CENTRAL
INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES EDUCATION
(Deemed
University),ICAR
Panch
Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400061.
Tel
No. 022-26361446/7/8, Ext- 537, Fax No. 26322873
Web
Site: www.cife.edu.in
ALL INDIA COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR ADMISSION TO Ph. D. COURSE 2014-15
Important
Information
Start of sale of Application Forms : 19/04/2014
Last Date for Sale of Information Bulletin / Application form
: 20.05.2014 - By Post.
: 24.05.2014 - By Hand.
Last Date of receipt of filled in Application Form :
31/05/2014
Demand Draft in favour of ICAR Unit- CIFE, Mumbai payable at
State Bank of India, Versova Branch, Mumbai.
Entrance Examination - :20th July, 2014 (Sunday)
Viva-Voce (Interview) - :21st July, 2014 (Monday)
The Institute offers Ph.D. programmes under
following disciplines:
1) Fisheries Resource Management
2) Aquaculture
3) Post Harvest Technology
4) Fish Genetics
5) Fish Biotechnology
6) Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology
7) Fish Physiology and Biochemisrty
8) Fisheries Economics
9) Fisheries Extension
10) Aquatic Animal Health Management
11) Aquatic Environmental Management
The Institute follows the credit system pattern of
evaluation for course and research work. The course work is of one year
duration (two semesters of six months) and it is a mandatory part of the Ph.D.
programme.
Though a major part of the course and dissertation
research work in the above courses is carried out in C.I.F.E. but facilities
for field oriented research can be availed at its sister institutions;
i. Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute,
Barrackpore, Kolkata-700120, West Bengal
ii. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,
Tatapuram, Kochi - 682 014, Kerala
iii. Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture,
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar - 751 002, Orissa.
iv. Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture,
Santhome High Road, Chennai - 600 028, Tamil Nadu
v. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology,
Willington Island, Matsyapuri, Kochi - 682 029, Kerala
vi. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources,
Lucknow - 211 006, Uttar Pradesh
vii. Directorate Coldwater Fisheries, Post Box.
No.28, Roop Nagar, Near Shivala Nursery, Bhimtal - 263 136, Dist Nainital,
Uttar Pradesh
The Institute has Memoranda of Understanding with
National Institute of Oceanography, Goa; Central Drug Research Institute
(C.D.R.I.), Lucknow, Industrial Toxicological Research Centre (I.T.R.C.),
Lucknow and Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (C.S.M.C.R.I),
Bhavnagar, Ramakrishna Mission and Adikavi Nannaya University and Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu
Viswavidyalaya DURG and various Central and State Universities where students
can avail required research facilities .
ELIGIBILITY
B.F.Sc. & M.F.Sc. (4 +2 yrs) or B.Sc &
M.Sc. (3 yrs) from CIFE (till 1995), with M.F.Sc./M.Sc. OGPA 7.0 out of 10 and
3.5 out of 5 FOR General / OBC candidates (OGPA for SC/ST candidates is 6.5 out
of 10 and 3.25 out of 5).
(OR)
D.F.Sc. from CIFE, 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 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.
With regard to eligibility criteria for admission
to various disciplines,
the details are given in the following table.
