Calcutta University M.Sc Food Nutrition FAQs
Ques. What is M.Sc. Food and Nutrition at Calcutta University?
Ans. The University of Calcutta offers M.Sc. in Home Science (Food and Nutrition) as a 2-year postgraduate programme at the V.L. College of Home Science, Alipore. The programme covers food science, human nutrition, dietetics, food processing, and public health nutrition. It is open to B.Sc. Food and Nutrition Honours graduates from recognised universities and admits students through a merit list with no entrance test.
Ques. Who is eligible for M.Sc. Food and Nutrition at Calcutta University?
Ans. Only candidates with a B.Sc. Honours Degree in Food and Nutrition are eligible to apply. Graduates from the University of Calcutta in the current year are given priority under Category-A (60% of seats). Non-CU graduates and previous-year pass-outs apply under Category-B (40% of seats). SC/ST candidates receive a 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks as per university norms.
Ques. Is there an entrance test for M.Sc. Food and Nutrition at Calcutta University?
Ans. No. There is no separate entrance test for M.Sc. Food and Nutrition at the University of Calcutta. Selection is based entirely on the percentage of marks in the Food and Nutrition Honours subject at the qualifying degree level. Candidates must apply online and submit a printed copy of the application to the Home Science department at VL College of Home Science, Alipore.
Ques. What careers can be pursued after M.Sc. Food and Nutrition from Calcutta University?
Ans. Graduates can work as dietitians, clinical nutritionists, food safety officers, food technologists, and public health nutritionists in hospitals, food companies, government health agencies, and NGOs. Graduates are eligible to appear for UGC-NET in Home Science for academic and research careers. State government and central government departments in public health and food safety also recruit M.Sc. Food and Nutrition graduates.
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc. Food and Nutrition at Calcutta University?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year programme is INR 4,458. This includes tuition at INR 100 per month for 24 months, laboratory fees at INR 60 per month, a one-time admission fee of INR 100, library charges of INR 200 per year, annual charges for athletics, union, magazine, student aid, and health, and an identity card charge of INR 30. Fees are subject to revision.
Ques. What scholarships are available for M.Sc. Food and Nutrition students at Calcutta University?
Ans. Students can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship at INR 30,000 per year if annual family income is below INR 2.5 lakh and UG marks are at least 53%. SC/ST students can apply for OASIS Post-Matric Scholarship through oasis.gov.in. OBC-A and OBC-B students with family income below INR 1 lakh are also eligible for OASIS benefits. Applications are submitted through the respective state government portals.
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