About School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology, Jamia Hamdard
Jamia Hamdard school for food technology, molecular medicine, virology and nutrition, offering B.Tech and M.Tech in food technology, several M.Sc courses and PhD.
The School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (SIST) at Jamia Hamdard, a deemed university in south Delhi, links applied biology with technology. It is made up of the Department of Food Technology, the Department of Molecular Medicine, the Centre for Virology and the Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics. Students can take a B.Tech in Food Technology after Class 12 and continue to an M.Tech in Food Technology. The school also runs M.Sc courses in biomedical sciences, medical virology, food science and technology, and nutrition and dietetics. PhD research is offered in bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, food technology, and food and nutrition. Its food technology work has received support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
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
Admission to Jamia Hamdard programmes is handled centrally by the university each year. Applicants read the Prospectus 2026-27 on the university website for eligibility, the selection basis (entrance test, national test score or merit, as set for each programme) and dates, and then apply online through the university admission portal (ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in). Selection lists and admission notices are posted on the Admissions 2026 page.
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
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
Does SIST offer an engineering degree?
Yes, a B.Tech in Food Technology, followed by an M.Tech in Food Technology.
Which M.Sc courses are offered?
Biomedical Sciences, Medical Virology, Food Science and Technology, and Nutrition and Dietetics.
In which areas can I do a PhD?
Bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, food technology, and food and nutrition.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Jamia Hamdard - Home · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Technology (SIST), Jamia Hamdard · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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