fitness assessment
Counselling authority RTM Nagpur University

Undergraduate Fees

Fee Component Amount
First-year course fee INR 48,000
Application fee INR 500

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Eligibility Conditions and Selection

Only Indian nationals are eligible. Applicants who completed their qualifying examination outside India must take JEE Main and obtain an eligibility certificate from the university. The supplied admission description refers to a valid JEE Main score from CBSE.

Applicants must attend the medical examination after publication of the merit list on the university website. The final merit list considers both JEE Main rank and medical assessment. If seats remain vacant after university-level counselling, the college publishes a vacancy notification on its website.

How to Apply for B.E.

  1. Access the application form through the official college website.
  2. For the downloaded-form route, complete the form and submit or send it with a demand draft and self-attested copies of the required documents.
  3. For the online route, enter the application details carefully and upload the required self-attested documents.
  4. Pay the application charge of INR 500.
  5. Participate in the prescribed JEE Main-based selection and university counselling process.
  6. If shortlisted, complete the medical and physical standard tests required for final selection.

Sub-Officers Course Admission

The Sub-Officers Course provides fire training for applicants holding a graduation degree or diploma in Engineering or Technology. Its annual intake is up to 30 students. Selection uses the institute's All India Entrance Examination for the Sub-Officers Course, followed by medical and physical assessment for shortlisted candidates.

Admission Component Details
Programme Sub-Officers Course
Annual intake Up to 30 students
Academic eligibility Graduation degree or diploma in Engineering or Technology
Selection examination Institute-conducted All India Entrance Examination for the Sub-Officers Course
Age requirement 18 to 25 years as on January 1
Upper-age relaxation Up to 5 years for SC/ST applicants and 3 years for OBC applicants
Entrance examination centres Delhi, Nagpur, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai

Sub-Officers Application Charges

Applicant Category Application Fee
General and OBC INR 100
SC and ST INR 25

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Application and Selection Procedure

  1. Visit the NFSC Nagpur website and locate the homepage link for online admission to the 41st All India Entrance Examination for the Sub-Officers Course.
  2. Open the redirected page and select the online application form for the entrance examination.
  3. Register and provide scanned copies of the photograph, signature and medical certificate.
  4. Print the completed form and attach copies of the supporting documents. The supplied procedure permits online or offline application, with hard-copy submission to the college by the prescribed deadline.
  5. Pay the applicable fee in cash or through a demand draft issued by a nationalised bank.
  6. Draw the demand draft in favour of the Director, NFSC, Nagpur, payable at Nagpur.
  7. Send the application, fee and documents to the address specified below.
  8. Eligible applicants receive admit cards for the written entrance examination.
  9. Candidates shortlisted after the written examination attend the medical and physical assessment.
  10. Check the college portal for the final selection list.

Physical and Medical Requirements

Shortlisted applicants for both programmes must undergo the Medical and Physical Standard Test. The government-prescribed physical measurements for male and female candidates are listed below.

Physical Standards

Measurement Male Candidates Female Candidates
Height 165 cm 157 cm
Unexpanded chest 81 cm -
Expanded chest 86 cm -
Weight 50 kg 46 kg

The stated height relaxation for Assamese Ghorkas, Gharwals and Scheduled Caste members is up to 5 cm for male candidates and 2.5 cm for female candidates.

Medical Standards

  • Unaided eyesight in the better eye must be 6/6.
  • Eyesight in the worse eye must be 6/12.
  • Applicants must not have colour blindness.
  • Knock knees, flat feet, squinting eyes and stammering are not permitted.

Documents and Application Dispatch

Applicants must prepare the following records for the relevant admission route.

  • Class 10 marksheet.
  • Class 12 marksheet.
  • Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate for candidates who do not belong to Maharashtra.
  • Nationality Certificate.
  • JEE Main scorecard or the All India Entrance Examination scorecard for the Sub-Officers Course, as applicable.
  • A medical certificate signed by a government-hospital medical officer holding a rank no lower than Civil Surgeon or District Medical Officer.

Address for Sub-Officers Applications

The Director

National College of Fire Services

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

Takli Feeder Road

Raj Nagar, Nagpur

440013, Maharashtra

Mark the envelope “Application for 41st All India Entrance Examination for Sub Officers Course”.

NFSC Nagpur Admission FAQs

Ques. Which qualifications and selection stages apply to the stated 2025 B.E. intake?

Ans. Applicants need 10+2 with English, Physics and Mathematics, together with Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a Technical Vocational subject. The minimum qualifying marks are 45%, reduced to 40% for SC/ST candidates. The supplied 2025 admission procedure uses JEE Main scores, followed by compulsory medical and physical fitness tests.

Ques. What steps does an Engineering graduate or diploma holder follow for Sub-Officers admission?

Ans. Candidates holding an Engineering degree or diploma can apply for the Sub-Officers Course. Under the supplied 2025 procedure, applicants complete the online or offline application and submit the required documents and fees. Selection begins with the institute's All India Entrance Examination. Shortlisted applicants then undergo medical and physical fitness assessment.

Ques. What measurements and health conditions are assessed before final admission?

Ans. The supplied 2025 requirements specify a minimum height and weight of 165 cm and 50 kg for male candidates, and 157 cm and 46 kg for female candidates. Male candidates must also meet the prescribed chest measurements and expansion requirement. Eyesight standards are 6/6 and 6/12, and conditions such as knock knees or flat feet are not permitted. Medical fitness is compulsory for final selection.