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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition
 at 
Pondicherry University 
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PG Degree

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Full Time

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

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

4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.3
Crowd Review IconCampus Life5
Money Review IconValue for Money4.3
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition - Batch of 2025
Offered by Pondicherry University
4.6
4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It Is a Good Experience at Pondicherry University, and I'm Glad to Have a Seat.
Placements: In my course, we have about 52 students, and there are no placements available. However, they suggest some internships and UGC NET preparation, providing guidance about our future. They recommend internships at AFIST and NIFTEM. Additionally, we have another course, Food Technology, in our department.
Infrastructure: Our facilities include campus Wi-Fi and various labs specific to our subject, along with different machines for the preparation and development of new food products. Each classroom is air-conditioned. Regarding the hostel, they charge ₹75 per day. Unfortunately, the food is not what we expected, and hygiene is not well maintained by the kitchen staff. We do have a health center to treat severe cases, along with several sports grounds and teams for games.
Faculty: The teachers are well-experienced and share valuable knowledge. They suggest various options based on our interests and are qualified, with over 20 years of experience. They are well-mannered and friendly, providing guidance on industry-related matters. The exams are good and strict, with the percentage calculated based on the top-scored marks.
Other: I chose this course because I love food science, and my bachelor’s degree is also in the same field. I aspire to be a food safety officer and am interested in both industry and dietetics. Our college is full of enjoyable festivals and programs, allowing us to explore different cultures and interact with diverse people. Campus life is wonderful; we learn many different things, making it a good experience overall. The scholarship department offers merit scholarships for those who achieve top marks, and students can also apply for scholarships from their respective states.
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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition - Batch of 2024
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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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M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition - Batch of 2023
Offered by Pondicherry University
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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 much is the intake across all courses being offerred at Pondicherry University - Karaikal Campus?
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Overall seats across various courses at Pondicherry University - Karaikal Campus goes up to 212. Pondicherry University - Karaikal Campus offers Degree courses including 5 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode.
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Q:   How are the placements at Pondicherry University?
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According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Pondicherry University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year median package

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

UG 3-year total students

206

285

353

UG 3-year students placed

176

225

255

PG 2-year median package

INR 3.7 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG 2-year total students

1959

2145

2825

PG 2-year students placed

580

1464

1592

PG Integrated 5-year median package

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year total students

144

160

184

PG Integrated 5-year students placed

39

75

78

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Q:   Who is eligible to apply for BSc at Pondicherry University?
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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?
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According to Pondicherry University NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during Pondicherry University placements 2023 is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2023)

UG 3-year (BA, BSc, BCom)

INR 3.1 LPA

PG 2-year (MBA, MSc, MA)

INR 6.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year

INR 6.5 LPA

Further, the course-wise median salary trends witnessed during Pondicherry University placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course

Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

UG 3-year

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 2.5 LPA

INR 3.1 LPA

PG 2-year

INR 3.7 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

PG Integrated 5-year

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 4.3 LPA

INR 6.5 LPA

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Q:   Is BSc available in Pondicherry University?
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Yes, Pondicherry University offers a BSc programme with various courses spread across its affiliated colleges. The main campus of the university offers five-year MSc integrated courses for students wanting to pursue PG-integrated courses. Moreover, students seeking admission in regular three-year BSc courses can do so by applying at Pondicherry University’s affiliated colleges.

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

    Important Dates

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    COURSE
    CUET-PG
    May 6, 2025
    CUET-PG-CUET PG 2025 Result
    May 24 - Jun 13, 2025
    (Based on CUET-PG 2025 score) Application 2025 start and end date
    Jun 12 - 27, 2025
    -Biotechnology (Based on GAT-B 2025 score) Application 2025 start and end 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
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    CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-Home State)
    Round202220232024
    1-1498
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    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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    Students also asked

    Q:   Can I join Pondicherry University without entrance exam?
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    Admission to a majority of postgraduate and integrated postgraduate level courses at Pondicherry University is subject to CUET UG and CUET PG exams. In addition to this, the university also conducted the NCET exam for admission to its Integrated BA-B.Ed, Integrated BSc-B.Ed courses. Candidates seeking admission to Pondicherry University can apply for these exams and then apply to the university with a valid score.

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    Q:   Is Pondicherry University good?
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    Pondicherry University is ranked among the top universities in India. It is ranked 101-150 under the 'University' in the NIRF 2023 rankings, 204 in Souther Asia and 651-700 in Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2024, and 1001-1200 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. The university has a strong reputation for research and has produced several notable alumni, including former President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

    The campus of Pondicherry University is located in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of Puducherry. The campus is home to a variety of facilities, including libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, and hostels. The university also has a strong cultural and extracurricular program.

    Overall, Pondicherry University is a well-respected university with a strong academic reputation. The university offers a variety of programs in a beautiful setting. If you are looking for a university with a strong academic reputation and a vibrant cultural scene, then Pondicherry University is a good option.

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    Q:   Is CUET exam registration open?
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    Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 registration will commence in first week of March at cuet.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the CUET 2026 notification in first week of March 2026. Soon after the release of the notification, the CUET registration 2026 process begins online at the official website. Candidates willing to appear for the CUET 2026 exam must ensure that complete the application form online. Additionally, before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed CUET eligibility criteria to qualify for the entrance exam.

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    Q:   What documents are required while reporting for B.Tech admissions at Pondicherry University?
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    Once the counselling process is completed, students with admission offers must present the following documents for verification purposes:

    • Class 10 marksheet
    • Class 12 marksheet
    • Migration certificate
    • School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
    • Category certificate (if applicable)
    • Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
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    Q:   Are there any government job opportunities after completing B.Tech from Pondicherry University?
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    Yes, Pondicherry University BTech graduates are eligible for various government jobs. BTech students can seek out vacancies in reputed government companies such as Indian Railways, ONGC, BHEL, ISRO,  and others. Students with no prior experience are generally recruited for entry-level positions such as Research Assistant, Jr. Developer, Software Engineer, Quality Analyst,  and such. The starting salary for engineers in the public sector ranges from INR 4 to 6 LPA

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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

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    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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    Scholar-Level 18

    Answered 5 years ago

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

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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

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    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

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    Answered 6 years ago

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

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    Pondicherry University 
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