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      NIFTEM Sonepat Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Varunika Verma

      Updated on Apr 01 2026, 02:23 PM IST

      NIFTEM Sonepat Admission Process

      NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech admissions are done based on valid JEE Main scores while PhD admissions are based on entrance test and interview. NIFTEM Sonepat M.Tech admissions are done on the basis of valid score in GATE examination. 

      • Admissions in National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonepat 2026 are offered to B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and PhD courses. 
      • Entrance exams accepted by NIFTEM Sonepat - The institute accepts the score of JEE Main/CAT/GATE/MAT examinations for the particular admissions.
      • JEE Main 2026 examination session 2 for NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech admission will be conducted from April 2-8, 2026.
      • GATE result 2026 for National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonepat M.Tech admissions has been released on March 19, 2026. 
      • NIFTEM Sonepat seat matrix - 180 seats for B.Tech, 90 for M.Tech and 30 for MBA.

      NIFTEM Sonepat MBA admissions are done based on the CAT/MAT/CMAT/NIFTEM Entrance Test followed by group discussion and interview. The details of the NIFTEM Sonepat admission process are given below. The candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of NIFTEM Sonepat to apply for the courses. 

      How to Get Admission at NIFTEM Sonepat?

      Candidates interested in seeking admission to NIFTEM Sonepat courses need to appear for the entrance exam and obtain a valid score. Admission are offered to the candidates who participate in the counselling session. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for NIFTEM Sonepat admission 2026.

      Entrance Exams Accepted for NIFTEM Sonepat Admissions 2026

      Course

      Entrance Exam
      B.TechJEE Main
      M.Tech
      GATE
      MBACAT/MAT/CMAT/NIFTEM Entrance Test
      Ph.DResearch Entrance Test (RET)/UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ICAR-NET (including JRF/SRF)

      Also See: NIFTEM Sonepat Placements

      How to Apply for NIFTEM Sonepat Admissions 2026?

      Interested candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria of the course and register for the relevant entrance exam by filling up the application form. The application process of NIFTEM Sonepat varies course to course. Candidates can check the details of NIFTEM Sonepat application process for the courses offered mentioned in the table below.

      NIFTEM Sonepat Registration Process 2026

      Course

      NIFTEM Sonepat Application Process

      B.Tech

      1. NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech admissions are based on JEE Main examination.

      2. Pay the examination fees of Rs 1,000 (Rs 900 for Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) and Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD).

      3. Select the NIFTEM Sonepat in the JoSAA choice filling.

      M.Tech

      1. After qualifying the GATE examination apply for the programme on the official website of NIFTEM Sonepat.

      2. Pay the application fees and submit the application fees.

      3. The list of shortlisted candidates will be released on the official website of NIFTEM Sonepat.

      MBA

      1. Candidates can apply for admissions through the official website of the institute.

      2. Fill in the application form and pay the application fees.

      3. Candidates will be selected for Written Test and Interview Process.

      Also See: NIFTEM Sonipat Courses

      NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech Admissions 2026

      NIFTEM Sonepat offers B.Tech at the undergraduate level. The candidate must meet the NIFTEM Sonepat UG eligibility criteria to apply for the courses. The duration of the NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech is 4 years. 

      NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech Admission Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

      Course

      Seat Intake

      Eligibility Criteria 

      B.Tech

      180

      10+2 from a recognised board + JEE Main score

      NIFTEM Sonepat B.Tech Admission Process 2026

      • The candidates must meet the NIFTEM B.Tech eligibility criteria.

      • The candidate must appear and qualify the JEE Main examination.

      • After the declaration of the results, if the candidate meets the cutoff then he/she can register for the JoSAA/CSAB counselling.

      • Then, the candidate must select the NIFTEM Sonepat as the preferred college and preference courses must also be filled.

      • Then seats will be allotted to the candidates based on their performance in the entrance examination.

