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
The New World of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Admission Brochure 2012 - 13
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CONTENTS
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Message from the Vice Chancellor
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About NIFTEM
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Career Opportunities in Food Sector
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Academic Programmes at NIFTEM
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Academic Departments at NIFTEM
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Academic Support Facilities at NIFTEM
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Admission Guidelines for B. Tech.
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Admission Guidelines for M. Tech.
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Common Points for B. Tech. and M. Tech. Admissions
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Formats
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Important Dates
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Important Contacts
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National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
AJIT KUMAR, I.A.S. (Retd.) Vice-Chancellor
(A Deemed to be University-Under De-novo Category) MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MESSAGE I am delighted to have taken up my position as the founder Vice-Chancellor of this new deemed to be University (under De-Novo Category). It is my pleasure, and responsibility, to commend to you for education and knowledge at this esteemed institution- a rare institution of its own kind in the country. I am pleased to know that, you are considering studying at NIFTEM, an institution aspiring for excellence in research, teaching and learning, and committed to the challenges of the food technology, entrepreneurship and management. At NIFTEM, we offer a full range of undergraduate, post graduate and research programmes in Food Technology and Management, carefully designed to ensure that each of our students gets the best learning environment of the present century. To ensure this, we have a team of dedicated teachers, researchers and excellent support services so as to provide latest scholarly work, teaching methods and practical experience in your curriculum. While producing most competent graduates to fulfil the demands of the food sector, we strongly focus in building entrepreneurial leaders. We provide human resources, world class infrastructural facilities and latest equipment to prepare our students for global work environment by providing them opportunities to interact internationally, with divergent student groups and researchers around the world. I take this opportunity to welcome you to join NIFTEM and be a part of NIFTEM family.
(AJIT KUMAR)
Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli - 131028, Distt. Sonepat (Haryana) Phone: 0130-2281001, 4, 5, 6 : 2219750-51 Fax: 2219749 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.niftem.ac.in.
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
ABOUT NIFTEM National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) was conceptualized by Government of India on persistent 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, Government of India has set up this institute with an initial investment of Rs 500 crore (US $100 million). The institute is spread over an area of 100 acres. The institute intends to act as a centre of excellence and an apex world class centre of global standards in the area of Food Technology and Management. It will cater to the needs of various stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, industry, exporters, policy makers, government and existing institutions. NIFTEM being an apex institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has developed strong linkages with industries.
MANDATE OF NIFTEM
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION AT NIFTEM
NIFTEM has a mandate to work as Sector Promotion Organisation/ Business Promotion Organisation of the food processing sector. The major objectives of NIFTEM are:
NIFTEM aims to become a world class education hub in Food Technology and Management. The salient features of NIFTEM are: n State of art infrastructure put in place in consultation with
n To work as One Stop Solution Provider to all the problems of
eminent experts of the food sector, both from India and abroad.
the sector. n To work for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Development for the sector. n To facilitate Business Incubation Services. n To conduct Frontier Area Research and foster Innovation for
development of the sector. n To develop World Class Managerial Talent coupled with
advanced knowledge in Food Science and Technology. n To function as a Knowledge Repository. n To working for up-gradation of SME food processing clusters. n To provide intellectual backing for regulations, governing
food quality and safety. n To promote cooperation and networking among existing
institutions within India and abroad.
n Fourteen world class state of the art teaching and research
labs encompassing 7200 m2 of lab area.
n Special classrooms with Multi-purpose Podium, Projection
system, Lecture recording & audio system. n Acclaimed Faculty with Global Exposure; Visiting foreign
faculty; Video conferencing with globally acclaimed teachers. n Five story modern NIFTEM knowledge Centre (library) in
6580 m2 area.
n Online access to about 4000 e-journals/books through DELNET,
DIAA and other resources at library. n Experiential learning opportunity through industry internship
& business incubation centres. n Opportunity for meritorious students to work at International
Research Centres under its student exchange programmes. n Placement support cell.
