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Admissions Open 2026-27 — Deadline July 31, 2026
एमए गृह विज्ञान (खाद्य एवं पोषण) प्रवेश 2026-27
MA Home Science (Food & Nutrition) in Varanasi
MGKVP-affiliated, 2-year Master of Arts in Home Science (Food & Nutrition) at BITE Varanasi — an applied science track bridging human nutrition, clinical and therapeutic dietetics, food science, and public-health nutrition. The department runs dedicated nutrition labs and an experimental kitchen for hands-on meal-planning and food-analysis work, complemented by clinical rotations in Varanasi partner hospitals. A regional-focus dissertation in Semester 4 anchors applied research skills for ICMR, NIN, and hospital-dietetics careers.
Affiliated to MGKVP
30
Sanctioned seats per year
2 Years
4 Semesters
2026-27
Deadline July 31, 2026
Why BITE
Why choose BITE for MA HS-FN in Varanasi
MGKVP-affiliated, applied-science track
30 sanctioned seats. 4-semester applied curriculum (HS 101-405). Theory assessed at 25 internal + 75 external per paper; Practical at 100 external per semester. Sem 3 adds Research Project (HS 305); Sem 4 closes with Dissertation (HS 405) + Viva-voce. UGC-recognised for NET, university teaching, and PhD admissions.
Clinical + therapeutic nutrition
Sem 2 core papers cover Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition (HS 202) — diet planning for diabetes, renal, and cardiovascular conditions — and Maternal and Child Nutrition (HS 203). Full lifecycle coverage: maternal, infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric nutrition across both years.
Hospital + community rotations
Sem 3-4 clinical-nutrition rotations in partner hospitals and community health centres across Varanasi. Students handle real dietetics caseloads before graduation — a direct pipeline to hospital-dietitian posts and ICMR / NIN / SGPGI research positions.
Nutrition labs + experimental kitchen
The department operates dedicated nutrition labs and an experimental kitchen for meal-planning workshops, food-analysis experiments, and therapeutic-diet preparation. Hands-on practical sessions across all four semesters reinforce theory and prepare students for industry and clinical settings.
ICMR / NIN / SGPGI research pipeline
Sem 4 dissertation typically a regional field study — iron-deficiency anaemia in adolescent girls or protein-energy malnutrition in pre-school children in Eastern UP. UGC-NET aligned syllabus. Pathway to Ph.D. in Nutrition at NIN Hyderabad, BHU Home Science, and LIFE.
FSSAI + public-health track
Sem 4 papers on Food Safety and Quality Control (HS 403) and Management of Nutrition Programmes (HS 401) build credentials for FSSAI auditor, ICDS / NRLM nutrition officer, and corporate-wellness advisory roles — career pathways distinct from counselling or child-development streams.
Eligibility for MA HS-FN admission
| Qualification | BA/B.Sc. with Home Science / Nutrition / Food Science or closely related discipline from a recognised university, minimum 50% aggregate. |
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| Subject preference | Home Science or Nutrition major preferred. Science graduates (Biology, Chemistry) with relevant elective coursework also considered with a bridge module. |
| Entrance exam | BITE direct-admission pathway based on graduation aggregate. State counselling per MGKVP norms applies for some seats. |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters), full-time. MGKVP-awarded degree. |
| Reservation | UP state reservation norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, women, single-girl-child). |
Admission process step-by-step
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Complete graduation with required percentage
BA/B.Sc. with Home Science / Nutrition / Food Science major (or Biology/Chemistry with relevant electives) and ≥50% aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories per UP norms).
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Apply directly or through state counselling
BITE accepts direct MA Home Science (F&N) applications. Some seats may be allotted via MGKVP counselling. Apply online at /admissions/apply.
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Merit-based selection
Graduation aggregate determines merit. Applicants with hospital / NGO nutrition exposure or food-industry internships mentioned at application stage get added consideration.
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Document verification at BITE
Graduation mark sheet + provisional / degree certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, category / income certificates if applicable, 6 passport photographs.
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Fee payment and orientation
First-semester fee per BITE structure. Orientation includes a biochemistry / nutrition primer for students from non-Home-Science / non-Nutrition UG backgrounds.
