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B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition is an undergraduate degree programme that deals with the science of foods, human nutrition and dietetics. This 3-year degree program enables one to acquire scientific knowledge and practical skills in food chemistry, food processing and preservation technologies, food hygiene and safety, food processing and development and nutrition and dietetics including nutritional requirements, planning and implementation of community and therapeutic nutrition.
The main entrance exams considered for admission to B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition programs across colleges are: Some of the important entrance examinations include JEE Mains & GATE at national level, CUCET & TUEE at university/state level and various institute level entrance tests. Some of the colleges also gives merit based admissions based on marks obtained in the 12th board exams in Physics Chemistry Biology.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition |
| - Duration | 3 years |
| - Course Level | Undergraduate |
| - Eligibility | 10+2 with Science |
| - Top Colleges | Lady Irwin College, Delhi, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, IGNOU, Delhi |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance Exam conducted by respective colleges, JEE (Joint Entrance Examination), NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), IGNOU Entrance Exam |
1. 10+2 passed in science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics) from any recognized board with minimum 50% marks.
2. It is always important to check if the colleges of your choice have entrance tests that you may have to pass.
3. As regards the reserved category students, they are given 5% relaxation in the eligibility percentage marks.
4. The candidate must have passed English as one of the subjects in their 10+2 level.
5. Candidates who have finished their diploma in related fields may also apply.
6. The candidate must be at least 17 years old for general category candidates as on the year of admission.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Food Science | Food composition, Food chemistry, Food processing, Food safety |
| Nutrition | Nutrients, Dietetics, Nutrition disorders, Community nutrition |
| Biochemistry | Biomolecules, Metabolism, Enzymes, Nutrition biochemistry |
| Food Microbiology | Microorganisms, Food spoilage, Foodborne illness, Fermentation |
| Food Processing | Food preservation, Food packaging, Food technology, Food engineering |
| Food Safety | Food hazards, Food regulations, Food quality control, Food safety management |
| Nutrition and Health | Nutrition and disease, Nutrition and wellness, Sports nutrition, Gerontological nutrition |
| Food Technology | Food product development, Food processing technology, Food quality control, Food innovation |
| Electives | Food biotechnology, Food toxicology, Food allergy, Food intolerance |
| Research Project | Research methodology, Literature review, Data collection, Research report writing |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Food Science and Nutrition) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 385,000 |
| North East Frontier Technical University | West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh | -- |
| Martin Luther Christian University | Shillong, Meghalaya | INR 216,000 |
| SAM Global University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 240,000 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal, Karnataka | INR 3,090,000 |
| Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | -- |
| Assam Down Town University | Guwahati, Assam | INR 260,000 |
| Yenepoya University | Mangalore, Karnataka | INR 9,630,000 |
| CMJ University | Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya | INR 375,000 |
| Mody University | Sikar, Rajasthan | INR 435,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 6 Government Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Food Science and Nutrition) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra University | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | INR 749,280 |
| Budge Budge College | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 10,730 |
| Sri Venkateswara Vedic University | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | INR 13,785 |
| Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 160,000 |
| Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University | Ajmer, Rajasthan | INR 39,800 |
| West Bengal State University | Barasat, West Bengal | INR 22,500 |
