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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition 

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
 at 
University of Calcutta 
Overview

Duration

3 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

3,960

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Seat breakup

65

Type of University

State

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
 at 
University of Calcutta 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (3 years)
3,960
6,120
10,080
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
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University of Calcutta 
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
 at 
University of Calcutta 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition at University of Calcutta can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in B.Sc. at University of Calcutta

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 9.20 Lakh
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
 at 
University of Calcutta 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How to take admission in a Calcutta University BSc course?

A: 

To take admission to a BSc course, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. Further, the eligible candidates need to fill out an online application form and submit it on Calcutta University's official website (caluniv.ac.in), along with the required documents and course fee. This course is offered through various affiliated colleges as well. The application process may vary for the respective colleges. 

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Q:   What is the BSc fee at Calcutta University?

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The total tuition fee for a three-year BSc ranges between INR 1,020 - INR 3.46 lakh. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same.

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Q:   How can I apply for BSc at Calcutta University?

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In order to get admission to Calcutta University, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. After that, aspiring candidates need to fill an online application form and submit it on Calcutta University's official website, along with the required documents and course fee. However, this course is offered through various affiliated colleges of Calcutta University. The application process may vary for the respective colleges. 

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Q:   What is the course fee for BSc at CU?

A: 

The course fee for a three-year BSc at CU ranges from INR 1,020 - INR 3.46 lakh. The mentioned fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the same. 

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Q:   Which BSc specialisations are offered at Calcutta University?

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Calcutta University offers BSc course across 11 specialisations. These are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Psychology, Economics, Computer Science, etc.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
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University of Calcutta 
 
Students also asked

Q:   Which BSc specialisations are offered by Calcutta University?

A: 

BSc is offered in 11 specialisations. All the available specialisations in which the course is offered are:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Microbiology
  • Computer Science
  • Geography
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Mass Communication
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
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Q:   Is there any entrance exam in Calcutta University?

A: 

Yes, Calcutta University conducts its in-house entrance exam, I. e. , Calcutta University Entrance Exam once a year for various UG and PG courses. For Law courses, such as B.A. LL.B. And LL. M. the entrance is conducted in an offline mode. It is crucial for candidates seeking admission in these courses to take the entrance test. Calcutta University (CU) offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Technology, Engineering, etc.

Q:   Is Calcutta University good for placement?

A: 

Calcutta University has achieved good placement numbers over the past few years. During 2023 placements, the number of students placed has dropped for all the UG and PG courses in comparison to 2022. For detailed analysis refer to the table below depicting the Calcutta University placement trends:

CoursePlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)

- Total students: 419

- Students placed: 247

- Total students: 417

- Students placed: 252

- Total students: 380

- Students placed: 198

BTech

- Total students: 237

- Students placed: 189

- Total students: 357

- Students placed: 305

- Total students: 289

- Students placed: 199

BA LLB

- Total students: 110

- Students placed: 96

- Total students: 119

- Students placed: 95

- Total students: 83

- Students placed: 67

PG (2-year)

- Total students: 5,984

- Students placed: 4,198

- Total students: 5,975

- Students placed: 4,201

- Total students: 5,125

- Students placed: 3,985

PG (3-year)

- Total students: 97

- Students placed: 78

- Total students: 98

- Students placed: 85

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

PG (5-year)

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

- Total students: 41

- Students placed: 32

- Total students: 37

- Students placed: 28

NOTE: The aforementioned placement statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   How can I get admission at Calcutta University?

A: 

In order to get admission to Calcutta University, candidates need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirements. Admission to UG courses is mainly merit-based while for some other courses, the University accepts state-level entrance exams such as WBJEE or national-level exams such as JEE Main and CAT. Further, the university also conducts its in-house entrance exam, i.e., Calcutta University Entrance Exam. Aspiring students first need to qualify for the respective entrance exams and then fill out the application form.

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
 at 
University of Calcutta 

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Answered 2 years ago

A candidate will be selected to take up B.Sc food and nutrition course only if he/she has passed the chemistry in previous qualifying exams and further need to take it as one of the elective subjects respectively Student needs to score minimum 50% of the exam

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Sai Kiran

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a year ago

For Under Graduate and Diploma Course they should secure at least 50% marks and 45% marks for reserved category.

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SAI INGALE

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 years ago

Go through with college website because the cutoff changes every year.

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Pankaj

Contributor-Level 9

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Food and Nutrition
 at 
University of Calcutta 
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