Admission to the PhD program requires passing an entrance exam and interview, focusing on a candidate's academic and research background. Admission is typically through common counseling after the entrance exam. The institution is a renowned central institute for food engineering, with faculty members specializing in various fields and possessing industrial experience. The tuition for the first semester is 60,000 INR and 40,000 INR for subsequent semesters, with the total annual fee around 1 lakh INR plus an additional 30,000 INR for hostel accommodation.
The B.Tech program in Food Technology costs approximately 141,000 INR annually. The college infrastructure includes modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, labs, smart classrooms, a library, and medical facilities. While companies like Nestle, Naga Foods, and Symega visit for recruitment, the placement rate historically remains below 20%, with average salaries ranging from Rs. 10,000 to 15,000 monthly. Students can pursue internships and higher studies, with Graduate Research Assistantships of Rs. 16,000 per month for M.
Tech students and Rs. 24,000 for Ph.D. students available. Scholarships, including merit-based awards, are provided to top performers. The tuition fee is approximately Rs. 80,000 per semester for general and OBC categories, with potential fee waivers and merit scholarships available.
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