Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata M.Sc Food Nutrition: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc Food Nutrition programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 1,52,300 per the official 2026-27 fee structure. This covers a one-time admission fee of INR 15,000, skill development fee of INR 6,500, kit and uniform fee of INR 16,800, registration fee of INR 4,000, and four semester fees of INR 27,500 each. An exam fee of INR 1,000 per semester is charged separately. Confirm fees at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, Biochemistry, or a related life science with at least 50 per cent aggregate from a recognised university. Graduates in Microbiology, Biology, or Allied Health Sciences with a food science component may also be considered. Final-year students may apply provisionally and present the degree certificate at document verification.

Ans. Swami Vivekananda University accepts CUET-PG scores for postgraduate admissions. Candidates who appeared for CUET-PG 2026 (March 6 to March 27, 2026) may use their score for M.Sc Food Nutrition admission at SVU. Direct admission on qualifying degree merit is also available. Verify the current policy at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.

Ans. M.Sc Food Nutrition graduates from SVU can work as clinical dietitians, nutritionists, food quality control officers, food safety auditors, research analysts, and nutrition consultants in hospitals, food companies, NGOs, and government health departments. Graduates can also pursue PhD programmes and appear for UGC-NET in Home Science or Food Technology for academic positions.

Ans. West Bengal domicile M.Sc students at SVU can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) providing up to INR 8,000 per month for postgraduate students. SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates can apply for post-matric scholarships via WB state portals. The Central Sector Scholarship of Excellence provides INR 20,000 per year for eligible PG students through the National Scholarship Portal.