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National Institute of Food Technology
Entrepreneurship and Management
Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and
An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
The New World of
Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Admission Brochure 2012 - 13
DISCLAIMER
This brochure is not a legal document. While all possible care has been taken to print the admission brochure correctly.
However, printer and NIFTEM authorities shall not be responsible for any inadvertent mistake. In case of errors/
discrepancies, the official version of NIFTEM is final. The statements made in this brochure and all other information
contained herein are believed to be correct, at the time of publication. However, the competent authority reserves
the right to make additions and alterations in the regulations, conditions governing admissions, the code of conduct
of students, requirements for the degree, fees and any other information or statement/rule contained in this brochure
any time without notice. No responsibility shall be accepted by NIFTEM for hardships or expenses incurred by the
students or any other person for such changes, additions, omissions or errors, no matter how these are caused.
CONTENTS Page No.
Message from the Vice Chancellor i
About NIFTEM 1
Career Opportunities in Food Sector 3
Academic Programmes at NIFTEM 4
Academic Departments at NIFTEM 5
Academic Support Facilities at NIFTEM 7
Admission Guidelines for B. Tech. 8
Admission Guidelines for M. Tech. 11
Common Points for B. Tech. and M. Tech. Admissions 14
Formats 15
Important Dates 19
Important Contacts 20
National Institute of Food Technology
Entrepreneurship and Management
AJIT KUMAR, I.A.S. (Retd.) (A Deemed to be University-Under De-novo Category)
Vice-Chancellor MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MESSAGE
I am delighted to have taken up my position as the founder Vice-Chancellor of this
new deemed to be University (under De-Novo Category). It is my pleasure, and responsibility,
to commend to you for education and knowledge at this esteemed institution- a rare
institution of its own kind in the country. I am pleased to know that, you are considering
studying at NIFTEM, an institution aspiring for excellence in research, teaching and learning,
and committed to the challenges of the food technology, entrepreneurship and
management.
At NIFTEM, we offer a full range of undergraduate, post graduate and research
programmes in Food Technology and Management, carefully designed to ensure that each of
our students gets the best learning environment of the present century. To ensure this, we
have a team of dedicated teachers, researchers and excellent support services so as to
provide latest scholarly work, teaching methods and practical experience in your curriculum.
While producing most competent graduates to fulfil the demands of the food sector, we
strongly focus in building entrepreneurial leaders. We provide human resources, world class
infrastructural facilities and latest equipment to prepare our students for global work
environment by providing them opportunities to interact internationally, with divergent
student groups and researchers around the world.
I take this opportunity to welcome you to join NIFTEM and be a part of NIFTEM
family.
(AJIT KUMAR)
Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli - 131028, Distt. Sonepat (Haryana)
Phone: 0130-2281001, 4, 5, 6 : 2219750-51 Fax: 2219749
E-mail: ajitji@niftem.ac.in Website: www.niftem.ac.in.
National Institute of Food Technology
Entrepreneurship and Management
Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and
An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India
ABOUT NIFTEM
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) was conceptualized by Government of India
on persistent demand of the food industry to have an Apex Body as a One Stop Solution Provider for the various problems of the sector.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India has set up this institute with an initial investment of Rs 500 crore
(US $100 million). The institute is spread over an area of 100 acres. The institute intends to act as a centre of excellence and an apex
world class centre of global standards in the area of Food Technology and Management. It will cater to the needs of various stakeholders
such as entrepreneurs, industry, exporters, policy makers, government and existing institutions. NIFTEM being an apex institution under
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has developed strong linkages with industries.
MANDATE OF NIFTEM WORLD CLASS EDUCATION AT NIFTEM
NIFTEM has a mandate to work as Sector Promotion Organisation/ NIFTEM aims to become a world class education hub in Food
Business Promotion Organisation of the food processing sector. Technology and Management. The salient features of NIFTEM are:
The major objectives of NIFTEM are: n State of art infrastructure put in place in consultation with
n To work as One Stop Solution Provider to all the problems of eminent experts of the food sector, both from India and abroad.
the sector. n Fourteen world class state of the art teaching and research
n To work for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship labs encompassing 7200 m2 of lab area.
Development for the sector. n Special classrooms with Multi-purpose Podium, Projection
n To facilitate Business Incubation Services.
system, Lecture recording & audio system.
n Acclaimed Faculty with Global Exposure; Visiting foreign
n To conduct Frontier Area Research and foster Innovation for
faculty; Video conferencing with globally acclaimed teachers.
development of the sector.
n Five story modern NIFTEM knowledge Centre (library) in
n To develop World Class Managerial Talent coupled with
6580 m2 area.
advanced knowledge in Food Science and Technology.
n Online access to about 4000 e-journals/books through DELNET,
n To function as a Knowledge Repository. DIAA and other resources at library.
n To working for up-gradation of SME food processing clusters. n Experiential learning opportunity through industry internship
n To provide intellectual backing for regulations, governing & business incubation centres.
food quality and safety. n Opportunity for meritorious students to work at International
n To promote cooperation and networking among existing Research Centres under its student exchange programmes.
institutions within India and abroad. n Placement support cell.
