Admission Closure for 2024-25 - Admission for the PG (M.Tech., MBA & Ph.D.) and UG Program (B.Tech.) for the session 2024-25 has been closed.
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B.Tech Fee Structure 2024-25 - The fee structure for the B.Tech programme for the academic year 2024-25 has been announced.
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) is a premier research and educational institution under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. It is dedicated to advancing food technology, entrepreneurship, and management through cutting-edge research and academic excellence.
Established in 1967 by Dr. V. Subrahmanyan, former Director of CFTRI, Mysore, as the Paddy Processing Research Centre (PPRC), the institute initially functioned as an R&D lab within the Modern Rice Mill complex of TCMF, Tiruvarur. Its early research primarily focused on addressing challenges related to preserving high-moisture paddy, a critical issue in Southern India, where the harvest season coincides with the South-West monsoon.
Today, NIFTEM offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in food technology, food science, and allied disciplines. Courses include B.Tech in Food Technology, M.Tech specializations such as Food Process Engineering and Food Safety & Quality Assurance, and Ph.D. programs in various food technology domains. Admissions to these programs are based on national-level entrance exams such as JEE, GATE, and institute-specific criteria, ensuring that the brightest minds contribute to the future of the food industry.
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹6,06,000 | 10+2 examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories) | |
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | ₹1,53,000 - 2,29,100 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved categories), Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT | |
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹1,53,000 - 1,97,600 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Food Technology/Food Science/Food Engineering/Agricultural Engineering/Dairy Technology/Dairy Engineering/Biotechnology or a related discipline, Minimum of 60% aggregate marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) | |
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹1,60,340 | Master's degree in a relevant discipline, Minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent grade, Qualified in a national-level examination (NET, GATE, or equivalent) |
NIFTEM provides a comprehensive range of academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, equipping students with expertise in food technology, processing, and management. Admissions to these programs are based on national-level entrance exams, ensuring a competitive and merit-driven selection process.
Program | Admission Criteria |
B.Tech | Based on JEE Main score. Apply online. |
M.Tech | Based on a valid GATE score. Apply online. |
Ph.D. | Entrance exam followed by an interview. Must have a Master's degree in a relevant field. |
To apply for the different courses:
The application fee has to be paid via credit/ debit card or net banking to complete the NIFTEM application process. Candidates from the Unreserved (UR)/OBC/EWS/KM categories have to provide an application fee of Rs 1000. For candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories, the application fee is Rs 500.
The placements at NIFTEM Sonepat are remarkable as the institute invites leading companies and recruiters from different industries. The institute focuses on offering an industry-based learning environment to stunt so that they are able to meet industry demands. That's why the faculty at this institution train students in a way that helps them to secure a place in the leading companies.
The major highlights of the NIFTEM Placement drive are mentioned below:
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management JEE Main cut off for admission in 2023 will be made public along with the results in the near future. For candidates applying for admission to B.Tech programmes, the NTA made the JEE Main Result 2023 for Session 1 available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. With the login information, application number, and DOB, the JEE Main result scorecard can be retrieved. The JEE Qualifying Cutoff and JEE Admission Cutoff are the two forms in which the cutoff scores are made public. For individuals who want to take the JEE Advanced 2023 exam, the Qualifying cut-off must be reached. The NTA will declare the qualifying cutoff and the JoSAA will announce the admittance cutoff. Candidates who wish to enrol at this university must meet the NIFTEM Sonepat cutoff 2023.
The cutoff for the year 2022 to get into this institution hasn’t yet been revealed by the college authority. Interested candidates who are wishing to get admission to this institution need to pass this cut-off evaluation system. To expect NIFTEM Sonepat Cut-off 2022 ranks one has to follow the below table that shows the 2021 cutoff rankings of this institution.
