BCKV M.Tech Food Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for Food Engineering at BCKV Mohanpur is INR 24,440 for two years, at INR 12,220 per year. BCKV is a state agricultural university subsidised by the Government of West Bengal, making this one of the most affordable M.Tech programmes in India. ICAR JRF holders receive a stipend of INR 31,000 per month and are generally exempt from tuition fees during their fellowship tenure. Hostel charges are separate at INR 1,610 to 1,642 per semester.

Ans. For ICAR national quota seats, a valid score in ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 (exam July 4, 2026) is required. Qualified candidates attend ICAR counselling for seat allotment. For state and open quota seats, BCKV conducts an institutional entrance test followed by a personal interview. Candidates holding ICAR JRF may receive preference. Check the BCKV official portal for the current schedule.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. in Food Technology, Food Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering or a closely related engineering or technology degree from a recognised university. A minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks or OGPA 6.60 out of 10 is required for general/OBC/EWS candidates, and 50 percent marks or OGPA 5.60 for SC/ST/PwD. Candidates with ICAR JRF receive preference in seat allotment for the programme.

Ans. The programme covers research in unit operations in food processing, heat and mass transfer, food packaging, food safety and quality management systems, and agro-processing plant design. ICAR-funded projects in this discipline are active at BCKV across departments. Students participate in field trials and laboratory experiments on the university’s 1,727-acre campus, with access to ICAR national institutes through collaborative projects and funded research schemes.

Ans. After completing Food Engineering from BCKV, graduates can work as process engineers at food manufacturing companies, scientists at ICAR CIPHET Ludhiana, technical officers at FSSAI, food export quality analysts, Ministry of Food Processing Industries project consultants, and faculty at food technology institutes. The BCKV degree is recognised by ICAR and UGC. Graduates may also qualify for ASRB scientist examinations and faculty posts at state agricultural universities. Ph.D. programmes are available with ICAR Senior Research Fellowship support of INR 35,000 per month for eligible candidates.