The M.Sc in Food Science and Technology at Nitte (Deemed to be University) is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme offered at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Mangaluru, a constituent institute of Nitte Deemed to be University, NAAC A+ accredited. The programme covers food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing and preservation, food safety and quality management, nutrition science, food product development, regulatory frameworks, and research methodology, preparing graduates for food processing, food safety, R&D, and regulatory roles in the food industry. Total programme fee is INR 3,56,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: NUCSER M.Sc Food Science and Technology admissions for 2026-27 are in progress. Applications can be submitted at apply.nitte.edu.in. Admission is on merit; CUET-PG scores are also accepted.
Nitte University M.Sc Food Science and Technology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,60,000 |
| University Fee (Year 1) | INR 6,000 |
| Examination Fee (Year 1) | INR 15,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,81,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,60,000 |
| Examination Fee (Year 2) | INR 15,000 |
| Total Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,75,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,56,000 |
- Fee source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27 (General Category).
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at nitte.edu.in/nucser.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at nitte.edu.in before registration.
Nitte University M.Sc Food Science and Technology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam (NTA) | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| NUCSER Application (NUCAT-PG / Merit) | Rolling; apply.nitte.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | Jan 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result | April 24, 2026 |
- CUET-PG 2026 score is accepted; apply at apply.nitte.edu.in.
- Merit-based direct admission also available through NUCAT-PG.
- Intake: 20 seats; apply early to secure a seat.
- SC/ST Karnataka domicile students eligible for fee reimbursement.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, or a related life science from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks.
- Admission is merit-based on qualifying examination marks. Applications are accepted at apply.nitte.edu.in; no separate entrance test is required.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA for PG allied health admissions, or apply directly at apply.nitte.edu.in using your NUCAT-PG score or qualifying degree merit.
- Register at apply.nitte.edu.in with your CUET-PG result or B.Sc marksheet; upload supporting documents.
- Pay the first-year fee of INR 1,81,000 (source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27; hostel separate) and complete document verification at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is food technologist, QA manager, or R&D executive in the food industry
- Coastal Karnataka’s food processing and fisheries sector is your preferred job market
- FSSAI food safety and HACCP regulatory career is a strong career interest
- Fee of INR 3.56 Lakhs for 2 years at a NAAC A+ university is affordable
- Planning PhD in Food Science or specialised certification in food safety management
✗ Skip if
- Career goal is clinical medicine or non-food life sciences research
- Top branded institute (CFTRI, IIT Food Technology) is needed for competitive research roles
- Pharma or biotech industry career unrelated to food and nutrition is the target
- Large metro campus with direct food MNC campus placement is preferred over Mangaluru
Nitte University M.Sc Food Science and Technology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Nitte Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on qualifying degree marks; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K/UT) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Karnataka Fee Reimbursement: full tuition for SC/ST Karnataka domicile students.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Nitte Merit Scholarship: based on qualifying degree marks.
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