The admission process to the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonepat is simple. The institute offers admission at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research levels. To get admission in the desired course candidates need to apply by filling out an application form. The institute accepts admission applications either online or offline. To get NIFTEM admission, interested students must clear the entrance exams and eligibility criteria.
For most of the courses, candidates need to present the previously completed degree mark-sheet either in graduation or in 10+2 from the recognized university and board depending on the course. Apart from that to be eligible for any course candidates must clear the Sonepat entrance test like CAT, MAT, XAT, and more for MBA and GATE for M.Tech.
Not only that but the college ensures that students are able to build industry-specific skills for better growth in careers.
The NIFTEM makes the application process easier for the students by offering the online method. Students visit their official website to fill out theapplication form due to the easy-to-use interface offered by the college. Interested candidates may visit the official website to get more information about the NIFTEM application process.
To apply for any course:
Key Highlight: There’s an application fee for applying to this institution. The NIFTEM application fee is Rs 1,000 for Unreserved (UR)/OBC/EWS/KM, and Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. This has to be paid while submitting the form online through credit card/debit card/net banking.
The dates for registration for the M.Tech, MBA and PhD programs are given below:
Particulars | Dates |
Commencement of the Submission of Online Application for M.Tech, MBA and PhD | May 16, 2023 |
Last date for the Submission of Online Applications for M.Tech, MBA and PhD | June 30, 2023 |
The registration for the B.Tech programme will commence as per the schedule of JoSAA/ CSAB counselling.
Particulars | Dates |
Commencement of the Online Application | May 16, 2023 |
Submission of applications form online | June 30, 2023 |
(For Non-CAT/ MAT candidates) List of eligible candidates for the test to be uploaded (For CAT/ MAT candidates) List of eligible candidates for direct GD/PI to be uploaded | July 7, 2023 |
NIFTEM Entrance Test for Non-CAT/ MAT candidates and other candidates not shortlisted through CAT/ MAT | July 14, 2023 |
List of the shortlisted candidate through the NIFTEM test | July 18, 2023 |
GD/ Interview for CAT/ MAT and Non-CAT/MAT Candidates | July 20-21, 2024 |
Result declaration of selected candidates | July 25, 2023 |
Online counselling for fees submission/admission process | July 26, 2023 |
Reporting/ Joining of NIFTEM | August 2, 2023 |
Commencement of Semester | August 9, 2023 |
The admission fee of this institution is Rs.1000. Once you are done filling out the entire application form you have to pay the said NIFTEM Admission Fee through either credit card or debit card or net banking.
To be eligible for admission into MBA at NIFTEM candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
To get admission into B. Tech candidates must fulfill the following NIFTEM eligibility criteria:
To be eligible for NIFTEM M.Tech admission candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
To be eligible for NIFTEM admission Ph.D. candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
The institution offers a B.Tech program in Food Technology and Management stream. It’s a 4 years full-time course. The following table shows the eligibility criteria and selection process for NIFTEM B.Tech admission 2024.
Course | Specialization | Seats | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Process |
B.Tech | Food Technology and Management | 180 | 10+2 examination with Science stream and minimum 50% marks in all subjects | JEE Main followed by online counseling |
Key Highlights:
The institution offers an M.Tech program in five specializations. It’s a 2-years full-time course. The following table shows the eligibility criteria and selection process for NIFTEM Sonepat M.Tech admission 2024.
Course | Specialization | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Process |
M.Tech. | FTM | B.E./B.Tech. in Food Science / Food Science & Technology/ Food Technology and Management / Food Technology / Food Process Engineering/ Food Engineering / Dairy Engineering / Dairy Technology/ Agricultural & Food Engineering/ Dairy and Food Engineering OR M.Sc. Degree in Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology/ Food Science/ Dairy Technology/ Food & Nutrition from a recognized University/ Institute OR in related allied field from a recognized University/ Institute | GATE score and Personal Interview OR Entrance Exam followed by Personal Interview for Non-GATE candidates |
FPEM | B.E./B. Tech in Food Science/Food Science and Technology/Food Technology and Management/Food Technology/ Food Process Engineering/Food Engineering/Dairy Engineering / Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Process Engineering/Agricultural & Food Engineering /Agricultural Engineering / Bio-Chemical Engineering / Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering OR in related allied field from a recognized University/Institute will be preferred. | ||
FPOM | B.E./ B.Tech degree in Food Science/ Food Science & Technology / Food Technology and Management/Food Technology/ Food Process Engineering/Food Engineering/Dairy Engineering / Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Process Engineering/Agricultural & Food Engineering /Agricultural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institute OR in related allied field from a recognized University/Institute. | ||
FSQM | B.E./B.Tech. degree in Food Science/ Food Science and Technology/Food Technology and Management/Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Dairy and Food Technology/ Agricultural and Food Engineering/ Biochemical Engineering/Chemical Engineering OR M.Sc. degree in Food Technology / Food Science and Technology / Food Microbiology from a recognized University/ Institute OR in related allied field from a recognized University/Institute. | ||
FSCM | B.E./B.Tech. degree in Food Science / Food Science and Technology/ Food Technology and Management / Food Technology/ Dairy & Food Technology/Dairy & Food Engineering/ Agricultural and Food Engineering/ Four years Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or Two years Master's degree in Agriculture with Agronomy/ Horticulture/ Vegetable/Fruit Sciences/ Post Harvest Technology OR M.Sc. in Post Harvest Technology OR M.Sc.in Food Science/Food Technology/ Food Science and Technology OR Master's degree in Agribusiness Management from recognized University/Institute OR in related allied field from a recognized University/Institute. |
Key Highlights:
Particulars | Dates |
Commencement of the Online Application | May 16, 2023 |
Last date for submission of the application form online | June 30, 2023 |
Announcement of List of eligible/shortlisted M.Tech. (GATE) candidates. | July 7, 2023 |
Announcement of Merit list for M.Tech. (GATE) candidates. | July 10, 2023 |
Counselling for M.Tech. (GATE) admissions Different rounds of M.Tech. GATE counselling will be done and the details of each round will be displayed on the NIFTEM website. During these rounds, the candidates will be informed through email about selection and to submit fees. | July 11-15, 2024 |
Conduction of Non-GATE entrance | July 18, 2023 |
Declaration of result | July 19, 2023 |
Counselling for Non-GATE | July 20-25, 2024 |
Reporting/Joining NIFTEM | August 2-5, 2024 |
Commencement of Semester | August 9, 2023 |
The MBA programme offered by NIFTEM is a two-year, full-time course in Food and Agribusiness Management. It’s a 2-year full-time course. The following table shows the eligibility criteria and selection process for NIFTEM Sonepat MBA admission 2024.