      • The provisional admission will be confirmed once the candidate submits the documents for verification and pays the NIFTEM Sonepat fees.

      NIFTEM Sonepat Admissions 2026 for PG Programmes

      National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonepat offers MBA and M.Tech at the postgraduate level. The duration of the NIFTEM Sonepat PG courses is 2-years. 

      NIFTEM Sonepat PG Admission Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria  

      Course

      Seat Intake

      Eligibility Criteria

      M.Tech

      90

      Bachelor's degree + GATE/NIFTEM Entrance score.

      MBA

      30

      Bachelor's degree with minimum of 50% marks + CAT/MAT/CMAT/NIFTEM Entrance Test.

      NIFTEM Sonepat M.Tech Admissions 2026

      The details of NIFTEM Sonepat M.Tech admission process is given below. Candidates must appear for GATE examination for NIFTEM Sonepat M.Tech admissions.

      NIFTEM Sonepat M.Tech Admission Process 2026

      • The candidates must meet the NIFTEM M.Tech eligibility criteria.

      • The candidate must appear and qualify the GATE examination.

      • Then the candidates must attend the counselling process.

      • The merit list will be prepared and seats will be allotted to the candidates based on performance of the candidate in GATE.

      • The merit list will be displayed on the NIFTEM website.

      • The remaining seats will be filled by non-GATE candidates following the admission of the GATE qualifying applicants. 

      • For the Non-Gate qualified candidates, admissions will be done based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination conducted by the NIFTEM Sonepat. 

      • Finally, the candidates must submit the documents for verification and pay the NIFTEM Sonepat fees.

      NIFTEM Sonepat MBA Admissions 2026

      The details of NIFTEM Sonepat MBA admission process is given below. NIFTEM Sonepat MBA admissions are based on CAT/MAT/CMAT examination.

      NIFTEM Sonepat MBA Admission Process 2026

      • The candidates must meet the NIFTEM MBA eligibility criteria.

      • The candidates must appear and qualify the CAT/MAT/CMAT.

      • The candidates who failed to appear for CAT/MAT/CMAT can attend the entrance test conducted by the NIFTEM Sonepat.

      • The candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance examination.

      • Then the shortlisted candidates must attend the group discussion or personal interview conducted at NIFTEM Sonepat. 

      • The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance of the candidate in group discussions, personal interview, past academic records, and relevant work experience. 

      • Finally, the candidates must submit the documents for verification and pay the NIFTEM Sonepat fees.

      Also See: NIFTEM Sonepat Cutoffs

      NIFTEM Sonepat PhD Admissions 2026

      NIFTEM Sonepat offers PhD in 5 specialisations. The NIFTEM Sonepat PhD courses include PhD Food Engineering, PhD Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, PhD Food Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development, PhD Food Science and Technology, PhD Basic and Applied Sciences.

      NIFTEM Sonepat PhD Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

      Course

      Seat Intake

      Eligibility Criteria 

      PhD

      45

      Master’s degree + Research Entrance Test (RET)/UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ICAR-NET (including JRF/SRF).

      NIFTEM Sonepat PhD Admission Process 2026

      • The candidates must meet the NIFTEM Sonepat PhD eligibility criteria.

      • The candidates must attend and qualify the Research Entrance Test (RET) conducted by the University.

      • The candidates qualifying the UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/ICAR-NET (including JRF/SRF) are exempted from RET.

      • The candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) to qualify the entrance examination.

      • Then the candidates must attend the interview. 

      • The NIFTEM Sonepat PhD selections are done based on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination and personal interview.

      • For NIFTEM Sonepat PhD admissions 70% weightage is given to Entrance Examination and 30% weightage is given to Personal Interview.

      • Finally, the candidates must submit the documents for verification and pay the NIFTEM Sonepat fees.