Category | National Institution of Food Technology and Management 2021 Cutoff (Round 1-6) | |
Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
General/ PWD | 22588 | 57691 |
OBC | 17823 | 17175 |
SC | 9194 | 10857 |
ST | 3605 | --- |
EWS | 9902 | 8926 |
It’s one of the top engineering institutions in India. Several recognizing organizations & platforms have given a good ranking spot to this institution for its excellence in the field. NIFTEM Sonepat Ranking adds a new feather to the institution’s crown. Here are some of the rankings given in the following:
The Institute offers access to various facilities and an eco-friendly learning environment to students. NIFTEM infrastructure facility is wonderful. The institute offers air-conditioned and well spacious classrooms to students for better learning. Not only that but this institute also provides a high-end seminar hall with the best audio and visual facilities.
The institute has a huge library equipped with various subject-related books, reports, journals, and periodicals. Apart from that, the NIFTEM hostel facilities for both boys and girls are available for its students and have no comparison. All rooms in the hostel are cleaned regularly and the cafeteria ensures to maintain a hygienic environment. Overall the institute makes sure that students are able to build both hard skills as well as soft skills in the best eco-friendly environment. The institute has developed a Food Technology Lab under CFRA with the NABL accreditation.
There are other NIFTEM facilities available for its students. Students take all advantage of those facilities.
Interested students can get scholarships from this institution. To avail of scholarships, students need to qualify for some eligibility criteria. The college provides several scholarships to its students. NIFTEM Sonepat Scholarship is merit-based. This scholarship program is available for all courses such as B.Tech., M.Tech. and MBA.
There are two types of scholarships at this institution:
Merit-Based Scholarship: Top 3 students on merit get this scholarship from B.Tech. and one student from each M.Tech. program. The college authority pays NIFTEM Merit Scholarship during the second semester. This scholarship consists of a 10-month college tuition fee waiver and a fixed monthly income.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship: This scholarship program is only eligible for the needy students of M.Tech programs whose yearly family income is less than Rs. 2.50 L. It is provided on a merit cum means basis to the needy students.
NIFTEM offers multiple courses in UG and PG levels like B.Tech, M.Tech, and MBA. All the courses offered at this institute are structured to meet industry demands. Students looking to enroll for any course under any specialization need to fulfill the eligibility criteria. Here are some of the details about the NIFTEM courses including the duration of each course:
Course | Duration |
B.Tech | 4 years |
M.Tech | 2 years |
MBA | 2 years |
Ph.D | —-- |
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) offers various programs in Food Technology. The fees range from INR 2.94 lakhs - INR 6.01 lakhs.
Program | Duration | Total Fees (INR) |
B.Tech in Food Technology | 4 years | Rs 6.01 Lakhs |
M.Tech in Food Process Engineering | 2 years | Rs 2.94 Lakhs |
M.Tech in Food Process Technology | 2 years | Rs 2.94 Lakhs |
M.Tech in Food Safety & Quality Assurance | 2 years | Rs 2.94 Lakhs |
Ph.D. in Food Process Engineering | 3 years | Rs 4.68 Lakhs |
Ph.D. in Food Process Technology | 3 years | Rs 4.68 Lakhs |
Ph.D. in Food Safety & Quality Assurance | 3 years | Rs 4.68 Lakhs |
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NIFTEM Thanjavur provides a comprehensive range of academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, equipping students with expertise in food technology, processing, and management. Admissions to these programs are based on national-level entrance exams, ensuring a competitive and merit-driven selection process.
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Exams Accepted |
B.Tech | Candidates need to pass 10+2 and they need to score good marks in Qualifying Exams | JEE Main |
M.Tech | Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks | GATE Score |
MBA | Candidate must be a graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate | CAT, MAT |
Ph.D | Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks | Research Entrance Test |
To apply for the different courses:
The application fee has to be paid via credit/ debit card or net banking to complete the NIFTEM application process. Candidates from the Unreserved (UR)/OBC/EWS/KM categories have to provide an application fee of Rs 1000. For candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories, the application fee is Rs 500.