GNDU B.Sc + M.Sc Food Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The 5-year integrated B.Sc and M.Sc in Food Technology at GNDU Amritsar is a Five Year Integrated Programme (FYIP) combining undergraduate and postgraduate food science and technology study in a single programme. Students build a foundation in food chemistry, microbiology, and processing in the first three years and advance to specialised research in food product development, quality systems, and safety regulations in the final two years. The programme awards an M.Sc Food Technology degree on completion.

Ans. The total fee for the 5-year Food Technology FYIP at GNDU Amritsar is INR 4,78,125, payable at INR 95,625 per year. Examination fees are charged separately each semester. SC/ST Punjab domicile students may apply for post-matric scholarships through punjabscholarships.gov.in.

Ans. The integrated Food Technology FYIP at GNDU covers food chemistry, food microbiology, nutrition and dietetics, food preservation, thermal processing, packaging technology, food safety laws and standards, sensory evaluation, and research project work. Students gain practical training in the Food Science and Technology department laboratories, including pilot-scale food processing equipment.

Ans. Graduates of the M.Sc Food Technology FYIP from GNDU Amritsar can work as food technologists in FMCG and food processing companies, quality control analysts in food manufacturing units, food safety officers in regulatory bodies such as FSSAI, or research scientists at NIFTEM and NDRI. The Punjab agri-food sector offers strong employment prospects for food technology graduates.

Ans. The 5-year FYIP admits students directly after 10+2 and integrates B.Sc and M.Sc Food Technology in a continuous programme, awarding an M.Sc degree. The standalone 2-year M.Sc Food Technology at GNDU admits graduates with a B.Sc in a relevant science subject. The FYIP is suited for students who are clear about a food science career after school, while the 2-year M.Sc suits those who decide at graduation.

Ans. Yes. M.Sc Food Technology from the GNDU FYIP qualifies graduates for PhD admission at GNDU Amritsar and other universities including NDRI, NIFTEM, and central agricultural universities. Qualifying ICAR-NET or GATE Biotechnology or Food Technology is preferred for PhD fellowship. The GNDU Food Science and Technology department runs research projects in functional foods, fermentation, and food safety.