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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition 

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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Overview

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

12,000

Official Website

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Seat breakup

50

Type of University

Central

M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
12,000
28,436
9,342
49,778
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These are based on information available on various sources. Latest values may differ.

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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition at Pondicherry University 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 M.Sc. at Pondicherry University

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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 4.30 Lakh
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Accenture
Bank of America
Cognizant
GE Healthcare
HCL
Hindustan Zinc
HONEYWELL
HP
HSBC
ICICI
IDBI Bank
Infosys
Kotak Securities
L&T Infotech
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
Reliance
Reserve Bank of India
satyam
Standard Chartered bank
SYNTEL
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Can I join Pondicherry University without entrance exam?

A: 

Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

Q:   What is Pondicherry University CUET cutoff?

A: 

As per Pondicherry University cutoff 2023, the closing ranks for top 5 integrated courses stood at 368.33 for Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, 343.48 for Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, 341.05 for Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics, 309.38 for Integrated M.Sc. in Computer Science and 293.35 for Integrated M.Sc. in Statistics for General category All India candidates. Of all the specialisations,  Integrated M.Sc. in Physics can be considered as the most competitive of all because of the highest closing scores in the last two years. 

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Q:   What are the CUET PG 2025 exam dates?

A: 

CUET PG 2025 exam schedule and dates for the examination is yet to be released by NTA, national tetsting agency and also by UGC Chairman, Mamidala.

As per the previous year's trends, Mamidala, UGC Chairman on September 19, 2023, shared a tweet mentioning the CUET PG exam dates and event schedule for the CUET PG 2024 admission process. Based on the former information provided by the UGC Chairman and NTA, the examination conducting body it is anticipated that CUET PG 2025 exam notification or schedule for the academic session 2025-2026 will be announced in the last week of September 2024.

For further clarification related to the examination dates and other instructions, the Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA for the latest updates.

Q:   What is the total fee for Pondicherry University BSc course?

A: 

The total tuition fee for Pondicherry University BSc courses is INR 1,100 to 1.1 lakh as per official sources. However, it is still subject to changes. Hence, it is, indicative. Apart from this, the fee structure for Pondicherry University courses contains various other fee components such as Registration & Processing Fee, Study Material & Handling Charges, Matriculation Fee, etc. Students are advised to visit the official site of the university to find out the detailed fee structure.

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Q:   Is Pondicherry University under CUET?

A: 

Yes, Pondicherry University accepts CUET score for admission to various UG and PG courses from 2022 ownwards.

The minimum CUET cutt off for Pondicherry University ranges from 116 - 274 .It vary for various courses and categories. 

M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Entry Requirements

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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Oct 4, 2023
    Classes commencement
    Oct 16 - 18, 2023
    Spot admission
    Jun 6 - 17, 2024
    (Biotechnology) via GAT-B score Application start and last date

    M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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    Pondicherry University 
    Cutoffs

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    M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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    Students Ratings & Reviews

    4.1/5
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    M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition - Batch of 2025
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    4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    It Is a Good Experience at Pondicherry University, and I'm Glad to Have a Seat.
    Placements: In my course, we have about 52 students, and there are no placements available. However, they suggest some internships and UGC NET preparation, providing guidance about our future. They recommend internships at AFIST and NIFTEM. Additionally, we have another course, Food Technology, in our department.
    Infrastructure: Our facilities include campus Wi-Fi and various labs specific to our subject, along with different machines for the preparation and development of new food products. Each classroom is air-conditioned. Regarding the hostel, they charge ₹75 per day. Unfortunately, the food is not what we expected, and hygiene is not well maintained by the kitchen staff. We do have a health center to treat severe cases, along with several sports grounds and teams for games.
    Faculty: The teachers are well-experienced and share valuable knowledge. They suggest various options based on our interests and are qualified, with over 20 years of experience. They are well-mannered and friendly, providing guidance on industry-related matters. The exams are good and strict, with the percentage calculated based on the top-scored marks.
    Other: I chose this course because I love food science, and my bachelor’s degree is also in the same field. I aspire to be a food safety officer and am interested in both industry and dietetics. Our college is full of enjoyable festivals and programs, allowing us to explore different cultures and interact with diverse people. Campus life is wonderful; we learn many different things, making it a good experience overall. The scholarship department offers merit scholarships for those who achieve top marks, and students can also apply for scholarships from their respective states.
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    It provides good location, experienced professors, and well-equipped laboratories.
    Placements: This college has good placements in our department. Various companies visit our campus to hire students. But students prefer to go for government jobs or set up their diabetics' clinic.
    Infrastructure: It provides Wi-Fi, big mess, and there is a medical health center in this university. It also provides various sports courts and stadiums. Many games events are conducted.
    Faculty: It has well-experienced professors and management available in the department. It has a CBCS curriculum based on 2019 guidelines, and exams are good if students learn something.
    Other: This university is located beside the beach and has an excellent environment. Students from different states get a chance to learn new languages, and about their cultures.
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    Placements: No placements are provided by our department. During our final semester, there are no subjects for studying; only project work for the last semester. During this time, we can do an internship in the food-related industry or hospitals if our guide allows it. In our department, there will be project work based on our guide’s research areas.
    Infrastructure: There are hostels available for both boys and girls. All hostels have Wi-Fi connections and water connections. In a room, three persons will be accommodated. In our department, almost all classes are air-conditioned and have power point connections and seating arrangements. The department alone doesn’t have any library, but the university has a big common library that we can access during weekdays. For practical work, we have lab facilities, though they are not that well-developed. All hostelers have food in the mess, with chicken served twice a week, eggs twice a week, and vegetarian food on other days.
    Faculty: All faculty members are well-qualified, all holding Ph.D. degrees and having excellent publications in their research fields. The teaching quality is average according to me. The curriculum of these courses prepares students not only for the food industry but also for the hospital field, such as Nutrition, Dietetics, etc. There is no difficulty level in semester examinations; if we study, we can get good scores. Marks are calculated out of 100, and the passing marks should be above 50.
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    Students also asked

