What are the career options after BSc Food Science and Nutrition course?

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.

Which are the top private colleges offering BSc Food Science and Nutrition in India?

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.)

Food & Nutrition colleges in Orissa

Q: What are the top government MSc in Food and Nutrition colleges in India?

See the table below for top government MSc Food and Nutrition colleges in India with their total tuition fee, seat intake, entrance exam & eligibility: Public/Govt. Colleges Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake Entrance Exam/Eligibility University of Lucknow Admission INR 2 lakh Merit-Based SKUAST University Admission INR 12,000 Merit0-Based SKUAST Admission INR 22,000 ICAR AIEEA BBAU Hindu University Admission INR 13,000 IIT JAM, CCMN BBAU Admission INR 60,000 - INR 1 lakh CUET-PG Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

There are nearly 5 Food & Nutrition colleges in Orissa. Out of these 5 Food & Nutrition colleges in Orissa , there is a split of colleges by ownership, public / government: 2 & private: 1.

Location wise

Orissa has 5 Food & Nutrition. Refer to the table below cities/states having no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	79 Colleges
West Bengal	55 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	46 Colleges
Maharashtra	41 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	40 Colleges
Karnataka	39 Colleges
Telangana	39 Colleges
Punjab	32 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	30 Colleges
Kerala	29 Colleges
Hyderabad	29 Colleges
Kolkata	27 Colleges
Gujarat	26 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	26 Colleges
Rajasthan	25 Colleges
Uttarakhand	17 Colleges
Delhi	16 Colleges
Haryana	16 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	16 Colleges
Chennai	15 Colleges

Specializations

Zoology is the most popular specilsation in Orissa. Below is the table showing specialisations offered by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Zoology	509 Colleges
Physics	506 Colleges
Botany	499 Colleges
Chemistry	498 Colleges
Mathematics	431 Colleges
Computer Science	119 Colleges
Geology	52 Colleges
Biotechnology	30 Colleges
Home Science	28 Colleges
Statistics	22 Colleges
Microbiology	16 Colleges
Agriculture	14 Colleges
Environmental Sciences	10 Colleges
Biochemistry	8 Colleges
Biology	8 Colleges
Electronics	8 Colleges
Bioinformatics	6 Colleges
Food & Nutrition	5 Colleges
Horticulture	5 Colleges
Anthropology	5 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Students have to appear for CBSE 12th, state level exams and used for Food & Nutrition admissions Many colleges also accept ISC, Odisha CHSE and ICAR AIEEA scores for admissions. Below is table showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	3 Colleges
ISC	3 Colleges
Odisha CHSE	2 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	1 Colleges
OUAT Entrance Exam	1 Colleges
PSEB 12th	1 Colleges
Orissa SAMS	1 Colleges

There are nearly 5 Food & Nutrition colleges in Orissa. Out of these 5 Food & Nutrition colleges in Orissa , there is a split of colleges by ownership, public / government: 2 & private: 1.

Location wise

Orissa has 5 Food & Nutrition. Refer to the table below cities/states having no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Tamil Nadu	79 Colleges
West Bengal	55 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	46 Colleges
Maharashtra	41 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	40 Colleges
Karnataka	39 Colleges
Telangana	39 Colleges
Punjab	32 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	30 Colleges
Kerala	29 Colleges
Hyderabad	29 Colleges
Kolkata	27 Colleges
Gujarat	26 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	26 Colleges
Rajasthan	25 Colleges
Uttarakhand	17 Colleges
Delhi	16 Colleges
Haryana	16 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	16 Colleges
Chennai	15 Colleges

Specializations

Zoology is the most popular specilsation in Orissa. Below is the table showing specialisations offered by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Zoology	509 Colleges
Physics	506 Colleges
Botany	499 Colleges
Chemistry	498 Colleges
Mathematics	431 Colleges
Computer Science	119 Colleges
Geology	52 Colleges
Biotechnology	30 Colleges
Home Science	28 Colleges
Statistics	22 Colleges
Microbiology	16 Colleges
Agriculture	14 Colleges
Environmental Sciences	10 Colleges
Biochemistry	8 Colleges
Biology	8 Colleges
Electronics	8 Colleges
Bioinformatics	6 Colleges
Food & Nutrition	5 Colleges
Horticulture	5 Colleges
Anthropology	5 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Exam Details	Colleges
CBSE 12th	3 Colleges
ISC	3 Colleges
Odisha CHSE	2 Colleges
ICAR AIEEA	1 Colleges
OUAT Entrance Exam	1 Colleges
PSEB 12th	1 Colleges
Orissa SAMS	1 Colleges

Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar

BhubaneswarGovt#19 NIRF

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹22.4 K

Median Salary

₹8.28 LPA

Sambalpur University

SambalpurGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.4

Exams Accepted

Orissa SAMS

Total Tuition Fees

₹94.63 K

Median Salary

₹4.85 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On Food & Nutrition colleges in Orissa

Q: Is MSc in Food and Nutrition available in DU?

Yes, MSc Food and Nutrition course is available in DU. You can refer below for more details:

Course Name	Seats Offered	Exams Accepted	Tuition Fee	College Name
MSc in Food and Nutrition	38	CUET-PG	INR 74.130	Lady Irwin College DU

Q: What is the eligibility for MSC in nutrition and dietetics after completing BSc agriculture?

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria. Graduation or another such equivalent course in a relevant discipline, completed from a recognized university. Graduation needs to be completed in any of the following:

Home Science
Nutrition or Dietetics
Food Science
Biology
Microbiology
Clinical Biochemistry
Life Sciences
BNYS (Naturopathy)
BAMS (Ayurveda)

A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply for the course on provisional basis.

Q: What are the top government MSc in Food and Nutrition colleges in India?

See the table below for top government MSc Food and Nutrition colleges in India with their total tuition fee, seat intake, entrance exam & eligibility:

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
University of Lucknow Admission	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
SKUAST University Admission	INR 12,000	Merit0-Based
SKUAST Admission	INR 22,000	ICAR AIEEA
BBAU Hindu University Admission	INR 13,000	IIT JAM, CCMN
BBAU Admission	INR 60,000 - INR 1 lakh	CUET-PG

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Q: What is the starting salary of BSc Food Science and Nutrition graduate?

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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Q: Is Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology good for placements?

There are no placements in this college.In this college does not offer any placements since 2015. I would not recommend students to join this college. You have to compete for AHO, AAO, and AFO posts via entrance exams. Few students also opted for higher studies.