GITAM B.Sc FAQs
Ques. Is the B.Sc. Food Science and Technology at GITAM a 3-year or 4-year programme, and what is the difference from a B.Tech. in Food Technology?
Ans. The B.Sc. with major in Food Science and Technology at GITAM School of Science is a 3-year full-time programme. It is a science-oriented degree focusing on food chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, food processing, and quality control. In contrast, GITAM also offers an M.Tech. in Food Processing Technology (2 years, postgraduate level) under the School of Technology. The B.Sc. is ideal for students from a PCB/PCM background who want to build a career in food science, nutrition, or food industry R&D, while the M.Tech. is for engineering graduates seeking specialisation in food processing.
Ques. What are the career options after completing B.Sc. Food Science and Technology from GITAM?
Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Food Technologists, Quality Control Officers, Food Production Managers, Technical Brewers, Food Purchasing Managers, and Food Safety Auditors in companies across the food processing, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. With India's food processing market projected to reach $535 billion, there is strong demand for trained food science professionals. Graduates can also pursue M.Sc. Food Science and Technology (available at GITAM itself), M.Tech. Food Processing Technology, or appear for government exams like FSSAI, APEDA, and ICAR-related positions.
Ques. Does GITAM accept NEET scores for admission to B.Sc. Food Science and Technology?
Ans. Yes, GITAM accepts NEET (UG) scores for admission and scholarship to the B.Sc. Food Science and Technology programme. A NEET rank between 1 and 2,00,000 qualifies for a 100% merit scholarship, while ranks up to 12,00,000 qualify for a 15% scholarship. This makes the programme accessible to students who have appeared for NEET but wish to pursue food science rather than medicine. JEE Main, AP/TS EAPCET, and CUET (UG) scores are also accepted.
Ques. What is the fee structure and are there any payment benefits?
Ans. The tuition fee for Year 1 is INR 64,500 per semester (INR 1,29,000 annually). Fees increase by 5% to 8% in subsequent years, making the total approximate cost for 3 years around INR 4,06,000 to INR 4,19,000. Students who pay the full first-year fee as a single annual payment (instead of semester-wise) receive a 3% discount on the Year 1 fee. The application fee for Science programmes is INR 600. Students with merit scholarships can significantly reduce their fee burden, with up to 100% tuition fee waiver available for top scorers.
Ques. What research and industry exposure does the programme offer?
Ans. The curriculum is designed in collaboration with experts from the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). Students have access to the Central Research Laboratory and the MURTI Multidisciplinary Research Centre. Industry collaborations include ICRISAT Hyderabad, Dodla Dairy Pvt Ltd, Uttarakhand University, and Parul University. The programme includes a mandatory 2-credit Venture Development course that encourages students to create innovative food products with business potential. Faculty expertise spans nutraceuticals, functional foods, bioprocess technology, and food safety.
Ques. Can I pursue M.Sc. Food Science and Technology at GITAM after completing this B.Sc.?
Ans. Yes, GITAM School of Science, Visakhapatnam, offers an M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology as a direct progression from the B.Sc. programme. The M.Sc. tuition fee is INR 75,000 per semester. Admission to the M.Sc. is through GAT (PG) or other accepted national/state entrance exams. Students who maintain a strong CGPA during their B.Sc. may also be eligible for merit scholarships for the M.Sc. programme. Additionally, GITAM offers a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology for those interested in research careers.
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