TNAU B.Sc {Hons.} Food Nutrition: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Food, Nutrition and Dietetics is a four-year full-time undergraduate programme offered at the Community Science College and Research Institute (CSC&RI), Madurai, a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). The programme spans 8 semesters and covers food science, human nutrition, dietetics, food processing, and community nutrition. The total tuition fee for the entire course is Rs. 1,84,000 (Rs. 23,000 per semester x 8 semesters), with a one-time payment of Rs. 10,925 (for TNHSC students) or Rs. 11,325 (for CBSE/ISCE students) at the time of admission. The course has a total seat intake of 80 seats. Admission is merit-based on 12th standard marks with no entrance examination for the general quota; ICAR quota seats (11 seats) are filled through CUET (ICAR-UG). The programme is popular for its strong grounding in food science and nutrition, ICAR-accredited curriculum, and career opportunities in hospitals, food industry, public health, and government services.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. Based on the 2025-26 schedule, the online application is expected to open in May 2026 at tnau.ucanapply.com, with the last date to apply tentatively in June 2026. The rank list is expected to be released in late June/early July 2026, followed by online counselling in July-August 2026 and batch commencement in August-September 2026.

Key Points

• The programme is offered exclusively at CSC&RI, Madurai, the only constituent college of TNAU offering this course.
• The degree was renamed from B.Sc. (Home Science) to B.Sc. (Food, Nutrition and Dietetics) in 2017 as per ICAR recommendations.
• The curriculum is designed as per ICAR guidelines and is accredited by ICAR, ensuring national recognition.
• Students are required to reside in the college hostel; day-scholar status is granted only in exceptional cases with the Dean's permission.
• The programme includes Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and in-plant training as part of the curriculum.
• Uniform is mandatory for classes, field, and laboratory work.
• The college is located within the AC&RI, Madurai campus, providing access to shared research and library facilities.

CSC&RI B.Sc. (Hons.) FND Fees

Tuition and Other Charges (Science Programme - Constituent College)

Tuition and Other Charges

One-Time Payment at the Time of Admission

Hostel Fees

Hostel accommodation is available separately for boys and girls at the CSC&RI, Madurai campus. The hostel operates on a dividing system (student-run mess). Hostel fees are not fixed and vary based on actual expenses shared among residents. Based on student reviews, the mess fee is approximately Rs. 2,700 per month and accommodation charges are approximately Rs. 1,500 per 6 months. Hostel residence is mandatory for all students unless the Dean grants day-scholar status in exceptional cases. Hostel fees are not included in the Total Course Fees above.

• The Caution Money Deposit of Rs. 5,000 is refundable upon completion of the programme, provided the student has not discontinued after registration.
• Students who discontinue the programme before registration in the first semester are eligible for a full refund of the semester fee.
• Students who discontinue after registration are eligible for a refund of the caution money deposit only.
• Students who discontinue after 105 working days of the first-year first-semester examinations must pay a discontinuation fee of Rs. 2,00,000 to TNAU.
• No EMI options are available; fees are to be paid semester-wise.
• NRI quota students pay USD 3,300 per semester.

CSC&RI B.Sc. (Hons.) FND Admission 2026

TNAU UG Admission Dates

Application portal: https://tnau.ucanapply.com

Application fee: Rs. 300 (General) / Rs. 150 (SC/ST/SCA)

Counselling fee: Rs. 3,000 (General) / Rs. 1,500 (SC/SCA/ST)

CUET (ICAR-UG) Dates

Note: CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 is conducted by NTA as part of CUET (UG) 2026. Candidates seeking ICAR quota seats must select ICAR in the CUET application form and appear for relevant domain subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects (Group II: PCB with any one elective such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Agriculture, etc.; or Group II-A: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology).
• Minimum qualifying marks: 55% aggregate for Open Competition (OC); 50% for BC/BCM; 45% for MBC/DNC; pass marks for SC/SCA/ST.
• Candidates must not have completed 21 years of age as on July 1 of the admission year (no age limit for SC/SCA/ST; 5-year relaxation for differently abled candidates).
• Only Tamil Nadu nativity candidates are eligible for general counselling; candidates who have studied 10th, 11th, and 12th in Tamil Nadu schools are also eligible.
• Applicants must have studied in Regular, Full-Time, and Formal Education mode.

Admission Process

• Submit online application at https://tnau.ucanapply.com within the stipulated deadline.
• Rank list is prepared based on aggregate marks in the four qualifying subjects (each converted to 50 marks; total out of 200).
• Shortlisted candidates pay a non-refundable counselling fee and participate in online counselling.
• Seat allotment is done based on rank, community reservation, and college/course preference.
• Allotted candidates pay an admission fee of Rs. 20,000 (adjustable against first semester fee) and appear for certificate verification at TNAU, Coimbatore.
• Candidates can opt for upward movement (sliding to a higher preference) during subsequent counselling rounds.
• For ICAR quota seats: qualify CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 and participate in ICAR online counselling separately.

CSC&RI B.Sc. (Hons.) FND Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• All government scholarships (SC/ST/BC/MBC) are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in) at the beginning of each academic year.
• The Pudhumaipenn scheme is available for girl students who have studied in Tamil Nadu government schools from Class 6 to 12 (apply at https://pudhumaipenn.tn.gov.in).
• ICAR NTS scholarship is awarded only to students admitted through the ICAR quota and is subject to maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
• Endowment scholarships are awarded by TNAU at the college level; students should contact the Dean's office at CSC&RI, Madurai for details.
• Application deadlines for most scholarships are in October-November of each academic year.