UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCES

Tagline: Nourishing Today, Innovating for Tomorrow

ADMISSIONS OPEN – FALL 2026

PROGRAM OFFERED

Program	Duration	Degree Awarded
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology	4 Years (8 Semesters)	Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Food Science and Technology

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

#	Requirement	Details
1	Academic Qualification	F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) OR F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering)
2	Minimum Marks	As per University of the Punjab criteria (please refer to university admission policy)
3	Equivalence	For candidates with other qualifications, equivalence will be determined as per university rules

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Activity	Date & Time
Last Date to Apply	August 04, 2026
Deadline Time	Until 11:59 PM (Midnight)

IMPORTANT DATES & SCHEDULE

Event	Date
Admissions Open	Fall 2026 Semester
Application Deadline	August 04, 2026
Merit List Display	To be announced by the university
Classes Commence	To be announced by the university

Note: Candidates are advised to check the university website regularly for updates on merit lists and class schedules.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Method	Details
Focal Person	Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Tariq Assistant Professor, Department of Food Sciences
Phone	+92 300 7254349
Website	www.pu.edu.pk
Social Media	/UniversityOfThePunjab.Official (Facebook/Instagram)
University Address	University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION

Partner in: FOOD AND NUTRITION R&D CLUSTER, PHEC (Punjab Higher Education Commission)

Mission: Promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence in food and nutrition research.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

#	Key Point
1	Applications must be submitted online through the University of the Punjab admission portal.
2	Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
3	All required documents (educational certificates, CNIC, photographs, etc.) must be uploaded as per university guidelines.
4	The application deadline is August 04, 2026, until 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.
5	Candidates are advised to regularly check the university website for merit lists, interview schedules, and further instructions.
6	For any queries regarding the admission process, contact the focal person during office hours.
7	The department is part of the PHEC Food and Nutrition R&D Cluster, offering students opportunities for research collaboration and innovation.

WHY CHOOSE FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY?

Benefit	Description
Growing Industry	Food Science is a rapidly expanding field with global career opportunities.
Research Opportunities	Access to cutting-edge research facilities and partnerships with PHEC.
Career Prospects	Graduates can work in food processing, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory affairs, academia, and more.
Innovation Focus	The program emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and solving real-world food challenges.
Collaborative Environment	Partnership with PHEC Food and Nutrition R&D Cluster fosters collaboration with industry and academia.

SOCIAL MEDIA & ONLINE PRESENCE

Platform	Handle
Facebook/Instagram	@UniversityOfThePunjab.Official
Website	www.pu.edu.pk

Tagline: Nourishing Today, Innovating for Tomorrow

Advertisement Reference: Fall 2026 Admissions – Department of Food Sciences, University of the Punjab
Last Date to Apply: August 04, 2026 (11:59 PM)