About Department of Food Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
The Department of Food Technology at Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar teaches a B.Tech, an M.Tech and an M.Sc in food technology, along with a B.Voc in food processing and engineering.
This department is a teaching unit of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, the Haryana state university in Hisar that holds NAAC A+ status. It trains students in the science and engineering of processing, preserving and packaging food, a field with steady demand from dairy, grain, beverage and packaged-food companies in north India. Undergraduates can join the four-year B.Tech in Food Technology (30 seats), and the university also lists a three-year B.Voc in Food Processing and Engineering with 40 seats. At postgraduate level there is a two-year M.Tech with 20 seats for engineering graduates and a two-year M.Sc with 50 seats for science graduates. Being a state university department, it is a lower-cost option than most private food technology colleges.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | 30 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | 50 | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | 20 | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
Guru Jambheshwar University fills seats in its teaching departments through its yearly admission notices and counselling, published on gjust.ac.in. The four-year B.Tech in Food Technology has 30 seats, the two-year M.Tech in Food Technology has 20 seats and the two-year M.Sc in Food Technology has 50 seats. Check the current admission notice and prospectus for eligibility, the entrance or merit basis and dates before applying.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Hisar
College of Biotechnology, CCS HAU, Hisar
College of Agriculture, Hisar (CCS HAU)
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Frequently asked questions
How many seats are there in B.Tech Food Technology at GJUST?
The university programmes page lists 30 seats in the four-year B.Tech (Food Technology).
Which postgraduate food technology courses are offered?
M.Tech Food Technology (20 seats) and M.Sc Food Technology (50 seats), each of two years.
Is there a shorter vocational course?
Yes, a three-year B.Voc in Food Processing and Engineering with 40 seats is listed.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Undergraduate Programmes - Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Postgraduate Programmes - Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Board of Studies and Research in Food Technology - GJUST Hisar · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar - home page · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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