    Q:   How are the placements at Pondicherry University?

    A: 

    According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2021)

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    UG 3-year median package

    INR 2.5 LPA

    INR 2.5 LPA

    INR 3.1 LPA

    UG 3-year total students

    206

    285

    353

    UG 3-year students placed

    176

    225

    255

    PG 2-year median package

    INR 3.7 LPA

    INR 4.3 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    PG 2-year total students

    1959

    2145

    2825

    PG 2-year students placed

    580

    1464

    1592

    PG Integrated 5-year median package

    INR 3.6 LPA

    INR 4.3 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

    PG Integrated 5-year total students

    144

    160

    184

    PG Integrated 5-year students placed

    39

    75

    78

    Q:   Who is eligible to apply for BSc at Pondicherry University?

    A: 

    Under the BSc programme, Pondicherry University offers various specialisations. These specialisations are distributed amongst the university’s affiliated colleges. Thus, each course may have different eligibility criteria depending on the college. However, the common eligibility criterion is a pass in Class 12.

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    Q:   How to check Pondicherry University Merit Lists 2024 for UG and PG Programmes?

    A: 

    Once released, candidates can check Pondicherry University UG and CUET PG merit lists 2024 by following below mentioned steps:

    Step 1: Visit pondiuni.edu.in

    Step 2: Click on the 'Admissions' Tab and then on Admissions 2024-25

    Step 3: On the next page, a list of notifications will be available.

    Step 4: From the list, choose the course applied for and click on that

    Step 5: On the next page, merit list will be available in the PDF format

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    Q:   What are the courses offered at Pondicherry University?

    A: 

    Pondicherry University offers a wide range of Integrated PG, postgraduate, Diploma and doctoral programmes in the field of Management, Engineering, Science and Arts, among others. All these courses are offered via the 57 departments under it. Admission to a majority of integrated PG and PG courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. Additionally, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Interested students can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score. 

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    Q:   Is BSc available in Pondicherry University?

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    Yes, Pondicherry University offers a BSc programme with various courses spread across its affiliated colleges. The main campus of the university offers five-year MSc integrated courses for students wanting to pursue PG-integrated courses. Moreover, students seeking admission in regular three-year BSc courses can do so by applying at Pondicherry University’s affiliated colleges.

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    Answered a year ago

    Pondichery university is a central university which admits students to most of the courses through a common admission test called CUET. Some of the courses have specific entrance exams. The syllabus will be available in the university website.

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    Muhammed Adhil Pt

    Contributor-Level 6

    Answered 4 years ago

    The application process of Pondicherry University should have to be started in 2nd week of April 2020, but not yet started. Hence, wait for few days and check the regular updates on university website.

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    pradeep kumar

    Scholar-Level 18

    Answered 4 years ago

    This will start in the last of March to April start.

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    Saket Raj Sahu

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    Answered 5 years ago

    Yes, after completing B.Sc in Chemistry, you can apply for M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition course.

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    Anjali Ta

    Guide-Level 14

    Answered 5 years ago

    Hi, Yes, you are eligible for M.Sc in food and nutrition. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in Pondicherry University is a minimum of 55% marks in graduation. You can also refer the following link for the detailed admission process. https://www.shiksha.com/science/course/m-sc-in-food-sc

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    Shriya Chaubey

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    Answered 5 years ago

    Hello, Yes, you have to give Entrance exam of to get admission for PG courses, all you have to do is score more then 50-55% in your UG course.

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    Rohan Bhatt

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 5 years ago

    Please specify what you have done till now your qualifications and your bachelors details.

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    Deepesh C

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    M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
     at 
    Pondicherry University 
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    Pondicherry

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    04132655179

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