What is the admission process for B.Tech at MG University?

B.Tech admission at MG University is through KEAM score and the CAP portal at cap.mgu.ac.in. Candidates must qualify KEAM, register on the CAP, fill preferences, and accept the allotted seat.

What is the minimum eligibility for B.Tech at MG University?

Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A minimum of 45% marks in PCM is required for General and OBC candidates. A valid KEAM rank is mandatory.

What is MG CAT and which PG programmes use it?

MG CAT is the Common Admission Test for PG admission to MG University teaching departments. It covers MA, MSc, LLM, and other university PG courses. The test has 60 MCQs, 90 minutes duration, and no negative marking.

Is GATE required for M.Tech admission at MG University?

No. GATE-qualified candidates are exempt from MG CAT for M.Tech admission. They can apply directly through the CAT portal. Candidates without GATE must appear for MG CAT.

Which entrance exam is needed for MG University MBA?

MG University MBA at SMBS accepts CMAT, CAT, and KMAT (Kerala) scores. Final selection uses these scores (80%), GD (10%), and PI (10%). Apply at smbsadmissions.mgu.ac.in.

Does MG University have a management quota?

Yes. Self-financing colleges affiliated to MG University offer management quota seats. The quota percentage varies by college. Candidates must contact the respective college management directly to apply for these seats.

What is the MG CAT 2026 application fee?

The MG CAT 2026 application fee is INR 1,250 for the first programme. Each additional programme costs INR 250. A maximum of four programmes can be applied for in a single application.

Can final-year students apply for PG at MG University?

Yes. Final-year UG students can apply for PG admission at MG University. Admission is conditional on submitting mark lists before the commencement of the first semester exams.

MG University M.Sc Food Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

MG University M.Sc Food Technology Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (2 years)	INR 1,20,000
Caution Deposits (refundable on completion)	INR 2,500
Lab, Departmental and Other Charges	INR 42,005
Total Fees (2 Years)	INR 1,64,505

Caution deposits totalling INR 2,500 are refundable on programme completion.

SC/ST and OEC students on government quota are exempt from tuition fees.

MG University M.Sc Food Technology Admission 2026

Event	Date
MGU-CAT 2026 Online Registration Opened	February 20, 2026
MGU-CAT 2026 Online Registration Closed	March 19, 2026
Hall Ticket Download	April 8, 2026
MGU-CAT 2026 Entrance Examination	May 2026
MGU-CAT 2026 Result Announced	May 2026
Class Commencement	July 2026 (Tentative)

The test covers Life Sciences subject papers as specified in the official prospectus.

Rank list uses CAT score converted to 800 plus applicable bonus marks.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s or B.Voc. degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Food Technology and Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Home Science with Chemistry, Microbiology, or Life Sciences

Minimum of 50 per cent marks in the optional subjects of the qualifying degree or equivalent CGPA

Final-year students of the qualifying degree are eligible to apply, subject to producing final marks on joining

Admission Process

Download the hall ticket from the portal after applications are scrutinised by the university

Appear for the MGU-CAT written test covering Life Sciences subject papers as specified in the prospectus

MG University publishes the rank list based on the CAT score converted to 800 marks plus bonus marks

Seats at the School of Food Science and Technology are allotted in rank and category order

Report for document verification and pay fees before the notified joining date to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Food Science, or Biochemistry is held
A research-oriented main campus programme at a ranked university is preferred
Food processing, nutrition science, or food product development is the career goal
Entrepreneurship in the food and agri-processing sector is a long-term plan

✗ Skip if

Undergraduate degree is outside Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Food-related streams
An engineering-focused or MBA-level food management programme is needed
A lower fee structure or shorter duration programme is the priority

MG University M.Sc Food Technology Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (GOI)	Tuition fee and maintenance allowance as per GOI norms	SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs
DST INSPIRE Scholarship	INR 80,000 per annum	Science graduates in top 1 per cent of their qualifying board exam
Kerala BCDD Scholarship for Backward Communities	As per state norms	OBC and EBC students domiciled in Kerala below the income threshold
National Scholarship for Minority Communities (NSP)	INR 10,000 per annum	Students from notified minority communities with family income below INR 2 Lakhs

Submit scholarship applications on the National Scholarship Portal before the annual cutoff.

MG University M.Sc Food Technology FAQs

Ques. What entrance exam is required for M.Sc Food Technology at MG University?

Ans. Admission to the M.Sc. Food Science and Technology at MG University is through MGU-CAT, the Mahatma Gandhi University Common Admission Test. The test covers Life Sciences subject papers as specified in the official prospectus. The total score is converted to a scale of 800 and a rank list is prepared on that basis plus applicable bonus marks. Seats are allotted to the School of Food Science and Technology based on rank and category.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Food Technology at MG University?

Ans. Candidates need a Bachelor’s or B.Voc. degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Food Technology and Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Home Science with Chemistry, Microbiology, or Life Sciences with at least 50 per cent marks in optional subjects. Final-year students are eligible to apply, subject to producing final marks at the time of joining.

Ques. What is the fee for M.Sc Food Technology at MG University?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year programme is INR 1,64,505. This includes a tuition fee of INR 1,20,000 for two years, refundable caution deposits of INR 2,500, and lab, departmental, and other charges of INR 42,005. SC/ST and OEC students admitted under government quota are exempt from paying tuition fees as per Kerala government norms.

Ques. How many seats are available in M.Sc Food Technology at MG University?

Ans. The School of Food Science and Technology at MG University offers 20 seats for this programme. Seats are distributed across merit, Kerala state, all-India, and international student quotas. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and other eligible categories follows the norms set by the Kerala government and MG University regulations.

Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Food Technology from MG University?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Food Scientists, Quality Control Officers, and Food Safety Specialists in food processing companies and regulatory agencies such as FSSAI. Research roles at CFTRI, ICAR, and other food research institutes are also available. Graduates can further pursue doctoral studies and academic careers, or explore entrepreneurship in food product development and agri-processing ventures.

Ques. Is M.Sc Food Technology at MG University offered at the main campus or affiliated colleges?

Ans. The M.Sc. Food Science and Technology is offered exclusively at the School of Food Science and Technology on the MG University main campus in Kottayam. It is not available through affiliated colleges. The school was established in 2021 and provides a laboratory-based curriculum covering food science, food processing technology, and applied nutrition. Admission is through the centrally conducted MGU-CAT entrance test.

MG University M.Sc Food Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility