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RVSCAS, Sulur, Coimbatore offers Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition (Foods and Nutrition) affiliated to Bharathiar University in Full-Time (min 3 years) and Part-Time (min 4 years) modes. Research areas include Clinical Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, Dietetics, Food Safety, and Community Nutrition. The college is NAAC A+ accredited and a recognised BU research centre with active guides in the Department of Foods and Nutrition. Admission is via BU Common Eligibility Test (CET) + interview; UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/M.Phil. holders are CET-exempt. July 2026 session applications expected May 2026 (tentative); December 2025 session applications closed 15 November 2025.

Key Points

Recognised research centre under Bharathiar University with active Ph.D. guides in Foods and Nutrition.
Both Full-Time and Part-Time modes available; PT suited for working dietitians, nutritionists, and food industry professionals.
M.Phil. holders get 1-year exemption from minimum duration.
Minimum 2 refereed journal papers + 2 conference presentations required before thesis submission.
Well-equipped food science and nutrition labs for experimental research.

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RVSCAS Ph.D. (Food and Nutrition) Fees

The programme follows Bharathiar University fee norms for affiliated colleges. Lab fee applies as Food and Nutrition is a science subject. Doctoral Committee fee of Rs. 8,000 is a one-time charge.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Full-Time (per annum)	Part-Time (per annum)
Admission Fee	Rs. 375	Rs. 375
Matriculation Fee	Rs. 225	Rs. 225
Recognition Fee	Rs. 750	Rs. 750
Registration Fee	Rs. 750	Rs. 750
Administrative Fee (PG degree holders)	Rs. 1,125	Rs. 1,500
Tuition Fee	Rs. 4,950	Rs. 2,475
Laboratory Fee	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 1,500
Library Fee	Rs. 450	Rs. 450
Doctoral Committee Fee (one-time)	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 8,000
Caution Deposit (refundable)	Rs. 1,500	Rs. 1,500
Total Year 1 (approx.)	Rs. 21,125	Rs. 17,525
Total Year 2+ (approx./year)	Rs. 10,625	Rs. 6,650
Total Fees (Full-Time, 3 years)	Rs. 42,375	-
Total Fees (Part-Time, 4 years)	-	Rs. 43,125

Caution deposit refundable.
Fees non-refundable once paid.
College may levy additional charges.
Hostel optional at Rs. 210/month + mess charges; caution deposit Rs. 8,500 (refundable).

RVSCAS Ph.D. (Food and Nutrition) Admission 2026

Admissions held twice yearly (July and December sessions). Two-stage process: BU CET + interview. UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/M.Phil./SET/SLET/DST-INSPIRE holders are CET-exempt.

Admission Dates

Event	Dec 2025 Session	July 2026 Session (Tentative)
Application Start	11 October 2025	May 2026
Application Last Date	15 November 2025	May 2026
CET	N/A (prior CET score used)	July 2026
Interview at RVSCAS	Nov/Dec 2025	July/Aug 2026
Batch Start	Dec 2025/Jan 2026	July/Aug 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration	Exam Date	Result
UGC-NET Phase 1 (2025-26)	7 Oct - 7 Nov 2025	31 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 2026	4 Feb 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2 (Tentative)	Apr - May 2026	June 2026	July 2026
CSIR-NET 2026 (Tentative)	May 2026	25-27 July 2026	Sep 2026
BU CET 2025	9 May - 31 May 2025	5 July 2025	July 2025

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition/Food Science/Dietetics or equivalent with min 55% (50% for SC/ST).
17 years total study (10+2+3+2 or equivalent).
Working dietitians, nutritionists, food industry professionals with 2+ years post-PG experience eligible for Part-Time.

Admission Process

Apply online at fms.b-u.ac.in/cet (CET) or fms.b-u.ac.in/research (Dec session).
Clear BU CET with min 15/50 marks (if not exempted).
Submit documents to RVSCAS (mark sheets, community certificate, NOC for PT).
Attend interview at RVSCAS (max 10 marks).
Combined score: PG marks (50) + CET + Interview (50) = min 50/100 required.
Pay fees and confirm admission.

RVSCAS Ph.D. (Food and Nutrition) Scholarships 2026

Full-Time scholars can avail UGC-JRF/SRF, CSIR-JRF, and DST-INSPIRE fellowships. SC/ST/OBC candidates can apply for Tamil Nadu Government scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	By
UGC-JRF	UGC-NET with JRF rank	Rs. 37,000/month (JRF); Rs. 42,000/month (SRF)	UGC
CSIR-JRF	CSIR-NET with JRF rank	Rs. 37,000/month (JRF); Rs. 42,000/month (SRF)	CSIR
DST-INSPIRE	Top 1% in PG	Rs. 31,000/month + Rs. 20,000/year	DST
TN Govt Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC	As per state norms	Govt of TN
Project Fellowship	Funded project selection	Varies	DST/ICMR/DBT etc.

JRF/SRF for Full-Time only.
Apply separately for each.
Part-Time scholars not eligible for JRF/SRF.

RVSCAS Ph.D. (Food and Nutrition) FAQs

Q1. What research areas are available in Ph.D. Food and Nutrition at RVSCAS?

Ans. Active research areas include Clinical Nutrition, Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, Food Safety and Quality, Community Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Processing Technology, and Nutritional Biochemistry. Specific area depends on guide availability.

Q2. Is UGC-NET in Home Science/Food Science accepted for Ph.D. Food and Nutrition admission?

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) in Home Science, Food Science, or related subjects are exempted from BU CET and can directly attend the interview at RVSCAS.

Q3. Can a working dietitian or nutritionist pursue Ph.D. Food and Nutrition part-time?

Ans. Yes. Registered dietitians, nutritionists, and food industry professionals with 2+ years post-PG experience are eligible for Part-Time registration. NOC from employer required. Lab-based subjects require 120 days attendance at the research centre over 3 years.

Q4. How many publications are needed before thesis submission?

Ans. Minimum 2 papers in refereed journals (SCI/SCOPUS/UGC-CARE preferred) and 2 conference presentations. Conference proceedings alone do not count.

Q5. Does RVSCAS have adequate lab facilities for Food and Nutrition research?

Ans. Yes. RVSCAS has well-equipped food science and nutrition laboratories for biochemical analysis, food processing, and nutritional assessment research, with active research guides publishing in indexed journals.

Q6. What career prospects does a Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition open up?

Ans. A Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition from RVSCAS (Bharathiar University) opens careers in academia (teaching and research), food industry R&D, public health nutrition, government nutrition programmes (ICDS, NHM), hospital dietetics, food regulatory bodies (FSSAI), and international nutrition organisations.

RVSCAS Ph.D Food And Nutrition: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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