ICAR-CIFE Mumbai PhD Admission 2026: Dates, Fees & ICAR AICE Guide

Central Institute of Fisheries Education

University Name

ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE)

University Type

Deemed to be University

Established

1961

Motto

Advancing Fisheries Education, Research and Extension

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Approval

UGC | ICAR | NAEAB | NABL | AIU |

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

May 06, 2026

Application Start

May 06, 2026

Application Last Date

June 05, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

July 03, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

August 2026 (1st or 2nd week)

Interview Date

Sep-26

Final List Selected Candidate

October 2026 (1st week)

Last Date of Admission

October 31, 2026

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Selection Procedure

Apply through ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF examination

Appear in national-level entrance test

Merit list based on ICAR score

Counseling and seat allocation

Final admission at CIFE

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education Documents Required for PhD

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree (Fisheries/related field)

Master’s Degree and Marksheet

ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF Scorecard

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Migration Certificate

Passport-size Photographs

Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

Research Proposal

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Medical Fitness Certificate

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Subject List

Aquaculture (AQC)

Fisheries Resource Management (FRM)

Post-Harvest Technology (PHT)

Fish Genetics and Breeding (FGB)

Fish Biotechnology (FBT)

Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology (FNFT)

Fish Physiology and Biochemistry (FPB)

Aquatic Animal Health Management (AAHM)

Aquatic Environmental Management (AEM)

Fisheries Economics (FEC)

Fisheries Extension (FEX)

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,900 (General/OBC/EWS) / ₹950 (SC/ST/PwD)

Registration Fee

₹100 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹2,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹8,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

N/A

Exam Fee

₹1,000 (Per Semester)

DRC Fee

₹500 (Per Session)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 2,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 (Per Year)

Viva Fee

₹ 2,500

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education Bank Account Details

Name

ICAR Unit CIFE, Mumbai

Account Number

10132355212

IFSC

SBIN0003117

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Versova Branch, Mumbai

MICR Code

400002073

Swift Code

SBININBB456

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education Payment Mode

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Central Institute of Fisheries Education PhD Complete Course Basic Details

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation