Diploma in Food Technology at AKS University

If you are looking at Diploma in Food Technology, AKS University in Madhya Pradesh - Other runs it as a 3-year, full-time diploma course. Fees for the full course come to ₹92,000 – ₹2.34 lakh (roughly ₹31,000 a year).

AKS University is a other institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at AKS University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Diploma programmes at AKS University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with AKS University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Food Technology, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas). The minimum marks on record at AKS University are: X: 35.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check AKS University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to AKS University on its website (www.aksuniversity.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹20 lakh and a highest package of ₹20 lakh at AKS University. 400 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

AKS University runs 6 Diploma specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Diploma in Mining and Mine Surveying
• Diploma in Cement Technology
• Diploma in Agriculture Engineering
• Diploma in Cement Technology (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Food Technology genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹92,000 – ₹2.34 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does AKS University compare with other colleges offering Diploma in and around Madhya Pradesh - Other?