Sri Venkateswara University one of the oldest universities of the country was established in 1954. The university situated in Tirupati offers aspirants with around seventy post graduate degree, doctoral, post graduate diploma, and certificate and diploma courses. An aspirant can join the university at any point of his/her college education. Every year the university conducts a combined entrance test for the admission of a new batch. Details regarding Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test are given below.

Structure of Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test(SVURPGCET)

Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test is an objective type test with 100 multiple choice questions. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes and no minus marking is there for wrong answers.

Syllabus of Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test(SVURPGCET)

Section A

Basic food groups – Food constituents, nutrients, and Food requirements

Section B

Fundamentals of Food Science, Chemistry, Processing and preparation

Section C

Nutrition for growth and development – Food spoilage and preservation

Eligibility Criteria

Students who possess bachelor’s degree in B.Sc. Home Science / B.Sc with any of the following: Biochemistry / Chemistry / Microbiology / Aquaculture / Fishery Science / Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology / Horticulture / BVSc. / B.Tech. with Food Technology /  B.Sc. (Ag.) / Dairying with an aggregate of not less than 40% are eligible for the Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test (SVURPGCET). Students who are appearing for the final examination are also eligible to write the test provided they fulfill all the criteria at the time of admission.

How to apply?

The application forms for the test are available in some of the post offices and banks which are mentioned in the brochure of the university. Fully filled application forms along with the Xerox copies of Proof of Date of birth, Proof for claims of reservation under Caste/PH/NCC/NSS/Games & Sports/CAP, Marks statement of first or second year of qualifying examination should be posted so as to reach The Convener, SVURPGCET-2011, Directorate of Admissions, S.V. University, Tirupati-517 502 on or before the last date of submission. A demand draft of Rs.350/- is to be attached with the application form. A relaxation of 5 days from the last date will be given to all the candidates, provided they pay a fine of Rs.500/-.

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.]

Last date of submitting forms: Last week of November, 2012

Last date for late submission: Last week of November, 2012 (with an extra fine of Rs.500/-)

Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test(SVURPGCET) Centres

• Tirupati
• Kadapa
• Nellore
• Kurnool
• Anantapur

Colleges Accepting for Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Score

S.V.U College of Sciences, Tirupati

Contact Address of Sri Venkateswara University

Address: The Convener, Directorate of Admissions, First Floor, SBI Building, S.V. University, Tirupati, Pin: 517 502

Reference Books for Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test(SVURPGCET)

• Food Technology by Ian Graham
• Food Technology by Neil Morris
• Safe Food (Trends in Food Technology) by Hazel King
• Food Technology by Clive Gifford
• Food Technology by Harish Bhatt
• Parris, Akio Kato, Lawrence K Creamer, John Pearce
• Safe Food (Trends in Food Technology) by Anne Barnett, Hazel King
• Skills in Food Technology by Jenny Ridgwell
• Biotech’s Dictionary of Food Technology by Dinesh Arora
• Enzymes in Food Technologies by Bob Whitehurst, Barry A Law, Robert J Whitehurst
• Frozen Food Technology by Mallett, C P Mallett
• Encyclopaedia of Food Technology by Sandhya Trivedi
• Fats in Food Technology by K K Rajah
• Vegetable Oils In Food Technology by Frank D Gunstone
• Food Technology and Quality Evaluation by Ramdane Dris, Arun Sharma
• Emulsifiers in Food Technology by Robert J Whitehurst, Whitehurst
• Enzymes in Food Technology by Robert J Whitehurst, Maarten Van Oort
• Vegetable Oils in Food Technology by Frank Gunstone
• Benders’ Dictionary of Nutrition and Food Technology by David A Bender
• Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food [With Booklet] by Michelle Mc Guire, Kathy A Beerman
• Fundamentals of Food Science and Food Preparation by Lobenfeld, Topel
• Fundamentals of Food Biotechnology (Food Science and Technology) By Byong H Lee
• Create! : Food Technology- Student Book by Barbara Mottershead
• Teaching Food Technology in Secondary School by Marion Rutland, Rutland, Rutland Marion Rutland
• Surfactants and Proteins in Food Technology and Processing by Eric Dickinson, B S Murray
• Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives in Food Technology by Helen Mitchell
• Developing Subject Knowledge in Design and Technology: Food Technology by Gwyneth Owen Jackson
• Color in Food: Technological and Psychophysical Aspects by Maria Del Pilar Buera

Coaching Centers for Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test(SVURPGCET)

• Kamat education
• AAA Academy
• Aakash tutorials
• Disha coaching classes
• Agarwal classes
• Aakashdeep institute
• Santushti foundion
• Sahil study circle
• Brilliance tutorials private limited
• Zephyr tutorials
• Helix institute
• Carrer forum Warrangal
• Tandem
• Newton academy
• DAMS
• A.K. Vidyamandir
• Imperial Tutorials
• Triumphant Institute for Management Studies (T.I.M.E.)
• Pathfinder Academy
• Sree Krishna Entrance Coaching Centre
• Hierank School of Competitions
• Oasis Education Services

Study Plan

The number of seats available for M.Sc. Food technology are very less so the level of competition will be very much high. Therefore an aspirant has to prepare very well to clear the test. The syllabus is based on the topics studied during their graduation and so the candidate must be thorough about the core subjects. Entire syllabus must be covered. It will be more beneficial if the aspirant is dividing the entire syllabus into smaller units.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results will be published on the official website of the Sri Venkateswara University. Candidates can check the website in order to get their results.

Score Validity

The score obtained in Sri Venkateswara University M.Sc. Food Technology Entrance Test is valid for 1 year.