Prospectus

Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS) has been set up under the aegis of IGMPI registered as a non-profit society (under The Societies Registration Act, 1860) with the Government of India.The Centre is committed to promote proper diet and nutrition which is crucial to the health and happiness of the society at large.

CNDS is imparting education in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics to thousands of knowledge seekers in the classroom setting as well as research dissertation, field and online learning training programmes.

CNDS provides and education programmes and imparts extensive knowledge through classroom and online modes, in the holistic Nutrition programmes like Nutrition and Dietetics as well as specialized courses like diabetes education, paediatric nutrition, nutritional oncology, ayurvedic food and nutrition, obesity and weight management, clinical diabetology, nutritional gastroenterology and hepatology and many other programmes. Our courses are designed with outmost care given to the industry requirements and shaping careers in the field of Nutrition dietetics, medical and non-medical.

Students gets to experience the expertise from faculties who are specialized in Nutrition, dietetics, foods, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, etc. The centre is well equipped with all the teaching aids and advance laboratory equipment and devices.

The Centre is committed to making nutrition accessible to everyone through nutrition recommendations, easy-to-follow explanations, interactive two way communication lectures, dynamic presentations of the lectures.Apart from this the center provides ample opportunities for the students to comprehend the latest diet plans and nutrition requirements with hands-on practices in Industry, Hospitals and Clinics.

Post completion of the all the courses, CNDS also provides job and Internship placement assistance to students in an easy and effortless way.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

IGMPI is an institution that is continuously involved in upgrading the human resources for a better contribution in their respective fields and seeks to expand human knowledge through analysis, innovation, and insight. IGMPI was founded to develop a deeper understanding of the importance of food safety and quality and their applications while integrating science and technology. Within the institution there are a plenty of research opportunities available for graduates, post graduates and even working professionals. With a team of highly experienced faculty, projects are given such that it helps the researcher to gain maximum knowledge and experience. The institute has focused its work in developing products with enhanced nutrition, discovering innovative products utilizing byproducts, and implementing new methods to improve quality of food. The topics of research are designed keeping in mind the current requirement of food industries and consumers. All the work is conducted with full time faculty involvement and a constant research is done to achieve the best.

The main objective of the programme is to enhance practical and professional skills of the students thus providing an edge over others in finding desired professional roles and career advancement. The department keeps itself updated with the new inventions in the field. Our team makes students realize the potential of the project, and even enhances it, to take the project success to new heights. Associated with FFSQ, students can get an opportunity to perform their projects in an industry oriented environment under the supervision and guidance of experts, which develops their capabilities, confidence and competency. Each student is allocated a guide under whose guidance he/she carries the actual work during the period of internship. Department experts devote time, efforts and resources to plan, guide and complete the program in the best possible way. Our project/dissertation program familiarizes the students with the recent trends and developments in the related field. We make sure that students complete their project successfully satisfying the university norms as well as impart them with knowledge, practicability and expertise in the subject, enabling them to fit in today’s competitive world.

FFSQ admits a sizable number of trainees each year who are referred by their respective Educational Institution / Universities for imparting hands-on training to gain competitive edge.

Currently, several researcher, graduates and postgraduate students from renowned universities of country are carrying out their dissertation projects in the field of Food Science and Technology. The projects are mainly focused in the areas of bakery science, dairy, new product development, and various changes in the food during processing. The institute has well established labs with different required equipments and machineries to cope up with intensity of research being performed such as HPLC, GLC, cooling centrifuge, deep freezer, incubators, Soxhlet extraction units etc. There are numerous other opportunities for researchers to conduct research during the summer break or academic year. Under these internships and projects they will be introduced with the real life corporate scenario. The study will cover all the minute details of the topic and will consider possibilities to help students achieve maximum knowledge and hands on experience.

Till the last batch of our dissertation program, around 40 students of B. Tech, M. Tech and M. Sc., from Biotechnology, Food Microbiology, Food Science & Technology, Food Science & Nutrition background from premier Universities have successfully completed their project/dissertation work in the area of Bakery, Fruits & Vegetable processing, New Product Development and related areas.

Eligibility

Graduation in Science and Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification exam or awaiting their results, are also eligible to apply.

Fees

Students are required to pay 35,000/- for 1 months project work, 45,000/- for 3 months project work, 55,000/- for 6 months project work and Rs. 90,000/- for 12 months project work. This covers all laboratory expenses. Programme fee shall not be refundable at any case.

Programme Duration

As specified in respective University norms.

Methodology

1. Identifying scope of the topic: Topic of the project will be analyzed by the experts. It’s widest possible scope will be considered and worked upon.
2. Planning: Effective strategies will be developed and planned wisely so as to make it possible to carry out maximum study and work in the specified time.
3. Execution of the Strategy: The plan for the project will be followed step by step to complete the project successfully in the stipulated time period, giving student the maximum benefit of knowledge and experience.
4. Preparation of Project Report: Writing of project report is the last and most important part of a project. Documenting all the literature review, procedures and results is important to prove the success of the project. Thus, report should be prepared in the best possible manner, which will be ensured by the experts of our team.

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the course lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Certification

On the successful completion of their project/Dissertation, a certificate of completion will also be awarded by Faculty of Food Safety & Quality, IGMPI.

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