Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Food Business)

KVAFSU’s Dairy Science College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, offers a 2-year MBA in Food Business, one of India’s earliest food-focused management programmes at a veterinary university, launched in 2009. The self-financed programme runs at a capacity of 40 seats per batch and admits students through KVAFSU’s own entrance test, group discussion, and interview without requiring CAT or CMAT. Total fees for two years stand at INR 1,28,000.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

KVAFSU MBA Food Business Fees 2026

• This is a self-financed programme and fee revision is possible each academic year.
• Hostel charges at Dairy Science College, Hebbal are payable separately as per campus norms.

KVAFSU MBA Food Business Admission 2026

• Applications are available for download at foodmba.in and must be submitted to the KVAFSU Registrar.
• Contact the programme coordinator at mbafoodbusiness.coordinator@gmail.com for updated dates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduates of B.Tech Dairy Technology, B.V.Sc, B.V.Sc AH, B.F.Sc, B.Sc Agriculture, or related food and life sciences disciplines are eligible to apply.
• Candidates with any 4-year undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree in any discipline are also eligible to apply.
• No minimum percentage requirement is specified. Final selection is based on entrance test score, group discussion performance, and personal interview.

Admission Process

• Download the application form from foodmba.in and fill in all required details.
• Submit the completed form with a demand draft of INR 1,000 (General) or INR 500 (SC/ST) to the KVAFSU Registrar.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for KVAFSU’s written entrance test covering food business and management concepts.
• Candidates who clear the written test proceed to a group discussion and personal interview at the Dairy Science College.
• Final merit list is prepared based on combined performance in the written test, group discussion, and interview.
• Selected candidates report to Dairy Science College, Hebbal, Bengaluru for admission and fee payment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Graduate in food science, veterinary, or agriculture targeting food industry management.
• Seeking an affordable MBA without the pressure of CAT or CMAT scores.
• Want to build a career in dairy, food processing, or agri-business sectors.
• Prefer a Bengaluru-based government university programme with food industry exposure.

✗ Skip if

• Targeting finance, IT, or consulting roles requiring a general MBA pedigree.
• Expecting a large batch size or extensive alumni network for campus placements.
• Prefer IIM or top B-school brand recognition for career advancement.

KVAFSU MBA Food Business Scholarships 2026

• Scholarship applications are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• As a self-financed programme, institutional fee waivers are not typically available at KVAFSU.

KVAFSU MBA Food Business FAQs

Ques. Is a CAT or CMAT score required for MBA Food Business admission at KVAFSU?

Ans. No. MBA Food Business at KVAFSU does not require CAT, CMAT, or KMAT scores. Admission is through KVAFSU’s own written entrance test followed by a group discussion and personal interview. This makes the programme accessible to graduates from food science, veterinary, agriculture, and related disciplines who may not have appeared for national management entrance exams.

Ques. Who is eligible for MBA Food Business at Dairy Science College, KVAFSU?

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Dairy Technology, B.V.Sc, B.V.Sc AH, B.F.Sc, or B.Sc Agriculture are specifically encouraged to apply. Candidates with any 4-year undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree in any discipline are also eligible. No minimum percentage in the qualifying degree is prescribed. Final selection depends on performance in the written entrance test, group discussion, and personal interview held at the Dairy Science College.

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Food Business at KVAFSU?

Ans. The annual fee for MBA Food Business at KVAFSU is INR 64,000, covering tuition and other programme charges. Over the 2-year course, the total fee comes to INR 1,28,000. A one-time non-refundable application fee of INR 1,000 for General candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST candidates is payable at the time of application submission. This makes it one of the most affordable food business MBA programmes in India.

Ques. Where is the MBA Food Business programme at KVAFSU conducted?

Ans. The MBA Food Business programme is offered by the Department of Dairy Business Management at Dairy Science College, Hebbal, Bengaluru, a constituent college of KVAFSU. The Bengaluru location provides access to the city’s food and dairy industry ecosystem, with companies like KMF, Nandini, Britannia, and various food processing firms operating nearby for internship and placement opportunities.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after MBA Food Business from KVAFSU?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in banks and financial institutions offering agricultural lending, food and beverage companies, dairy cooperatives like KMF and NDDB, food quality control laboratories, and agri-business consulting. The programme also prepares students for entrepreneurship in food processing and food retail. With 275 alumni placed since 2009, the programme has an established track record in India’s food industry sector.