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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology Courses & Fees 2025
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology offers a full time B.E. / B.Tech courses. Available at the UG level, admission to this course is based upon merit/entrance exam. For more information, students can refer to the table with course details along with its fees and eligibility criteria:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course) | 10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE Main | |
M.E./M.Tech(2 courses) | 2.6 L - 2.8 LGet Fee Details |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
Q: How can I get into Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?
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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
| Courses | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| M.E./M.Tech | Candidates completed B.E./ B.Tech. in Food Technology/Food Process Engineering /Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural and Food Engineering/Food Technology and Management/ Food Processing and Preservation Technology/Dairy Technology/Food Science and Technology/Food Processing Technology/Post Harvest Technology/Fisheries Engineering with a minimum OGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or 7.00 out of 10 or 70% aggregate (Pass marks for SC/ST Candidates) from any recognised university are eligible to apply. Candidate must have also qualified IIFPT Entrance Examination. |
| B.E. / B.Tech | Candidate must have passed VIII, IX, X, XI & XII Std. from schools situated in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu native candidate who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI & XII Std. or their equivalent exam from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply. They should produce Original Nativity Certificate. Children of Central Government Employees, irrespective of their nativity, provided their parents or guardians (only if both parents are not alive) have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past five years can be eligible to apply. Sons & daughters of All India service Tamil Nadu cadre officers are eligible to apply. A Self declaration from the parent in this regard is to be produced. Children of employees in the Public Sector or Government recognised institutions had been working in their organisations for the past five years are also eligible, irrespective of their domicile. Other State candidates who have studied VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std. in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. |
Q: Is Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology worth considering?
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The flagship courses offered at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology are M.E./M.Tech, B.Tech. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has a rating of 4.2 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.1, 3.6, 4.7 and 4.4 as per reviews by students.
Q: Are there any specializations offered by Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology?
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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology offers Degree courses including 1 UG and 2 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has specializations such as M.E./M.Tech specializations in Food Technology, B.Tech specializations in Food Technology.
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology Fee Structure 2025
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology fee structure includes various components. Some of these are tuition fees, hostel charges, security fees, etc. For the students who are interested in admission, the information regarding the fee is one of the crucial factors. The table helps to learn more about the fees related to various courses:
| Course Name | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | INR 5,000 | INR 2,00,000 | NA |
| M.E./M.Tech | NA | INR 2,58,380 to 2,84,000 | NA |
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
Q: What is the median package of B.E. / B.Tech course available at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology?
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As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 330,000 median salary to their students for B.E. / B.Tech course during placements.
Q: How much placements salary students get after studying in Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology?
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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology offers median package range of (aprx)INR 390,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program as well. Additionally, it has been rated 3.6 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.
Q: How much is the median salary of M.E./M.Tech course by Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology?
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Median salary of M.E./M.Tech course is INR 420,000 as per the reports/data available.
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology Admission dates 2026
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026
1 Course4 years
Eligibility- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Mar '26 | JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative |
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2 |
Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2Tentative |
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Q: Which is better among B.E (IT) and B.Tech food technology? Which has more scope and high earning jobs in future?
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Well, this is a subjective question. Both the fields have their own pros and cons. Information Technology has a wide scope and career opportunities, given the technological advancements and digital revolution that the world is heading towards. If you are passionate and have skills you can get amazing opportunities in abroad as well with lucrative salary.
Further, Food technology is rather a growing field with increasing demand for the food technologists across the country with rasing concerns around food safety and nutrition in India. So, you need to think about your interest areas and then decide for yourself. Best of luck!
Q: What facilities are there at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology in terms of infrastructure?
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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has been rated 4.4 on Infrastructure parameter.
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology has also been rated 4.1 for Campuslife.
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Rahul 
B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2022
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It is the best college for food technology.
Placements: Almost 80% of the placements are offered in campus placements. The highest salary package offered is 7 LPA, and the minimum salary package offered is 3.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies of our college are Nestle and Aachi Masala. Almost 100% of the students got an internship in companies like Amul, Aachi Masala, Nestle, Paper Boat and in well-reputed companies. Food technology is the best course in which you can study how to start up and how to increase the self-life of food and many others.
Infrastructure: It is good and Wi-Fi campus. The library opens at 7 am and close at 11 pm, and it is the best library. The hostel is very good, but north Indian have to manage with food items. Food items are not good because all time they serve dosa and idly. They don't serve chapati, and maximum time they serve rice. Medical facilities are available on the campus. Sports are good like a basketball court, badminton court, football group, cricket ground, volleyball court and many others.
Faculty: Faculty members of our college are good and helpful but not every time. All teachers are PhD degree holders, and teaching quality is good. This college comes under TNAU, i.e., Tamil Nadu Agriculture University. This course is enough to make a good manager for the future, and you can able to solve all problems with food.
Other: I have chosen this course because this course is good than mechanical engineering. The best thing about this course is you get to learn many things about the food inside as well as outside. The syllabus is vast. Event is conducted here named I Fest. For every two years, there is one big day named Open Day in which 10,000 people are coming to see our college, and every month competitions are conducted here.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2020Read More
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Madhumitha
B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2020
4.2
3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Our college is the best choice to pursue research in the field of food technology.
Placements: Most of the students opt for higher studies in both research and management fields in reputed colleges in India and also abroad. Placement offers in the college are limited and are getting better every year. Roles offered are mostly in food quality and production units. The salary packages offered ranges from 2 LPA to 7 LPA. Top Recruiting companies include Nestle, Tata Smart foods, Nagar foods, Licious, Aachi Masala, etc. All the students do internships from top food companies as a part of the curriculum.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is very good, and the laboratories are well-equipped and are one of the best for research in food science and technology in the country. The campus has a great library with a good collection of books and scientific magazines. It also has automated borrowing and renewal system. All the students get access to the Wi-Fi throughout the campus. The hostel is well constructed, and the food served in the mess is decently good. The college has an in-house nurse and a visiting doctor who is available every alternative day. Sports facilities are available including 2 indoor badminton courts, table tennis boards, outdoor basketball court and a small open ground for football and cricket. Apart from these, carrom and chess boards are also available.
