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The Post Graduate Diploma in Dairy Processing and Quality System (PGDDPQA) at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) is a one-year programme offered through Distance Education mode, structured across two semesters. The course is designed to equip graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills in dairy processing, quality assurance, and food safety management. With a course fee of Rs. 20,000 and 10 seats available, the programme is offered at the Veterinary College and Research Institute (VC&RI), Namakkal. The programme is popular among working professionals in the dairy and food industry who seek to upgrade their qualifications without leaving their jobs.
Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are now closed. The last date to apply was October 3, 2026, with the entrance examination held on October 17, 2026. Admissions for the 2027-28 session are expected to open around August-September 2027, based on the previous year's schedule. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official TANUVAS DDE website (tanuvasdde.in) for the upcoming admission notification.
Distance Mode Centres
Since this programme is offered exclusively in Distance Education mode, it is conducted at the following centre:
Key Points
The total course fee for the PG Diploma in Dairy Processing and Quality System at TANUVAS is Rs. 20,000, payable at the time of admission. This is a highly affordable programme given its specialised focus on dairy technology and quality assurance. The application fee is Rs. 1,000 for General category candidates and Rs. 500 for SC/ST candidates, payable via bank transfer to the DDE account.
Admissions to the PG Diploma in Dairy Processing and Quality System at TANUVAS are conducted annually through the Directorate of Distance Education. Selection is based on a merit list prepared considering marks in the Bachelor's degree, professional experience/service, medals/awards, and an entrance examination. The 2026-27 admission cycle has concluded; the next cycle is expected to open in August-September 2027.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
TANUVAS DDE PG Diploma students may be eligible for government scholarships based on their community category and income. The university does not offer exclusive scholarships for this distance mode programme, but candidates can avail of state and central government scholarship schemes.
Ques. Is the PG Diploma in Dairy Processing and Quality System at TANUVAS a full-time or distance mode programme?
Ans. This programme is offered exclusively through Distance Education mode by the TANUVAS Directorate of Distance Education (DDE). It is not a full-time on-campus programme. However, students must attend a mandatory 10-day contact class programme each semester at VC&RI, Namakkal.
Ques. What is the total fee for the TANUVAS PG Diploma in Dairy Processing and Quality System?
Ans. The total course fee is Rs. 20,000, payable at the time of registration. Additionally, an application fee of Rs. 1,000 (General) or Rs. 500 (SC/ST) is required at the time of applying.
Ques. Can working professionals apply for this programme?
Ans. Yes, this programme is specifically designed for working professionals. In fact, professional experience and service are given additional weightage in the merit list for selection, making it ideal for those already employed in the dairy or food industry.
Ques. What is the minimum qualification required to apply for this programme?
Ans. Candidates must hold a B.V.Sc. & AH, B.Tech. Food Processing Technology, B.Sc. Dairy Science, B.Sc. (Agriculture), or any other related discipline from a recognised university. A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree is generally required.
Ques. How is the selection done for this programme?
Ans. Selection is based on a merit list that considers marks in the Bachelor's degree, professional experience/service, medals/awards, and the score in the TANUVAS DDE online entrance examination. There is no external national-level exam required.
Ques. Where are the contact classes held, and how long do they last?
Ans. The mandatory contact classes are held at Veterinary College and Research Institute (VC&RI), Namakkal. Each semester has a 10-day contact class programme where practical sessions, skill evaluations, and final theory examinations are conducted. Students must arrange their own accommodation during these sessions.
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