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ABOUT NIFTEM
INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS IN EDUCATION AT NIFTEM LIFE AT NIFTEM
The benchmark set by NIFTEM is to be innovative and n Fully residential campus with separate hostel facilities for
world class in all its academic endeavours. On recommendation Girls and Boys.
of University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Human n Entire NIFTEM campus is planned to be a High-Tech Wi-Fi
Resource Development (MHRD) has granted Deemed to be campus.
University status to NIFTEM, under De-novo Category. This
n Proposed extracurricular facilities like Auditorium and
special category is meant for institutions devoted to innovations
in teaching and research in emerging areas of knowledge Amphitheater, Recreational area/gymnasium, Play Grounds,
as unique accomplishment. The focal areas of NIFTEM are Health Club and Swimming Pool.
teaching, research, consultancy, skill development, business n Proposed green campus with orchard, walking/jogging/
incubation and enterprise development. cycling tracks etc.
n Unique programmes blended with technology and management. n Medical facility in the campus.
n Innovative globally benchmarked curriculum. n Self contained campus to provide basic amenities like post
n Innovative approach for teaching through e-contents in an
office, bank, and market complex etc.
interactive mode and facilitating learning through mind n Air conditioned guest house facility.
maps, role playing and scenario analysis.
n Providing complete understanding of food chain and its
socio-technical issues through a unique “Village Adoption
Programme” incorporated in the academic programmes.
n Experiential learning through five pilot scale food processing
plants and incubation centres in the campus followed by
strong institute-industry linkages.
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The Institutional Building
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD SECTOR
Food Industry in the country looks forward to a rapid growth specific needs of the industry. Hence, the job prospects for
with change in socio-economic environment and food graduate and post-graduate students of NIFTEM are extremely
consumption pattern of the prospering population in general bright and it is expected that they would be suitably placed at
and of the youth in particular. Indian Food Processing Industry is levels comparable to the best in allied sectors in the country.
growing at a rate of 15.9% per annum as compared to the total The career options in food sector include:
industrial growth of 3.7%, in the country. The food processing
n Product Development Scientist
sector had attracted a foreign direct investment (FDI) of 188.67
million US$ in 2010-11. A study conducted by Institute of Applied n Sensory Scientist
Manpower Research (IAMR) predicts that, there is a wide skill n Food Microbiologist
gap at various levels in food sector touching around 35 million by n Food Analyst
2017. Thus Food Industry is going to be a major employer in the
coming future. n Quality Control Supervisor
NIFTEM aims to expand food technology research and education n Food Process Engineer
far beyond the conventional realm, by covering upstream food n Food Ingredient Manager
technology disciplines and providing exposure to its students in n Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist
cutting edge areas of relevance. The focus of NIFTEM transcends
n Nutrition Specialist
beyond traditional technology applications, so as to provide
better career prospects to students in the field of Food n Food Fermentation Specialists
Technology & Management to enable them to meet the n Food Processing Sectors: snack food, beverages, meat,
demands of high-end professionals in Food Industry. winery, dairy etc.
Industries have given feedback regarding difficulties in recruiting n Food Service Sectors: supply chain, post harvest, food
suitably trained manpower as there is a huge shortage of the retailing, food regulations, health and wellness service
same. The curriculum at NIFTEM has been designed as per the providers.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AT NIFTEM
NIFTEM aims at seamlessly blending various facets of the food in Food Technology and Management. This programme is unique
industry from production to retail, to ensure that all those in India and blends the basic essence of Food Science, Engineering
involved in these activities reap maximum benefits. It envisages and Management, meeting the needs of the food sector. The
being a focal point for catalyzing the growth of food processing duration of the course is four years divided into two semesters
industries. The Institute is offering B. Tech., M. Tech. and Ph. D. per year.
degree programmes in Food Technology and Management and
at the same time taking up initiatives for research and extension M. Tech. Programmes
activities. For designing the curriculum of the proposed B. Tech. Five M. Tech. programmes are being offered for the academic
and M. Tech. courses, a Task Force of subject experts was year 2012-13. These programmes provide freedom to choose
constituted. They prepared a detailed syllabus which was sent a broad area of specialisation through programme specific
for an extensive review to about 250 distinguished professionals thematic areas and electives offered within the programmes.
in the area of food science and technology both at the national The following are the M. Tech. programmes being offered
as well as the international level. The academic curriculum was during 2012-13:
then modified as per the suggestions and comments proposed
n M. Tech. (Food Supply Chain Management)
by the reviewers from the food processing industry, as well the
academic institutes. A unique flavour of the curriculum is the n M. Tech. (Food Safety and Quality Management)
blend of technology and management which is reflected in the n M. Tech. (Food Process Engineering and Management)
undergraduate and post graduate programmes of NIFTEM.
n M. Tech. (Food Plant Operations Management)
B. Tech. Programme
n M. Tech. (Food Technology and Management)
At undergraduate level, NIFTEM offers B. Tech. degree programme
Electrical Engineering Laboratory Physics Laboratory
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AT NIFTEM
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The department aims at promoting innovations in food sector and catalyzing the growth of food processing industry in India in
global context. Apart from imparting world-class education in the field of food science and technology, the department has
research programmes in frontline areas of Food Science & Technology. The department is also involved in skill development
to the farmers and industry personnel.
