CFTRI Entrance Exam: Frequently Asked Questions

CFTRI Entrance Exam: Frequently Asked Questions

This lecture answers the following doubts of the students.

1. How to cover the syllabus/how to prepare effectively?
2. What is the exam pattern & marking scheme/seat allocation/reservation/how many seats available?
3. Minimum marks to qualify the exam (both in graduation & entrance exam)? Is there any cut-off?
4. How to study Physics/Chemistry/Math/Bio/(Any other subject) if the candidate is not from that background?
5. Expected date of examination?
6. What to do if the candidate is worried about his/her CGPA?
7. How are the campus placements/job opportunities?
8. Difficulty level of exam/ Should the candidate study in depth or just basics?
9. Graduation is not complete; can the candidate appear for this exam?
10. Comparison between M. Tech food tech & M. Sc Food tech from CFTRI?
11. Reference textbooks/study material for exams?
12. Study material for home science/agriculture/horticulture?
13. How to stay focused/motivated during study?
14. Is it valuable to take a year break for the CFTRI exam?
15. Any specific topics that the candidate needs to focus on?

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma has more than 14 years of professional experience in R&D of the multinational food industry. He is the author of the bestseller book Objective Food Science, Objective Food Science and Safety Standards, GATE Life Science, Science of Cocoa Processing. He is also a mentor, guide, blogger, and co-founder of foodtechpathshala.com, the online forum to support and guide budding food professionals. He is a member of the Co-Expert Committee of Ministry of Food Processing Industries and a life member of AFSTI, ex-Chief Editor of Newsletter issued by AFST Mumbai Chapter, and ex-editorial Member of Indian Food Industry Magazine published by AFSTI Mysore. He is on board of studies of NIFTEM and visiting faculty of several food technology colleges across India.