Satavahana University was established in the year 1956 to provide the aspirants with higher education in various fields. The University conducts M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) entrance exam every year for the admittance of candidates to its Master of Science course in Food Science & Technology.

Structure of Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam

Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam will be of objective type multiple choice pattern. There will be 50 questions from food science, 20 from general biology, 20 from general chemistry and 10 from general mathematics. In total, there will be 100 questions which have to be answered within 120 minutes.

Syllabus of Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam

Food Science

• Food requirements
• Concepts of balanced diet
• Food adulteration, food laws and food safety
• General principles of food processing preservation by high and low temperature
• Preparation of jams, jellies, marmalades, juices, squashes, ketchup, pickles and chutneys
• Liquid milk processing
• Preparation of milk products
• Structure of cereals and their proximate composition
• Additives for bakery industry
• Milling of different cereals
• Structure, composition, nutritive value and functional properties of eggs
• Slaughter and dressing of poultry and other pet animals
• Meat tenderization
• Principles of meat preservation
• Material and energy balance
• Nutritional significance of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids
• Biochemistry of enzymes, vitamins, mineral elements and their role in nutrition
• Composition and functions of blood and lymph
• Biochemistry of food constituents
• Enzymes, Coenzymes and cofactors
• Hormones
• Elements of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism
• Elements of photosynthesis
• Vitamins and their function in the body
• Minerals and their function in body
• Elements in protein biosynthesis
• Nucleic acids and their importance
• Effects of processing on food constituents
• Food spoilage-sources and preservation by physical and chemical means
• Microbiology of foods-cereals based products, meat, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, milk, milk products, salts sugars etc
• Role of microorganisms in fermented foods-bread, malt beverages, wine, vinegar, butter and cheese etc
• Food poisoning and their causative organisms
• Food borne infections
• Principles of food packaging
• Agriculture and Dairy Technology
• Dairy science

General Chemistry

• Atomic structure
• Gaseous state
• Electrochemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Chemical equilibria
• Chemical kinetics
• Chemical bonding
• Periodic properties of s- and p-block elements
• Nomenclature, structure and reactivity of organic compounds
• Types of reactions
• Structural and optical isomerism
• Carbohydrates
• Amino acids
• Heterocyclic compounds
• Basics of molecular spectroscopy and radioactivity

General Mathematics

• Theory of quadratic equations
• Binomial theorem
• Uses of natural and common logarithms
• Exponential series
• Differentiation
• Successive differentiation
• Differential equations
• Integration and Integral equations
• Trigonometry
• Ratios and their relations
• Matrices
• Vector
• Determinants
• Geometry
• Coordinate system

General Biology

• Plant Cell and Tissues
• Cell inclusions
• Cell division
• Morphology and Histology of Root, Stem, Bark, Wood, Leaf, Flower, Fruit and Seed
• Animal cells and Tissues
• Cell division
• Anatomy of frog

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those who have completed their under graduate program in B.Tech (Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology) or B.V.Sc or B.Sc (Agriculture, Food Science, Horticulture, Food Technology, Food & Nutrition, Biotechnology, Food Science & Nutrition, Home Science) or B.Sc with Chemistry as one of the subjects from a recognized University with minimum 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for the Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam.

How to Apply?

The application form can be obtained from the University directly by cash payment of Rs. 50/-. The completely filled application form has to be send to The Principal, University College, Satavahana University, Left Flank of LMD, Karimnagar 505001, A.P along with two self addressed stamped envelopes and DD of Rs. 200/-. The application form can also be downloaded from the official website of the University form which the application form along with DD of Rs. 250/- has to be send to the concerned address.

How to fill the Form?

The application form has to be properly and legibly filled by the candidates themselves. The candidates have to make sure that all the columns are filled since any uncompleted applications will be rejected. A recent passport size photograph has to be pasted in the space provided in the form. Do not attach any certificates/copies along with the application form, its required only at the time of counseling. All the necessary data required for filling the form will be there in the admission brochure. The candidates are advised to go through it before filling.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Availability of application forms: Second week of May, 2012

Last Date for receipt of filled-in Application Forms: First week of June, 2012

Last Date for receipt of filled-in Application Forms with a Late Fee of Rs.200/-: Second week of June, 2012

Issue of Hall Tickets: First week of July, 2012

Date of Entrance Test: First week of July, 2012

List of Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam Centres

Satavahana University campus

Contact Address for Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam

• Address: University College, Satavahana University, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh
• Phone no: 91-878-2255811, 91-878-2255800, 0878-2255922
• Fax: 91-878-2255933
• Website: http://www.satavahana.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam Score

Satavahana University

Reference Books for Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam

• Food Science by Mudambi S R
• An introduction to the theory of numbers by G. H. Hardy & Wright
• The principles of mathematics by Bertrand Russell
• The Principles of the Differential and Integral Calculus by Washington M Cartney
• Twenty Problem Solving Skills by Jane Chen
• Vector Analysis by Edwin Bidwell Wilson
• Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms: a Unified Approach by John H Hubbard
• An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by I. Niven & H. S. Zuckerman
• BMA’s Handbook of Mathematics
• Calculus, Vol. 1 by Tom M. Apostol
• Numerical Integration of Differential Equations by A G Shanker
• Food Science by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome, John Mc Brewster
• Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition by A C Black
• General Biology by Edmund B Wilson, William T Sedgwick
• Basic Biology by Rupa
• General Chemistry by John C Kotz, Paul M Treichel, John Townsend
• Outlines of General Chemistry by Wilhelm Ostwald

Coaching Centers for Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam

• Inspire IAS study circle
• Good Will
• CETPA Infotech Pvt. Ltd
• Utkarsh Academy
• Biswas Bio Institute Pvt Ltd
• The Kludge Tutorials
• Indian Institute of Bright Careers
• Apex Science Coaching Centre
• Science Study Centre
• Takshila Institute
• Bright College
• Gyan Bindu Academy
• Kamat Education
• V.N Coaching Centre
• Anugraham Classes

Study Plan

The candidates have to be well prepared for clearing the Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam. One should have a good knowledge on each and every topic in the syllabus of the entrance test. Aspirants have to work with a well set up systematic timetable.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The aspirants can obtain the result of entrance exam from the University website www.satavahana.ac.in.

Score Validity

The score of Satavahana University M.Sc (Food Science & Technology) Entrance Exam will be valid up to 1 year.