Names of Faculty Members Qualifications Designation Research Interests
Dr. Manoj Kulshreshtha Ph. D. Professor Modelling and Simulation
Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay Ph. D. Associate Professor Fruits and Vegetable Technology
Dr. Md. Irfan Ahmad Ph. D. Associate Professor Dairy Technology and Dairy Engineering
Dr. Rupesh S. Chavan Ph. D. Assistant Professor Dairy Technology, Product Development
Dr. Nitin Mehta Ph. D. Assistant Professor Animal Products Technology
Dr. Prarabdh C. Badgujar M. V. Sc. Assistant Professor Toxicology and Safety studies
Dr. Komal Chauhan Ph. D. Assistant Professor Human Nutrition and Health foods
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
With an aim to produce the world class food engineers, the Department of engineering looks at all the aspects of processing related
to food industry. It aims at promoting the growth of the food processing industry in India in the global context by mechanization and
automation, engineering intervention for transforming Agriculture into Food Processing Industries and motivating Entrepreneurship
for promoting Food Processing Sector.
Names of Faculty Members Qualifications Designation Research Interests
Dr. S. P. Agrawala Ph. D. Professor Dairy and Food Engineering, Plant and Equipment
Design
Dr. Santanu Basu Ph. D. Associate Professor Food Rheology, Formulation Engineering
Dr. P. K. Nema Ph. D. Associate Professor Dairy Engineering, Nonthermal Processing
Dr. Pramod Rai Ph. D. Assistant Professor Nonthermal Processing, Membrane Separation,
Fruits and Vegetable Technology
Dr. Vimal Bhatia Ph. D. Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering
Mr. Subhadeep Roy M. S. Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Vivek Chaugule Ph. D. Assistant Professor Bioprocess Engineering
Dr. Mohan Singh Ph. D. Associate Professor Food Engineering
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AT NIFTEM
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
This department has been conceptualized to groom future leaders in Food Science and Technology who can make a difference in
Agri-Food Business for India and the world. The main aim is to work for development of managerial and entrepreneurship
skills for the food processing sector. The Immense knowledge potential may be channelized to function as a knowledge repository
on various aspects of food processing such as product information, production and processing technology, market trends,
safety and quality standards, management practices among others.
Names of Faculty Members Qualifications Designation Research Interests
Dr. S. B. Misra Ph. D. Professor Public private partnership, Business Policy
Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Dr. Amit Jain Ph. D. Associate Professor Supply Chain Management
Dr. Ambika Badh Ph. D. Assistant Professor Natural Resource Management
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
The department encompasses different fields related to science such as Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry and
Mathematics. The functional areas of the department include: food safety and quality, food and human nutrition, chemical aspects of
foods, application of physics in food processing, food testing (microbiological and chemical) and mathematical modeling in food processing.
Names of Faculty Members Qualifications Designation Research Interests
Dr. Vijendra Mishra Ph. D. Associate Professor Probiotic foods, Dairy Microbiology
Dr. Prayaga Murali Krishna Ph. D. Assistant Professor Bio-sensors
Dr. Chakkaravarthi Saravanan Ph. D. Assistant Professor Lipid and Protein Biochemistry
Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya Ph. D. Assistant Professor Biophysical Chemistry
Dr. Vijay Kumar Ph. D. Assistant Professor Statistics
Mr. Kumar Rahul M. E. Assistant Professor Software Engineering
Dr. Priya Ramnani Ph. D. Assistant Professor Food Microbiology, Gut Microbiology
Dr. Neetu Kumra Taneja Ph. D. Assistant Professor Food Microbiology
Dr. Neela Emanual Ph. D. Associate Professor Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
This department looks after pre and post harvest management of food crops, fruits and vegetables. The research encompasses
farm produce sustainability and profitability in Indian agriculture along with environmental issues such as climate change, waste
management etc.
