Thursday, May 10, 2012

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management NIFTEM Admission Notice 2012-13 (B. Tech. and M. Tech.)


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 Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSMDC Estate, Kundli, Dis'tt. Sonepat, Haryana - 131 028 Website: www.niftem.ac.in, Email: admission@niftem.ac.in, Helpline: 0130-22810-42/44 Telefax: 0130 2219789


Wake up to Career Options in Food Technology


ABOUT NIFTEM:

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) was conceptualized by Government of India on pressing 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 (MoFPI), Government of India, set up this institute with an initial investment of about ? 500 crore (US$ 100 million). Spread over an area of 100 acre at a prime location in close proximity of North Delhi - Haryana border of NH-1. The Institute intends to act as an international centre of excellence in the area of .Food Technology and Management. NIFTEM has been granted the Status of a Deemed to be University under De-novo Category.

Mandate of NIFTEM
NIFTEM has a mandate to work as Sector Promotion Organisation/ Business Promotion Organisation of the food processing secior. Major objectives:
• To work as One Stop Solution Providerto all the problems of the sector.
• To work for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Development for the sector.
• To facilitate Business Incubation Services.
• To conduct Frontier Area Research and foster Innovation for development of the Sector.
• To develop World Class Managerial Talent'coupled with advanced . knowledge in Food Science and Technology.
• To function as a Knowledge Repository..
• Toworkingforup-gradationofSMEfoodprocessingclusters. 

Activity Focus of NIFTEM
• Education and Research • Skill Development • SME Upgradation
• Consultancy • Extension and Outreach
• Technology Enterprise Incubation

World Class Education In Food Technology and Management
• State of art infrastructure and equipments.
• Fourteen largeteaching labsof international standard.
• Provision for state-of-the-art research labs in Mure.
• Modern classrooms with interactive board, projection system and lecture recording facility.
• Acclaimed Faculty with Global Exposure.
• Interaction with foreign professors through video conferencing.
• Five story NIFTEM Knowledge Centre (library) in 6580 m2 area. .
• Online access to over^OOO e-journals/books.
• Experiential learning opportunity through industry internship.

Innovative Concepts in Education at NIFTEM
• Unique programmes blended in technology and management.
• Innovativegloballybenchmarked curriculum.
• Innovative approach forteaching through e-contents.
• Catering socio-technical issues through a unique Village Adoption Programme.

Life at NIFTEM Campus
• Fully residential campus with separate hostel facilities for Girls and Boys.
• Entire campus is planned to be a High-Tech Wi-Fi campus.
• Upcoming facilities include Auditorium, Amphi Theatre, Recreational Area/Gymnasium, Health Club, Swimming Pool etc.
• Greencampuswithwalking/jogging/cyclingtracks.
• Medical facility in the campus.
• Self contained campus with facilities like post office, bank, and a proposed market complex.

Career Opportunity In Food Sector. 
Indian Food industry is growing at a rate of 15.9% p.a. as compared to the total industrial growth of 3.7%, in the country. The food processing sector had attracted a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of 188.67 million US$ in 2010-11. Food Industry is going to be a major employer in the.coming future. Job prospects for graduates and post-graduates of NIFTEM are extremely bright and would be comparable to the best in other economic sectors of the country. Some career opportunities could be: Product Development- Scientist, Sensory Scientist, Food -Microbiologist, Food Analyst, Quality Control Supervisor, Food Process Engineer,  Food Ingredient Manager, Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Nutrition Specialist, Food Fermentation Specialist, Retail or Supply Chain Manager, Entrepreneurship.


Admission Notice 2012-13 (B. Tech. and M. Tech.)

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Fouryears regular B. Tech. degree in Food Technology and Management. 

Eligibility
• Passing in 10+2 or its equivalent witha minimum average of 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or'Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (PCMB).
• Must have passed 10+2 or XII exam in 2010, 2011 or appearing/ passed in 2012. Candidates passed 10+2 or XII exam in 2009 or before are not eligible. Results to be produced during counseling.
• Should have completed age of 17 years on 31st December of the year of his/her admission..

Selection Process
The selection of students will be done based on All India Rank of AIEEE-2012. Counseling for admission will be done by NIFTEM admission cell. Number of Seats
Total 120 (reservation as per government norms, please refer brochure for details) 

FIVE POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Two years regular M. Tech. degree in 
1. Food Supply Chain Management 
2. Food Safety and Quality Management 
3. Food Process Engineering Management 
4. Food Plant Operations Management 
5. Food Technology and Management. 

Eligibility:
Fouryears degree in Food Science/ Food Technology and Management/ Food Technology/ Food Process Engineering / Food Engineering / Dairy Engineering / Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Process Engineering/ Agricultural & Food Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Bio Technology/ Bio Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering or in related allied fields from a recognized University / Institute is must.

M. Sc. degree holder from a recognized University/Institute in Horticulture/ Post Harvest Technology/ Food Technology/ Food Science and Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Fruit Production and Post Harvest Technology/ Microbiology or Industrial Microbiology/ Bio Technology or in related allied fields is also -acceptable for admission in all M. Tech. programmes exceptforM.Tech. in Food Process Engineering Management. Candidates appearing for final year examinations of above in 2012 may also apply. Provisionally selected candidates will require to produce their proof of passing the above qualifying examination by 31.8.2012, failing which provisional admission will be cancelled. 

Selection Process
The admission to M. Tech. programmes will be based on the merit formed by adding valid GATE score of a candidate to his marks obtained in an interview conducted by NIFTEM. After the admission of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the remaining seats, if any, will be filled by non GATE candidates on the basis of an Entrance Test and Interview to be conducted by NIFTEM. 

Number of Seats
18- in each M. Tech. programme (reservation as per government norms, please refer brochure for details)

Financial Support and Scholarships
• Merit scholarships and fellowships (for up to 10% students in a programme)
• Teaching assistantship and assistance through earn while you learn programme 

How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply in prescribed application form, downloadable from NIFTEM website, along with information brochure. The form and the brochure can also be obtained by post on a written request made to the Admission Cell along with a DD of Rs. 350 towards brochure fee and postal charges. The duly filled in application form along with necessary enclosures and a non-refundable application fee of ? 1000 (General) and  Rs.  500 (SC/ST) should-be sent by registered/speed post/ in person to Head, Admission Cell, NIFTEM, Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli-131 028, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana, so as to reach at the destination on or before 05:00 PM of 16.06.2012. 

Applications would also be acceptable by 05:00 PM of 23.06.2012 with a late fee of  Rs.  500, in addition to application fee. 

All DD should be in favour of 'NIFTEM' payable at SBI, Branch - NIFTEM Campus Kundli (Branch Code 15479). 

(Sushil Kumar)
Registrar


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