Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy

Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy, the constituent college of the University, was established in 1993. Recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), this specialised institute presents a subject-specific course in dairy and food technology. This college is a constituent college of KVASU Wayanad . This institute offers 5 courses with a faculty of 11 members. The degree-level courses offered at the institute include dairy technology, dairy microbiology, dairy chemistry and food technology. Its policies of offering quality education in these specialisations make the institute a noble option for any student who wants to be a dairy and food technologist. Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology has boasted having adequate facilities intended to foster the learning of the students. In this capacity, the library meets plenty of informational needs by giving students all the materials they might need related to their studies. To the students who engage in physical activities, the college has sports amenities to ensure that these individuals balance their work and play. The auditorium is used for different events and seminars; these keep the school abreast with academics all the time. An important part of the institute is the departmental laboratories, which are essential for certain courses in dairy and food technology. Also, the college provides the best of the IT facilities, and students will be ready to face the technological challenges of the industry. Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology only has full-time courses. It offers two undergraduate courses and three postgraduate courses, 5 courses in total. The maximum intake for the B.Tech in Dairy Technology course is 60, while it is not mentioned in other courses. These programmes target learners who want to pursue careers and professions within the dairy and food technology industry. Course Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees B.Tech Dairy Technology 60 - M.Tech Dairy Technology - Rs 83,200 M.Tech Dairy Microbiology - Rs 83,200 M.Tech Dairy Chemistry - Rs 83,200 B.Tech Food Technology - - Vkied is a Private Institute and it offers admissions for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the degrees of Bachelor of Technology in Food Processing and Technology, Bachelor of Technology in Food Processing and Technology, Master of Technology in Food Processing and Technology and Master of Technology in Food Processing and Technology, respectively. As for the B.Tech programmes, admission is done according to the score obtained in the Kerala Engineering Architecture & Medical Examination ( KEAM ). This specific entrance examination is very important to any student pursuing a degree in undergraduate studies at the state level. For M.Tech programmes, the institute conducts its own entrance exam and an interview as well. The selection is done depending on the merit level of the candidates. However, one should remember that there is an age constraint regarding admission into the M.Tech programme: 40 years for General candidates and 45 years for SC/ST. The institute also have Residency programme for M.Tech courses under the same rules and regulations as prescribed for M.V.Sc Residency programmes. As for the particular dates and deadlines, future students are welcome to visit the institute’s official website for that information. Unfortunately, information on scholarships is not available, but to enquire about financial aid, students should get in touch with the institute. Read more Get admission in top colleges accepting applications Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you. Apply