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.

Yes, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc), in various specialisations at the UG level. This full-time programme extended over three years. Candidates interested in pursuing a BSc can refer to the following table for more information:

NOTE: The above information is as per the official website. It is still subject to change and, hence, is inductive.

Yes, Hindustan University offers a five-year integrated course of BSc + MSc across three specialisations, namely Food Technology, Visual Communication and Mathematics. In this integrated course, students get a combined degree of UG and PG after the completion of course.

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

Candidates must visit the official website of PSG College to apply for the BSc programme. As per the college's admission guidelines the online portal is the only way to apply for admission to programmes at PSGCAS. Candidates can follow the below steps to apply:

Step 1: Register with your contact number and password on the college’s official website (psgcas.ac.in).

Step 2: Login and enter your Class 12 marks.

Step 3: Press the “register” button and submit the application for the desired course.

After all the applications are received before the deadline. PSG College of Arts and Science releases a merit list to declare the names of the students selected for the course.

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.