Ph.D. Discipline ----Eligibility
1 Aquaculture Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences /
Marine Biology / Aquatic Biology with specialization in Aquaculture /
Mariculture / Inland aquaculture / Freshwater Aquaculture / Aquatic
Environmental Management / Fisheries Extension (or) D.F.Sc. (or) M.Sc. in Fisheries
Management
2 Fisheries Resource Management
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences / Marine
Biology / Aquatic Biology with specialization in Fisheries Resource Management /
Fish population Dynamics / Fishery Hydrography / Ecosystem Management / Aquatic
Ecology / Fisheries Extension / Aquatic Environmental Management / Fisheries
Biology (or) D.F.Sc. (or) M.Sc. in Fisheries Management
3 Post- Harvest Technology
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences / Fish
Processing Technology / Post harvest Technology / Industrial Fisheries with
specialization in Fish Harvest & Processing / Fish Quality Assurance and
Management / (or) D.F.Sc. (or) M.Sc. in Fisheries Management
4 Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences with
specialization in Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology / Fish Physiology &
Biochemistry / Fish Nutrition & Biochemistry / Fish Nutrition
5 Fish Physiology & Biochemistry
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences with
specialization in Fish Physiology & Biochemistry / Fish Nutrition &
Feed Technology / Fish Nutrition & Biochemistry
6 Aquatic Animal Health Management
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences / Marine
Biology with specialization in Aquatic Animal Health Management / Fish Pathology
& Microbiology / Fish Pathology / Fish Microbiology
7 Fish Genetics and Breeding
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences / Marine
Biology with specialization in Fish Genetics and Breeding / Fish Biotechnology
/ Fish Genetics and Biotechnology
8 Fish Biotechnology
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences / Marine
Biology with specialization in Fish Biotechnology / Fish Genetics and Breeding
/ Fish Genetics and Biotechnology
9 Aquatic Environmental Management
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences / Marine
Biology / Aquatic Biology with specialization in Aquatic Environmental Management
/ Aquaculture / Fisheries Resource Management
10 Fisheries Extension
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences with
specialization in Fisheries Extension / Aquaculture / Fisheries Resource Management
11 Fisheries Economics
Master’s degree in Fishery Sciences with
specialization in Fisheries Economics / Fish Business Management / M.Sc. (Agricultural
Economics).
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
Prescribed Application Form and Information
Bulletin / Prospectus for the
Entrance Test and Admission of Ph.D. programmes can
be obtained from
the Senior Registrar, Central Institute of
Fisheries Education, (Deemed
University, ICAR), Panch Marg, Off. Yari Road,
Mumbai – 400 061.
Request for Information Bulletin and Application
Form may be made at the
CIFE Office or through post well in advance.
Application Form and Information Bulletin will be
issued at the CIFE Office, Mumbai from 19th April 2014 to 20th May 2014 by post & 24th May
2014 by hand. When delivered in person at the CIFE counter, the
charges for the same will be Rs.300/- in the form of a Crossed Demand Draft /
Cash and if it is to be sent by post a Crossed Demand Draft of Rs.350/- will be
required. The Demand Draft is to be drawn in favour of ICAR Unit - CIFE Mumbai
payable at State Bank of India, Versova Branch, Mumbai. Payment for this
material through Cheque / VPP / Postal Order will not be entertained. The
application form may also be downloaded from the website www.cife.edu.in. However such application form shall be submitted
along with the Demand Draft for Rs.300/-
The date of the Demand Draft should not be prior to
the date of advertisement for admission in the newspapers. Application Form
together with Information Bulletin will be sent to the candidates through Speed
Post.
The Entrance Test will be at Mumbai.
Candidates must enclose attested copies of the
following certificates and documents (originals should not be sent) in the
order indicated below, failing which the application is liable to be rejected.
(a) Proof of the Date of Birth.
(b) Certificate of Examinations passed starting
from Matriculation / Higher Secondary / PUC / Pre degree to Master’s Degree.
(c) Mark sheets in detail indicating percentage of
marks, division / class obtained etc. for all the above examinations.
(d) Course completion certificate from the
Registrar of the University / Controller of Examination / Dean / Principal in
case of candidates from the University / College following the course-credit
system.
Candidates who have completed their degrees in
Grade Point System should mention the OGPA / CGPA only.
(e) Character Certificate either from the Principal
/ Dean / Registrar or Head of the Institute / University last attended.
(f) A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying
examination prior to the Entrance Test, or whose result is not declared can
also apply and appear in the said test but he/she shall have to submit the mark
sheet latest by 10th July 2014 otherwise his/her candidature for admission will
be cancelled.
(g) Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / OBC
candidates are required to submit certificate in the Performa as at Annexure
from prescribed Authorities, Applications without such certificate will be
considered against unreserved seats only.
