The next certification of doctoral students and dissertation candidates was held at the Institute of Geography named after academician H. Aliyev of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

4 dissertation candidates for Doctor of Science, 14 doctoral students and 1 dissertation candidate for Ph.D. took part in the certification. At the event held by the Certification Commission, each doctoral student and dissertation candidate, as well as their supervisors, provided the Commission with detailed information about the work done.

The transfer of doctoral students and dissertation students to the next year was considered acceptable and it was recommended that the decision be approved by the Academic Council.