Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology (VKIDFT), Mannuthy, is a prestigious constituent college of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), VKIDFT offers specialized courses in dairy and food technology. Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology admission process is designed to select the most qualified candidates for its various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Typically, admission cycles in Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology coincides with an academic year where it starts, usually during the August/September months. However, undergraduate programme admissions are provided through Kerala Engineering Architecture & Medical Examination that conducts the same once a year.

The minimum qualification required for admission into B.Tech programmes is passing the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. Qualifying in the KEAM entrance exam is mandatory for admission. M.Tech: Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology conducts its entrance exam and interview for admission to M.Tech programmes. Eligibility for M.Tech programmes is a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field. VKIDFT offers a total of 5 courses, which include undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

VKIDFT Application procedure differs for each programme:

VKIDFT Application Process For B.Tech

• Get registered in KEAM by logging into the official KEAM website.
• Appear in KEAM exam during the scheduled dates.
• The qualified candidates can apply for Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology admission through the centralised admission process of Kerala in case the results are declared.
• Submit all documents including KEAM score card, 10+2 mark sheets and such other certificates as required.
• In case of getting short listed can appear for counseling at VKIDFT and get oneself admitted in the institute.

VKIDFT, Mannuthy Application Process For M.Tech

• Announcement for admission into M.Tech courses available in the official website of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
•  Fill up the Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology application form for the coveted M.Tech programme
• Pay the application fee
• The university conducts its own entrance examination
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview
• The final selection is based on a cumulative performance of entrance exam and interview
• Finally, the selected candidates have to go through the admission formalities which include submission of various documents and payment of admission fees.

Applicants must meet a unique set of eligibility requirements for each course.

VKIDFT, Mannuthy B.Tech Admission Process

• Admission to B.Tech Dairy Technology programme is based on the candidate's performance in the KEAM examination. The course has an intake of 60 seats. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology admission process for B.Tech Food Technology is similar to B.Tech Dairy Technology, and the seat is allotted based on KEAM scores. Number of seats available are not specified. Eligibility 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

VKIDFT, Mannuthy M.Tech Admission Process

•  Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology admission through entrance examination and interview conducted by the university. The selection will be based on merit only. M.Tech Dairy Technology also has Residency option, which is comparable to M.V.Sc. Residency programmes.
• Admission to M.Tech Dairy Microbiology will be through entrance exam and interview, conducted by the university. Merit-based, and Residency programme option also available.
• The Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology admission process for M.Tech Dairy Chemistry course is the same as other M.Tech courses, which include entrance examination and interview. There is also a Residency programme available for this course.

VKIDFT, Mannuthy Documents required

The general list of required documents for admission are

• KEAM score card (for B. Tech programme)
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates
• Degree certificates and mark sheets, for M. Tech programmes
• Valid ID proof
• Caste certificate if any
• Other relevant certificates as applicable in the institute

The following paperwork is required in order to get admitted to Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology.