The B.Sc in Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a three-year undergraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru. The programme covers food chemistry, nutrition science, human physiology, dietetics and therapeutic nutrition, food microbiology, food processing and preservation, food quality and safety (HACCP/FSSAI), community nutrition, clinical dietetics, and a research dissertation component, preparing graduates for dietitian, nutritionist, and food science professional roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 3,91,000 for the programme.
📋 Admission Status: YIASCM B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition admissions for 2026-27 are open. Applications run from June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and Class 12 merit.
Key Points
- B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Duration: 3 years; eligibility: Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) or Home Science) with 50% minimum
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE university test and Class 12 merit (60:40) or CUET-UG
- Total fee: INR 3,91,000 for the programme (hostel charges separate)
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; NIRF 2024 university rank 95
Yenepoya University B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,41,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,25,000 |
| Fee (Year 3) | INR 1,25,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,91,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in before registration.
Yenepoya University B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam (NTA) | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | January 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission: 60% Y-ENTRANCE or CUET-UG score, 40% Class 12.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet and scorecard.
- Final merit list is declared after document verification at the respective institute.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) or Home Science from a recognised board, with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-UG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission on Class 12 marks may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-UG 2026 (exam: May 11 to May 31, 2026) conducted by NTA, or sit for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test).
- Register at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet, CUET-UG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on 60% Y-ENTRANCE score and 40% Class 12 marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,41,000 (source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27; hostel separate) and complete document verification at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is clinical dietitian, hospital nutritionist, or food safety professional
- Interest in food science, therapeutic nutrition, and food processing technology
- Yenepoya NAAC A+ campus and Mangaluru’s healthcare ecosystem suit your career plan
- Fee of INR 3.91 Lakhs total is affordable for a 3-year honours science degree
- Planning M.Sc (Nutrition and Dietetics) or internship in clinical nutrition after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Goal is MBBS or nursing; nutrition is an allied science path, not clinical medicine
- Research-level food technology PhD requires a B.Sc Food Technology or Food Engineering
- Fee of INR 3.91 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- Large metro hospital internship from year one is a non-negotiable career requirement
Yenepoya University B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on Class 12 marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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