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ABOUT NIFTEM
INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS IN EDUCATION AT NIFTEM
LIFE AT NIFTEM
The benchmark set by NIFTEM is to be innovative and world class in all its academic endeavours. On recommendation of University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has granted Deemed to be University status to NIFTEM, under De-novo Category. This special category is meant for institutions devoted to innovations in teaching and research in emerging areas of knowledge as unique accomplishment. The focal areas of NIFTEM are teaching, research, consultancy, skill development, business incubation and enterprise development.
n Fully residential campus with separate hostel facilities for
n Unique programmes blended with technology and management.
n Medical facility in the campus.
n Innovative globally benchmarked curriculum.
n Self contained campus to provide basic amenities like post
Girls and Boys. n Entire NIFTEM campus is planned to be a High-Tech Wi-Fi
campus. n Proposed extracurricular facilities like Auditorium and
Amphitheater, Recreational area/gymnasium, Play Grounds, Health Club and Swimming Pool. n Proposed green campus with orchard, walking/jogging/
cycling tracks etc.
office, bank, and market complex etc.
n Innovative approach for teaching through e-contents in an
interactive mode and facilitating learning through mind maps, role playing and scenario analysis.
n
Air conditioned guest house facility.
n Providing complete understanding of food chain and its
socio-technical issues through a unique “Village Adoption Programme” incorporated in the academic programmes. n Experiential learning through five pilot scale food processing
plants and incubation centres in the campus followed by strong institute-industry linkages.
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The Institutional Building
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD SECTOR
Food Industry in the country looks forward to a rapid growth with change in socio-economic environment and food consumption pattern of the prospering population in general and of the youth in particular. Indian Food Processing Industry is growing at a rate of 15.9% per annum 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. A study conducted by Institute of Applied Manpower Research (IAMR) predicts that, there is a wide skill gap at various levels in food sector touching around 35 million by 2017. Thus Food Industry is going to be a major employer in the coming future.
specific needs of the industry. Hence, the job prospects for graduate and post-graduate students of NIFTEM are extremely bright and it is expected that they would be suitably placed at levels comparable to the best in allied sectors in the country. The career options in food sector include: n Product Development Scientist n Sensory Scientist n Food Microbiologist n Food Analyst n Quality Control Supervisor
NIFTEM aims to expand food technology research and education far beyond the conventional realm, by covering upstream food technology disciplines and providing exposure to its students in cutting edge areas of relevance. The focus of NIFTEM transcends beyond traditional technology applications, so as to provide better career prospects to students in the field of Food Technology & Management to enable them to meet the demands of high-end professionals in Food Industry.
n Food Process Engineer
Industries have given feedback regarding difficulties in recruiting suitably trained manpower as there is a huge shortage of the same. The curriculum at NIFTEM has been designed as per the
n Food Service Sectors: supply chain, post harvest, food
n Food Ingredient Manager n Food Regulatory Affairs Specialist n Nutrition Specialist n Food Fermentation Specialists n Food Processing Sectors: snack food, beverages, meat,
winery, dairy etc. retailing, food regulations, health and wellness service providers.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AT NIFTEM
NIFTEM aims at seamlessly blending various facets of the food industry from production to retail, to ensure that all those involved in these activities reap maximum benefits. It envisages being a focal point for catalyzing the growth of food processing industries. The Institute is offering B. Tech., M. Tech. and Ph. D. degree programmes in Food Technology and Management and at the same time taking up initiatives for research and extension activities. For designing the curriculum of the proposed B. Tech. and M. Tech. courses, a Task Force of subject experts was constituted. They prepared a detailed syllabus which was sent for an extensive review to about 250 distinguished professionals in the area of food science and technology both at the national as well as the international level. The academic curriculum was then modified as per the suggestions and comments proposed by the reviewers from the food processing industry, as well the academic institutes. A unique flavour of the curriculum is the blend of technology and management which is reflected in the undergraduate and post graduate programmes of NIFTEM. B. Tech. Programme At undergraduate level, NIFTEM offers B. Tech. degree programme
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in Food Technology and Management. This programme is unique in India and blends the basic essence of Food Science, Engineering and Management, meeting the needs of the food sector. The duration of the course is four years divided into two semesters per year. M. Tech. Programmes Five M. Tech. programmes are being offered for the academic year 2012-13. These programmes provide freedom to choose a broad area of specialisation through programme specific thematic areas and electives offered within the programmes. The following are the M. Tech. programmes being offered during 2012-13: n M. Tech. (Food Supply Chain Management) n M. Tech. (Food Safety and Quality Management) n M. Tech. (Food Process Engineering and Management) n M. Tech. (Food Plant Operations Management) n M. Tech. (Food Technology and Management)
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AT NIFTEM
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The department aims at promoting innovations in food sector and catalyzing the growth of food processing industry in India in global context. Apart from imparting world-class education in the field of food science and technology, the department has research programmes in frontline areas of Food Science & Technology. The department is also involved in skill development to the farmers and industry personnel. Names of Faculty Members Dr. Manoj Kulshreshtha Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay Dr. Md. Irfan Ahmad Dr. Rupesh S. Chavan Dr. Nitin Mehta Dr. Prarabdh C. Badgujar Dr. Komal Chauhan
Qualifications
Designation
Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D. M. V. Sc. Ph. D.
Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Research Interests Modelling and Simulation Fruits and Vegetable Technology Dairy Technology and Dairy Engineering Dairy Technology, Product Development Animal Products Technology Toxicology and Safety studies Human Nutrition and Health foods
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING With an aim to produce the world class food engineers, the Department of engineering looks at all the aspects of processing related to food industry. It aims at promoting the growth of the food processing industry in India in the global context by mechanization and automation, engineering intervention for transforming Agriculture into Food Processing Industries and motivating Entrepreneurship for promoting Food Processing Sector. Names of Faculty Members
Qualifications
Designation
Dr. S. P. Agrawala
Ph. D.
Professor
Dr. Santanu Basu Dr. P. K. Nema Dr. Pramod Rai
Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D.
Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Dr. Vimal Bhatia Mr. Subhadeep Roy Dr. Vivek Chaugule Dr. Mohan Singh
Ph. D. M. S. Ph. D. Ph. D.
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Research Interests Dairy and Food Engineering, Plant and Equipment Design Food Rheology, Formulation Engineering Dairy Engineering, Nonthermal Processing Nonthermal Processing, Membrane Separation, Fruits and Vegetable Technology Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Bioprocess Engineering Food Engineering
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AT NIFTEM DEPARTMENT OF FOOD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT This department has been conceptualized to groom future leaders in Food Science and Technology who can make a difference in Agri-Food Business for India and the world. The main aim is to work for development of managerial and entrepreneurship skills for the food processing sector. The Immense knowledge potential may be channelized to function as a knowledge repository on various aspects of food processing such as product information, production and processing technology, market trends, safety and quality standards, management practices among others. Names of Faculty Members
Qualifications
Designation
Dr. S. B. Misra
Ph. D.
Professor
Dr. Amit Jain Dr. Ambika Badh
Ph. D. Ph. D.
Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Research Interests Public private partnership, Business Policy Marketing, Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Management Natural Resource Management
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES The department encompasses different fields related to science such as Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Mathematics. The functional areas of the department include: food safety and quality, food and human nutrition, chemical aspects of foods, application of physics in food processing, food testing (microbiological and chemical) and mathematical modeling in food processing. Names of Faculty Members Dr. Vijendra Mishra Dr. Prayaga Murali Krishna Dr. Chakkaravarthi Saravanan Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya Dr. Vijay Kumar Mr. Kumar Rahul Dr. Priya Ramnani Dr. Neetu Kumra Taneja Dr. Neela Emanual
Qualifications Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D. M. E. Ph. D. Ph. D. Ph. D.
Designation Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Research Interests Probiotic foods, Dairy Microbiology Bio-sensors Lipid and Protein Biochemistry Biophysical Chemistry Statistics Software Engineering Food Microbiology, Gut Microbiology Food Microbiology Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES This department looks after pre and post harvest management of food crops, fruits and vegetables. The research encompasses farm produce sustainability and profitability in Indian agriculture along with environmental issues such as climate change, waste management etc. Names of Faculty Members Dr. Neeraj Dr. Tripti Agarwal 6
Qualifications Ph. D. Ph. D.
