UAS Dharwad B.Tech Food Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 or PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Karnataka domicile students must hold a valid KCET rank for KEA counselling. Non-Karnataka candidates may apply through CUET-UG for ICAR quota seats. Students from the science stream with interest in food engineering, food processing, and food technology industries are the primary applicants for this 4-year B.Tech programme at UAS Dharwad’s College of Community Science.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech Food Science programme at UAS Dharwad is INR 2,62,000, payable as INR 65,500 per year. Being a government state agricultural university, UAS Dharwad charges substantially lower fees than private engineering or food technology institutions. SC/ST Karnataka domicile students may be eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at an additional charge not included in the programme fees listed above.

Ans. The B.Tech Food Science curriculum spans 8 semesters totalling 160 credits, covering food processing and technology, food engineering, food and industrial microbiology, food science and nutrition, food trade and business management, and basic sciences and humanities. Students undertake hands-on training and in-plant training at food processing industries in the final semesters. The Department of Food Processing Technology, established in 2012, operates pilot processing units for fruit, vegetable, bakery, and millet processing on campus.

Ans. Karnataka domicile students must appear for KCET conducted by KEA, typically in April. After KCET results, KEA opens counselling registration online. Students fill in preferences for college and course in the option entry round. Seat allotment is done based on KCET rank, category, and options submitted. KCET 2026 was held on April 22-24 and results were declared on June 6, 2026. Allotted candidates must report to UAS Dharwad with original documents for verification and pay the annual fee to confirm admission to the programme.

Ans. Graduates can work as food technologists, quality control engineers, process engineers, food product developers, and food safety officers in food and beverage manufacturing companies, packaged food businesses, dairy units, and agro-processing industries. Government openings include positions in FSSAI, state food departments, and agro-processing corporations. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech Food Engineering, MBA Agribusiness, or M.Sc Food Technology for higher qualifications. Self-employment in food processing microenterprises is another pathway for entrepreneurially inclined graduates from this programme.

Ans. UAS Dharwad’s College of Community Science has state-of-the-art pilot processing units for fruit and vegetable processing, bakery operations, and millet processing. These units give students hands-on experience with real food processing equipment and industry-standard production practices. The Department of Food Processing Technology operates specialised labs for food microbiology, food chemistry, and quality analysis. Students undertake in-plant training at food processing units during final semesters, preparing them directly for industry roles in food manufacturing, quality control, and product development.