Industry/Academia Sponsored PhD in Food Business Management, Food Engineering, Food Science and Technology, and Related Fields at NIFTEM-Kundli National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli in

Admissions are open for an Industry / Academia Sponsored PhD (2026–27) at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.

This opportunity is aimed at working professionals and academicians who want to convert industry experience into research and innovation in the food sector. The PhD is offered across multiple research areas and departments, including Food Business Management & Entrepreneurship Development (FBM&ED), Food Engineering (FE), Food Science & Technology (FST), Interdisciplinary Sciences (IDS), and Post Harvest Technology, Bioprocessing & Environmental Sciences (PHTB&ES).

Research themes suggested by the post include food technology, food engineering, food science, food business management, entrepreneurship development, postharvest technology, bioprocessing, environmental sciences, and broader agri-innovation topics.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have an M.Tech., M.E., M.Sc., MS, MBA, Master Degree, PGDBM, or PGDM in a relevant discipline with the required minimum marks/CGPA; candidates must also have 3+ years of work experience and an employer-issued NOC.

Funding: the post labels the programme as Industry/Academia Sponsored and also self-funded; no stipend or tuition support is specified in the post.

Application deadline: 3 June 2026. Applicants are directed to refer to the admission brochure for eligibility, seats, and selection process, and to submit the online application before the deadline.

Institution: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), India.