Designation Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Research Interests Horticulture Environmental Sciences
ACADEMIC SUPPORT FACILITIES AT NIFTEM LABORATORY AND PILOT PLANTS NIFTEM has 14 teaching and research labs related to all the areas of Basic Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Engineering and Workshops. NIFTEM offers a solid foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of food processing and food business. The institute offers teaching and research programs in many cutting-edge science and technology areas. The institute houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities in food and allied areas. In addition to labs, five pilot plants covering Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy & Dairy Products, Cereal & Pulses, Meat & Poultry etc. are in construction. They will be used for experiential learning by students and providing exposure of working environment of Food Processing Industries. The pilot plants will also be used for scale up process, commercialization of business ideas and development of entrepreneurship in future. NIFTEM KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (LIBRARY) The NIFTEM Knowledge Centre (NKC) is a five storey building having an area of 6580 Sq.m. The state-of-the-art NKC is housed in aesthetically designed boat shaped signature building amidst the NIFTEM campus. The aim of the NKC is to cater to the needs of the Graduate & PostGraduate Students, Research Scholars and the faculty members of the Institute. It also caters to the needs of the Research Scholars and Faculty members through internet/ intranet by providing information services to all the stakeholders relating to bibliographic,
full text digital and printed resources to support the scholarly and informational needs of the institute community. The NKC has a unique set up of Information and Library Network system and is equipped with modern infrastructure. Readers can access NKC records on the Internet/Intranet. The NKC also provides all possible information through Internet for its users. The NKC is well equipped with modern facilities and resources in the form of books, journals, on-line databases, e-books, e-journals, etc. The NKC is a member of DELNET (Developing Library Network) and DIAA (Diary Industry Association of Australia) The library is acknowledged by the services it renders and not by mere richness and up-to-datedness of its collections. Accordingly, the following innovative services are being rendered: n A national repository of knowledge in the food processing sector n Information and knowledge sharing network in the field of food technology and its allied subjects all over the world n Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) n Current Awareness Services (CAS) n Facility of searching the catalogue from anywhere in the world n Research and Reference Services n Orientation programme for users n Inter Library Loan (ILL) n Self check in/out NIFTEM KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (LIBRARY)
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ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR B. TECH. PROGRAMME Eligibility The candidate must n have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with a minimum average of 60% of marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology (PCMB). SC/ST candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate in PCM/PCMB. (Also see Note 1 and Note 2) n 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. Result is to be produced during counseling. n have completed age of 17 years on or before 31st December 2012. (Note 3) Note 1. A candidate, who gets a compartment in the 10+2 held in March/April, 2012 will not be eligible for admission even if he/she clears the same (by appearing in the supplementary examination) before the reporting/ counselling dates. Note 2. Aggregate percentage of marks in 10+2 or equivalent examination shall be worked out as suggested by the certificate awarding Board/ University/Council. If the Board/University/ Council awards grades without providing equivalent percentage of marks on the grade sheet, the candidate, should obtain a certificate from the respective Board/ University/Council specifying equivalent percentage conversion formula, and submit the same at the time of reporting/counselling. In the absence of such certificate, the decision of the Admission Cell regarding his/her eligibility shall be final. Note 3. The date of birth as recorded in the high school/first Board/Pre-University certificate will be accepted. If the certificate does not mention the date of birth, a candidate must submit along with the application, an authenticated document indicating the date of birth. Other Eligibility Conditions For admission to the B. Tech. courses, each candidate must (a) be an Indian national, (b) bear a good moral character and should not have been 8
debarred from any institution/university, (c) submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner. Selection Procedure for B.Tech. Programme The admission to the First Semester of the B. Tech. (FTM) programme will be offered to the candidates based on their All India Rank in AIEEE-2012 (All India Engineering Entrance Examination - 2012). Counselling for admission will be done by NIFTEM. Number of Seats Total seats = 120 The number of seats in the B. Tech. program in NIFTEM, as announced in this admission brochure, shall be strictly adhered to, except for such minor adjustment as may be necessary on account of rounding off of fractions to accommodate reservations, as given below: i. 27% reservation to Other Backward Class (non creamy layer) ii. 15% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes. iii. 7.5% for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. Further, 3% seats are reserved for physically challenged (PC) candidates. The physically challenged candidates should have a minimum of 40% disability, provided that the claimant in this category is otherwise capable to pursue the course for which the admission is sought. All physically challenged persons should produce a certificate of their permanent physical disability from a Civil Surgeon of a District OR Director/Principal or a Professor of a Medical College affiliated to University or an institution of national importance. The Seat Matrix for B. Tech. (Food Technology and Management) is shown below: Seat Matrix Category % Reservation No. of Seats
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
Total
-
27%
15%
7.5%
-
60
33
18
9
120
ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR B. TECH. PROGRAMME
The Seat Matrix for physically challenged (PC) candidates in B. Tech. (Food Technology and Management) is given below (PC category seats are 3% of total with horizontal reservation among each category): Category No. of Seats
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
Total
1
1
1
1
04
IMPORTANT: If the seats of the SC and ST categories remain vacant, these seats will be allotted to the candidates from the General category in the last round of counselling. Scholarships and Financial Support Merit scholarships / fellowships for up to 10% students in a programme.
