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Frequently Asked Questions

The department offers undergraduate programs in Food Technology and Nutrition & Dietetics, postgraduate programs in Food Technology, Foods and Nutrition and a doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Food Technology. These programs are designed to provide strong academic foundations, practical skills, and research exposure.

The department focuses on food processing, food safety and quality assurance, food microbiology, food chemistry, food engineering, product development, nutrition and dietetics, public health nutrition, and emerging areas of food science and technology.

Students have access to food processing laboratories, food analysis laboratories, nutrition and dietetics labs, and advanced analytical and processing instruments. The university library provides extensive textbooks, reference materials, and peer-reviewed journals.

Yes. The department emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory work, internships, industrial visits, hospital and community-based training (for nutrition programs), field visits, and project-based learning to ensure strong industry and professional exposure.

Yes. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects, mini-projects, and interdisciplinary research activities. The Ph.D. program trains scholars for independent research, while undergraduate and postgraduate students gain early exposure to research-oriented learning.

Graduates can pursue careers in food industries, quality control and assurance, food safety, product development, research organizations, clinical and community nutrition, public health, regulatory bodies, academia, and higher studies in India and abroad.

Yes. The department maintains collaborative linkages with food industries, hospitals, quality testing laboratories, research institutions, and reputed organizations to enhance training, research exposure, internships, and understanding of real-world challenges.

Yes, collaborations provide internships, expert talks, and real-world exposure.

Clinical Nutritionist, Nutrition Educator, Product Development Scientist, Fitness and Wellness Instructor and more.

Yes, through labs and industrial visits.

Yes, collaborations provide internships, expert talks, and real-world exposure.

Yes, students are encouraged to participate in research projects, conferences, workshops, and publications.

Candidates with a valid UGC-NET (Category 1, 2 or 3) or GATE score are exempted from the written test. However, they must attend the online interview.

  • Mode :  Online
  • Type : MCQ
  • Sections : 50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject-Specific (as per GATE/UGC-NET syllabus)
  • Qualifying marks : 50%
  • Interview : Same day (online), where candidates discuss their research interests.

Yes. Final-semester candidates can apply, but admission will be provisional until submission of final results.

Yes. The University offers: Rs. 36,000/month (for UGC-NET Category 1) Up to Rs. 32,000/month (for UGC-NET Category 2 & 3 or GEU Entrance Top Rankers) Meritorious Scholars’ Research Grant up to Rs. 2,00,000 per year Merit-cum-means tuition fee waivers

Scholars have access to:

  • Advanced laboratories & research centres
  • Technology Business Incubator support
  • Publication & patent guidance
  • International workshops and conferences
  • Experienced supervisors and interdisciplinary research culture

Yes. Part-Time applicants must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

Yes. Fee structure varies for Full-Time and Part-Time candidates.

All information—exam link, schedule, and interview details—will be sent to the registered mobile number and email.

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