Names of Faculty Members Qualifications Designation Research Interests
Dr. Neeraj Ph. D. Assistant Professor Horticulture
Dr. Tripti Agarwal Ph. D. Assistant Professor Environmental Sciences
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT FACILITIES AT NIFTEM
LABORATORY AND PILOT PLANTS full text digital and printed resources to support the scholarly
NIFTEM has 14 teaching and research labs related to all the and informational needs of the institute community.
areas of Basic Sciences, Food Science and Technology, The NKC has a unique set up of Information and Library Network
Engineering and Workshops. NIFTEM offers a solid foundation system and is equipped with modern infrastructure. Readers can
in both theoretical and applied aspects of food processing access NKC records on the Internet/Intranet. The NKC also
and food business. The institute offers teaching and research provides all possible information through Internet for its users.
programs in many cutting-edge science and technology areas. The NKC is well equipped with modern facilities and resources
The institute houses state-of-the-art teaching and research in the form of books, journals, on-line databases, e-books,
facilities in food and allied areas. e-journals, etc. The NKC is a member of DELNET (Developing
In addition to labs, five pilot plants covering Fruits & Vegetables, Library Network) and DIAA (Diary Industry Association of
Dairy & Dairy Products, Cereal & Pulses, Meat & Poultry etc. are Australia)
in construction. They will be used for experiential learning by The library is acknowledged by the services it renders and
students and providing exposure of working environment of not by mere richness and up-to-datedness of its collections.
Food Processing Industries. The pilot plants will also be used for Accordingly, the following innovative services are being
scale up process, commercialization of business ideas and rendered:
development of entrepreneurship in future. n A national repository of knowledge in the food processing
NIFTEM KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (LIBRARY) sector
n Information and knowledge sharing network in the field of
The NIFTEM Knowledge Centre (NKC) is a five storey building food technology and its allied subjects all over the world
having an area of 6580 Sq.m. The state-of-the-art NKC is housed n Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
in aesthetically designed boat shaped signature building amidst n Current Awareness Services (CAS)
the NIFTEM campus. n Facility of searching the catalogue from anywhere in the
The aim of the NKC is to cater to the needs of the Graduate & Post- world
Graduate Students, Research Scholars and the faculty members of n Research and Reference Services
the Institute. It also caters to the needs of the Research Scholars n Orientation programme for users
and Faculty members through internet/ intranet by providing n Inter Library Loan (ILL)
information services to all the stakeholders relating to bibliographic, n Self check in/out
NIFTEM KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (LIBRARY)
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR B. TECH. PROGRAMME
Eligibility debarred from any institution/university,
The candidate must (c) submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered
n have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with a minimum average of medical practitioner.
60% of marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Selection Procedure for B.Tech. Programme
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (PCMB). SC/ST The admission to the First Semester of the B. Tech. (FTM)
candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate programme will be offered to the candidates based on their
in PCM/PCMB. (Also see Note 1 and Note 2) All India Rank in AIEEE-2012 (All India Engineering Entrance
n have passed 10+2 or XII exam in 2010, 2011 or appearing/ Examination - 2012). Counselling for admission will be done by
passed in 2012. Candidates passed 10+2 or XII exam in 2009 NIFTEM.
or before are not eligible. Result is to be produced during Number of Seats
counseling. Total seats = 120
n have completed age of 17 years on or before 31st December
The number of seats in the B. Tech. program in NIFTEM, as
2012. (Note 3) announced in this admission brochure, shall be strictly adhered
Note 1. A candidate, who gets a compartment in the 10+2 held to, except for such minor adjustment as may be necessary on
in March/April, 2012 will not be eligible for admission even if account of rounding off of fractions to accommodate
he/she clears the same (by appearing in the supplementary reservations, as given below:
examination) before the reporting/ counselling dates. i. 27% reservation to Other Backward Class (non creamy layer)
Note 2. Aggregate percentage of marks in 10+2 or equivalent ii. 15% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes.
examination shall be worked out as suggested by the certificate
awarding Board/ University/Council. If the Board/University/ iii. 7.5% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.
Council awards grades without providing equivalent percentage Further, 3% seats are reserved for physically challenged (PC)
of marks on the grade sheet, the candidate, should obtain candidates. The physically challenged candidates should
a certificate from the respective Board/ University/Council have a minimum of 40% disability, provided that the claimant
specifying equivalent percentage conversion formula, and in this category is otherwise capable to pursue the course for
submit the same at the time of reporting/counselling. In the which the admission is sought. All physically challenged persons
absence of such certificate, the decision of the Admission Cell should produce a certificate of their permanent physical
regarding his/her eligibility shall be final. disability from a Civil Surgeon of a District OR Director/Principal
Note 3. The date of birth as recorded in the high school/first or a Professor of a Medical College affiliated to University or an
Board/Pre-University certificate will be accepted. If the institution of national importance.
certificate does not mention the date of birth, a candidate must The Seat Matrix for B. Tech. (Food Technology and Management)
submit along with the application, an authenticated document is shown below:
indicating the date of birth. Seat Matrix
Other Eligibility Conditions
Category GEN OBC SC ST Total
For admission to the B. Tech. courses, each candidate must
(a) be an Indian national, % Reservation - 27% 15% 7.5% -
(b) bear a good moral character and should not have been No. of Seats 60 33 18 9 120
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR B. TECH. PROGRAMME
The Seat Matrix for physically challenged (PC) candidates in IMPORTANT: If the seats of the SC and ST categories remain
B. Tech. (Food Technology and Management) is given below vacant, these seats will be allotted to the candidates from the
(PC category seats are 3% of total with horizontal reservation General category in the last round of counselling.
among each category):
Scholarships and Financial Support
Category GEN OBC SC ST Total
Merit scholarships / fellowships for up to 10% students in
No. of Seats 1 1 1 1 04 a programme.
