IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management): Admission 2026, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus, Last Date & Application Process

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IGNOU B.Sc.(Food Safety and Quality Management) Fees

Year	Tuition Fees	Total
1st Year	₹ 6,000/-	₹ 6,000/-
2nd Year	₹ 6,000/-	₹ 6,000/-
3rd Year	₹ 6,000/-	₹ 6,000/-
Total Fees		₹ 18,000/-

IGNOU B.Sc.(Food Safety and Quality Management) Course Highlights

Course Name	BSc [Bachelor of Science]
Course Level	Bachelors
Course Mode	Full Time
Course Duration	3 Years
Accreditations	NAAC A++, NIRF

IGNOU B.Sc.(Food Safety and Quality Management) Eligibility

Students who wish to pursue IGNOU B.Sc.(Food Safety and Quality Management) must fulfill the minimum eligibilty criteria as mentioned below. .

Educational Qualification	Required Eligibility
Completed 12th	Must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board

The B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management) at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a 3-year undergraduate programme (minimum duration), extendable up to 6 years. It provides in-depth knowledge of food science, nutrition, safety standards, quality control, and food regulations, preparing students for roles in the food processing and regulatory sectors.

IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management) 2026: Key Highlights

Particular	Details
Programme Name	B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management)
Programme Code	BSCFSQM
Duration	3 years (minimum) – 6 years (maximum)
Mode	Open & Distance Learning (ODL)
Medium	English
Eligibility	10+2 or equivalent (Science background preferred)
Admission	Direct/Merit-based
Fees	₹18,000 total (for 3 years)
Exam Mode	Offline (IGNOU centres)
Application Portal	ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in

IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management) Eligibility Criteria 2026

Education: 10+2 or equivalent (preferably with Science subjects)
Minimum Marks: No percentage cut-off required
Age Limit: No restriction
Entrance Exam: Not applicable

IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management) Admission 2026

Admission is direct (no entrance exam).
Apply through Samarth Portal online.
Upload scanned documents (marksheets, photo, signature, and category certificate if applicable).
Pay programme fees online.
Student ID issued after verification.

Check: IGNOU Admissions 2026

IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management) Fee Structure 2026

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Frequency
Registration Fee	300	One-time
Programme Fee	Included	Per year

Total Fee: ₹18,000 for 3 years.

Check: IGNOU Courses & Fee

IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management) Syllabus

The programme integrates food science, safety, and quality standards:

Year 1: Fundamentals of Food Science, Nutrition, Food Chemistry, Microbiology
Year 2: Food Processing, Food Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Work
Year 3: Food Analysis, HACCP, Food Packaging, Project/Dissertation

Career Opportunities After IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management)

Graduates can pursue jobs in food industries, quality control, research labs, government food safety agencies, and FMCG companies.

Career Options: Food Safety Officer, Food Technologist, Quality Analyst, HACCP Specialist, Regulatory Officer
Average Salary: ₹3–6 LPA
Top Recruiters: FSSAI, FMCG Companies, Food Processing Units, Research & Testing Labs, Pharma Firms

FAQs

Q1. What is the eligibility for IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management)?
10+2 or equivalent (Science preferred).

Q2. What is the updated fee for IGNOU B.Sc (Food Safety and Quality Management)?
₹18,000 for the complete 3-year programme.

Q3. What is the programme duration?
Minimum 3 years, maximum 6 years.

Q4. Does IGNOU conduct an entrance exam for this programme?
No, admission is merit-based.

Q5. What are the career options after this programme?
Food safety officer, food technologist, quality analyst, regulatory roles in FSSAI and FMCG industries.