Established in the year 2007, under the umbrella of National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), National College of Food Science and Technology (NCFST) offers the most comprehensive range of high quality Food Technology program in the country. With its faculty members comprising of renowned food scientists, professors and professionals of the country, the college is the best place for those who are craving a career in an industry that is continually expanding, developing new products, and adapting new technologies and new ways to do better. The challenge for Food Technologists, in the rapidly changing technological scenario of these days, is to acquire sufficient knowledge in the area of food science, chemistry, microbiology, engineering and nutrition to be able to produce the foods that today's consumer want.

The continued growth and development of the industry, the emerging challenges for quality and safety management in the export markets and consumer trends towards the dining variety, new culinary experiences and quality convenience foods, mean there are more opportunities than ever before for people having qualifications and skills in food processing.

The College has been in existence since 2007 and continues to provide its students the appropriate knowledge and skill to mould them into competent, skilled and well-rounded professionals, exemplary in their field.

The general objective of the College is to develop Scientists and Technologists competent in the specific areas of their professional responsibility imbued with the will and confidence to participate critically and actively in the formation of decisions involving  food science, technology, and related societal concerns.