Fee Structure for B. Tech. Programme
Particulars 1st Semester 2nd Semester and onwards
A) At the time of admission (one time)
Institute Handbook & Enrolment form 1500.00 Nil
Admission fee 3000.00 Nil
Identity card Fee 1000.00 Nil
Institute Development Fund 4000.00 Nil
Hostel Development Fund 2000.00 Nil
Library Fund 4000.00 Nil
B) Tuition & other fee
Tuition fee 42500.00 42500.00
Lab Support Fee 3500.00 3500.00
Examination Fee 2000.00 2000.00
Electricity & IT Support 4000.00 4000.00
Students Activity 2500.00 2500.00
C) One Time Security Deposits (Refundable)
Institute security deposit 5000.00 Nil
Library security deposit 5000.00 Nil
Mess security deposit 5000.00 Nil
D) Hostel & other amenities
Hostel Room rent (seat wise) 5000.00 5000.00
Medical fees 1000.00 1000.00
Electricity & Water Supply 2000.00 2000.00
GRAND TOTAL (per semester) 93,000.00 62,500.00
NOTE :
n All programmes at NIFTEM are fully residential. n Hostel mess charges would be extra on actual basis.
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR B. TECH. PROGRAMME
Submission of Application At the time of reporting for counselling/registration, all
Filled in Application form for B. Tech. programme is to be candidates shall present the following documents in original
submitted along with a non-refundable application fee of and should submit self attested photocopies of the same:
Rs. 1000 (General/OBC) and Rs. 500 (SC/ST), in the form of (i) AIEEE – 2011 Result card
Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar, NIFTEM on any (ii) Class X marksheet
nationalized bank payable at Kundli, Haryana. The application
form, along with the Demand Draft and relevant attachments as (iii) Class XII marksheet
applicable, must be sent by speed post so as to reach The Head, (iv) Character Certificate from School
Admission Cell, NIFTEM, Plot No. 97, Sector-56, HSIIDC Industrial In addition following documents are required, if applicable
Estate, Kundli - 131028 (Haryana) by 16th June 2012. (23rd June
(i) SC/ST certificate, OBC certificate with non-creamy layer
with late fee of Rs. 500 in addition to the application fee, i.e.
certificate
Rs. 1500 – for General/OBC and Rs. 1000 – for SC/ST). Envelope
should be super-scribed as “Application for B. Tech. Admission” (ii) Medical certificate of handicap for Physically Challenged
candidates
All the candidates should submit following self attested
certificates along with the filled up application form: (iii) Affidavit for gap year certificate
i) AIEEE Admit Card (iv) Migration Certificate
ii) Class X mark sheet and/or certificate as a proof of age (v) Income certificate of Father/Guardian
iii) Class XII mark sheet / Certificate of Appearing (Format-1)
iv) SC/ST certificate, if applicable
v) Demand Draft
10 The Administrative Block
ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR M. TECH. PROGRAMMES
Eligibility Admit cards for this Common Entrance Exam could be
Applicant must have a four years degree in Food Science / Food downloadable from NIFTEM website, if the test is required
Technology and Management / Food Technology/ Food Process to be held. No separate admit card will be posted in this
Engineering/ Food Engineering/Dairy Engineering/ Dairy regard. Updates can be seen from the website time to time.
Technology/ Agricultural Process Engineering/ Agricultural & Final merit will be prepared by combining the marks obtained
Food Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Bio Technology/ in the Entrance Test and the Interview (Maximum Marks 30).
Bio Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Other Eligibility Conditions
Engineering or in related allied fields from a recognized For admission to the M. Tech. courses, each candidate must
University / Institute. n be an Indian national
In addition M. Sc. degree from a recognized University/ Institute in n bears a good moral character
Horticulture/ Post Harvest Technology/ Food Technology/ Food n should not have been debarred from any institution/ university
Science and Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Fruit n submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical
Production and Post Harvest Technology/ Microbiology or practitioner.
