Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Mannuthy: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology (VKIDFT), Mannuthy, is a prestigious constituent college of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), VKIDFT offers specialized courses in dairy and food technology. The institute's admission process is designed to select the most qualified candidates for its various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Typically, admission cycles in VKIDFT coincides with an academic year where it starts, usually during the August/September months. However, undergraduate program admissions are provided through Kerala Engineering Architecture & Medical Examination that conducts the same once a year.

The minimum qualification required for admission into B.Tech programs is passing the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects. Qualifying in the KEAM entrance exam is mandatory for admission.
M.Tech: The institute conducts its entrance exam and interview for admission to M.Tech programs. Eligibility for M.Tech programs is a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field. VKIDFT offers a total of 5 courses, which include undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Application Process

VKIDFT Application procedure differs for each program:

For B.Tech courses:

1. Get registered in KEAM by logging into the official KEAM website.
2. Appear in KEAM exam during the scheduled dates.
3. The qualified candidates can apply for admission through the centralized admission process of Kerala in case the results are declared.
4. Submit all documents including KEAM score card, 10+2 mark sheets and such other certificates as required.
5. In case of getting short listed can appear for counseling at VKIDFT and get oneself admitted in the institute.

M.Tech

1. Announcement for admission into M.Tech courses available in the official website of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
2. Fill up the application form for the coveted M.Tech program
3. Pay the application fee
4. The university conducts its own entrance examination
5. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview
6. The final selection is based on a cumulative performance of entrance exam and interview
7. Finally, the selected candidates have to go through the admission formalities which include submission of various documents and payment of admission fees.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Tech Dairy Technology: Admission to this program is based on the candidate's performance in the KEAM examination. The course has an intake of 60 seats. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

B.Tech Food Technology: Admission process is similar to B.Tech Dairy Technology, and the seat is allotted based on KEAM scores. Number of seats available are not specified. Eligibility 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

M.Tech Dairy Technology: Admission through entrance examination and interview conducted by the university. The selection will be based on merit only. The programme also has Residency option, which is comparable to M.V.Sc. Residency programmes.

M.Tech Dairy Microbiology: Admission to the programme will be through entrance exam and interview, conducted by the university. Merit-based, and Residency programme option also available.

M.Tech Dairy Chemistry: The admission process for this course is the same as other M.Tech courses, which include entrance examination and interview. There is also a Residency program available for this course.

The general list of required documents for admission are

• KEAM score card (for B. Tech program)
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates
• Degree certificates and mark sheets, for M. Tech programs
• Valid ID proof
• Caste certificate if any
• Other relevant certificates as applicable in the institute