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72 Months

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Fisheries Economics program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned Offered by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have cleared the 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 an 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 a 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).