Mahishadal Girl's College Medinipur B.Sc Nutrition: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. From the academic session 2025-26, Mahishadal Girl's College has transitioned to the 4-Year B.Sc. (Honours/Honours with Research) in Nutrition under the National Education Policy (NEP) framework as mandated by Vidyasagar University. Earlier batches (admitted before 2025-26) were enrolled in the 3-year CBCS Honours programme. Students admitted from 2025-26 onwards will follow the 4-year NEP curriculum, which includes an exit option after 3 years with a B.Sc. degree and the option to continue for the 4th year for the Honours with Research degree.

Ans. The curriculum covers Human Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality, and Research Methodology. After completing B.Sc. Nutrition, graduates can pursue M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (offered at Vidyasagar University and affiliated colleges), M.Sc. Nutrition, or M.Sc. Food Science. Career options include dietitian/nutritionist in hospitals, food industry quality control, public health nutrition, school nutrition programmes, research, and teaching. Government jobs in health departments and food safety departments are also available.

Ans. No, there is no separate entrance exam for B.Sc. Nutrition admission at Mahishadal Girl's College. Admission is entirely merit-based on Class 12 marks. West Bengal state universities, including Vidyasagar University, do not use CUET-UG scores for UG admissions in affiliated colleges. The merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the relevant subjects in the Class 12 board examination.

Ans. Yes, students from CBSE, ISC, and other recognised boards can apply. However, 80% of seats are reserved for students who have studied under Vidyasagar University (i.e., from colleges affiliated to Vidyasagar University), and 20% of seats are open to students from other universities/boards. Reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC) are applicable only for candidates permanently residing in West Bengal. Students from outside West Bengal can apply under the general/unreserved category.

Ans. Mahishadal Girl's College has a hostel facility exclusively for female students. The hostel fee is approximately Rs. 17,100 for the full duration. Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory for B.Sc. Nutrition students. Seats in the hostel are limited and allotted based on distance from home and academic merit. Students interested in hostel accommodation should apply separately to the college administration at the time of or shortly after admission.

Ans. Yes, B.Sc. Nutrition (Honours) from Mahishadal Girl's College is one of the qualifying degrees for M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Vidyasagar University. As per the Vidyasagar University PG Prospectus 2025-26, candidates with a B.Sc. Honours in Nutrition/Nutrition and Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics/Food Science/Physiology/Zoology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Home Science/Microbiology/Human Development/B.Sc. Nursing/BHMS are eligible to apply. The M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics programme at Vidyasagar University has a total fee of Rs. 50,000 (Rs. 12,500 per semester) for the regular programme. Admission is merit-based on UG marks.