One year PG diploma in Food Quality and Safety at University of Mysore

University of Mysore

Information for Applicants

Course: One year PG diploma in Food Quality and Safety

Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore invites Applications from eligible candidates for One Year Post Graduation diploma in Food Quality and Safety for the year 2012-13.

AIMS AND SCOPE: This programme is designed to develop a practical “hands on training” in food safety and quality. The programme incorporates the specialized knowledge and skills required to implement the fundamental principles of ‘Quality Assurance.’ Schedules will be provided with knowledge required to either enter into or progress within the food industry. This programme is equally beneficial to those who wants complement their pre-existing skills and knowledge by upgrading. The course can develop the knowledge and practical skills that are associated with key topics of food science through studying core areas in food chemistry, food microbiology, food analysis, processing and management of food quality and safety.

ELIGIBILITY: Candidates from India and abroad who have completed Masters Degree in Botany/ Applied Botany/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Plant Science/ Agriculture/ Sericulture/ Food and Nutrition/ Bioscience/ Life Science with at least 45% marks are eligible to apply.

The selection is based on merit.

SEAT AVAILABILITY : The intake for course shall be twenty for the first academic year. Ten seats are for Mysore University students and remaining ten seats are for other Universities and Foreign National Students as approved by UGC.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 The Prospectus and the Application form may be obtained from 25.06.2012 in person in the Office of the Administrative Officer, Senate Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysore- 570 006 onpayment of Rs.150/- for application form and Rs.100/- for Prospectus.

 Application form inclusive of the prospectus could be availed through post, by sending Demand Draft for Rs. 350/ (Rs.100/- towards Postal Charges) drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Mysore, Mysore.

 Candidates may also down-load the Application form from the University Website: http.uni.mysore.ac.in   and submit the same with a demand draft for Rs.150 (One Hundred and Fifty only) towards application fee, drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Mysore, Mysore.

The filled-in application form along with necessary certificates and copies of marks cards and certificate relating to caste/ category in case of claim for reservation under such category / caste should be submitted to the Chairperson, Department of Studies in Microbiology, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 on or before 25.07.2012 (latest by 5-00 P.M.).

IMPORTANT DATES:

 Applications and Prospectus are available from: 25/06/2012

 Last date for the application submission: 25/07/2012 by 5-00 pm

For any details contact:

 Dr. V. Ravishankar Rai, Coordinator, UGC Innovative Programme, Department of Studies in

Microbiology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore- 570 006.

Tel: 09845950155, E-mail:foodrai@gmail.com

University Web site http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/assets/Downloads-2012/JULY/MicrobiologyPG-Diploma.pdf