GITAM School of Science Visakhapatnam M.Sc Food Science And Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. GAT (GITAM Admission Test) is the primary entrance exam for admission to GITAM's M.Sc. programmes. However, GITAM also accepts scores from CUET PG 2026, IIT JAM 2026, AP PGECET 2026, and TS CPGET 2026 for both admission and scholarship purposes. If you have a strong score in any of these exams, you can apply directly through the GITAM admissions portal at apply.gitam.edu and attend counselling based on your score. GAT is a computer-based test conducted across multiple centres in India, and you can appear for it even if you have already taken other entrance exams.

Ans. The tuition fee for Year 1 is Rs. 1,50,000 (Rs. 75,000 per semester). In Year 2, fees increase by 5% to 8%, making it approximately Rs. 1,57,500 to Rs. 1,62,000. So the total tuition fee for the 2-year programme comes to approximately Rs. 3,07,500 to Rs. 3,12,000. If you opt for hostel accommodation, additional charges of approximately Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 72,500 per year apply depending on the room type (AC or Non-AC). Students paying the full first-year fee in one shot get a 3% discount on Year 1 fees.

Ans. Graduates of this programme are well-positioned for careers in the rapidly growing Indian food processing industry, which is projected to reach $535 billion by 2025. Common career roles include Food Technologist, Food Safety Auditor, Quality Control Manager, Production Manager, Food Development Manager, Dietician, and Food Inspector. Graduates can also work with pharmaceutical companies, agricultural research services, and government food regulatory bodies. Many alumni also pursue Ph.D. research or higher studies abroad. GITAM's placement cell (GCGC) actively facilitates campus placements with 90+ recruiting companies.

Ans. The eligibility requires a minimum of 50% marks (or 5.0 CGPA) in B.Sc. with Biological Science, Chemistry, Food Science, Home Science, B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), B.Pharm., MLT (Medical Lab Technology), B.A. Home Science, B.Sc. Agriculture, or B.Tech. Biotechnology from a recognised university. Students from a wide range of science backgrounds are eligible, making this programme accessible to graduates from biology, chemistry, agriculture, and allied health science streams.

Ans. Yes, GITAM has invested over Rs. 100 crore in MURTI (Multidisciplinary Research), which includes a Central Research Laboratory accessible to M.Sc. Food Science students. The department has active collaborations with ICRISAT Hyderabad, Dodla Dairy Pvt Ltd, and other industry partners, providing students with real-world research exposure. Faculty expertise spans Nutraceuticals and Functional Food, Bioprocess Technology, Food Processing Technology, Microbiology, Nutrition, and Biotechnology. There is also an active Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) in the department, indicating strong funded research activity.

Ans. Yes, GITAM offers merit scholarships based on CUET PG 2026 scores as well. For example, a CUET PG score of 285 or above qualifies for a 100% tuition fee scholarship, while scores between 275-284 qualify for 75%, and so on. The scholarship is applicable for the first year of study and is renewed in subsequent years subject to maintaining a CGPA of 8.0 or above. Additionally, if your combined parental income is below Rs. 8 LPA, you may be eligible for an additional need-based scholarship upgrade on top of your merit scholarship. Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so early application is advisable.