B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition colleges in Coimbatore

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.)

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

The overall cost of BSc at PSG College of Arts and Science is INR 21,000 to INR 1.3 lakh. The BSc fee might include multiple component which must paid at the time of admission. Adittionally, candidates are required to pay application fees of INR 50 for each category (Aided / SF) of UG separately. 

BSc admission is based on merit rank list prepared for Arts & Science streams (as per the subjects studied in 12th standard). If two applicants have obtained the same cut-off marks, then preference will be given to first come first serve applicant (i.e. for applicant who register their application first).

HICAS BSc curriculum is spread across six semesters over the period of three-year. Hence, HICAS BSc syllabus includes MIL, AECC, DSC, SEC, GE, AEE and various online subjects. The institute follows CBCS and LOCF pattern. At the end of every semester, students are required to go for extension activities, aptitude training, internship/ industrial visit/ mini project. HICAS BSc syllabus varies according to the specialisation opted by students.

Classes for BSc academic year usually started from June and it ends in April, the complete breakdown of academic calendar for UG BSc course is mentioned below in table:

VIT Vellore offers 5 specialisations of BSc course across different specialisations. Some of the VIT BSc specialisations are:

• Computer Science
• Multimedia & Animation
• Visual Communication
• Hospitality and Hotel Administration
• Agriculture

SRIHER BSc fees vary by specialisation and course duration. For instance, BSc Clinical Nutrition costs approximately INR 1 Lacs per year, while BSc (Hons.) Medical Biotechnology is priced at INR 2 Lacs per year. The total course fee is usually paid on a yearly basis. Some programmes may also include additional charges for lab.

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.