CFTRI Mysore Admission 2024: Dates, PG, PhD, Eligibility, Process, Form

CFTRI offers Msc . under the specialization of Food Technology. The minimum eligibility for the candidates to apply for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in Science//Agrculture/Engineering/Technology with min. 55% marks for General/OBC/Defence people and 50% for the SC/ST students. In addition to it, the institute also offers integrated M.Sc and Ph.D. program in Nutrition Biology with an intake of 10 students per year. Admission in M.Sc is based on the merit in the qualifying exam and scores in the CFTRI Entrance Exam conducted by the institute. Admission to integrated M.Sc-Ph.D. is based on aptitude test/interview conducted at CFTRI. 

• Selection in both CFTRI Courses is based on All India Merit with applicable reservation rules.
• There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks for candidates belonging to SC and ST category.
• CFTRI Entrance Exam is conducted at the notified centers.
• Preference of 50% each is given to the marks of the qualifying exam and entrance test during selection in M.Sc.

For integrated M.Sc - Ph.D. course

1. Minimum aggregate percentage should be 65% in B.Sc (60% for SC/ST)
2. Minimum first class for B. Tech/B. E/ M.B.B.S/B. Pharm – in Biotechnology/Food Technology/Agriculture/Medicine/Pharmacology course

The institute offers Ph.D. in 2 types, Science and Engineering. Ph.D. in Science is offered in 8 specializations. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in medicine or BS or a Master’s degree can apply for Ph.D. in science.

CFTRI offers two types of admission for Ph.D. in Engineering stream: Ph.D. in Engineering and Direct Ph.D. in Engineering. Candidates with B.Tech/B.E/ M.Tech in the relevant stream can apply for Direct Ph.D. in Engineering and those with a Master’s degree in Science/Engineering or Technology can apply for Ph.D. in Engineering.

Selection is based on the aptitude test and interview conducted by the institute. Along with the performance in the test, candidates should also have a valid national level fellowship.

• Candidates whose final results are awaited can also apply for the Ph.D. courses. If selected, they will be given provisional admission.
• Candidates must also possess a valid national level fellowship JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships.

For direct Ph.D. in Engineering, the combination of eligibility criteria should be as below:

1. Passed in B. E/B. Tech + GATE / NET (Engg.)
2. Passed in B. E/B. Tech + 2-year work experience as PA/SCIR SRF/industrial candidates
3. Passed in B. E/B. Tech or M. Sc + National level fellowship/ranked first in university

For Ph.D. in Engineering:

1. Candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or valid CSIR-SRF or equivalent fellowship
2. Candidates passed in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology must also hold a valid GATE score.

This course is for the duration of 1 year. Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering/Technology/Science or equivalent can apply. The selection process is based on the merit in the qualifying examination and aptitude test.

The application form and prospectus has to be requested through mail. Once the NEFT payment is initiated, candidates can mail the institute with the details of payment and obtain the application form.

Key Points:

• Candidates appearing in the final year examination can also apply.
• Preference may be given for experience in flour milling/ sponsorship by flour milling industry for a limited number of seats.