Fee Structure for B. Tech. Programme Particulars A)
1st Semester
At the time of admission (one time) Institute Handbook & Enrolment form Admission fee Identity card Fee Institute Development Fund Hostel Development Fund Library Fund
B)
Tuition & other fee Tuition fee Lab Support Fee Examination Fee Electricity & IT Support Students Activity
C)
One Time Security Deposits (Refundable) Institute security deposit Library security deposit Mess security deposit
D)
Hostel & other amenities Hostel Room rent (seat wise) Medical fees Electricity & Water Supply GRAND TOTAL (per semester)
2nd Semester and onwards
1500.00 3000.00 1000.00 4000.00 2000.00 4000.00
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
42500.00 3500.00 2000.00 4000.00 2500.00
42500.00 3500.00 2000.00 4000.00 2500.00
5000.00 5000.00 5000.00
Nil Nil Nil
5000.00 1000.00 2000.00 93,000.00
5000.00 1000.00 2000.00 62,500.00
NOTE : n
All programmes at NIFTEM are fully residential.
n
Hostel mess charges would be extra on actual basis. 9
ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR B. TECH. PROGRAMME
Submission of Application
At the time of reporting for counselling/registration, all candidates shall present the following documents in original and should submit self attested photocopies of the same:
Filled in Application form for B. Tech. programme is to be submitted along with a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000 (General/OBC) and Rs. 500 (SC/ST), in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar, NIFTEM on any nationalized bank payable at Kundli, Haryana. The application form, along with the Demand Draft and relevant attachments as applicable, must be sent by speed post so as to reach The Head, Admission Cell, NIFTEM, Plot No. 97, Sector-56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli - 131028 (Haryana) by 16th June 2012. (23rd June with late fee of Rs. 500 in addition to the application fee, i.e. Rs. 1500 – for General/OBC and Rs. 1000 – for SC/ST). Envelope should be super-scribed as “Application for B. Tech. Admission”
(i)
SC/ST certificate, OBC certificate with non-creamy layer certificate
(ii)
All the candidates should submit following self attested certificates along with the filled up application form:
Medical certificate of handicap for Physically Challenged candidates
(iii) Affidavit for gap year certificate
i)
AIEEE Admit Card
(iv) Migration Certificate
ii)
Class X mark sheet and/or certificate as a proof of age
(v)
iii)
Class XII mark sheet / Certificate of Appearing (Format-1)
iv)
SC/ST certificate, if applicable
v)
Demand Draft
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(i)
AIEEE – 2011 Result card
(ii)
Class X marksheet
(iii) Class XII marksheet (iv) Character Certificate from School In addition following documents are required, if applicable
Income certificate of Father/Guardian
The Administrative Block
ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR M. TECH. PROGRAMMES
Eligibility Applicant must have a four years 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. In addition M. Sc. degree 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/ Post Harvest Technology/Food Technology/ Food Science and Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Bio – Technology or in related allied fields are also eligible for admission to the M. Tech. programmes in Food Supply Chain Management/ Food Safety and Quality Management/ Food Plant Operations Management/ Food Technology and Management i.e. except M. Tech. in Food Process Engineering Management. Applicants are advised to give their choices for different courses after carefully studying the eligibility requirements. Candidates appearing for final year examinations of above in 2012 may also apply. Provisionally selected candidates will be required to produce their proof of passing the above qualifying examination by 31.8.2012, failing which provisional admission will be cancelled. The admission to the M. Tech. programmes will be based on the GATE score (Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers) and personal interview (30 marks). Merit list will be prepared based on valid GATE score and marks obtained in the personal interview, which will be displayed on the NIFTEM website. After the admission of eligible GATE qualified candidates, the remaining seats, if any, will be filled by non-GATE candidates (B.E./B. Tech./M.Sc.). Non-GATE candidates would require to qualify the Common Entrance Exam (70 marks), conducted by NIFTEM and to be held at NIFTEM campus, Kundli only.