Course | Specialization | Seats | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Process |
MBA | Dual Specialization: Compulsory- Food & Agri-Business Management & Optional- Marketing/ Finance/ International Business | 40 | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA | CAT/MAT score or Internal Test, GD/PI, academic performance and work experience |
NIFTEM MBA Eligibility Criteria
The candidates must note the eligibility criteria, seat availability, selection process and entrance exams required to fulfil the MBA admission process for the academic year 2024-24.
The Seat Matrix indicates reservations under different categories as per Government norms are:
Category | No. of Seats |
GEN | 12 |
OBC-NCL | 8 |
SC | 5 |
ST | 2 |
EWS | 3 |
Total | 30 + 2* (are available under Tuition Fee Waiver quota) |
NIFTEM MBA Selection Process
The selection procedure for the MBA programme is based on the last two years' valid scores of CAT/ MAT/ CMAT and an Internal Test for Non-CAT/ MAT/ CMAT candidates (including candidates not shortlisted through CAT/ MAT/ CMAT).
The final selection of shortlisted candidates will be made on the basis of GD/ PI, overall academic performance and work experience.
The question paper would consist of three sections as given below:
Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
Logical Reasoning/ Data Interpretation | 15 | 30 |
Quantitative Analysis | 15 | 30 |
Verbal Ability/ Reading Comprehension | 20 | 40 |
Total | 50 | 100 |
The institution offers PhD programs for five specializations. The college conducts an entrance test called Research Entrance Test (RET) for Ph.D. admission. The following table shows the eligibility criteria and selection process for NIFTEM Sonepat PhD admission 2024.
Course | Specialization | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Process |
Ph.D. | Agriculture and Environment Science (AES) | M.Tech in Food Science /Food Technology and Management/ Food Safety and Quality Management/ Food Supply Chain Management or M.Sc. Degree in Food Science & Technology/ Life Science/ Agriculture/ Environmental and Allied area from recognised Institute/University | Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by Interview/Presentation conducted by NIFTEM |
Basic and Applied Sciences (BAS) | M.Tech in Food Science/Food Technology and Management/ Food Technology/Diary and Food Technology/ Process Engineering and Management/ Food Safety and Quality Management/ Food Supply Chain Management from a recognized university/institute OR Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Agriculture Science/ Environmental Science/ Mathematics/ Statics/ Operational Research/ Physics / Material Science/ from a recognized university / institute. | ||
Food Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development (FBM & ED) | M.Tech in Food Plant Operation Management/MBA or equivalent/ PGDMA or equivalent degree from recognized university | ||
Food Engineering (FE) | M.Tech In Food Science/ Food Technology & Management/Food Process Engineering And Management/ Food Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Food Engineering/Diary Engineering / Diary Technology/ Agriculture And Food Engineering/ Medical Engineering/ Automation & Robotics Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Biochemical Engineering. | ||
Food Science and Technology (FST) | M. Tech In Food Science/ Food Technology & Management / Food Safety And Quality Management / Food Supply Chain Management / Food Technology/Food Process Engineering/ Food Process Engineering And Management / Food Engineering/ Dairy Engineering/ Diary Technology/Agriculture Process Engineering/Agriculture & Food Engineering/ Food Biotech/Food And Fermentation from a recognized Institute OR M.Sc. in Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology/Food Science & Nutrition/ Meat Science/ Meat Technology/ Or M.Sc In Animal Product Technology/ LiveStock Product Technology |
Key Highlight: Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR-NET (including JRF)/ICAR-NET (including JRF)/SLET will be exempted from RET.
Particulars | Dates |
Commencement of the Online Application | May 18, 2023 |
Last date of submission of Online application | June 30, 2023 |
Announcement of List of eligible/shortlisted candidates (fellowship holders, if any) and Announcement of List of eligible/shortlisted candidates for Research Entrance Test (RET) | July 4, 2023 |
Issue (online) of admit card/interview authorization slip | July 5-6, 2024 |
RET * (online mode) | July 11. 2024 |
Declaration of RET result | July 15, 2023 |
Interview for PhD candidates (online mode) – Department-wise Exact date for each department will be notified on the website | July 18-25, 2024 |
Announcement of Final Merit list for PhD candidates | July 28, 2023 |
Reporting for PhD Email Intimation for Counseling will be sent to eligible candidates. Counselling and Fee payment (1st semester) by students | August 2-5, 2024 |
Closing of PhD Admissions | August 5, 2023 |
Commencement of Semester | August 9, 2023 |
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