UG: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with minimum qualifying marks in aggregate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology as core subjects. Independent entrance tests for this program are also held by the various state, central, and private universities which mostly require 50% as the prerequisite to appear for the test.

PG: Candidates must hold a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/B.Tech in Food Technology/Food and Processing Technology along with a good score in entrance tests held for PG program held by the various state, central, and private universities.

There is no such barrier for foreign students and for students whose parents are working abroad.