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MSc in Food Nutrition: Entrance Exams

• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) – Conducted by IIT Bombay.
• MDUCEE Entrance Exam: MDUCEE is conducted by Maharshi Dayanand University for the university admissions.

The most popular entrance exam is GATE, AIJEE, CFTRI, etc., which scores are considered for admission to the M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition course.

Thank you.

Hi,

MSc in Food Nutrition: Entrance Exams are :-

• GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) – Conducted by IIT Bombay.
• MDUCEE Entrance Exam - MDUCEE is conducted by Maharshi Dayanand University for the university admissions.
• AUCET
• CFTRI

Eligibility Criteria for Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics :-

• Firstly, applying for MSc requires you to have a graduation certificate from any of the reputed universities with an aggregate of 50%.
• However, there is a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC candidates seeking admission in Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics, i.e., the minimum required score for such applicants is 45%.
• Secondly, you must have done a degree program relevant to Nutrition and Dietetics. For instance, B.Sc. in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Life Sciences, Clinical Biochemistry, and Home Science etc. are some relevant courses.
• Some universities accept direct admissions but most require state to national level entrance exam scores.
• Applicants who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics. Their admission will be provisional and will be confirmed only if scored the minimum required marks in degree program.

List of Top MSc Nutrition Colleges:-

Earlier, people just used to pursue their bachelor’s in Home Science and apply as a nutritionist but times have changed, not only a bachelor’s but to be a certified nutritionist and dietician and to be able to reach global scales and big companies you indeed need to have an MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics. Well, here’s a list of top college options for Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics in India:

Career Prospects after Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics :-

Above all, completing Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics gives you a more professional approach towards the subject. You will not only have much more academic knowledge your diploma or bachelors course but will also have researched data and experience.

The job prospects of Nutrition and Dietetics are vast and highly in demand these days. Some of such job titles include the following:

• Clinical Dietician
• Corporate Wellness Consultant
• Pediatric Nutritionist.
• International aid worker
• Medical sales representative
• Consultant Dietician
• Nutrition Product Manager
• Community Dietician
• Management Dietician

Hope this helps.

Good luck.