UAS Dharwad M.Sc Food Science And Nutrition: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Home Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, or a related science from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10 or equivalent marks. For ICAR quota seats, qualifying the ICAR AIEEA-PG exam conducted by NTA is mandatory. For state-level seats, candidates appear for the UAS Dharwad PG-CET written test. Selection for state seats is based on 50% qualifying exam marks and 50% PG-CET score. Students with backgrounds in food chemistry, nutrition, or home science have the strongest subject alignment for this programme.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition programme at UAS Dharwad is INR 95,940, payable at INR 47,970 per year. Hostel charges are not included in this figure and are charged separately on campus. Karnataka SC/ST domicile students may receive full fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. Students admitted on ICAR quota receive a monthly scholarship of INR 3,000 in addition to the fee support available through state and central government schemes.

Ans. Admission follows two parallel routes. ICAR quota seats are allocated through the ICAR AIEEA-PG exam conducted annually by NTA. The 2026 exam was held on July 4, results are expected in August 2026, and ICAR counselling registration opens in October 2026. State-level seats are filled through the UAS Dharwad PG-CET, a written test conducted by the university where merit is calculated as 50% qualifying exam marks and 50% PG-CET score. Candidates should monitor the official UAS Dharwad website at uasd.edu for PG-CET notification and schedules.

Ans. Graduates can work as food scientists, nutritionists, quality control analysts, product development executives, and diet counsellors in food companies, hospitals, government nutrition programmes, and FSSAI. Opportunities also exist in ICAR institutes, National Nutrition Mission, and agricultural research organisations. Graduates qualifying ICAR NET or JRF can pursue PhD in Food Science and Nutrition and enter academic careers at agricultural universities. The combination of food technology and nutrition training makes graduates versatile across food processing, quality assurance, and clinical nutrition sectors.

Ans. UAS Dharwad’s College of Community Science provides food science labs covering food chemistry, food microbiology, sensory evaluation, and food processing technology. The campus operates pilot food processing facilities for fruits, vegetables, millets, and bakery products, giving students practical hands-on exposure alongside their thesis research. Students have access to analytical instruments for proximate composition, food safety testing, and nutritional quality evaluation under faculty supervision in the research laboratories. The university’s agricultural mandate also provides access to farm produce for food science experimentation throughout the programme.

Ans. Yes. Both programmes are offered by the College of Community Science at UAS Dharwad but cover different areas. M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition focuses on food chemistry, nutritional science, food safety, and food product development with a strong scientific and research orientation. M.Sc Home Science is a broader programme covering textiles, family resource management, extension education, and community development alongside food and nutrition. Students specifically interested in food product innovation, nutrition research, or food quality careers should choose M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition over the broader M.Sc Home Science programme.