The Undergraduate Programme in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics is structured in accordance with the ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee recommendations and NEP 2020, integrating food science, human nutrition and dietetics with practical training, skill development and experiential learning. The programme connects the agricultural food production system with human health and focuses on developing competent nutrition and dietetics professionals.
The four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics programme comprises 177 credit hours, including 167 university credits and 10 credits of online courses. The first two years emphasize Skill Enhancement Courses, foundational knowledge, practical learning and industry/institute training.
The programme follows a multiple-entry and multiple-exit structure, offering a UG Certificate after the first year, UG Diploma after the second year, and B.Sc. (Hons.) after four years, subject to prescribed coursework and internships.
Advanced study covers Food Science, Nutrition Science, Dietetics and Hospitality Management, with electives, study tours, nutrition and therapeutic counselling, internships, in-plant training and project work. Students can also pursue MOOCs and online courses to broaden their knowledge and competencies.
1. ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee and NEP 2020 aligned curriculum.
2. 177-credit B.Sc. (Hons.) programme, including 167 university credits and 10 online course credits.
3. Multiple Entry–Exit options: UG Certificate, UG Diploma and B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics.
4. Strong emphasis on Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), practical training and hands-on learning.
5. 10-week industry/institute internship at the UG-Certificate and UG-Diploma exit stages.
6. Specialized learning in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Dietetics and Hospitality Management.
7. Study tours, electives, nutrition/therapeutic counselling, internships, in-plant training and project work for professional development.
8. 10 credits of MOOCs/online courses to broaden knowledge and strengthen competencies.