Central Food Technological Research Institute, also referred to as CFTRI, is a private institution established in 1950 in Mysore. The courses offered by the institute include M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, Ph.D. program, and Flour Milling Technology course. Admission to all courses is based on merit obtained in the qualifying exam or CFTRI Entrance Exam Score. The college also conducts interviews for certain courses. 


CFTRI Mysore Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1950 | Private
Set by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi
Approved All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Affiliated University of Mysore
Accredited National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Courses Offered M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc - Ph.D., Ph.D., & Flour Milling Technology course
Application Mode Online & Offline
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Based
Entrance Exam CFTRI Aptitude/ Entrance Test
Facilities Available Animal House Facility, Health Centre, Central Instruments Facility & services, Library, etc. 
Official Website https://cftri.res.in/

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CFTRI Mysore Courses

CFTRI offers 4 major courses. They are M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc - Ph.D., Ph.D., and Flour Milling Technology course. The details of the courses are mentioned below: 

Course Details
M.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Agriculture / Engineering / Technology Specialization: Food Technology
Selection Criteria: CFTRI Entrance Exam Score/ Interview
Fees per annum: INR 24000
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Integrated M.Sc + Ph.D Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: Diploma or Bachelor's degree
Specialization: Nutrition Biology
Selection Criteria: CFTRI Entrance Exam Score/ Interview
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Ph.D Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in relevant specialization
Specialization: Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Chemical Sciences
Selection Criteria: Merit in Qualifying Examination + Interview
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Flour milling technology Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Technology/Engineering/ Science
Selection Criteria: Merit in the qualifying examination + Aptitude Test/ Interview (if necessary)

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CFTRI Mysore Admission

Admissions to the M.Sc course and the Integrated M.Sc + Ph.D. course are conducted based on merit achieved in the CFTRI Entrance Exam Score, in addition to an Interview. Admissions to the Ph.D. courses and the Flour Milling Technology are based on merit achieved in the qualifying examination, along with an Interview. For the latter, an Aptitude Test is also conducted. Applications are accepted online for the Ph.D. and the Integrated M.Sc + Ph.D. programs. To apply for the other two courses, candidates must submit the application form offline. 

How to Apply Online?

Candidates applying to the Ph.D. under AcSIR or the integrated M.Sc + Ph.D. course can follow the steps below: 

  • Visit the AcSIR official website. 
  • Click on the “Admission” tab and then on the “online admission portal”. 
  • Register yourself. 
  • Log in and fill in the application form. 
  • Upload required scanned documents. 
  • Click on submit. 

How to Apply Offline?

To apply for the Flour Milling Technology course, or the M.Sc course, candidates can follow these steps: 

  • Request for the prospectus and application form by mail, or you can obtain it from the online website. 
  • Pay the application fee of INR 500 through NEFT. 
  • Once the NEFT is completed, send a mail to the institute with the following details:
    • Name of the student
    • Amount (Rs.)

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CFTRI Mysore Facilities

The facilities provided by the college include: 

  • Animal House Facility
  • Health Centre
  • Central Instruments Facility and Services
  • Library
  • Guest House

CFTRI Mysore FAQs

Ques. How do we contact the college for further details?

Ans. For general information, you can contact the institute at 0821-2515910 or email them at iandp@cftri.res.in. For information regarding academic programs, you can contact them at 0821-2543533 or email acsir@cftri.res.in.

Ques. How do I apply for a research fellowship?

Ans. Eligible candidates can visit the institute’s official website and search for the staff information under various R&D departments and speak to scientists having a vacancy. After an agreement with the scientist, candidates can submit the application form through the prospective guide. On approval by the Director, a candidate can join as Research Fellow.

Ques. To what account does the NEFT have to be made?

Ans. The account details are as follows: 

Name of Beneficiary: DIRECTOR, CSIR-CFTRI, MYSORE,

Account Number: 64018311818,

Bank Name: STATE BANK OF INDIA,

Branch Name: CFTRI BRANCH,

Bank IFSC Code: SBIN0040055

Ques. Are there any reservations or relaxations of marks according to a category?

Ans. There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks for candidates belonging to SC and ST category. For the Integrated M.Sc + Ph.D. course, the minimum aggregate percentage should be 65% in B.Sc or 60% for SC/ST.