Master of Science [M.Sc] (Food Technology)

CFTRI M.Sc Food Technology is offered as 2 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 36 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for M.Sc is Graduation with 55%+Entrance. The total fees for CFTRI M.Sc Food Technology in 2025 is INR 1.24 Lakhs for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of INR 1.24 Lakhs. Earlier, the fees in 2024 - 2025 for M.Sc Food Technology was INR 1.2 Lakhs.

Table of Contents

1. CFTRI MSc Admission Highlights
2. CFTRI MSc Fees
3. CFTRI MSc Previous Year Fees
4. CFTRI MSc Admission Process 
5. CFTRI MSc FAQs

CFTRI MSc Admission Highlights

The table below shows the admission highlights of MSc at CFTRI:

Duration	2 Years (Full Time)
Course Level	PG (Degree)
Mode of Study	On Campus
Total Fees	INR 1.24 Lakhs
Eligibility	Graduation with 55%+Entrance

CFTRI MSc Fees

The table below shows the MSc fees at CFTRI:

CFTRI MSc Previous Year Fees

The table below shows the previous year MSc Fees at CFTRI

CFTRI MSc Admission Process 2026

CFTRI offers admissions to programs at PG & Doctorate level. The admission criteria are entrance and interview based. Below is the step by step process for applying to CFTRI:

1. Check your eligibility: Check whether you meet the minimum requirements for enrolling into a course at CFTRI.
2. Apply online: Visit the online admission portal @admissions.cftri.res.in/ for M.Sc./M.Sc. +PhD Integrated and @acsir.res.in/ for PhD programs).
3. Upload documents: Upload the required documents in the portal and submit your application.
4. Pay the application fee: Pay the application fee online. The application fee for the PhD program is INR 1000 for General/OBC/EWS, and INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
5. Interview and final selection: The shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and verification.
6. Post-selection formalities: If selected, pay the admission fee and verify documents carefully, and follow further instructions for commencement of classes and reporting.

CFTRI MSc FAQs

Ques. How does the M.Sc. in Food Technology at CFTRI provide practical and industry experience for students?

Ans. The M.Sc. in Food Technology at CFTRI involves a lot of practical experience provided through laboratory work, pilot plant work, and visits to the food industry. Students see how food products are produced and evaluated in the food industry and in research sites. This way, they can always connect what they are learning in class with real work in the industry.

Ques. What sort of research work can students take part in during the M.Sc. course at CFTRI?

Ans. Students at CFTRI can attend research projects led by expert scientists in food chemistry, food microbiology, and food processing. They will also have opportunities to work with sponsored projects or to present their own work at conferences. These sorts of experiences will help them develop good research skills to serve the industry while also providing good problem-solving skills, which will serve them well in the future.