(h) Two recent passport size photographs duly
signed by the candidate should be affixed in the space provided, one on page 1
of Application Form and other on Admit Card.
Note : (a) The Original Certificates and Mark
Sheets are to be produced at the time of
admission. Candidates who does not possess the original certificates and mark sheets will not
be admitted.
(b) Admitted students coming from other
Universities / Institute will be
required to submit the Migration Certificate in original within 2 months of joining the course.
For candidates coming from a University following
the course credit system or otherwise, the application will be considered for
undertaking the Entrance Examination even though the final viva-voce
examination has not been completed, provided the full transcript is enclosed
showing the overall grade point average / marks obtained along with a
certificate from the Registrar of the University / Controller of Examinations/
Principal of the College / Dean of Faculty to the effect that the candidate has
completed successfully all the prescribed course work. (Certificate from
officials other than mentioned above will not be entertained).However, a Course
Completion Certificate has to be produced at the time of the Entrance Test from
the Competent Authority as mentioned above, failing which the candidate will
not be allowed to appear in the Test.
Submit the Application Form for the Entrance Test
filled legibly and correctly in the applicants own handwriting to the office of
the Senior Registrar, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg,
Off. Yari Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 061 by 31st May 2014. Applications
received after the due date will be rejected. Postal delay will not be accepted
as a legitimate reason to entertain applications received after the last date. Candidates
are advised to send their applications by Registered Post with acknowledgement
due.
Admit cards for the Entrance Examination to be held
on the 20th July 2014 (Sunday) will be sent in advance to all the eligible
candidates by the First week of July 2014 indicating the Date, time and venue
of the Entrance Test. Viva-voce (interview) for those candidates who qualify in
the written test will be held on 21st July 2014 at CIFE, Mumbai. Candidates shall
have to arrive at the place of Examination and interview at their own expenses
and make their own arrangement for stay. In case there is any change in the
venue / date of Entrance Test due to some unforeseen reason, the changed venue
/ date will be intimated.
SC/ST candidates (except those employed) called for
the Entrance Test/Interview will be paid TA as per rules for appearing at the
Entrance Test/Interview, subject to production of Caste Certificate issued by
the Competent Authority on the proper proforma, and also the evidence of having
undertaken the journey.
Incomplete applications and those not supported by
requisite certificates, mark sheets and other documents, or applications not in
the prescribed printed form issued by Central Institute of Fisheries Education
for admission to the particular academic session, or applications made on forms
super scribed as “Complimentary Copy” or “Specimen Copy” or applications received
after the last date of receipt notified will be rejected.
No correspondence relating to such applications
will be undertaken. The applications of the candidates who give vague or
incomplete information or whose handwriting is illegible are liable to be
rejected.
If a candidate is found to furnish wrong
information or suppress any relevant information, the application is liable to
be rejected and admission made to a course on the basis of such information
will stand terminated without refund of fees etc., if already deposited.
All correspondence for admission should be
addressed to :
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES EDUCATION,
(DEEMED
UNIVERSITY, ICAR),
PANCH MARG,
OFF. YARI ROAD
ANDHERI(W),
MUMBAI – 400 061.
Mr. G.R.
Desh Bandhu
SENIOR
REGISTRAR
Tel. No.- 022-26374307
Fax No.-
022-26348223
LAST DATE
FOR ENROLMENT / ADMISSION
All selected candidates have to execute a Surety
bond of Rs.50,000/- compulsorily at the time of registration at the University.
If the student leaves the studies without completion of Ph.D. of three years or
his/her being rusticated/ removed from the University, the amount of
Rs.50,000/- and interest will have to be paid.
All selected candidates are required to enroll before
31st July 2014 by completing the formalities and paying the requisite fees. If
the selected candidates do not report on or before above date, their selection
will stand cancelled and seats will be offered to the candidates in the wait
list. Wait listed candidates should secure admission positively before the date
prescribed by the competent authority.
For more details: http://cife.edu.in/cife/new_2014/april/Details%20Information%20Bulletin%2014-17%20(3)-PhD-19-4-14.pdf
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