Admit cards for this Common Entrance Exam could be downloadable from NIFTEM website, if the test is required to be held. No separate admit card will be posted in this regard. Updates can be seen from the website time to time. Final merit will be prepared by combining the marks obtained in the Entrance Test and the Interview (Maximum Marks 30). Other Eligibility Conditions For admission to the M. Tech. courses, each candidate must n be an Indian national n bears a good moral character n should not have been debarred from any institution/ university n submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner. Selection Procedure for M.Tech. Programmes A merit list of the eligible candidates will prepared on the basis of their valid GATE scores followed by an interview (70% weightage of GATE score and 30% interview). Seats in respective branches will first be filled by GATE qualified candidates and the remaining vacant seats, if any, shall be offered to other candidates on the basis of their marks obtained in Common Entrance Exam conducted by NIFTEM and an interview. The non-GATE candidates may note that the Common Entrance Exam shall NOT be conducted, if all seats have been filled by GATE candidates. In that case the claim for refund of application fee shall NOT be entertained. Pattern of Examination The written test conducted for non-GATE candidates shall consist of seventy (70) objective type questions of one mark each. There shall be no negative marking. The duration of the test will be one hour. The test shall consist of two parts. Part-A shall contain twenty (20) questions to test the mental agility of the candidate. Part-B shall contain seventy (70) questions to test candidate's technical background in their eligibility areas, of which any 50 questions are to be answered. In case a candidate attempts more than 50 questions, only the first 50 attempted questions shall be evaluated. 11
ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR M. TECH. PROGRAMME Number of Seats Total seats = 90 (18 in each of the five M. Tech. programmes) The seat Matrix for each M. Tech. programme is shown in the table below: Seat Matrix Category
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
Total
% Reservation
-
27%
15%
7.5%
-
No. of Seats
9
5
3
1
18
Further, there would be 3 seats under PC quota (with minimum 40% disability) to meet 3% reservation which would be distributed horizontally depending upon the availability of candidates. Scholarships and Financial Support n Merit scholarships/ fellowships for up to 10% students in a programme n Teaching assistantship and assistance through earn while you learn programme
Fee Structure for M. Tech. Programmes Particulars A)
1st Semester
At the time of admission (one time) Institute Prospectus & Enrolment form Admission fee Identity card Fee Institute Development Fund Hostel Development Fund Library Fund Tuition & other fee Tuition fee Lab Support Fee Examination Fee Electricity & IT Support Students Activity Security Deposits (One Time & Refundable) Institute security deposit Library security deposit Mess security deposit Hostel & other amenities Hostel rent (seat wise) Medical fees Electricity & Water Supply GRAND TOTAL (per semester)
B)
C)
D)
2nd Semester and onwards
1500.00 4000.00 500.00 6000.00 2000.00 6000.00
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
10900.00 2000.00 2000.00 1500.00 1000.00
10900.00 2000.00 2000.00 1500.00 1000.00
8000.00 5000.00 5000.00
Nil Nil Nil
5000.00 1000.00 2000.00 63,400.00
5000.00 1000.00 2000.00 25,400.00
NOTE : n
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All programmes at NIFTEM are fully residential.
n
Hostel mess charges would be extra on actual basis.
ADMISSION GUIDELINES FOR M. TECH. PROGRAMMES Submission of Application Filled in Application form for M. Tech. programme is to be submitted along with a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000 (General/OBC) and Rs. 500 (SC/ST), in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar, NIFTEM on any nationalized bank payable at Kundli, Haryana. The application form, along with the Demand Draft and relevant attachments as applicable, must be sent by speed post so as to reach The Head, Admission Cell, NIFTEM, Plot No. 97, Sector-56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli - 131028 (Haryana) by 16th June 2012. (23rd June with late fee of Rs. 500 in addition to the application fee, i.e. Rs. 1500 – for General/OBC and Rs. 1000 – for SC/ST). Envelope should be super-scribed as “Application for M. Tech. Admission” All candidates should submit the following self attested certificates along with the filled up application form: i) B. E./ B. Tech./ M. Sc. result or Certificate of Appearing (Format-1) ii) Class X marksheet/ certificate as a proof of age iii) SC/ST certificate, if applicable vi) Demand Draft
At the time of reporting for counselling/registration, all candidates shall present the following documents in original and should submit self attested photocopies of the same: (i) Class X marksheet / certificate for age verification (ii) B. Tech. / M. Sc. marksheet and certificate (iii) Character Certificate from College/ University last attended In addition following documents are required, if applicable (i) SC/ST certificate, OBC certificate with non-creamy layer certificate (ii) Medical certificate of handicap for Physically Handicapped candidates (iii) Affidavit for gap year certificate (iv) Migration Certificate (v) Income certificate of Father/Guardian
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COMMON POINTS FOR B.TECH. & M.TECH. ADMISSIONS 1.
Candidates are advised to read the Information Brochure and instructions carefully.
2.
There is no regional/state/other quota for admission at NIFTEM.
3.
The venue of reporting and counseling will be NIFTEM, Kundli, Haryana. The important dates and the detailed schedule of the counseling dates are given at the end of this brochure. Individual Counselling letters will NOT be issued.
4.
Any change in dates / schedule will be notified on Institute's website: www.niftem.ac.in. The candidates are advised to visit the website regularly.
5.
