NIFTEM MTech admissions are based on GATE score or by qualifying entrance test & PI conducted by the institute. Candidates applying with a valid GATE score (70 marks) will be shortlisted for the interview round. Weightage to the written test is 70 marks followed by an Interview round of 30 marks conducted at NIFTEM Campus, Kundli. The minimum eligibility criteria is having a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks in aggregate.The institute offers a 2 year M.Tech program in five different streams and charges INR 63000 (approx) per semester.

NIFTEM MTech Admission Dates 2024

NIFTEM MTech Eligibility Criteria

To seek admission in M.Tech program candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria. Minimum eligibility required for admission is a 4 year bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines with at least 60% marks. The eligibility criteria may vary as per the specializations of MTech program.

NIFTEM MTech Course-wise Eligibility Criteria

Note: Deficiency courses would be offered to the applicants with above prescribed non-food degrees.

NIFTEM MTech Admission Process 2024

Selection for the admission will be done on the basis of GATE score. Institute will prepare the merit list of the eligible candidates who applied for the M.Tech program. If GATE Scores of two candidates is same then their marks in graduation degree will be considered for the merit list. 

If any seats remain after the GATE candidates counselling then institute will conducts its own entrance test for Non GATE Applicants. Entrance test will be conducted on the NIFTEM Campus. There will be no other test centers. 

NIFTEM MTech Entrance Exam Pattern

An entrance exam is conducted at NIFTEM Campus, Kundli for Non-GATE candidates. The exam consists of two parts i.e Part A & Part B. Part A will have 20 questions from General Knowledge, English & Mental Ability whereas Part B will have 50 questions from their eligibility areas.

NIFTEM Sonepat MTech Application Process 2024

Candidates who wish to apply can submit the application form on the official website of the university. Applicants must create a login ID, click on “Create New Account” button and fill necessary information, an automatically generated mail with username and password will be sent on your register email id. Login for registration for M.Tech program. Applications received after due date will not be accepted.

It is candidate’s responsibility, all the information which is mentioned on the application form must be correct and exactly same with the information of original documents. Students are required to mention a valid email address or phone number on application form.

Step to Apply Online

1. Go to the official website of the university i.e. www.niftem.ac.in.
2. Click on admission link and select your applied course
3. Register by using your email id and password
4. Login after the confirmation of email
5. Enter the details asked in application form
6. Upload the scanned copy of all the required documents.
7. Pay application fee
8. Take the printout for future reference.

Application Fee

After duly filled application form, pay the amount of INR 1000 as application fee, it can be paid either online or offline mode. There is relaxation of INR 500 for reserved category candidates (SC/ ST).

Online Fee Payment: The online payment of application fee can be done through Credit card/ Debit card/ Net Banking. After successful payment will be able to print the acknowledgement receipt on the profile page of applicant’s account.

Offline Fee Payment: To make payment of application fee in offline mode, candidates have to make a Demand Draft of INR 1000 for general and OBC candidates and INR 500 for reserved category candidates. Along with the hard copy of application form send it to the “Head Admission Cell, NIFTEM, Plot No 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli – 131028, District Sonepat, Haryana.

NIFTEM MTech Seats 2024

NIFTEM MTech Scholarship

• NIFTEM Merit Scholarship: The scholarship is given to one student only on the basis of merit in each program of M.Tech offered by the institute. A tuition fee waiver and a fixed stipend for 10 months are given to that merit student.
• NIFTEM Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: This scholarship is provided to six students from each stream of M.Tech having a maximum family annual income of INR 2,50,000 from all the sources. A tuition fee waiver and a fixed stipend for 10 months are given to those students.

NIFTEM MTech Fees

NIFTEM MTech fees for the entire program is INR 1.73 Lacs. The tuition charges per semester is INR 25,850. Other charges in the MTech fee structure is same as of other courses. The fee structure was last revised in 2018 for the MTech program.

Check Fees for other NIFTEM courses.

NIFTEM MTech Internship

NIFTEM M.Tech have a strong connection with the corporates to provide hands-on experience with the corporate resources and work environment. The third semester students of this program are required to undergo an industrial internship for 5 months. For this purpose, students are placed in many prominent food processing industries such as - 

NIFTEM Village Adoption Program

Village Adoption is an unique program implemented by the NIFTEM since 2012. Its aim is to provide a broad understanding of the traditional processing technologies adopted by the villagers. Process of Village Adoption program:-

• A group of 10-12 MTech students are created and have to visit village in each semester for almost 10 days .
• Every group is managed by a mentor who guides them to develop a realistic plan for 4 years for each village.
• Imparting training & interactive techniques for enhancement of shelf life to farmers.
• Promotion of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).
• Prepare & present reports at the end of each semester of that particular village.
• Each group is closely observed & evaluated by the Professors and senior officers of NIFTEM itself.