Industrial Microbiology/ Post Harvest Technology/Food
Selection Procedure for M.Tech. Programmes
Technology/ Food Science and Technology/ Food Process
Engineering/ Bio – Technology or in related allied fields are also A merit list of the eligible candidates will prepared on the basis of
eligible for admission to the M. Tech. programmes in Food Supply their valid GATE scores followed by an interview (70% weightage
Chain Management/ Food Safety and Quality Management/ Food of GATE score and 30% interview). Seats in respective branches
Plant Operations Management/ Food Technology and Management will first be filled by GATE qualified candidates and the remaining
i.e. except M. Tech. in Food Process Engineering Management. vacant seats, if any, shall be offered to other candidates on the
basis of their marks obtained in Common Entrance Exam
Applicants are advised to give their choices for different
conducted by NIFTEM and an interview. The non-GATE
courses after carefully studying the eligibility requirements.
candidates may note that the Common Entrance Exam shall
Candidates appearing for final year examinations of above NOT be conducted, if all seats have been filled by GATE
in 2012 may also apply. Provisionally selected candidates candidates. In that case the claim for refund of application fee
will be required to produce their proof of passing the shall NOT be entertained.
above qualifying examination by 31.8.2012, failing which
provisional admission will be cancelled. Pattern of Examination
The admission to the M. Tech. programmes will be based on the The written test conducted for non-GATE candidates shall
GATE score (Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers) and personal consist of seventy (70) objective type questions of one mark
interview (30 marks). Merit list will be prepared based on valid each. There shall be no negative marking. The duration of the
GATE score and marks obtained in the personal interview, which test will be one hour. The test shall consist of two parts. Part-A
will be displayed on the NIFTEM website. shall contain twenty (20) questions to test the mental agility of
the candidate. Part-B shall contain seventy (70) questions to test
After the admission of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the candidate's technical background in their eligibility areas, of
remaining seats, if any, will be filled by non-GATE candidates which any 50 questions are to be answered. In case a candidate
(B.E./B. Tech./M.Sc.). Non-GATE candidates would require to attempts more than 50 questions, only the first 50 attempted
qualify the Common Entrance Exam (70 marks), conducted by questions shall be evaluated.
NIFTEM and to be held at NIFTEM campus, Kundli only.
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR M. TECH. PROGRAMME
Number of Seats
Total seats = 90 (18 in each of the five M. Tech. programmes) Further, there would be 3 seats under PC quota (with minimum
The seat Matrix for each M. Tech. programme is shown in the 40% disability) to meet 3% reservation which would be distributed
table below: horizontally depending upon the availability of candidates.
Scholarships and Financial Support
Seat Matrix
n Merit scholarships/ fellowships for up to 10% students in
Category GEN OBC SC ST Total a programme
% Reservation - 27% 15% 7.5% - n Teaching assistantship and assistance through earn while
No. of Seats 9 5 3 1 18 you learn programme
Fee Structure for M. Tech. Programmes
Particulars 1st Semester 2nd Semester and onwards
A) At the time of admission (one time)
Institute Prospectus & Enrolment form 1500.00 Nil
Admission fee 4000.00 Nil
Identity card Fee 500.00 Nil
Institute Development Fund 6000.00 Nil
Hostel Development Fund 2000.00 Nil
Library Fund 6000.00 Nil
B) Tuition & other fee
Tuition fee 10900.00 10900.00
Lab Support Fee 2000.00 2000.00
Examination Fee 2000.00 2000.00
Electricity & IT Support 1500.00 1500.00
Students Activity 1000.00 1000.00
C) Security Deposits (One Time & Refundable)
Institute security deposit 8000.00 Nil
Library security deposit 5000.00 Nil
Mess security deposit 5000.00 Nil
D) Hostel & other amenities
Hostel rent (seat wise) 5000.00 5000.00
Medical fees 1000.00 1000.00
Electricity & Water Supply 2000.00 2000.00
GRAND TOTAL (per semester) 63,400.00 25,400.00
NOTE :
n All programmes at NIFTEM are fully residential. n Hostel mess charges would be extra on actual basis.
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR M. TECH. PROGRAMMES
Submission of Application At the time of reporting for counselling/registration, all
Filled in Application form for M. Tech. programme is to be candidates shall present the following documents in original
submitted along with a non-refundable application fee of Rs. and should submit self attested photocopies of the same:
1000 (General/OBC) and Rs. 500 (SC/ST), in the form of Demand (i) Class X marksheet / certificate for age verification
Draft drawn in favour of Registrar, NIFTEM on any nationalized (ii) B. Tech. / M. Sc. marksheet and certificate
bank payable at Kundli, Haryana. The application form, along (iii) Character Certificate from College/ University last attended
with the Demand Draft and relevant attachments as applicable,
must be sent by speed post so as to reach The Head, Admission In addition following documents are required, if applicable
Cell, NIFTEM, Plot No. 97, Sector-56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, (i) SC/ST certificate, OBC certificate with non-creamy
Kundli - 131028 (Haryana) by 16th June 2012. (23rd June with layer certificate
late fee of Rs. 500 in addition to the application fee, i.e. Rs. 1500 (ii) Medical certificate of handicap for Physically Handicapped
– for General/OBC and Rs. 1000 – for SC/ST). Envelope should candidates
be super-scribed as “Application for M. Tech. Admission” (iii) Affidavit for gap year certificate
All candidates should submit the following self attested (iv) Migration Certificate
certificates along with the filled up application form: (v) Income certificate of Father/Guardian
i) B. E./ B. Tech./ M. Sc. result or Certificate of Appearing
(Format-1)
ii) Class X marksheet/ certificate as a proof of age
iii) SC/ST certificate, if applicable
vi) Demand Draft
Vice Chancellor's Office
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COMMON POINTS FOR B.TECH. & M.TECH. ADMISSIONS
1. Candidates are advised to read the Information Brochure 6. For registration, students are required to bring DD for
and instructions carefully. prescribed admission fee for first semester and three
