IUST B.Tech Food Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Food Technology at IUST is ₹2,92,200 for the four-year programme, comprising ₹36,000 tuition per semester (₹2,88,000 for eight semesters), a one-time admission fee of ₹2,200, and a refundable security deposit of ₹2,000. Hostel charges of ₹13,000 per year are payable separately.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board and must hold a valid JEE Main or JKCET score. J&K domicile is required for State quota seats. Admission is through centralised merit-based counselling conducted by IUST.

Ans. The B.Tech Food Technology curriculum at IUST covers food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering and processing, packaging technology, food laws and quality management, dairy and cereal technology, and product development. The programme includes laboratory courses and an industry-oriented project in the final year to develop practical skills.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as food safety officers, quality assurance managers, production engineers, and R&D executives in food manufacturing companies. Government roles include positions in FSSAI, J&K food safety departments, and agri-processing bodies. Graduates can also appear for GATE in Food Technology to pursue M.Tech or research programmes.

Ans. Yes, students are eligible for various scholarships including the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) for top-percentile graduates, J&K State Merit Scholarships, SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarships, and the Minority Scholarship (MOMA) for eligible community students. All central scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).