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Admission to Ph.D Programmes 2014-2017 Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) Mumbai |
Admission to Ph.D Programmes 2014-2017
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE)
(University under Sec. 3 of UGC Act)
Mumbai
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Ph.D Programme
Aquaculture Freshwater aquaculture; brackish water aquaculture and mariculture; seaweed culture; soil and water chemistry; ornamental fish culture; cage culture Fishery Resource Management Freshwater, estuarine and marine fishery resources; Biology and food and feeding habits,; reproductive physiology; population dynamics and stock assessment; taxonomy; biodiversity of aquatic organisms; craft and gear technology; fisheries legislation, etc. Aquatic Environmental Management Limnology; oceanography; pollution; microbiology; toxicology; bioremediation; biodiversity Aquatic Animal Health Management Pathology; parasitology; immunology; virology; health management in aquaculture; systemic pathology Fish Genetics and Breeding Principles of genetics and breeding; population genetics; quantitative genetics Fish Biotechnology Molecular biology; biotechnology/reproductive biotechnology; genetic engineering and cloning; biochemical and immune genetics Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Basic principles of biochemistry; digestive physiology; reproductive endocrinology; stress physiology; enzyme technology Post Harvest Technology Fish processing ; product development and quality assurance; Crafts and gear technology Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology Feed formulation; feed technology Fisheries Economics Economics; marketing and cooperatives Fisheries Extension Extension policy; entrepreneurship development; extension administration and extension for rural fish farm enterprise; communication; adoption and diffusion processes; extension methods; Statistics; Informatics
Discipline | No. of Seats |
Fisheries Resource Management | 6 |
Aquaculture | 9 |
Post Harvest Technology | 4 |
Fish Genetics | 3 |
Fish Biotechnology | 3 |
Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | 3 |
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry | 2 |
Fisheries Economics | 2 |
Fisheries Extension | 2 |
Aquatic Environmental Management | 3 |
Aquatic Animal Health Management | 4 |
Total | 41 |
M.F.Sc. (4 years B.F.Sc.+2 years P.G. / 3 years B.Sc.+3 years P.G. pattern / M.Sc. offered at CIFE (up to 1995) or D.F.Sc., provided the candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and has two years of experience in fisheries development work after obtaining D.F.Sc. In the case of sponsored candidates, those holding M.Sc. in Fish and Fisheries, and related disciplines with at least two years’ experience in fisheries development work are also eligible to apply. The minimum age limit for admission to Ph.D. shall be 22 years. The age shall be reckoned as on 31st July for the academic year starting on 1st August the same year. The minimum essential qualification for OBC candidates for M.F.Sc. and Ph.D. will be similar to that of general candidates. The minimum qualifications for various categories are 7.5 out of 10 for OBC and general candidates, and 7.0 out of 10.0 for SC / ST candidates (as approved by the 39th Academic Council Meeting).
- Prescribed Application Form and Information Bulletin/Prospectus for the Entrance Test and Admission to Ph.D. programmes can be obtained from the Chief Administrative Officer/Registrar, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 061. The request for Information Bulletin and Application Form may be made at CIFE office through post well in advance.
- The Information Bulletin bears a serial number at the top right corner. This number, the course and the discipline to which admission is sought, must be quoted in all correspondence.
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The Information Bulletin contains the following enclosures :
- Two computerized application forms which have to be filled very carefully and neatly as per the instructions. These forms have a number printed on it as application number. The applicant is required to check whether this number is the same in both the forms as well as on Provisional Admit Card, Acknowledgement Card and the Information Bulletin.
- Provisional Admit Card
- Specimen Copy of Answer Sheet
- Acknowledgement Card
- One envelope for mailing the application
- A candidate can apply for admission to only one specialisation.
- The application forms along with the Provisional Admit Card and Acknowledgement Card (affixed with postal stamps of the amount indicated therein, and filled legibly and correctly by the applicant) should be forwarded with necessary sets of attested copies of the documents, viz., high school certificates as a proof of date of birth, mark sheet of degree examination passed and SC/ST certificate (if applicable) so as to reach the Chief Administrative Officer/Registrar, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai - 400 061, on or before the last date notified. The last date for receipt of completed application form from the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshwadeep (complete in all respects) will be notified each year. Applications received after the last date shall not be entertained.
- Candidates who are in employment must submit their application through proper channel along with the declaration form duly filled in by the employer.
- If a candidate furnishes wrong information or suppresses any relevant information, his/her admission will be cancelled.
An All India Competitive Written Examination for admission to Ph.D. in Fisheries shall be held in June at Mumbai. The candidates who fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria will be permitted to appear at the Entrance Test. To test the knowledge of the candidate in the discipline to which admission is sought, a written test covering the subject matter shall be conducted before the interview. The details will be advertized in advance on the website.
Sl. No. | Details | Ist Year (Rs.) | IInd Year (Rs.) | IIIrd Year (Rs.) |
1. | Caution Money (Refundable) | 2,000.00 | -- | -- |
2. | Registration Fees | 100.00 | -- | -- |
3. | Tuition Fees # | 10,000.00 * | 10,000.00 * | 10,000.00 * |
4. | Hostel Charges | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
5. | Other charges | |||
Student Union Fee | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | |
Magazine | 100.00 | 100.00 | 100.00 | |
Welfare Fund | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | |
Sports Fund | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | |
Cultural & Literary Activities Fee | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 | |
Sub-Total (other charges) | 1,000.00 ** | 1,000.00 ** | 1,000.00 ** | |
6. | Examination Fees | 1,000.00 | 500.00 | -- |
7. | Thesis Evaluation | -- | -- | 1,000.00 |
8. | Identity Card Fee | 100.00 | -- | -- |
9. | Alumni Association | 500.00 | -- | -- |
10. | Provisional Degree Certificate | -- | -- | 200.00 |
11. | Original Degree Cert. | -- | -- | 1,000.00 |
Total | 16,700.00 | 13,500.00 | 15,200.00 |
N.B. : If the term is extended the fees are to be paid till the submission of thesis.
* Tuition fees to be exempted for SC/ST candidates.
** Other charges i.e. Rs.1000/- to be deposit in Union office.
** Registration Fees, Tuition Fees, Hostel Fees, Electricity Charges, Examination Fees can be paid on semester basis
N.B. : If the term is extended the fees are to be paid till the completion of course
# Tuition fees to be exempted for SC/ST candidates
* Other charges i.e. Rs.1000/- to be deposit in Union office.
** Registration Fees, Tuition Fees, Hostel Fees, Electricity Charges, Examination Fees can be paid on semester basis
Due Date of Registration : First Week of August
Terminal Examination : First Fortnight of the End of Each
Final Semester Examination : Semester (as per the calendar)
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