In case, a candidate has previously secured admission in another institution and, because of this reason, is unable to produce his/her original certificates at the time of reporting/counseling, he/she may be allowed provisional admission, provided he/she produces a certificate, from the competent authority and on the authorized letter of the head of the institution where he/she has taken admission, to the effect that all his/her original certificates are kept with that institution, along with copies of his/her certificates attested by a Group A gazetted officer. He/ She will be required to submit his/her original certificates for verification within two weeks time of getting such provisional admission; otherwise his/her admission shall stand automatically cancelled.
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For registration, students are required to bring DD for prescribed admission fee for first semester and three recent-identical passport size photographs. The students are also required to produce anti-ragging duly notarised affidavits on Rs. 10/- stamp paper, as per Format-4 and Format-5.
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NIFTEM will be a fully residential institute for students; therefore it is mandatory for the students taking admission at NIFTEM to take hostel accommodation.
8.
Visitors/parents may avail the facility of Guest House by requesting Asst. Registrar (Administration) for advance booking (First come-first serve basis).
9.
The Institute generally discourages refund of fees, after a candidate has taken admission at the institute. In exceptional circumstances, the request for refund will be considered as per the Institute Rules. The decision of the institute shall be final in this regard. However, there shall be no refund of fee, except refundable deposits, if a candidate withdraws his/her seat after the last date of admissions at the Institute for 2012-13 i.e. August 11, 2012.
10. Interchangeability and transfer of seats: After 2nd counselling, any unfilled seat(s) reserved for ST Category will be converted to SC Category and vice versa. After exhausting all the SC/ST candidates, the unfilled reserved category seats shall be filled by other candidates in order of merit.
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FORMATS
Format-1
CERTIFICATE OF APPEARING (The certificate must be signed by the Head of the Institution where the candidate has studied for qualifying examination) Certified that Mr./Ms.____________________________son/daughter of Shri. ____________________________________ has/passed appeared at his/her _____________________________ examination from this school /college/ University as a regular student in the year He/She bears a good moral character and has not been disqualified by any Board/ University or convicted on any account. Date: Place:
Seal
Signature of Principal/Head
Format-2
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED (PC) CANDIDATES The candidate seeking admission to seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) category, shall submit the category certificate issued by a competent authority, not below the rank of SDM. (In case it is issued by Tehsildar, it should be countersigned by SDM) The candidate seeking admission to seat reserved for Physically Challenged (PH) category shall bring certificate of physical disability issued by a duly notified Medical Board of a District/Government Hospital set up for examining the physically challenged candidates under the provision of the Persons with Disability (equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation) Act, 1995. The certificate should indicate the extent (i.e. percentage) of the physical disability with the photograph of the candidate concerned and it should be countersigned by one of the Doctors constituting the Board issuing the certificate.
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FORMATS
Format-3
DECLARATION / UNDERTAKING BY OBC CANDIDATES (duly notarized on Rs 10 stamp paper) I, _____________________________________ son / daughter of Shri ___________________________________________ resident of village/town/city _____________________________________________ district _______________________ State _______________ hereby declare that I belong to the ____________________ community which is recognised as a backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per orders contained in Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.36012/22/93- Estt. (SCT), dated 8/9/1993 . It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum, dated 8/9/1993, which is modified vide Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No.36033/3/2004 Estt.(Res.) dated 9/3/2004 and further modified vide OM No 36033/3/2004Estt.(Res.) dated 14/10/2008 or the latest notification of the Government of India. I also declare that the condition of status / annual income for 'Creamy Layer' of my parents is within prescribed limits as on financial year ending on March 31, 2012.
