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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition 

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  • Estd. 1985
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Seat breakup

50

Type of University

Public/Government

M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
12,000
28,436
9,342
49,778
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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Curriculum

M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Placements: No placements are provided by our department. During our final semester, there are no subjects for studying; only project work for the last semester. During this time, we can do an internship in the food-related industry or hospitals if our guide allows it. In our department, there will be project work based on our guide’s research areas.
Infrastructure: There are hostels available for both boys and girls. All hostels have Wi-Fi connections and water connections. In a room, three persons will be accommodated. In our department, almost all classes are air-conditioned and have power point connections and seating arrangements. The department alone doesn’t have any library, but the university has a big common library that we can access during weekdays. For practical work, we have lab facilities, though they are not that well-developed. All hostelers have food in the mess, with chicken served twice a week, eggs twice a week, and vegetarian food on other days.
Faculty: All faculty members are well-qualified, all holding Ph.D. degrees and having excellent publications in their research fields. The teaching quality is average according to me. The curriculum of these courses prepares students not only for the food industry but also for the hospital field, such as Nutrition, Dietetics, etc. There is no difficulty level in semester examinations; if we study, we can get good scores. Marks are calculated out of 100, and the passing marks should be above 50.
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It provides good location, experienced professors, and well-equipped laboratories.
Placements: This college has good placements in our department. Various companies visit our campus to hire students. But students prefer to go for government jobs or set up their diabetics' clinic.
Infrastructure: It provides Wi-Fi, big mess, and there is a medical health center in this university. It also provides various sports courts and stadiums. Many games events are conducted.
Faculty: It has well-experienced professors and management available in the department. It has a CBCS curriculum based on 2019 guidelines, and exams are good if students learn something.
Other: This university is located beside the beach and has an excellent environment. Students from different states get a chance to learn new languages, and about their cultures.
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are the placements at Pondicherry University?
A: 

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

UG 3-year median package

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

INR 3.65 LPA

UG 3-year total students

285

353

345

UG 3-year students placed

225

255

263

PG 2-year median package

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 7.5 LPA

PG 2-year total students

2145

2825

2829

PG 2-year students placed

1464

1592

1962

PG Integrated 5-year median package

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 7.2 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year total students

160

184

192

PG Integrated 5-year students placed

75

78

85 

Q:   Who is eligible to apply for BSc at Pondicherry University?
A: 

Under the BSc programme, Pondicherry University offers various specialisations. These specialisations are distributed amongst the university’s affiliated colleges. Thus, each course may have different eligibility criteria depending on the college. However, the common eligibility criterion is a pass in Class 12.

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Q:   What is the median package offered during Pondicherry University placements?
A: 

According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2024 is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2024)

UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)

INR 3.65 LPA

PG 2-year (MBA, MSc, MA)

INR 7.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year

INR 7.2 LPA

 

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Q:   What is Pondicherry University CUET cutoff?
A: 

As per Pondicherry University cutoff 2023, the closing ranks for top 5 integrated courses stood at 368.33 for Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, 343.48 for Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, 341.05 for Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics, 309.38 for Integrated M.Sc. in Computer Science and 293.35 for Integrated M.Sc. in Statistics for General category All India candidates. Of all the specialisations,  Integrated M.Sc. in Physics can be considered as the most competitive of all because of the highest closing scores in the last two years. 

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Q:   Does Pondicherry University provide placement support to BSc students?
A: 

Yes, Pondicherry University does provide support to its students. The university has a placement cell which is responsible for motivating, training and preparing the students of the University and its affiliated Colleges for their successful career placement. Listed below are some of the major activities conducted by the Placement cell:

  • Organising On-and-off-campus interviews
  • Organising training programmes like Personality Development Programmes, Mock Aptitude tests, Group Discussion training and mock interviews
  • Co-ordinating Industrial Visits
  • Co-ordinating semester-long or year-long Project Placement for the Students
  • Supporting Technical Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, etc., organized by various departments
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 6.50 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Entry Requirements

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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    COURSE
    CUET-PG
    Feb 25, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation SlipTentative
    Feb 28, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Admit CardTentative
    Mar 6 - 27, 2026
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Exam Date

    M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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    Pondicherry University 
    Cutoffs

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    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round202220232024
    120019855
    2184169-
    3181165-
    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-Home State)
    Round202220232024
    1-1498
    2118--
    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round202220232024
    118317016
    2175158-
    3-153-
    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-Home State)
    Round202220232024
    1-12130
    2107106-
    3-103-
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    M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
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    Students also asked

    Q:   How many students are placed during Pondicherry University placements?
    A: 

    Based on the NIRF 2025 report published by the University, the figures of the students placed over the last three years are as follows for Pondicherry University UG and PG campus recruitments:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    UG 3-year students placed

    225

    255

    263

    PG 2-year students placed

    1464

    1592

    1962

    PG Integrated 5-year students placed

    75

    78

    85

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    Q:   How is the faculty at Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University?
    A: 
    Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.
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    Q:   Is MBA available in Pondicherry University?
    A: 

    MBA at Pondicherry University is available across numerous specialisations, namely Banking Technology, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Financial Technology, Insurance Management, International Business, Tourism & Travel Management, Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation and Logistics & Supply Chain Management to the students. This two-year programme in the field of Management is spread over four semesters of six months each.

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    Q:   Is Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University a known college/Institute?
    A: 
    Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University is a well-known institution for BCA, B.Voc, B.Sc., Certificate, UG Diploma, PG Diploma, BBA, ANM courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Pondicherry University Community College, Pondicherry University has a rating of 4.1 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on campuslife, 4 on placements, 4.3 on faculty and 3 on Infrastructure.
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    Answered 2 years ago

    Pondichery university is a central university which admits students to most of the courses through a common admission test called CUET. Some of the courses have specific entrance exams. The syllabus will be available in the university website.

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    Muhammed Adhil Pt

    Contributor-Level 6

    Answered 5 years ago

    The application process of Pondicherry University should have to be started in 2nd week of April 2020, but not yet started. Hence, wait for few days and check the regular updates on university website.

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    pradeep kumar

    Scholar-Level 18

    Answered 6 years ago

    This will start in the last of March to April start.

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    Saket Raj Sahu

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    Answered 6 years ago

    Yes, after completing B.Sc in Chemistry, you can apply for M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition course.

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    Anjali Ta

    Guide-Level 14

    Answered 6 years ago

    Hi, Yes, you are eligible for M.Sc in food and nutrition. The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in Pondicherry University is a minimum of 55% marks in graduation. You can also refer the following link for the detailed admission process. https://www.shiksha.com/science/course/m-sc-in-food-sc

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    Shriya Chaubey

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    Answered 6 years ago

    Hello, Yes, you have to give Entrance exam of to get admission for PG courses, all you have to do is score more then 50-55% in your UG course.

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    Rohan Bhatt

    Contributor-Level 10

    Answered 6 years ago

    Please specify what you have done till now your qualifications and your bachelors details.

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     at 
    Pondicherry University 
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