M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition 

at University of Mysore India, Mysore

University of Mysore conducts Postgraduate Entrance Exam (PGEE) for PG courses admission. PGEE scores are accepted for MSc admission. Candidates have to apply and appear for entrance examinations separately for each program. However, there shall be a single common entrance examination for the following groups of programmes. Aspirants have to qualify in the respective entrance examination by securing a minimum 08 marks in case of SC/ST/ Cat-I candidates, 09 mark in case of OBC and 10 marks in case of other candidates out of 50 marks.

The application form can be filled out in online mode by visiting the university’s official website. During the form filling, candidates must keep the mark sheets and certificates handy. After the conclusion of the application procedure, the university releases a merit list to announce the names of the selected students. Mysore University selects candidates for MSc based on PGEE conducted by the university. For MSc Biotechnology, aspirants are selected based on GAT-B score.

The All India Forensic Science Entrance Test (AIFSET) is a national level entrance test to enroll into the forensic Science courses of it's various participating universities. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in this field can apply to the course through this examination.

The total fee (tuition) for Mysore University MSc programme ranges between INR 4,800 & INR 5.6 lakh. This info is taken from official site/ sanctioning body & changes from time to time. The total MSc fee include diverse components like caution deposit, hostel fee, etc. Below is the fee breakup for University of Mysore MSc:

Fee Component	Fee
Tuition fee	INR 4,800 - INR 5.6 lakh
Caution deposit	INR 2,376 - INR 23,012

The University of Mysore, also known as Maharaja's College, offers an M.Sc. Forensic Science programme. Here is the admission process for the same: Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Medical Lab Technology, or an equivalent degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Application Process: Candidates need to apply online on the official website of the University of Mysore. The application form will be available on the website during the admission period. Application Fee: The application fee for the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme is Rs. 250 (for General/OBC candidates) and Rs. 125 (for SC/ST candidates). The fee can be paid online through the payment gateway provided on the website. Selection Process: The selection of candidates for admission to the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme is based on their performance in the entrance test conducted by the University of Mysore. The entrance test consists of multiple-choice questions based on the syllabus of B.Sc. Forensic Science. The test will be conducted in offline mode. Counseling Process: After the declaration of the entrance test result, candidates who qualify for the entrance test will be called for counseling. During the counseling process, candidates need to produce the required documents for verification. Admission Process: Candidates who are selected for admission to the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme need to pay the course fee and submit the required documents. The documents required for admission include mark sheets and certificates of qualifying examinations, transfer Certificate migration Certificate and other relevant documents. I hope this information helps. Candidates can visit the official website of the University of Mysore for more details regarding the admission process for the M.Sc. Forensic Science programme.

Yes, Mysore University offers two-year MSc IT course in distance education mode through Directorate of Distance University. Aspirants need to complete BSc degree with Computer Science or Mathematics as one of the optional subjects or any degree with Diploma in Computer Application or BCA/ BTech/ BE in any branch with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ CAT-I) to apply for MSc IT. 

The requirement of entrance exam varies course-wise at University of Mysore. The university considers scores in CAT, MAT, Karnataka PGCET, GATE, etc. for admission to specific courses. The university also conducts Postgraduate Entrance Exam (PGEE) for admission to PG courses. The selection for courses such as MCom, M.Ed, etc. is merit-based.

University of Mysore Placement  is known for its excellent placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about University of Mysore placements 2024:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

Mysore University is a public university located in Mysore. The university is approved by the UGC. Moreover, Mysore University is affiliated with more than 200 institutes. Also, the University is located in Mysuru, the cultural centre of Karnataka and is about 140 kms South West of Bengaluru. Apart from full-time programmes, the university also offers different online and distance programmes.