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No, the entrance exam is only for M.Sc Biotechnology.

Hi Ashwarya,
The candidate must be a 10+2 pass with Science stream from a well-recognized board. Admission is done on the basis of marks in 10+2 and a personal Interview.

Yes, a B.Sc microbiology student is eligible for M.Sc in food nutrition and dietitians from Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science.
Basic eligibility is that Candidate must be a graduate from recognized university. Admission is based on marks obtained in graduation. Regards.

Qualification for admission into PG Program:
B.H.Sc./B.Sc. (Home Science) of 4 years duration.
Qualifying entrance exam for admission into M.Sc programs is conducted by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University on its own. The entrance examination consists of different sections, aiming to test the aptitude of the candidate in regard to knowledge of the subject, as well as general knowledge and current affairs. Regards.

To do the Bachelors programme in nutrition and dietetics, one should have completed intermediate in Science with physics, chemistry and biology. The B.Sc. (Food Science and Nutrition) is a 3-year programme. You may not be eligible to pursue a B.Sc. Course in nutrition and dietetics.
What it takes to join Career in Nutrition and Dietetics Course:
10+2 passed from a recognised board (or equivalent) with Science.
or
10+2 passed from a recognised board (or equivalent) with home Science.
Please check for your eligibility before applying to a college/university for this particular course.
Regards.

Best schools for Masters in home science or food and nutrition:
1) SNDT college
2) Institute of Health Systems (IHS)
3) Lady Irwin College
4) Avinashilingam University for Women
5) Banasthali University