B.Tech. in Food Technology (Food Biotechnology) 

at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dehradun

UPES Dehradun admission to BTech/ BTech (Hons) course is based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, etc. The university also conducts UPESEAT for providing admission to BTech course. It is an online exam conducted for a duration of 2 hours. Check below the complete admission criteria for BTech course of UPES Dehradun:

School of Advanced Engineering & School of Computer Science

School of Health Sciences & Technology

Yes, a BTech degree enables students to pursue government jobs. Students with a BTech degree can seek job opportunities at reputed government companies such as Indian Railways, ONGC, BHEL, ISRO, and others. Fresh graduates are generally offered entry-level titles such as Research Assistant, Jr. Developer, Software Engineer, Quality Analyst, and such. The starting salary for engineers in the public sector ranges from INR 4 to 6 LPA. Interested students can even take government exams such as UPSC, SSC, etc., to broaden their career horizons.

The BTech curriculum at UPES is designed with a focus on both theoretical and practical subjects. The balance of both helps students build a strong foundation of knowledge. Some of the subjects included in the curriculum are:

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Applications

Intellectual Property Rights

Food Biotechnology

Food Quality

Environmental Science

Physics Lab

Chemistry Lab

To get a BTech seat at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology, students must follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. To begin, students must check if they are eligible. To be eligible, candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in Classes 10 and 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math, and English as major subjects in Class 12.

2. If eligible, fill out the application form available on the university’s website.

3. After the application process, the university releases a merit list. Students are advised to check their spam folder to avoid missing out on any important updates.

4. If offered admission, report to the institute for verification of documents.

5. Pay the admission fee to secure the seat.

As per the official website of UPES SOHST, the admission window for this 2024 is closed. The application process window for next year's admission cycle is expected to start in the month of May 2025. Moreover, to get admissions, students must have a valid entrance exam score of the current academic year, i.e., 2025 for the next admissions cycle.  Interested students must keep visiting the official website of the university to stay updated.

Yes, MSc is available at UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology. Under this programme, the university offers two courses, namely, Nutrition and Dietetics and Microbiology. The below table contains the key highlights of this programme:

Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

The application process window for UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology MSc courses generally lasts from May to August of the current academic year. As per available information, the last date to apply for the academic year 2024-25 was Aug 31, 2024. Students interested in taking admission can reach out to the university officials to know more.

UPES School of Health Sciences and Technology offers various specialisations under its MSc programme. These courses integrate the fields of Healthcare and Technology. The following is a list of all the courses offered by the university for students to choose from:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Food Technology
• Biotechnology

Aspirants seeking admission to UPES SOHST MSc courses must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university. As per the official website, any candidate with a minimum of 50% marks in Classes 10 and 12 and graduation in BSc or any other equivalent course is eligible to apply. It is important to note that fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee a seat.