What: The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) invites applications for the 2-year MSc (Food Technology) degree course of the University of Mysore for the years 2008-2010.

Eligibility Criteria
~ Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry/ Biochemistry as one of the subjects or Agriculture/ Engineering/ Technology.
~ Mathematics as one of the subjects in 12th Class or Pre-University or at Degree levels compulsory for admission.
~ Applicants should check eligibility criteria prior to applying, as the Bank Demand Draft of Rs 500/- is non-refundable.
~ Admission is based on merit as evidenced by academic records of the qualifying degree exams and also on the performance in the entrance examination.

Minimum marks requirement
1. 55% in optional subjects of BSc pass course (50% for SC/ST category)
2. 50% for BSc (Hons) course (45% for SC/ST category)
3. Minimum second class for Agriculture/Engineering/Technology
4. Those who have appeared for final year examination and expect to get stipulated marks or class can also apply. Marks/ Grades of all the years of qualifying degree examination should reach this office as soOn as possible, but not later than July 31, 2008.

Entrance/ aptitude test
Students who meet the eligibility criteria are required to take an entrance/ aptitude test which will be held at Mysore and New Delhi on July 20, 2008.

Reservation*
For SC/ST and Persons with physical disabilities.
~ Applicable for admission to the course as per the Government Orders in this regard.

~ Candidates claiming reservation under the specific category are to provide attested documents as proof in support of their claims.

This information and application form are available at the website: www.cftri.com.  Application forms can be downloaded from the website and the duly completed application form in all respects may be sent to the Director, CFTRI, Mysore 570 020 along with a DD for Rs500/- drawn in favour of DIRECTOR, CFTRI, MYSORE, on or before June 6, 2008.

Applications issued are not transferable. The Institute shall not be held responsible for any postal delay or otherwise.