2. There is no regional/state/other quota for admission at recent-identical passport size photographs. The students
NIFTEM. are also required to produce anti-ragging duly notarised
affidavits on Rs. 10/- stamp paper, as per Format-4 and
3. The venue of reporting and counseling will be NIFTEM, Format-5.
Kundli, Haryana. The important dates and the detailed
7. NIFTEM will be a fully residential institute for students;
schedule of the counseling dates are given at the end of
therefore it is mandatory for the students taking admission
this brochure. Individual Counselling letters will NOT
at NIFTEM to take hostel accommodation.
be issued.
8. Visitors/parents may avail the facility of Guest House
4. Any change in dates / schedule will be notified on by requesting Asst. Registrar (Administration) for advance
Institute's website: www.niftem.ac.in. The candidates booking (First come-first serve basis).
are advised to visit the website regularly.
9. The Institute generally discourages refund of fees, after
5. In case, a candidate has previously secured admission in a candidate has taken admission at the institute. In
another institution and, because of this reason, is unable exceptional circumstances, the request for refund will
to produce his/her original certificates at the time of be considered as per the Institute Rules. The decision
reporting/counseling, he/she may be allowed provisional of the institute shall be final in this regard. However,
admission, provided he/she produces a certificate, from there shall be no refund of fee, except refundable
the competent authority and on the authorized letter deposits, if a candidate withdraws his/her seat after the
of the head of the institution where he/she has taken last date of admissions at the Institute for 2012-13 i.e.
admission, to the effect that all his/her original certificates August 11, 2012.
are kept with that institution, along with copies of his/her 10. Interchangeability and transfer of seats:
certificates attested by a Group A gazetted officer.
After 2nd counselling, any unfilled seat(s) reserved for
He/ She will be required to submit his/her original ST Category will be converted to SC Category and vice versa.
certificates for verification within two weeks time of After exhausting all the SC/ST candidates, the unfilled
getting such provisional admission; otherwise his/her reserved category seats shall be filled by other candidates
admission shall stand automatically cancelled. in order of merit.
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FORMATS
Format-1
CERTIFICATE OF APPEARING
(The certificate must be signed by the Head of the Institution where the
candidate has studied for qualifying examination)
Certified that Mr./Ms.____________________________son/daughter of Shri. ____________________________________
has/passed appeared at his/her _____________________________ examination from this school /college/ University
as a regular student in the year
He/She bears a good moral character and has not been disqualified by any Board/ University or convicted on any account.
Date: Seal Signature of
Place: Principal/Head
Format-2
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED (PC) CANDIDATES
The candidate seeking admission to seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) category, shall submit the category
certificate issued by a competent authority, not below the rank of SDM. (In case it is issued by Tehsildar, it should be
countersigned by SDM)
The candidate seeking admission to seat reserved for Physically Challenged (PH) category shall bring certificate of physical
disability issued by a duly notified Medical Board of a District/Government Hospital set up for examining the physically
challenged candidates under the provision of the Persons with Disability (equal opportunities, protection of rights and full
participation) Act, 1995. The certificate should indicate the extent (i.e. percentage) of the physical disability with the
photograph of the candidate concerned and it should be countersigned by one of the Doctors constituting the Board issuing
the certificate.
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FORMATS
Format-3
DECLARATION / UNDERTAKING BY OBC CANDIDATES
(duly notarized on Rs 10 stamp paper)
I, _____________________________________ son / daughter of Shri ___________________________________________
resident of village/town/city _____________________________________________ district _______________________
State _______________ hereby declare that I belong to the ____________________ community which is recognised
as a backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders contained in
Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.36012/22/93- Estt. (SCT), dated 8/9/1993
.
It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the above
referred Office Memorandum, dated 8/9/1993, which is modified vide Department of Personnel and Training
Office Memorandum No.36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 9/3/2004 and further modified vide OM No 36033/3/2004-
Estt.(Res.) dated 14/10/2008 or the latest notification of the Government of India.
I also declare that the condition of status / annual income for 'Creamy Layer' of my parents is within prescribed limits as on
financial year ending on March 31, 2012.