Fee structure
MA HS-FN fees at BITE follow the MGKVP-approved fee structure for -recognised programmes. Payable per semester. Breakdown of tuition, development, library, lab, caution deposit, and exam fees is on the fee-structure page.
View full fee structure →Scholarships
- Central UGC scholarships via MGKVP recognition (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / minority / single-girl-child)
- UP State Government merit scholarships for PG programmes
- BITE merit-based fee concessions for top-rank candidates (>60% in graduation)
- ICMR / NIN / UGC-JRF research fellowships for students who clear NET-JRF during the programme
What you’ll study
Semester I — Foundations
- HS 101 · Research Methods and Statistics (Core · Theory · 4 cr · 25+75)
- HS 102 · Statistics and Computer Application (Core · Theory · 4 cr · 25+75)
- HS 103 · Advanced Nutrition (Core · Theory · 4 cr · 25+75)
- HS 104 · Applied Physiology (Core · Theory · 4 cr · 25+75)
- HS 105 · Practical (Practical · 4 cr · 100 external)
Semester II — Clinical + Maternal
- HS 201 · Problems in Human Nutrition (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 202 · Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 203 · Maternal and Child Nutrition (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 204 · Basic Foods — Millets (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 205 · Practical (Practical · 4 cr · 100 external)
Semester III — Public + Research Project
- HS 301 · Public Nutrition (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 302 · Nutrition for Health and Fitness (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 303 · Improving Health and Nutrition (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 304 · Practical (Practical · 4 cr · 100 external)
- HS 305 · Research Project (4 cr · 100 marks)
Semester IV — Administration + Dissertation
- HS 401 · Management of Nutrition Programmes (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 402 · Institutional Food Administration (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 403 · Food Safety and Quality Control (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 404 · Practical (Practical · 4 cr · 100 external)
- HS 405 · Dissertation (4 cr · 100 marks) + Viva-voce
Career Pathways
Where MA HS-FN graduates go
Hospital dietitian (public and private hospitals)
Nutrition consultant — private practice, gyms, corporate wellness
Food-industry R&D (FMCG, packaged foods, nutraceuticals)
Public-health nutritionist — ICDS, NRLM, state health departments
Corporate-wellness advisor for HR programmes
Researcher at ICMR, National Institute of Nutrition, SGPGI
Ph.D. in Nutrition at NIN, LIFE, BHU Home Science
UGC-NET / JRF-qualified Assistant Professor
Food-safety auditor and FSSAI-certified trainer
Frequently asked questions
What does the Food & Nutrition specialisation cover?
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Human nutrition (macronutrients, micronutrients, lifecycle nutrition), food science and chemistry, dietetics and meal planning, clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food safety, and applied research on Indian dietary patterns.
What is the eligibility for admission?
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BA or B.Sc. with Home Science, Nutrition, Food Science, or a closely related background from a recognized university, minimum 50% aggregate. Science graduates (Biology, Chemistry) with relevant elective coursework may also be considered.
Does BITE have nutrition labs and kitchens?
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Yes. The department runs nutrition labs and an experimental kitchen for practical training in meal planning, therapeutic diet preparation, and food-analysis experiments. Students rotate through clinical placements during the second year.
What careers follow MA Food & Nutrition?
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Hospital dietitian, nutrition consultant, food-industry R&D, NGO nutrition officer (ICDS, NRLM), public-health nutritionist, corporate wellness advisor, researcher (ICMR, NIN), Ph.D., university teaching via NET/JRF.
Is there a clinical internship component?
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Yes. Students undertake clinical-nutrition rotations in partner hospitals and community health centres in Varanasi during semesters 3-4. Placement assistance extends through the Career Counselling Cell.
What is the seat count?
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MA Home Science (Food & Nutrition) has 30 seats per academic year. Admission is merit-based on graduation aggregate with reserved-category quotas per UP government norms.
Applications close July 31, 2026
Secure your MA HS-FN 2026-27 seat at BITE
MA Home Science (Food & Nutrition) opens hospital dietitian, nutrition consultant, food-industry R&D, public-health nutritionist (ICDS, NRLM), corporate-wellness advisor, and ICMR/NIN research pathways. Only 30 sanctioned seats per year — apply early.