B.Tech Food Technology Entrance Exam Notice 2083: Tribhuvan University

Tribhuvan University, Institute of Science and Technology (IOST), announces the entrance examination schedule for admission into the four-year (eight-semester) Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology (B.Tech Food Technology) program for the academic year 2083.

The entire admission process will be conducted online. Interested applicants must fill out and submit the entrance examination application form through the official website of the Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University.

Key Details:

Application Starts from: Asar 15, 2083 (June 29, 2026)
Application Submission Deadline (Regular Fee): Shrawan 29, 2083 (August 14, 2026)
Application Submission Deadline (Double Fee): Bhadra 4, 2083 (August 20, 2026)
Form Available at: Registration Form
Entrance Examination Fee: Rs. 1,650 (Regular) / Rs. 3,300 (Double Fee). The fee must be deposited at Global IME Bank Ltd. in the name of the Institute of Science and Technology. The fee can also be deposited via the online link or app mentioned on the IoST Webpage admission portal. (The bank voucher number or Transaction ID/Product ID must be filled out while applying online.)
Entrance Examination Date: Bhadra 07, 2083, (August 23, 2026) Sunday at 1:00 PM.
Entrance Examination Center: Will be published later.

Eligibility

10+2 (Science) / I.Sc./ Certificate Level in Food or Lab Technology:
- Must have completed 10+2 (Science), I.Sc., or an equivalent certificate level in Food Technology or Laboratory Technology.
- Must have secured at least 100 full marks in both Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Must have obtained a minimum of Second Division or a Final Grade C in Chemistry and Mathematics.
- Must have obtained a minimum GPA of 1.6 in all other subjects.
- Must have passed English with at least 100 full marks.
CTEVT 3-Year Diploma:
- Must have completed a 3-year diploma from CTEVT.
- Must have secured 100 full marks in English, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Must have passed with at least a Second Division.
A-Level Students:
- Must have studied English, Chemistry, and Mathematics (each with 100 full marks).
- Must have secured at least a Grade D (with or without a small letter) in each of these subjects.
Foreign Educational Institutions:
- Candidates with degrees from foreign institutions or universities must submit an Equivalency Certificate from the Curriculum Development Centre, Sano Thimi, Bhaktapur.
Conditional Eligibility for NG Students:
- Students who have been marked as Non-Graded (NG) in a maximum of two subjects in their Grade 12 (or equivalent) final exams are now eligible to apply.
- These students can fill out the application form and participate in the Entrance Examination even if their grade improvement result is still pending.
- Crucial Condition: Admission will only be granted if the candidate successfully passes their grade improvement exams and meets the minimum core eligibility criteria (as listed in section 1 above) before the enrollment deadline. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the cancellation of their admission eligibility.

Entrance Exam Weightage (100 Marks):

The exam will consist of objective/multiple-choice questions based on the grade 11 and 12 syllabus:

Chemistry: 25 Marks
Mathematics: 25 Marks
Physics: 25 Marks
Language Aptitude (English): 25 Marks
(Note: There is no negative marking. Pass marks are 35%.)

Notes: Students shall select one of the following districts as their examination center while filling up the online application form:
a. Kathmandu Valley
b. Sunsari
c. Kaski
d. Chitwan

View the official notice below: