N-CET 2022 NIN MSc Nutrition Entrance Test 2022 Notification

ICMR- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NUTRITION 

Hyderabad - 500 007, Telangana State 

N-CET 2022 NIN-COMMON ENTRANCE TEST 

ONLINE FOR ADMISSION INTO - 2 YEAR 

POST-GRADUATION IN M.Sc. (APPLIED NUTRITION) 

Supported by ICMR-NIN 

& 

M.Sc. (SPORTS NUTRITION) 

Supported by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Govt. of India 

FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2022-2024 

AFFILIATED TO 

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY Hyderabad, Telangana State

DURATION Two Years 

MODE OF SELECTION All India - NIN Common Entrance Test (N-CET) & Counselling 

TUITION FEE 

APPLIED NUTRITION: Rs. 1,02,500 (1st year) ; Rs. 89,000 (2nd year) 

SPORTS NUTRITION: Rs. 1,05,500 (1st year); Rs. 92,000 (2nd year) 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Common for both Applied Nutrition (AN) & Sports Nutrition (SN): 

MBBS or B.Sc. in: 

 Nutrition/ Food & Nutrition/ Applied Nutrition/Nutrition & Dietetics 

 Home Science/ Food Science/ Biochemistry/ Zoology 

 Applied Nutrition & Public Health 

 Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Eligible only for Applied Nutrition (other than common qualifications)  B.Sc. Nursing Eligible only for Sports Nutrition (other than common qualifications) 

 B.Sc. in ‘Food Science and Quality Control’ 

 B.Sc. Life Sciences (Botany, Genetics, Microbiology) 

 BAMS 

Important Dates and Details 

1. Availability of the link for Application form on the website 6 th June 2022 

2. Last date for Online Submission of Application Form (through the link provided) 30th June 2022 11.59 pm 

3. Application Fee Payable by Candidate General/EWS/OBC Rs. 3000.00 SC/ST Rs. 2700.00 

4. Hall Tickets (will be generated online) From 6 th July 2022 onwards 

5. Date of Entrance Test Saturday the 16th July 2022 @ 02.30 pm to 04.00 pm 

6. Duration of Examination 90 minutes 

7. Centre of NCET As indicated in Admit Card 8. Website www.nin.res.in, (link provided for online application) 

9. Declaration of Results To be announced on website later 

10. Display of list of eligible candidates for counseling To be announced on the website later

2. ABOUT M.Sc. (APPLIED NUTRITION) & M.Sc. (SPORTS NUTRITION) 

Vision To create scientifically trained human resources in the area of Applied Nutrition and Sports Science who will make a positive contribution to society. 

Mission To equip post-graduate students with knowledge and skills in the multi-disciplinary area of Applied Nutrition and Sports Nutrition, thereby enabling them to contribute in the field of nutrition and/or sports nutrition.

M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has reached a remarkable milestone of completing 103 years of exemplary service to the nation with special emphasis on overcoming the nutritional deficiency disorders. The NIN looks forward to recast its focus with a renewed commitment not just too nutritional science, but also for building a healthy nation. Systematic training programmes have been initiated to impart training in the current concepts of nutritional science and their application for promoting public health. This was initiated by introducing training programmes and certificate courses. A nine-month M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) Postgraduate Programme was initiated in 1968 to create skilled human resources in nutritional sciences to address the nutritional problems in India. This course was initially open to sponsored candidates, and later considering the usefulness of this programme and demand in the market, it was upgraded to a Full-time Two-year M.Sc. programme in Applied Nutrition in the year 2009. The students who passed out from the course are employed in teaching and research positions across the globe and continue to contribute in disseminating knowledge about nutritional sciences as young ambassadors of the National Institute of Nutrition.

M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) 

Research in the area of Sports Nutrition was initiated in 1983 under the Energy Metabolism Division, which was subsequently developed as the Department of Work Physiology and Sports Nutrition at ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN). 

After three decades of research, consultancy, and extension in the specialized area of Sports Nutrition, viewing the importance of sports science for performance and growth, the department started the Two-year M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) course supported by the Indian Institute of Sports Science & Research (IISSR), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), GoI and established MYAS - NIN Department of Sports Science. This course was launched under MoU with the Osmania University, Hyderabad, and is the first ever course of its kind in the country

About the Programme 

M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition): The M.Sc. Applied Nutrition Programme will follow Semester System and Choice Based Credit System as per the guidelines issued by UGC. The curriculum has been planned in consultation with renowned academicians, researchers, and clinicians in various specialties of nutritional sciences and is designed with an application-oriented approach. 

M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition): The M.Sc. Sports Nutrition Programme will follow the Semester System and Choice Based Credit System as per the guidelines issued by UGC. The curriculum has been planned in consultation with MYAS, International and National experts in the area of sports nutrition and is executed with an application-oriented approach. 

Objectives of the M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) Programme 

 To develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the various applications of nutritional sciences in public health and clinical settings to address nutritional deficiencies. 

 To gain knowledge and skills needed for planning and management of community and public health nutrition programmes implemented by the Government and NGOs. 

 To acquire skills in nutritional assessment and nutritional planning for the application of theoretical concepts in field settings. 

 To acquire research and scholarly skills and specific skills needed for entrepreneurship to increase employability. Objectives of the M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) Programme 

 To develop in-depth knowledge and practical skill sets to ensure planning and implementation of sport-specific nutritional support to Indian athletes/sportspersons. 

 To develop a team approach, display adequate team building and soft skills to ensure implementation and monitoring of sport-specific nutritional support. 

 To develop research, academic skills, paper publication/presentation skills or specific skills needed for entrepreneurship or gain job experience to improve employability. 

 To develop day-to-day support requirements of athletes, critical analysis of situations and problem-solving within a team, with specific reference to providing support to elite athletes during training and during international and national events. 

Career Options 

Applied Nutrition: After the completion of this course, candidates will be able to take up careers in the following areas: 

1. Teachers/Professors as faculty, teaching the science of nutrition and dietetics in colleges and universities. 

2. Nutritionists in government’s health departments, schools, colleges and office cafeterias for planning nutritional regimens. 

3. Researchers in Government established Laboratories and Institutes. 

4. Clinical Dietitians/Nutritionists in Hospitals, outpatient clinics and as private consultants. 

5. Nutritionists in Food Industries and Pharma companies. 

6. Nutrition educators/counselors/advisors and extension workers. 

7. Nutritionists in gymnasiums and sports facilities. 

Sports Nutrition: After the completion of this course, candidates will be eligible to take up careers in the following areas: 

1. Sports Nutritionist as part of high-performance team to support elite athletes. 

2. Sports Nutritionist in Government (Central and State)/Private owned sports academies/ agencies/federations. 

3. Sports nutrition educators/counselors/diet planners/advisors/extension workers. 

4. Sports Nutrition teachers/professors/researchers. 

5. Sports Nutrition product/supplement developers. 

6. Fitness and gymnasium entrepreneurs.

2.1 TUITION FEES STRUCTURE 

2.1.1 Fee Structure for M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition)

2.1.2 Fee Structure for M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) 

2.2 STUDY SCHEME OF M.SC. (APPLIED NUTRITION) 

The detailed list of subjects and credit system followed is provided below:

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject.

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject.

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject. * Extra hours provided for research activities.

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject. * Extra hours provided for research activities

2.3 STUDY SCHEME OF M.SC. (SPORTS NUTRITION) The detailed list of subjects and credit system followed is provided below:

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject.

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject.

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject.* Extra hours provided for research activities.

 

Note: 1 credit = 1 teaching hr/week or 2 practical hrs/week, Practical = 1 teaching hr + 2 practical hrs, per semester = 15 weeks of teaching per subject. * Extra hours provided for research activities.

3. ABOUT N-CET (NIN-COMMON ENTRANCE TEST) N-CET is an all-India common entrance examination and counselling for admission into the M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) and M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) Courses conducted at ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, Telangana State. ICMR-NIN, in association with APT-online, will be organising the examination at various centres across India, based on a minimum number of candidate availability/preferences. It is mandatory for candidates to appear for the entrance test and the marks of the entrance test will be considered for admission, along with the marks of qualifying degree and reservation policy (Presented in the Annexure). 

4. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE 

4.1 SYLLABUS The syllabus for the entrance examination is the basic understanding of nutrition, biochemistry and physiology taught at the graduation level, general knowledge & aptitude. 

4.2 PATTERN OF THE ENTRANCE TEST & NEGATIVE MARKING The candidates need to appear for the entrance test, which will be based on the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) format. The Entrance Test will be for 100 marks. The test will cover the following four subjects, and the marks will be allotted as shown below. 

Note: NEGATIVE MARKING 

i. There will be negative marking. 1/3rd (one third) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer i.e., for every three wrong answers, one mark will be deducted. A merit list shall be prepared based on marks obtained in the Entrance Test. 

ii. In case of a tie of marks in the Entrance Test, the total percentage of the marks in the qualifying examination (up to two decimal places) will be taken into consideration for fixing the merit of candidates. 

iii. If the entrance test marks and the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination are equal, the age of the candidate will be taken into consideration, and older candidates will be placed higher in the merit list. 

4.3 MODE OF EXAMINATION N-CET exam will be computer-based and the candidate will be required to answer the MCQs on the system allotted to them in their respective exam center. 

4.4 DURATION OF EXAMINATION The duration of the exam will be ninety (90) minutes 4.5 MEDIUM OF QUESTION PAPER The medium of the question paper will be in English. 

4.6 CENTER PREFERENCES 

4.6.1. The tentative centers for the Entrance exam are Hyderabad, New Delhi and Kolkata. However, candidates need to provide their order of preferences of Exam center in the online application. 

4.6.2. Candidates may choose their own city or select the neighboring city based on their convenience and the center options. 

4.6.3. In case, the number of candidates opting for a city/ center is less than a certain minimum required, candidates may be allotted to a centers in another city, irrespective of the center preferences provided by the candidates for appearing for the examination. 

Note: All efforts will be made to consider the convenience of the candidate and efforts will also be made to follow strict guidelines of social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitization protocols as per the GoI guidelines. 

5. ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS 

5.1 FOR M.SC. (APPLIED NUTRITION) 

MBBS or 

non-Medical [B.Sc. in Home Science/Applied Nutrition/Biochemistry)] or 

B.Sc. with Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition & Dietetics. 

Eligible only for M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition): B.Sc. Nursing 

5.2 FOR M.SC. (SPORTS NUTRITION) 

MBBS or 

non-Medical [B.Sc. in Home Science/Applied Nutrition/Biochemistry)] or 

B.Sc. with Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition & Dietetics. 

Eligible only for M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition): B.Sc. Food Science and Quality Control or B.Sc. Life Sciences (Botany, Genetics, Microbiology), 

BAMS 

5.3 FOR BOTH THE COURSES In addition, the candidate should possess a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination, and SC/ST candidates should possess a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. Considering the prevailing COVID-19 Lockdown, candidates who are appearing for the final exams are also eligible to apply; however, they should submit the relevant certificates (Marks Memo and Degree certificate) of the qualifying exams at the time of counselling. 

Candidates though qualified in the Entrance Test, are not entitled to participate in the admission counseling if the requisite certificates are not submitted. Note: If a candidate is found to have concealed any information regarding the eligibility criteria, the registration will be cancelled. Further, disciplinary action will be taken by the concerned authorities against the candidate. 

6. ADMISSION PROCEDURE 

6.1 NUMBER OF SEATS 

1. The total No. of seats is 17 for M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) course including EWS category. Out of the 17 seats, two seats will be reserved for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category, one each in Central and State quota. From the remaining 15 seats available, 5 seats are reserved for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (State quota), and 10 seats are reserved for the applicants outside Telangana & Andhra Pradesh (Central Quota). For M.Sc. (Applied Nutrition) course, the total No. of seats is 22 including EWS category. Out of the 22 seats available, two will be reserved for EWS, one each in Central and State quota. Of the remaining 20 seats, 1/3rd are reserved for candidates from Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh State (State quota), and the remaining seats are reserved for the applicants outside Telangana and Andhra Pradesh (Central Quota). (Details given in Annexure). 

2. The distribution of seats under the Central quota will be implemented as per the rules of the Central Govt. vide No. DL-(N) 04/007/2006-08 dated 3rd Jan 2007. Accordingly, 15%, 7%, and 27% of seats are reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, respectively. 

3. In State quota, the procedure indicated in Annexure-III to G.O.P.No. 646, Education dated 10- 7-1979 shall be followed in allotment of seats to the eligible candidates. 

Accordingly, 15%, 6%, Common for both Applied Nutrition & Sports Nutrition: MBBS or B.Sc. in: 

 Nutrition, Food & Nutrition /Applied Nutrition/ Nutrition & Dietetics 

 Home Science/ Food Science/ Biochemistry/ Zoology 

 Applied Nutrition & Public Health 

 Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics 19 and 29% of seats are reserved for SC, ST, and BC (A-7%, B-10%, C-1%, D-7%, and E-4%) candidates, respectively as followed by the net group reservation. 

Note: To claim reservation under the categories, the candidate should produce a certificate issued by a Revenue Official, not below the rank of District Revenue Authority (Refer Annexure II - IV). 

Caution: Candidates claiming reservation at the time of filling the application and failure to produce a valid and prescribed original certificate for the same at the time of counseling would lead to disqualification of their candidature. 

 

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