Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Food Science)

UAS Dharwad’s B.Tech in Food Science is a 4-year full-time engineering-level degree offered at the College of Community Science, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. The programme combines food engineering, food processing technology, food machinery, quality assurance, and in-plant training across 8 semesters. Total fees are INR 2,62,000 for the 4-year programme. Karnataka students are admitted through KCET merit rank conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.

UAS Dharwad B.Tech Food Science Fees 2026

• Annual fee of INR 65,500 applies for each of the 4 years.
• Hostel charges are separate and not included in total fees above.

UAS Dharwad B.Tech Food Science Admission 2026

• KCET 2026 was held on April 22-24 across Karnataka.
• Karnataka domicile students must apply through KEA counselling portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognised board with minimum 50% aggregate.
• Karnataka domicile students must have a valid KCET rank for KEA counselling for this programme.
• ICAR quota seats are filled on the basis of CUET-UG scores for non-Karnataka candidates.

Admission Process

• Appear for KCET (Karnataka domicile) or CUET-UG (ICAR quota) as applicable to category.
• Register on the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in for counselling after KCET result declaration.
• Fill in college and course preferences in order of priority during the option entry round.
• Seat allotment is done on the basis of KCET rank, reservation category, and preference order.
• Report to UAS Dharwad with original documents for verification and seat confirmation.
• Pay the first-year fee to complete enrolment and secure the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Karnataka KCET rank holder interested in food processing technology.
• Aiming for roles in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or product research.
• Want a B.Tech at a government agricultural university at low fees.
• Planning postgraduate studies in food engineering or food business management.

✗ Skip if

• KCET rank is too high and you prefer CSE, ECE, or civil engineering.
• Looking for a private B.Tech college with stronger IT sector placements.
• Interested in hotel management or culinary arts rather than food technology.
• Need industry-sponsored labs and corporate internship programmes in college.

UAS Dharwad B.Tech Food Science Scholarships 2026

• Apply for Karnataka scholarships at scholarships.karnataka.gov.in.
• ICAR scholarship applications are submitted through the university at admission time.

UAS Dharwad B.Tech Food Science FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech Food Science at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 or PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Karnataka domicile students must hold a valid KCET rank for KEA counselling. Non-Karnataka candidates may apply through CUET-UG for ICAR quota seats. Students from the science stream with interest in food engineering, food processing, and food technology industries are the primary applicants for this 4-year B.Tech programme at UAS Dharwad’s College of Community Science.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Food Science at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech Food Science programme at UAS Dharwad is INR 2,62,000, payable as INR 65,500 per year. Being a government state agricultural university, UAS Dharwad charges substantially lower fees than private engineering or food technology institutions. SC/ST Karnataka domicile students may be eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at an additional charge not included in the programme fees listed above.

Ques. What curriculum does B.Tech Food Science cover at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. The B.Tech Food Science curriculum spans 8 semesters totalling 160 credits, covering food processing and technology, food engineering, food and industrial microbiology, food science and nutrition, food trade and business management, and basic sciences and humanities. Students undertake hands-on training and in-plant training at food processing industries in the final semesters. The Department of Food Processing Technology, established in 2012, operates pilot processing units for fruit, vegetable, bakery, and millet processing on campus.

Ques. How does KCET admission work for B.Tech Food Science at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. Karnataka domicile students must appear for KCET conducted by KEA, typically in April. After KCET results, KEA opens counselling registration online. Students fill in preferences for college and course in the option entry round. Seat allotment is done based on KCET rank, category, and options submitted. KCET 2026 was held on April 22-24 and results were declared on June 6, 2026. Allotted candidates must report to UAS Dharwad with original documents for verification and pay the annual fee to confirm admission to the programme.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Tech Food Science from UAS Dharwad?

Ans. Graduates can work as food technologists, quality control engineers, process engineers, food product developers, and food safety officers in food and beverage manufacturing companies, packaged food businesses, dairy units, and agro-processing industries. Government openings include positions in FSSAI, state food departments, and agro-processing corporations. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech Food Engineering, MBA Agribusiness, or M.Sc Food Technology for higher qualifications. Self-employment in food processing microenterprises is another pathway for entrepreneurially inclined graduates from this programme.

Ques. What practical facilities does UAS Dharwad have for Food Science students?

Ans. UAS Dharwad’s College of Community Science has state-of-the-art pilot processing units for fruit and vegetable processing, bakery operations, and millet processing. These units give students hands-on experience with real food processing equipment and industry-standard production practices. The Department of Food Processing Technology operates specialised labs for food microbiology, food chemistry, and quality analysis. Students undertake in-plant training at food processing units during final semesters, preparing them directly for industry roles in food manufacturing, quality control, and product development.