      Also See: NIFTEM Sonepat Facilities

      Documents Required for NIFTEM Sonepat Admissions

      • 10th mark sheet and pass certificate

      • 12th mark sheet and pass certificate

      • Entrance exam scorecard

      • Transfer Certificate

      • Caste Certificate    

      • Migration Certificate

      • Aadhar Card

      • Residential Certificate (if applicable)

      • Income Certificate (if applicable)

      Note: Candidates must submit an original copy of the documents mentioned above during the admission process of National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonepat.

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      FAQ’s

      Frequently Asked Questions
      Q: What is the application mode available to apply for the admission form?
      A:

      Candidates interested to apply for NIFTEM can apply online through the link available at the NIFTEM website- .niftem.ac.in) and the NFSI website-.nfsi-India.in. Candidates must verify the details before submitting, and transferring the application fees by direct bank transfer. There is no offline registration or payment option available.

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      Student Reviews for NIFTEM Sonepat

      Average Rating

      4.1
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      8
      Verified Reviews
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      Overall

      4.1

      Infrastructure

      4.5

      Placements

      3.8

      Campus Life

      3.9

      Academics

      4.1

      Value for Money

      2.8

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      The overall college experience was really fabulous.

      Anonymous Posted on 21 Apr'24
      5

      Academics

      The academic curriculum is one of its kind and has been developed to cater to the needs of the foods industry. Moreover, the professors are really knowledgeable and good. The overall academics experience is fabulous.

      College Infra

      College infrastructure is absolutely phenomenal. In college, one can find all the desired infra including world class library, state of the art classes and hostels for students accomodation in the college.

      Campus Life

      Campus lis absolutely fantastic and hostel experience is really great.

      Placements

      The placements are really good and companies like Tetrapak, Nestle, ITC, Marico, etc. visit the campus to participate in the recruitment drive of the college. The college has a very good reputation in the corporate world.

      Value For Money

      I would say that its really worth the money and is a great college to pursue your graduation.
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      Life at NIFTEM

      Anonymous Posted on 7 May'20
      4

      Academics

      Here we studied about the food microbiology and it preservation. We also studied how to packed food such that it can survive for last longer periods under extreme physical condition so that food wastage can be reduced.

      College Infra

      Everything is well equipped and maintained infrastructure Green lush environment as well as it has a great library and well cultured environment. It also try to connect students with IT sector although it offers food technology course.

      Campus Life

      Campus life is awesome . People are amazing here they are well cultured and intellect too. People are supporting and help you whenever you need . Since collage banned the ragging. So not need to have any fear to talk with your seniors.

      Placements

      Placement seem to one of important aspect for students point of view as this collage concern it has good placement record compare to other collage who offered the same branch . The min placement is 7-8 lacs per annum

      Value For Money

      Collage fees seems to be very high enough. But they are trying to reduce there fees so that students can opt this collage. Although they are running the scholarship programme for meritorious students.
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      A great culturally enriching experience

      Anonymous Posted on 24 Sep'16
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      i got 87.33 percentile in jee mains 2026 under homestate quota obc ncl category...can i get seat in niftem Thanjavur

      Yes, you may have a chance at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), but it depends mainly on your JEE Main rank, not just percentile.

      Meanwhile, have a look at the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor .

      10 Mar'26
      Will I get seat in niftem thanjavur as I scored 87 percentile in jee mains 2026 and a obc ncl student.... Which counselling will I try?? If there not get seat... Where to apply

      Hi Yuva Sri,

      With a percentile of 87 in the JEE Main 2026 exam as an OBC NCL student, you might have a good chance to secure a seat in the NIFTEM Thanjavur . The cutoff for the OBC NCL category is generally low. You are advised to use JoSAA

      how can I get admission for MBA in NIFTEM Sonipat

      Hello,

      To get into NIFTEM Sonepat for an MBA, you need a bachelor's degree (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST) in a relevant field and a valid score in an entrance exam like CAT/GMAT, and you'll apply through their official process, likely involving an online application, shortlisting, and an interview.

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