I have completed B.Tech in biotechnology stream. Am I eligible to pursue M.Sc in food and nutrition?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

Dear Deeksha, This program is curated for brewing the food-scientist by provoking the doing by yourself approach. The learner has to do a unique three term thesis keeping in mind the research centricity, for which the program has been chosen. The Eligibility Criteria in Qualifying Exam is pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science and Allied Medical or Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Technology or Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology or Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health and Allied Sciences) or equivalent. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defense Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants) So yes you are eligible if your graduation marks are more than 60%. Program Outcomes like following make LPU a lucrative choice: 1 : Impart knowledge of nutrition-related problems, nutrition interventions, disease prevention and health promotion. 2 : Designing innovative food concepts for specific health conditions 3 : Optimization food processes, products and food chains in response to dynamically changing conditions 4 : Develop excellence in inter-disciplinary education, research and innovation to meet the future challenges in agriculture and ensuring global food and nutritional security There are a large number of scholarships which are offered on following criteria: Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in qualifying exam/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship for the Frontline Workforce Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST Scholarship on the basis of Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular and Social Service Bravery Awards. Special Scholarships and Fee Concessions Hope this helps DVD

Dr. Uma Sinha · Answer

Eligibility for entrance mode admission in M.Sc of food and nutrition at Institute of Home Economics are: Candidate must have completed B.Sc (Hons) or B.Sc in Home Science or Food Technology or Post Graduate Diploma in dietetics and Public Health Nutrition from any other recognized university with 55% aggregate. Eligibility for Merit mode admission Candidate must have completed B.Sc (Hons) in Home Science or Food & Nutrition from University of Delhi (in 10+2+3 scheme of examination) with 60% aggregate.

Raj shakya · Answer

You are eligible for doing M.Sc in Food and nutrition. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) is to pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science & Allied Medical or Nutrition & Dietetics or Food Technology) or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or equivalent, subject to qualifying entrance exam (if any). Top colleges/universities offering this course in India are: The Women Christian College School of Health Science, Kerala Lovely Professional University, Punjab D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai University of Mysore University of Madras Central Food Technology Research Institute Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University Jadavpur University.

Konatham Abhishek · Answer

Candidate must have completed B.Sc (Hons) or B.Sc in Home Science or Food Technology or Post Graduate Diploma in dietetics and Public Health Nutrition from any other recognized university with 55% aggregate. Eligibility for Merit mode admission Candidate must have completed B.Sc (Hons) in Home Science or Food & Nutrition from University of Delhi (in 10+2+3 scheme of examination) with 60% aggregate.

Swapnaneel Bhuiya · Answer

Eligibility for entrance mode admission in M.Sc of food and nutrition at Institute of Home Economics are: Candidate must have completed B.Sc (Hons) or B.Sc in Home Science or Food Technology or Post Graduate Diploma in dietetics and Public Health Nutrition from any other recognized university with 55% aggregate. Eligibility for Merit mode admission Candidate must have completed B.Sc (Hons) in Home Science or Food & Nutrition from University of Delhi (in 10+2+3 scheme of examination) with 60% aggregate.

iam ssuhana · Answer

Hi Deeksha, you are eligible for doing MSc in Food and nutrition. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) is to pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science & Allied Medical or Nutrition & Dietetics or Food Technology) or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or equivalent, subject to qualifying entrance exam (if any). Top colleges/universities offering this course in India are: The Women Christian College School of Health Science, Kerala Lovely Professional University, Punjab D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai University of Mysore University of Madras Central Food Technology Research Institute Acharya N.G Ranga Agricultural University Jadavpur University.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello! My brother has done M.Sc. (Food Science and Technology) from Lovely Professional University, I am not so aware about other universities. This course at LPU helps in Brewing the students by provoking the doing by yourself approach. The learner has to do a unique three term thesis keeping in mind the research centricity, for which the programme has been chosen. Eligibility of this course is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Medical Science and Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition and Dietetics or Home Science Few of major features of this course at LPU are : 1.The curriculum of this course lays strong emphasis on in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of food technology. 2.Dissertation courses split in 3 different semesters are incorporated in the curriculum to provide research and hands on experience to students in problem identification, laboratory work, data analysis and interpretation. 3.Seminar based course develop presentation and technical skills in students. 4.In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employbility. 5.In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. 6.Participation in technical events, conferences, workshops, sports and cultural activities help in the holistic development of students 7.Regular interactive sessions with academicians and industry personnel to update knowledge on latest technologies and emerging trends is an important aspect of the curriculum. 8.Visits to food industries are conducted to give clarity on emerging trends in the area of food technology 9.In LPU the Academic tasks such Class Participation, Design Problem, Term Paper, Assignment, Live examples, AV-aids. Test and Quiz based on various competitive examinations. Case studies on Current research scenario. 10.LPU students undertake Research projects in collaboration with national laboratories of India (NIPGR, New Delhi; CPRI, Shimla; NRCE, Hisar; IIWBR, Karnal; NIEBE, Kapurthala), Live projects for undergraduate students. 11. LPU has marked itself among Top 100 best Universities by NIRF. For more details you can check website. I hope this helps you. All the best.

N Pathania · Answer

Hi, M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology) and M.Sc. (Nutrition & Dietetics) are different programmes. Here i am mentioning the eligibility criteria of both the programmes:- M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology):- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's of Science Degree (Medical Science & Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition & Dietetics or Home Science or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. M.Sc. (Nutrition & Dietetics):- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science & Allied Medical or Nutrition & Dietetics or Food Technology) or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or equivalent. You should join LPU for pursuing your studies.LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Therefore based on all the facts, I vouch for LPU that it is good in all the aspects.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology) and M.Sc. (Nutrition & Dietetics) are different programmes. Here i am mentioning the eligibility criteria of both the programmes:- M.Sc. (Food Science & Technology):- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelor's of Science Degree (Medical Science & Allied Medical or Applied Medical Science or Agriculture or Nanotechnology or Biosciences or Life Sciences or Food Sciences or Nutrition & Dietetics or Home Science or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or Plant Science) or equivalent. M.Sc. (Nutrition & Dietetics):- Pass with 60% aggregate marks in Bachelors of Science Degree (Home Science or Medical or Non-Medical or Biosciences or Medical Science & Allied Medical or Nutrition & Dietetics or Food Technology) or Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology or Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology or Clinical Chemistry or Public Health & Allied Sciences or equivalent. The programme is designed for Constructing strong basic foundation in concepts of food processing and preservation, thus crafting skillful and notion ready food experts for addressing the malnutrition and food security challenges LPU is having Tie ups with industry for-Content delivery by industry experts -Projects in collaboration with industry -Internships to engage deeply in hands on real-life situations. Industry certifications, MOOCs, Hackathons / Co-curricular Competitive events, Workshops, Guest lectures, Educational Trips, Live projects, Incubation projects, Community projects, projects with NGOs etc. Are an integral part of curriculum. Corporate jobs- Multiple options or sub-pathways designed according to the competency of the students to prepare them for specific sectors/job profiles as per needs of industry. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Therefore based on all the facts, I vouch for LPU that it is good in all the aspects.

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