ICT Mumbai M.Tech Perfumery And Flavour Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The M.Tech in Perfumery and Flavour Technology at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai is a unique and highly specialised 2-year full-time postgraduate programme - one of the very few of its kind in India. Offered by a NAAC A++ accredited, Category I Deemed University, the programme trains students in the science and technology of fragrances, flavours, aroma chemicals, essential oils, and cosmetics. With a sanctioned intake of 18 seats, the programme spans 4 semesters: Semesters I and II are coursework-intensive (27 credits each), Semester III involves a mandatory 15-week to 6-month in-plant industrial training, and Semester IV is dedicated to research thesis and open defence. Total fees for the 2-year programme are approximately Rs. 2,16,260 (including a refundable library deposit of Rs. 5,000). Admission is through GATE/GPAT scores or ICT's own entrance test, and the programme is offered exclusively at the Mumbai campus in full-time, on-campus mode at Matunga, Mumbai.

Admission for AY 2026-27 is currently open. Online applications were available from April 15, 2026, with the last date for submission being May 8, 2026. The ICT entrance examination schedule for shortlisted candidates will be announced separately on the official website (www.ictmumbai.edu.in).

Key Points

• One of the very few dedicated M.Tech programmes in Perfumery and Flavour Technology in India, making ICT Mumbai a premier destination for aspiring perfumers and flavourists.
• Semester III includes a mandatory in-plant industrial training of 15 weeks to 6 months at leading fragrance, flavour, or FMCG companies, providing direct industry exposure before graduation.
• The curriculum uniquely combines chemistry, technology, sensory science (olfaction training), creation and blending practicals, marketing management, and cosmetics technology.
• Students undergo hands-on olfaction and sensory education (PFP 2001) - a practical course dedicated to developing the sense of smell and fragrance memory, which is a core professional skill in the industry.
• ICT Mumbai has a dedicated LinkedIn page for the Perfumery and Flavour Technology department, with active placement updates showing students placed at companies like Keva Fragrances, Flavours and Aroma.
• GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates are eligible for the AICTE fellowship of Rs. 12,400 per month.
• The programme accepts a wide range of qualifying degrees including B.Chem.Engg., B.Pharm., M.Sc. (Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biochemistry), and B.Tech. in any branch of Chemical Technology.

ICT M.Tech PFT Fees

Fee Structure - M.Tech Perfumery and Flavour Technology (AY 2026-27)

Hostel Fees (Optional - subject to availability)

• The Library Deposit of Rs. 5,000 is refundable upon successful completion of the programme or cancellation of admission, provided the original receipt is produced and there are no pending dues.
• The deposit is forfeited if not claimed within 3 complete financial years after leaving the institution.
• Hostel accommodation is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
• Hostel fees are charged separately and are not included in the Total Programme Fees above.
• Hostel is not mandatory; students may opt for private accommodation near the campus.
• Mess charges are approximately Rs. 1,800 per month (managed by students on a no-profit-no-loss basis), charged separately from hostel accommodation fees.
• Application fee: Rs. 2,000 (Open Category) / Rs. 1,000 (Reserved Category - Maharashtra domicile only).
• This fee is non-refundable.
• Fees are subject to revision by the State Government.
• GATE/GPAT fellowship holders receive Rs. 12,400 per month from AICTE, which significantly offsets the annual fees.

ICT M.Tech PFT Admission 2026-27

ICT Mumbai - M.Tech Admission Dates (AY 2026-27)

Entrance Exam Dates - GATE 2026

• GATE 2026 results are already declared (March 19, 2026).
• Candidates with valid GATE scores in relevant papers (CY - Chemistry, XL - Life Sciences, BT - Biotechnology, CH - Chemical Engineering) may apply.
• GPAT-qualified candidates (pharmacy background) are also eligible.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, or B.Pharm., or M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biochemistry, or B.Tech./B.Sc.(Tech.) in any branch of Chemical Technology from a UGC/AICTE-recognized university.
• Minimum aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree (55% for backward class candidates from Maharashtra).
• A valid GATE score is preferred; non-GATE candidates may apply under Level 2 (GATE in any subject + ICT written test) or Level 3 (ICT written test only) if seats remain after Level 1 allotment.

Admission Process

• Register and submit the online application form at https://ictmumbaiadm.samarth.edu.in/ by May 8, 2026.
• Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID is mandatory for all applicants from AY 2026-27.
• Level 1: Merit list prepared solely on valid GATE/GPAT score in the relevant subject - no written test or interview.
• Level 2: Merit list prepared based on valid GATE score (in any specialization) combined with ICT's written test (70:30 weightage - GATE:ICT test). Seats unfilled after Level 1 are offered to Level 2 candidates.
• Level 3: For non-GATE candidates, merit list is based solely on ICT's written test. Seats are offered only if vacant after Level 1 and Level 2.
• Shortlisted candidates must attend counselling with original documents for seat confirmation.
• At the time of admission, candidates must submit a Demand Draft in favour of 'Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai' for the prescribed fee amount.

ICT M.Tech PFT Scholarships 2026-27

Scholarships

• GATE/GPAT fellowship is disbursed monthly after receipt of grant from AICTE.
• Students must maintain a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in Semester I and II to continue receiving the full fellowship amount.
• Students scoring below 60% receive a reduced fellowship of Rs. 1,000 per month only.
• Reserved category students who are receiving the GATE/GPAT fellowship are NOT entitled to the Maharashtra Government Freeship/Scholarship simultaneously, as per government directives.
• MahaDBT scholarship applications must be submitted through the official MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
• Candidates should check the revised MahaDBT Scholarship Notice on the ICT website for updated deadlines.
• The AICTE fellowship is subject to the student not accepting any other fellowship, honorarium, salary, or stipend from any other source during the programme.