Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D. online admissions 2020
Are you keen on pursuing an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD Degree program in food technology? The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur, Tamilnadu has announced admissions open for its B.Tech. and M.Tech. Food Technology courses as well as for its Ph.D. programs for the academic session of 2020-21. Know details of the specialized branches of each course, the fee structure and the application procedure for IIFPT UG, PG and PhD programs.
The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), which is under the aegis of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has issued the admission notification for its undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programs related to food processing and technology for the academic year 2020. 
[Image source: print advt. in Hindustan Times]IIFPT B.Tech. program
The B.Tech. (Food Technology) course is a full-time one of four years, over eight semesters. There are totally 75 seats, with seats reserved as per Govt. of India norms.
Eligibility criteria: You should have appeared in JEE (Main)-2020 (Paper-1) and the rank obtained therein will determine the selection criteria.
B.Tech. Fee structure
Refer to the table in the image below to know the one-time fees and semester fees-
[Image source: IIFPT official brochure]
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[Image source: IIFPT official brochure]Scholarships for B.Tech. students
Students who enroll for the undergraduate B.Tech. program at IIFPT can avail of various scholarships. There is an Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship of Rs.1,000/- p.m. for five students from each batch, provided they score a minimum GPA of 7.5 in the previous semester.
An Institute Free Studentship of Rs.5000/- per semester can be availed of by one student per batch, subject to a minimum GPA of 7.5 in the previous semester.
The Anil Adlakha Award Scholarship Award of Rs.10,000/- will be given to a second-year B.Tech. (Food Technology) student for his/her outstanding performance in the first year of the course.
There is an Institute Notional Prize of Rs.5000/- along with a certificate of merit for each batch from the second to the fourth year of the course, based on ranking in the previous year.IIFPT M.Tech. programs
There are three full time postgraduate M.Tech. courses offered by IIFPT, each of two years' duration over four semesters and having 12 seats each. The courses are-IIFPT M.Tech. eligibility requirements
For all the M.Tech. courses, you should have completed a four-year B.E. or B.Tech. Degree course in the related discipline, such as Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Food Processing Technology, Food Technology and Management, etc. (refer to the official website for the full list of acceptable disciplines).
While for SC and ST candidates, it is sufficient to have a qualifying degree, in the case of all other candidates, it is mandatory to have a minimum OGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or 7.00 out of 10 or 70% aggregate.
The selection for the 12 seats of each course will be based on merit, as per the marks scored in the Graduate Degree qualifying exam, for which 30% weightage will be given, and scores in the IIFPT entrance exam, for which 70% weightage will be given. The entrance exam will be scheduled online or at the IIFPT Thanjavur main campus.M.Tech. Fee structure
Refer to the table in the image below to know the one-time fees and semester fees-
[Image source: IIFPT official brochure]
Refer to the table in the image below to know the hostel fee and mess charges-
[Image source: IIFPT official brochure] Scholarships for IIFPT M.Tech. programs
IIFPT offers merit-based scholarships to students who enrol for the M.Tech. courses. The Institute Merit Scholarship of Rs.5000/- per month is given to two eligible students from each of the three M.Tech. courses during the first year of the program, provided the student scores a minimum OGPA of 8.0.
The MoFPI Scholarship of Rs.10,000/- per month is awarded to the top five eligible students from each of the M.Tech. courses for outstanding performance in the first year, subject to a minimum OGPA of 8.0.
Top three GATE-qualified students can avail of a scholarship of Rs.10,000/- per month for each of the M.Tech. courses during the regular study period.
IIFPT Ph.D. programs
There are two Ph.D. fields offered by IIFPT, each of three years' duration over six semesters and having eight seats each. The courses are-IIFPT Ph.D. program eligibility requirements
You should have completed your Degree in a course credit system with a minimum OGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or 7.00 out of 10 or 70% aggregate. In the case of SC and ST candidates, this is not required and for them a qualifying degree is sufficient.
Eligibility for Ph.D. (Food Technology) Food Process Engineering: Passed the 4-year Bachelor's degree as well as a two-year M.E. or M.Tech degree in any of the following disciplines - Food Technology/Food Process Engineering /Agricultural and Food Engineering / Food Technology and Management/Food Processing and Preservation Technology/Food Science and Technology/Food Processing Technology/Post Harvest Technology/Agricultural Process Engineering/Food Safety and Quality Assurance/Processing and Food Engineering.
Eligibility for Ph.D. (Food Technology) Food Process Technology: Passed the 4-year Bachelor's degree as well as a two-year M.E. or M.Tech degree in any of the following disciplines - Food Technology/Food Science and Technology/Food Safety and Quality Assurance/Food Science and Nutrition/Food Science and Quality Control/Food Process Engineering/Food Processing Technology/Process and Food Engineering/Food Technology and Management.
Candidates will be selected on basis of merit, with marks in the undergraduate and postgraduate qualifying marks being considered. Scores in the IIFPT online entrance exam and in the online interview will also be given due weightage. Ph.D. fee structure
Please refer to the table in the image above for the fee structure of the M.Tech. programs, as that same image has the details of the fee structure for the Ph.D. programs as well, including the hostel fee and mess charges.Scholarships for Ph.D. students
A student enrolled in a Ph.D. program at IIFPT can avail of the MoFPI Scholarship of Rs.15,000/- per month that is awarded to the top five eligible students from each of the Ph.D. programs for outstanding performance in the first year, subject to a minimum OGPA of 8.0.
An Institute free studentship of Rs.5000/- per month is also available for two eligible students for each of the Ph.D. programs during the first year of the course, subject to a minimum OGPA of 8.0.How to apply
Submit your application online at the IIFPT online admissions portal.
The last date to submit the online applications for M.Tech. and Ph.D. programs is 30th September 2020. However, the last date to submit the online applications for B.Tech. programs have not yet been finalized. Students should check the official website for updates on the schedule.Contact details
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology
Pudukkottai Road,
Thanjavur – 613 005,
Tamil Nadu.
Ph: +91-4362-228155 / Fax: +91-4362 -227971.
Email: director@iifpt.edu.in.
Email for admission-related queries: admission@iifpt.edu.in.
Email for general queries: info@iifpt.edu.in.
Official website: http://www.iifpt.edu.in/.
Relevant information can be obtained at-
IIFPT UG admissions: http://www.iifpt.edu.in/ug.php.
IIFPT PG and Ph.D. admissions: http://www.iifpt.edu.in/pg.php.
Note that all IIFPT courses are accredited by AICTE and affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).
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This is definitely a good opportunity for the students who have interest in this particular field. After getting the qualification in Food Processing Technology, there are job opportunities in the companies which are engaged in the area of Food Processing, Research Laboratories, Catering Companies, Food Packaging and Storing, Hospitals, Food Wholesale and Retail businesses, Fisheries, Food Supplements, Beverages etc. The list is endless. In view of this it makes sense to go for these courses.
There are many top companies in our country who look for these professionals and some of these companies are - Dabur India, ITC Limited, Agro Tech Foods, Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., Cadbury India Ltd., Nestle India Pvt. Ltd., PepsiCo India Holdings, Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Limited, Godrej Industries Limited etc. These are the prominent ones but there are a large number of companies who are engaged in the food processing.
Govt of India is contemplating a big thrust in the area of food processing and there are plans to install the facilities near the villages where agricultural production is much. In view of that thrust and impetus, it is natural that more jobs would be created in this sector.