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The admission process for a post graduate degree occurs after a candidate accomplishes their bachelor’s degree. They are required to get a prospectus from their desired university. The application forms are now accessible through an online portal as well. The admission form includes the personal information of the candidate and the previous academic records. The admission is granted on merit of every particular university. After the admission process, the students look forward to the merit list. The universities display the merit list after the admission process concludes.
Eligibility Criteria
The entry requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Science, Food and Nutrition, Dairy Technology or any equivalent.
- The students must possess a minimum of 2.0 CGPA in bachelor’s
- The Graduate Assessment Test (GAT, GRE or university test)
- Admission Interview of the eligible candidates
Admission Intake
The admission intakes have various dates in every university. Usually the admissions are held in September (fall session). There are some universities that have another round of admissions in the (spring session) January/ March.
Entry Test
Several types of entry tests include:
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GAT- Graduate Assessment Test:
GAT (Graduate Assessment Test) is the widely used entry test for the admission of MS, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs. The candidates who have concluded their 16 years of education are eligible for GAT. There are numerous compulsory parts of the test. Students can gather more information regarding the test from the official website.
GRE- Graduate Record Examinations
GRE is another assessment test for graduates. It is also one of the most widely used entry tests for international universities. The test provides applicants the options of choosing their location and date of the test.
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University Test
The universities who do not consider any other entry tests conduct their own tests. The tests are held under the respective department of the university.
Merit Lists
Merit Lists are based on the previous academic records of the candidates. The merit criteria can vary in different universities. After the admission process concludes, every university publishes its list of successful candidates. There can be several merit lists due the increased seats.
Fee Structure
The major fee difference can be seen in the public and private institutes of Pakistan. The estimated fee for a MS in Food Science and Technology in a private institute is around 349,000.
List of Institutions for MS Food Science and Technology In Pakistan
The institutes offering MS Food Science and Technology are:
- University of Management and Technology
- Jinnah University for Women
Private Sector
UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
University of Management and Technology is one of the leading private sectors in Pakistan. UMT offers MS in Food Technology under the School of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The admission criteria consist of a minimum of 50% marks in bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 50% marks in the entry test which further lead to an interview session with the head of the department. The successful candidates are then notified.
JINNAH UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN
The Jinnah University for Women is a private research institute in Karachi. It offers a master’s degree in Food Science and Technology. The eligibility criteria for a master’s degree is bachelor’s degree in food science and technology or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.
