CUP M.Sc. Food Science and Technology: seats, fee, entrance test and eligibility
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology at CUP has 30 seats for 2026-27 and costs Rs. 20,475 in the first semester. It is filled through CUET (PG) 2026.
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Below is how 2026-27 went: seats, fees, eligibility and tests of the last cycle. It is the latest official base to plan for 2027.
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology seats and fee 2026-27
This programme has 30 seats. The fee is Rs. 20,475 in the first semester.
The fee is Rs. 20,475 in the first semester, which includes one-time and annual charges and a refundable security deposit, and Rs. 11,125 in the second semester.
Reservation follows UGC and Government of India rules as adopted by the university. The Ph.D. prospectus applies 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC and 10% for EWS, with 5% horizontal reservation for persons with disabilities. 5% supernumerary seats are kept in each department for the sports and extra-curricular quota, and wards of university employees get a 5% supernumerary quota. CUP reservation rules.
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology entrance test
Admission is on the merit of the CUET (PG) 2026 score. A candidate who qualifies CUET in the discipline of the programme is eligible whatever the major or minor subjects of the bachelor's degree, except in programmes regulated by AICTE, NCTE or PCI. Candidates apply separately on the Samarth admission portal of the university to take part in its online counselling.
M.Sc. Food Science and Technology eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Basic Science, Agriculture Science or applied subjects such as Food Processing Technology, Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Process Engineering, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Fisheries with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates.
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Questions about CUP M.Sc. Food Science and Technology
How many seats are there in CUP M.Sc. Food Science and Technology?
30 seats for 2026-27.
What is the fee for CUP M.Sc. Food Science and Technology?
Rs. 20,475 in the first semester, as printed for 2026-27. The fee is Rs. 20,475 in the first semester, which includes one-time and annual charges and a refundable security deposit, and Rs. 11,125 in the second semester.
How is admission to CUP M.Sc. Food Science and Technology given?
Through CUET (PG) 2026.
What is the eligibility for CUP M.Sc. Food Science and Technology?
Bachelor's degree in Basic Science, Agriculture Science or applied subjects such as Food Processing Technology, Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Process Engineering, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Horticulture or Fisheries with 50% marks from a recognised Indian or foreign university. The minimum is 45% for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and PwD candidates.
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