CFTRI offers M.Sc, Ph.D and M.Sc + Ph.D programmes, with total course fees ranging from INR 85,000 for Ph.D to INR 2.8 Lakhs for M.Sc + Ph.D. The M.Sc fee range is INR 1.24 Lakhs to INR 2.8 Lakhs, while students applying for M.Sc or M.Sc + Ph.D must also pay an application fee of INR 2,000.

  • CFTRI provides 12 courses in the Science stream.
  • As last verified on 31-Aug-2026, total fees for the complete course duration range from INR 85,000 to INR 2.8 Lakhs.
  • The main programmes are M.Sc, Ph.D and M.Sc + Ph.D. Food Technology is offered under both M.Sc and Ph.D.
  • M.Sc Food Technology has a total fee of INR 1.24 Lakhs for its full 2-year duration.
  • The complete fee for Ph.D Food Technology is INR 85,000.

CFTRI Courses and Fees 2026

Course fees at CFTRI begin at INR 85,000 and reach INR 2.8 Lakhs for the entire programme. M.Sc carries a fee range of INR 1.24 Lakhs to INR 2.8 Lakhs, and the total Ph.D fee is INR 85,000.

Programme Level Course Complete Course Fee
Postgraduate M.Sc INR 1.24 Lakhs to INR 2.8 Lakhs
Doctorate Ph.D INR 85,000
Integrated postgraduate and doctorate M.Sc + Ph.D INR 2.8 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CFTRI Fees Comparison With Previous Year

Compared with 2024, CFTRI's average fee in 2026 fell by INR 5.23 Lakhs. For M.Sc specifically, the recorded year-on-year change was an increase of INR 86,000.

Course Fee Verdict Fee Change 2026 Fee 2024 Fee
M.Sc Increased INR 86,000 INR 1.24 Lakhs to INR 2.8 Lakhs INR 1.12 Lakhs to INR 1.2 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CFTRI may change these figures. Students should use the official website to confirm the latest amounts.

CFTRI Postgraduate (PG) Fees 2026

The 2-year M.Sc programme has 1 specialization and an intake of 36 seats. Its total fee ranges from INR 1.24 Lakhs to INR 2.8 Lakhs. Applicants need Graduation with 55% plus Entrance for admission.

CFTRI also runs a 5-year M.Sc + Ph.D programme in 1 specialization, Nutritional Biology. It has an intake of 36 seats, and admission requires Graduation plus Entrance Test.

Fee Details Programme and Specialization Total Fee for General Candidates
Tuition fee and total course fee M.Sc Food Technology INR 1.24 Lakhs
Total course fee M.Sc + Ph.D Nutritional Biology INR 2.8 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

General-category students taking M.Sc Food Technology pay INR 1.24 Lakhs. The stated amount consists of a tuition fee of INR 1.24 Lakhs.

CFTRI Ph.D Fees 2026

CFTRI's Ph.D is a 3-year doctorate with 10 specializations. The total fee is INR 85,000, depending on the chosen specialization. Applicants must have Post Graduation and qualify through an Entrance Test.

The listed fields include Food Technology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science And Nutrition, Food Science And Technology and Microbiology. Food Technology, Biological Sciences and Engineering are identified among the leading Ph.D specializations.

Total Fee for General Candidates Ph.D Specialization Course Duration
INR 85,000 Food Technology 3 years
INR 85,000 Biological Sciences 3 years
INR 85,000 Engineering 3 years
INR 85,000 Biochemistry 3 years
INR 85,000 Biotechnology 3 years
INR 85,000 Chemistry 3 years
INR 85,000 Food Science And Nutrition 3 years
INR 85,000 Food Science And Technology 3 years
INR 85,000 Microbiology 3 years

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CFTRI may revise its fees through a new notification. Students should verify the current charges on the official website before applying.

CFTRI Application Fees

Students pay an application fee while seeking admission and booking a seat in the selected course.

  • M.Sc: INR 2,000
  • M.Sc + Ph.D: INR 2,000

These application charges are indicative and can change through a CFTRI notice. Students should confirm the latest amount through the official website or by visiting the campus.

CFTRI Scholarship & Financial Aid

Meritorious students can seek scholarships that lower their education costs. Financial support is available through CFTRI and government schemes. The listed government scholarship options are:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

CFTRI Refund Policy

CFTRI applies the refund rules issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC). A student's refundable amount depends on the withdrawal date and the official admission schedule.

Cancellation at an earlier stage generally affects how much is returned. CFTRI may retain part of the paid fee as a processing or administrative charge.

Important points about the policy include:

  • Eligibility for a refund is decided by the withdrawal date and university rules.
  • Processing or administrative charges may be deducted from the amount.
  • After approval, the refund is normally completed within a few weeks.
  • Students should consult CFTRI's official refund policy for exact terms.

CFTRI Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does the CFTRI M.Sc programme cost?

Ans. The complete M.Sc fee ranges from INR 1.24 Lakhs to INR 2.8 Lakhs. For the Food Technology specialization, the full course fee is INR 1.24 Lakhs.

Ques. What fee applies to Ph.D courses at CFTRI?

Ans. A CFTRI Ph.D costs INR 85,000 for the entire course. Food Technology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Biochemistry and Biotechnology each carry the same total fee of INR 85,000.

Ques. Which application charges must CFTRI applicants pay?

Ans. The course-wise application fees are:

  • M.Sc: INR 2,000
  • M.Sc + Ph.D: INR 2,000

Ques. How are admission-fee refunds handled at CFTRI?

Ans. CFTRI follows UGC guidelines when processing refunds. Students should check the official policy for the applicable withdrawal deadlines, deductions and other exact conditions.