The M.Sc. Programme (Food and Nutrition) has been designed for professionals and students interested in getting an in-depth knowledge and looking for expertise in the area of nutrition, health and wellbeing. The applicants could be healthcare practitioners, dietitians/counselors, health administrators, paramedical personnel, pharmaceutical functionaries, food and drink industry personnel, government and non-government organization functionaries, who are involved with nutritional care and well being of the community at large.  The programme will offer unique opportunity of higher education to learners to enrich their working lives by entering into the market and/or starting their own food service unit, leading to entrepreneurship. The programme also focuses on school/college teachers, personnel working in the areas of food safety and/or in the wellness industry who desire to upgrade their knowledge and develop productive skills to enhance their career progression and employability. The special feature of the programme is that it has a provision of exit point for learners in the form of Post Graduate Diploma after having successfully completed 30 credit course work along with internship programme.

Please note that the programme is not approved by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), which now governs the registration of individuals in this profession. Applicants are advised to go through the NCAHP Act (2021) for understanding the details of the professions with respect to this programme and to take an informed decision.

 B.Sc. (Home Science) specialization in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition or PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition or Graduate (B.Sc.) or equivalent (MBBS, BHHS etc) from the following background – Home Science/ Food Science and Technology, Life Science, Microbiology Medical, Pharmaceutical, Catering along with the DNHE or CNCC or CFN offered by IGNOU (Simultaneous admission for CFN/CNCC is also permitted).

Rs.17500/- per year Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable