Andhra University, College of Science & Technology Visakhapatnam M.Sc Foods, Drugs & Water Analysis: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc in Foods, Drugs and Water Analysis at Andhra University College of Science and Technology, Visakhapatnam, is INR 80,000 for the complete programme. Students are advised to confirm the latest fee structure with the Andhra University Directorate of Admissions, as fees may be revised annually.

Ans. Admission is based on scores in AUCET (Andhra University Common Entrance Test) or APPGCET (Andhra Pradesh Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) in the Chemical Sciences or relevant subject group. APPGCET 2026 was held from May 8 to 11, 2026, and AUCET 2026 was conducted in June 2026. Counselling for seat allotment was held in July 2026 for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related subject with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. A qualifying score in AUCET or APPGCET in the Chemical Sciences subject group is also required. SC/ST/OBC candidates may be eligible for a relaxation in the minimum marks as per AP state government norms.

Ans. Graduates of this programme can work as food safety analysts, quality control chemists in pharmaceutical companies, drug inspectors, water quality analysts in municipal corporations, and scientists in public health laboratories. Government bodies such as FSSAI, state drug control departments, and water utility boards regularly recruit postgraduates with analytical chemistry backgrounds. Further doctoral study in analytical or environmental chemistry is also a common career path.

Ans. Yes. M.Sc degrees from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, a UGC-recognised state university, are accepted for government job applications in Andhra Pradesh and across India. Graduates are eligible to appear for APPSC (Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission) group examinations, drug inspector recruitment, and other state and central government service examinations that require a relevant postgraduate degree in science.

Ans. Students from SC/ST/OBC and EWS categories domiciled in Andhra Pradesh can apply for the AP Post-Matric Scholarship via apepass.apcfss.in. National Scholarship Portal scholarships at scholarships.gov.in are open to eligible students across categories. Aadhaar-linked bank accounts are mandatory for disbursal. Both platforms require fresh applications in the first year and renewal applications in subsequent years, submitted within the state-notified annual deadline.