Faculty: This institute is positively one among the premium institutes in the field of food technology in the country and has recently gained the status of Institute of National Importance (INI). Faculty members are highly qualified and knowledgeable with great research experience. The course curriculum is currently affiliated to TNAU and is pretty relevant. The institute hopes to become autonomous soon.
Other: The institute is the best choice to pursue research in the field of food science and technology. The campus has around 300 - 400 students including UG, PG and PhD. There are 3 major clubs in the college, namely science, cultural and sports. The clubs conduct various intra and inter-college competitions. The college conducted its first inter-college cultural fest in 2020. The institute offers merit-cum mean scholarships to talented students every semester.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2020Read More
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Sugapriya T
B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2020
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Good choice for those who chose food processing and technology as their future.
Placements: Placements are quite good. College ensures decent placements to all the students except those who prefer for Masters. Average package is roughly around 4 - 5 Lacs per annum. Students usually get to work as interns in companies like ITC, Nestle, MTR, BigBasket, Kingfisher, Food buddies, Aachi. Few get the chance of being placed in the company where they are interning. Other students are placed in different food companies.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is good with world class lab facilities and well equipped classrooms. The campus provides free wi-fi facilities for all students and faculty members. Separate hostel for boys and girls inside the campus. Mess food is available for both hostels separately, hygienically maintained.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly talented, knowledgeable and well experienced. They also encourages and guides the students to pursue Masters around the globe. The curriculum is neatly framed such that a student gains both theoretical and practical knowledge simultaneously.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2020Read More
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Abinash v
B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2020
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
I am satisfied with faculty members, equipment provided and good infrastructure.
Placements: Almost 10-20% of the students were placed in reputed food industries. The majority of students in IIFPT always prefer higher studies like masters and management. Top recruiting companies are Nestle, Aachi Masala, Nagar and Cothas Coffee. Top roles offered are research and development for M.Tech students and production and quality department for B.Tech students. The average salary package offered is 3 LPA, the lowest salary package offered is 1-2.5 LPA and the highest salary package offered is 6 LPA.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure available are good as compared to other institutions. The institution has a lot of machinery and high-cost equipment, and it helps to gain subjective and practical knowledge. Institution contains a lot of labs for various departments with high-tech equipment, which makes it curious. The library contains different varieties like subjective books, foreign author books, research paper section, storybook section, research journal, current trends and pleasant environment with the air-conditioned facility, which makes it a calm and perfect place for gaining knowledge. The hostel is equipped with TV, gym and sports. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned and digitally equipped.
Faculty: In our institution, faculty members are friendly and highly skilled. They did excellent work in teaching part and research part. Faculty members share their own experience and knowledge to improve the students in a subjective and practical point of view and also make them ready for industrial work.
Other: I have chosen this course because I have a great interest in food processing. Apart from academics, the institution always encourages sports and cultural activities. The campus has a pleasant environment. For scholarship, they choose 4-5 peoples per semester according to their GPA and other eligibility criteria.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2020Read More
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Himashree
B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2021
3.6
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology is a good research institute.
Placements: Our college provides different roles in different departments of food industries like quality assurance, research and development and production units. Very few students got placed on-campus placements. Nestle is one of the top recruiting company that visited our college for placements in the previous year.
Infrastructure: Comfortable rooms are available to all students. Generators are not available during the power shutdown. Food menu and its quality needs improvement here. Our college provides good medical care. More facilities are needed to develop both outdoor and indoor sports activities.
Faculty: All the teachers in our college are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and qualified. The course curriculum is good. It teaches and covers all aspects of working in any food industry. It also covers various types of food sectors. They provide good knowledge about conventional and present-day novel technology can be learnt from the course.
Other: I have chosen this course because it is good in terms of the research-orientated field. More importance should be given for entrepreneurship skill development. Various inter-college events and fests are conducted at the college. Our college also organises a few intra-college events.
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2020Read More
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Anonymous
B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2021
4
2Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Our college has the best infrastructure and laboratory.
Placements: Internship of 70 days is mandatory for all the UG students during their final semester, and it will be evaluated as well. Companies like ITC, United Beverages, Nestle, Aachi, Olam provide internships to students. Apart from those, students can choose to intern with other food startups or industries during their vacations and semester breaks. Companies like Nestle hired B.Tech students at a salary package of 7.2 LPA, which was the highest for B.Tech in 2020.
Infrastructure: The institute has the best laboratory facilities with almost all the updated sophisticated equipment. Wi-Fi is available 24x7 on the campus, and the classrooms are digitalized with smartboards. The hostel facilities are way better than other institutes. Girls hostel is located within the campus and boys hostel is 1 km away from the campus, but bus facility is provided for transportation. The menu in the mess is mostly South Indian cuisine for 5 days a week and North Indian cuisine for 2 days. The chefs are from Thanjavur locality. There are separate messes for boys and girls in their respective hostels. For sports, IIFPT has a very good basketball, volleyball courts and two synthetic badminton court.
Faculty: Almost all the faculty members hold a doctorate degree and excel in their respective fields. B.Tech and M.Tech courses are affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Due to this COVID situation, we got exposure to very few industrial visits and study tours in our III year.
Other: There are student clubs like science, sports and cultural clubs that conducted regular events for students.
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2020Read More
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