The reviewer participated in the KEAM 2018 entrance exam, qualified, and gained admission to Saintgits College of Engineering for a B.Tech in Food Technology. Admission was straightforward, requiring essential certificates like 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets and a Transfer Certificate. The college offers a merit-based fee structure, making it affordable for qualified students, with a total education cost of approximately 4 lakhs INR. Faculty members are well-qualified, with most holding M.Tech degrees and Ph.D.s, and they are committed to student welfare.
They provide significant support and guidance for university exams and emphasize practical applications of theoretical concepts. The college has a comprehensive fee structure with Merit, Management, and NRI categories, with merit admissions offering reduced fees and scholarships. Placement opportunities are plentiful, with companies like Infosys, TCS, Amazon, and EY conducting placement drives. The overall placement rate is about 70%, with an average package of 3.2 lakhs INR and a highest package of 10 lakhs INR.
However, the placement rate for food technology students is below 50%, partly due to fewer food industries in Kerala. Internships are available, with companies like Technopark providing training and funds for projects. The college has MoUs with companies like HT Foods to enhance job opportunities. Various scholarships are offered based on merit, family income, and other criteria, including government tuition fee waivers. Education loans are also available. The management fee is 65,000 INR per year, with additional miscellaneous fees.
Employment opportunities on campus are limited for food technology students, with most offers from banks.
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