Signature of the Candidate
Place:
Date:
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FORMATS
Format-4
ANTI RAGGING AFFIDAVIT BY THE STUDENT
(duly notarized on Rs 10 stamp paper)
I,________________________________ (full name of student with admission/ registration/ enrolment number) s/o or d/o
Mr./Mrs./Ms. _______________, having been admitted to National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and
Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana, have received a copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in
Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the “Regulations”) carefully read and fully understood the
provisions contained in the said Regulations.
2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging.
3) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and I am fully aware of the penal and
administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or
passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that
a) I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
b) I will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be constituted as
ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, I am liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the Regulations,
without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against me under any penal law or any law for the time
being in force.
6) I hereby declare that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on account
of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and further affirm that, in case the
declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my admission is liable to be cancelled.
Declared this ___day of __________ month of ______year.
Signature of deponent
Name:
Address:
Telephone No./Mobile No.:
VERIFICATION
Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is false and
nothing has been concealed or misstated therein.
Verified at __________(place) on this the____ (day) of_______ (month),________ (year).
________________
Signature of deponent
Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the ______ (day) of________(month), _________(year) after reading
the contents of this affidavit.
OATH COMMISSIONER
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FORMATS
Format-5
ANTI RAGGING AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN
(duly notarized on Rs 10 stamp paper)
I, Mr./Mrs./Ms. ___________________________________(full name of parent/ guardian) father/mother/guardian of,
_____________________________(full name of student with admission/registration/enrolment number) having been
admitted to National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana, have
received a copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009,
(hereinafter called the “Regulations”), carefully read and fully understood the provisions contained in the said Regulations.
2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging.
3) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of the penal and
administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case he/she is found guilty of or abetting ragging,
actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging.
4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that
a) My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
b) My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be
constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations.
5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the Regulations,
without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my ward under any penal law or any law for the
time being in force.
6) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on
account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and further affirm that, in
case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my ward is liable to be cancelled.
Declared this ___day of __________ month of ______year.
Signature of deponent:
Name:
Address:
Telephone/ Mobile no.
VERIFICATION
Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is false and nothing
has been concealed or misstated therein.
Verified at __________(place) on this the____ (day) of _______(month), (year)________
Signature of deponent
Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the ____ (day) of_____(month)_____ (year) after reading the contents
of this affidavit.
OATH COMMISSIONER
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IMPORTANT DATES
Activities B. Tech. M. Tech.
Date of release of Application advertisement May 10, 2012 May 10, 2012
Last date for despatch of Application Form by post June 15, 2012 June 15, 2012
Last date of receipt of completed Application Forms at June 16, 2012 June 16, 2012
NIFTEM without Late Fee (up to 05:00 p.m.)
Last date of receipt of completed Application Forms at June 23, 2012 June 23, 2012
NIFTEM with Late Fee (up to 05:00 p.m.)
1st Counseling /Registration for B. Tech. Admission July 17, 2012 -
2nd Counseling/ Registration for B. Tech. Admission July 25, 2012 -
Date of Interview for M. Tech. Admission (for GATE candidates) - July 12, 2012
Counseling for M. Tech. Admissions (for GATE candidates) - July 13, 2012
Date of Common Entrance Exam for M. Tech. - July 19, 2012
Admission (for non-GATE candidates)
Date of Interview for M. Tech. Admission (for non- GATE candidates) - July 19, 2012
Counseling for M. Tech. Admission (for non-GATE candidates) - July 27, 2012
Commencement of First semester August 06, 2012 August 06, 2012
Orientation Programme for B.Tech / M.Tech. August 07, 2012 August 07, 2012
Counselling for vacant/drop out seats, if needed, for both August 11, 2012 August 11, 2012
B. Tech and M. Tech. programmes
Last date of Admission August 11, 2012 August 11, 2012
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Name Designation Phone E-mail
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Sushil Kumar Registrar 0130-228-1071 registrar@niftem.ac.in
Mr. S. K. Singh Chandel Asst. Registrar (Admin) 0130-228-1079 suneelchandel.niftem@gmail.com
ADMISSION CELL
Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay Head, Admission Cell 0130-228-1045 ashutosh@niftem.ac.in
Dr. Pramod Rai Coordinator 0130-228-1042 pramod.rai@niftem.ac.in
Mr. Naresh Aggarwal Asst. Registrar (Exams) 0130-228-1044 ncaniftem@gmail.com
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WAY TO NIFTEM
Dhaula Kuan
Rohini
Side
Jahangirpuri
Metro Mukarba Chowk Haryana
Azadpur
Chowk GT Karnal Road
Fly over Singhu Border Police Chowki
PNB
Map not to scale
ISBT
Kashmiri Gate
Delhi
NIFTEM
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and
critique
An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, GOI
Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Estate, Kundli, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana- 131028
Website: www.niftem.ac.in. E-mail: admission@niftem.ac.in. Helpline: 0130-22810-42/44 Telefax: 0130-2219789
