Attestation of PhD and doctoral students studying for the PhD at the Institute of Botany for the 2023-2024 academic year was held. The attestation took place under the chairmanship of Professor, Dr. Sayyara Ibadullayeva, Director General of the Institute of Botany. The members of the Attestation Commission got acquainted with the progress of dissertation work of PhD and doctoral students. The meeting also discussed the existing problems of former PhD and doctoral students who have completed their studies but have not defended yet, and gave recommendations for speeding up the process. At the end, the proposals and recommendations of the members of the Attestation Commission were heard, and it was decided that the PhD and doctoral students who completed the work provided in their individual work plans should continue their studies in the next year.