The M.Sc Food Technology at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru. The programme covers food chemistry and composition, food microbiology and safety, food processing and preservation technologies, food packaging and shelf-life science, sensory evaluation and product development, food regulations and FSSAI standards, nutritional biochemistry, quality assurance and HACCP, food biotechnology and fermentation, post-harvest technology, food plant design, and a research and industrial project component, preparing graduates for food technologist, quality assurance scientist, and food safety professional roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 3,16,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Sc Food Technology admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score and graduation merit.
Key Points
- Two-Year M.Sc Food Technology at YIASCM, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers food chemistry and composition, food microbiology and safety, food processi and more
- Eligibility: B.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related life science from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks with minimum 50 percent aggregate
- Admission via CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE university test and graduation merit
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; total fee INR 3,16,000 for two years
Yenepoya University M.Sc Food Technology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,66,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,50,000 |
| Total Fees (Two Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,16,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27, M.Sc Food Technology.
- Hostel charges are separate; verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Sc Food Technology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.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 |
- Admission: CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score; graduation merit required.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets and scorecard.
- Final merit list declared after document verification at YIASCM, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold B.Sc in Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related life science from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-PG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA, or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets, CUET-PG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on entrance score and graduation marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,66,000 and complete document verification at YIASCM, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is food technologist, quality assurance scientist, or food safety officer in industry
- B.Sc Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or Nutrition background seeking postgraduate training
- Mangaluru’s food processing industry (seafood, cashew, spices) provides proximity to internships
- FSSAI, HACCP, and food safety certification alongside the M.Sc degree is the career priority
- Planning roles in food product development, regulatory compliance, or CFTRI and CSIR research
✗ Skip if
- Goal is clinical nutrition or dietetics practice; M.Sc Applied Nutrition and Dietetics is a better fit
- IIT Kharagpur or CFTRI research brand in food technology is required for elite R&D careers
- International food science career requires a globally ranked university postgraduate degree
- Fee of INR 3.16 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or employer support
Yenepoya University M.Sc Food Technology Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; 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) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on graduation marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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