B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition colleges in Chennai

A fresh graduate after studying BSc Food Science and Nutrition can get an average salary of INR 2.5 to 6 LPA in entry level positions, but with experience and additional qualifications, you can easily earn up to INR 10 LPA. 

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There are several career options available after BSc in Food Science and Nutrition. Some of those are Food Technologist, Nutritionist, Dietitian, Food Consultant, Food Services Manager, Food Scientist, etc. You can look forward to decent salary packages after completing your BSc degree with top recruiters visiting the college campuses for placement drives and annual fairs.

Some of the top government colleges offering BSc in Food Science and Nutrition are Galgotias University, Graphic Era, Lovely Professional University, VIT Vellore, etc. These colleges provide one of the best infrastructures, faculty support, and extracurricular activities for skill development. Usually, their fees range from INR 50,000 to 2.5 Lacs (approx.)

BSc admissions at SRIHER Chennai is based on merit in the SRIHER BSc Entrance Exam / Interview, followed by a counselling and seat allotment process. Once a seat is allotted, confirm admission by submitting the required documents and paying the first-year fee. This admission process is standard for all major BSc specialisations.

In total, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute (MGRERI) offers 100 seats for its BSc programme. To secure a seat at the institute, students must fulfil the course-specific eligibility and selection criteria as prescribed by the institute. The number of seats taken has been sourced from the institute's official website. However, it is still subject to change.

To get direct admission to the BSc course of Hindustan University, students must pass the minimum eligibility and selection criteria. Admission to BSc course is based on the HITSCAT entrance exam. This exam is a mandatory step of the selection process that is proposed by the university.

Tolani Maritime Institute- TMI and Academy of Maritime Education and Training both are renowned universities for B.Sc. However, in terms of affordability, Tolani Maritime Institute- TMI is a better option. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

VIT University, Vellore BSc fee is the sum of multiple components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. Some of the fee components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Some of the fee components and amount are mentioned in the following table:

NOTE: The aforementioned fee details are taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Total tuition fee for BSc (Hons) Agriculture ranges from INR 4.4 lakh to INR 9 lakh.

TNSAU offers BSc courses with various specialisations for students to choose from. Upon graduating from these courses, students can apply for job profiles such as Nutritionist, Dietician, Research Assistant, Educator, Microbiologist and more.

Moreover, prospective career choices and expected salary also depend on students’ skill sets and competencies. For each student, the salary may differ due to differences in their level of skills and knowledge. Tabulated below are a few career options and respective industry-based average payouts for BSc graduates:

• Land Geomatics Surveyor: INR 4.4 LPA
• Plant Breeder/Grafting Expert: INR 4.6 LPA
• Clinical Research Associate: INR 4.2 LPA
• Soil Forestry Officer: INR 3.8 LPA
• Biostatistician: INR 5.7 LPA

As per the PSG College's website, there is no entrance exam for the BSc programme at PSG College. Admission to the PSG prigramme is complelely based on the last qualifying exam. Candidates are required to visit the official website of the PSG college and register themseleves on the official webiste and fill out the online application form.

Multiple scholarships are available for BSc students at Hindusthan College of Arts and Science. HICAS BSc scholarships are available for meritorious, category and, sports category students. Given below is the list of HICAS BSc scholarships:

• Scholarship for children of Defence Personnel and Police Personnel
• Scholarship for students from EWS and disadvantaged category
• Scholarship for PwD category students
• Scholarship for Girl Child
• Scholarship for Sibling Quota
• Scholarship for children of employees of Hindusthan Group
• Scholarship for sports quota students  

Apart from the above mentioned scholarships, various other scholarships are also offered to the BSc programme students. 

BSc admissions at Nehru Arts and Science College are made based on merit in Class 12. Any candidate who has passed Class 12 and obtained a respective HSC certificate is eligible to apply. Applicants are ranked on the basis of marks obtained in Class 12 from recognised boards.