Signature of the Candidate Place: Date:
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FORMATS
Format-4
ANTI RAGGING AFFIDAVIT BY THE STUDENT (duly notarized on Rs 10 stamp paper) I,________________________________ (full name of student with admission/ registration/ enrolment number) s/o or d/o Mr./Mrs./Ms. _______________, having been admitted to National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana, have received a copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the “Regulations”) carefully read and fully understood the provisions contained in the said Regulations. 2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging. 3) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and I am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against me in case I am found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging. 4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that a) I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations. b) I will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations. 5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, I am liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against me under any penal law or any law for the time being in force. 6) I hereby declare that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, I am aware that my admission is liable to be cancelled. Declared this ___day of __________ month of ______year. Signature of deponent Name: Address: Telephone No./Mobile No.: VERIFICATION Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is false and nothing has been concealed or misstated therein. Verified at __________(place) on this the____ (day) of_______ (month),________ (year). ________________ Signature of deponent Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the ______ (day) of________(month), _________(year) after reading the contents of this affidavit. OATH COMMISSIONER 17
FORMATS
Format-5
ANTI RAGGING AFFIDAVIT BY PARENT/GUARDIAN (duly notarized on Rs 10 stamp paper) I, Mr./Mrs./Ms. ___________________________________(full name of parent/ guardian) father/mother/guardian of, _____________________________(full name of student with admission/registration/enrolment number) having been admitted to National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Haryana, have received a copy of the UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009, (hereinafter called the “Regulations”), carefully read and fully understood the provisions contained in the said Regulations. 2) I have, in particular, perused clause 3 of the Regulations and am aware as to what constitutes ragging. 3) I have also, in particular, perused clause 7 and clause 9.1 of the Regulations and am fully aware of the penal and administrative action that is liable to be taken against my ward in case he/she is found guilty of or abetting ragging, actively or passively, or being part of a conspiracy to promote ragging. 4) I hereby solemnly aver and undertake that a) My ward will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations. b) My ward will not participate in or abet or propagate through any act of commission or omission that may be constituted as ragging under clause 3 of the Regulations. 5) I hereby affirm that, if found guilty of ragging, my ward is liable for punishment according to clause 9.1 of the Regulations, without prejudice to any other criminal action that may be taken against my ward under any penal law or any law for the time being in force. 6) I hereby declare that my ward has not been expelled or debarred from admission in any institution in the country on account of being found guilty of, abetting or being part of a conspiracy to promote, ragging; and further affirm that, in case the declaration is found to be untrue, the admission of my ward is liable to be cancelled. Declared this ___day of __________ month of ______year. Signature of deponent: Name: Address: Telephone/ Mobile no. VERIFICATION Verified that the contents of this affidavit are true to the best of my knowledge and no part of the affidavit is false and nothing has been concealed or misstated therein. Verified at __________(place) on this the____ (day) of _______(month), (year)________ Signature of deponent Solemnly affirmed and signed in my presence on this the ____ (day) of_____(month)_____ (year) after reading the contents of this affidavit. OATH COMMISSIONER 18
IMPORTANT DATES
Activities
B. Tech.
M. Tech.
Date of release of Application advertisement
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
Last date for despatch of Application Form by post
June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012
Last date of receipt of completed Application Forms at
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
June 23, 2012
June 23, 2012
1st Counseling /Registration for B. Tech. Admission
July 17, 2012
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2nd Counseling/ Registration for B. Tech. Admission
July 25, 2012
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Date of Interview for M. Tech. Admission (for GATE candidates)
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July 12, 2012
Counseling for M. Tech. Admissions (for GATE candidates)
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July 13, 2012
Date of Common Entrance Exam for M. Tech.
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July 19, 2012
Date of Interview for M. Tech. Admission (for non- GATE candidates)
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July 19, 2012
Counseling for M. Tech. Admission (for non-GATE candidates)
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July 27, 2012
Commencement of First semester
August 06, 2012
August 06, 2012
Orientation Programme for B.Tech / M.Tech.
August 07, 2012
August 07, 2012
Counselling for vacant/drop out seats, if needed, for both
August 11, 2012
August 11, 2012
August 11, 2012
August 11, 2012
NIFTEM without Late Fee (up to 05:00 p.m.) Last date of receipt of completed Application Forms at NIFTEM with Late Fee (up to 05:00 p.m.)
Admission (for non-GATE candidates)
B. Tech and M. Tech. programmes Last date of Admission
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Name
Designation
Phone
E-mail
0130-228-1071
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATION Mr. Sushil Kumar
Registrar
Mr. S. K. Singh Chandel
Asst. Registrar (Admin) 0130-228-1079
[email protected]
Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyay
Head, Admission Cell
0130-228-1045
[email protected]
Dr. Pramod Rai
Coordinator
0130-228-1042
[email protected]
Mr. Naresh Aggarwal
Asst. Registrar (Exams) 0130-228-1044
ADMISSION CELL
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WAY TO NIFTEM
Dhaula Kuan
Rohini Side
Jahangirpuri Metro
Haryana
Mukarba Chowk
Azadpur Chowk
GT Karnal Road Fly over
Singhu Border
Police Chowki
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PNB
ISBT Kashmiri Gate
Delhi NIFTEM
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, GOI Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Estate, Kundli, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana- 131028 Website: www.niftem.ac.in. E-mail:
[email protected]. Helpline: 0130-22810-42/44 Telefax: 0130-2219789
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