Food Science & Technology exams: free practice by subject
18 exams in 8 countries and regions, each with worked practice questions subject by subject.
Original practice questions written to each published syllabus · not past papers
Licensing and registration
FSSAI Food Analyst Examination (and Junior Analyst Examination)
India · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · format and sections · 131 questions
Food Technologist Licensure Examination
Philippines · Professional Regulation Commission — Professional Regulatory Board of Food Technology · format and sections · 21 questions
National Technical Qualification — Food Engineer (식품기사) and Food Industrial Engineer (식품산업기사)
South Korea · Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRDK), Q-Net · format and sections · 36 questions
University entrance
CUET (UG) for ICAR seats — B.Tech Food Technology / B.Sc. Food Science in agricultural universities
India · National Testing Agency for ICAR · format and sections · 26 questions
Postgraduate admission
GATE — Engineering Sciences (XE), Section G Food Technology
India · IITs and IISc on rotation (2026: IIT Guwahati) · format and sections · 1,803 questions
Food Chemistry II: Pigments, Flavours, Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes & BrowningGeneral MicrobiologyHuman Nutrition & Nutritional Quality of Processed FoodsBeverage Technology: Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa & Alcoholic BeveragesFood Microbiology: Spoilage, Pathogens & DetectionFruit & Vegetable Processing TechnologyFood Chemistry I: Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins & LipidsTransport Phenomena in Food Processing: Fluid Flow, Heat & Mass TransferMechanical Unit Operations: Size Reduction, Mixing & SeparationMathematics for Food Science & EngineeringEvaporation, Dehydration & Concentration of FoodsChilling, Freezing & Frozen Food TechnologyThermal Processing & Canning TechnologySugar, Sweeteners, Chocolate & Confectionery TechnologyDairy Science & Technology for Food TechnologistsFood Safety Management Systems: HACCP, PRPs, ISO 22000 & GFSI SchemesSpices, Herbs, Essential Oils & Flavour TechnologyFunctional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Health ClaimsExtrusion & Texturisation TechnologyStatistics, Experimental Design & Chemometrics for Food SciencePrinciples of Food Science & Food PreservationFood Packaging Science & TechnologyPhysical Properties, Rheology & Texture of FoodsMeat, Poultry & Egg Products TechnologyNovel & Non-thermal Food Processing TechnologiesCereal Science & Milling TechnologyFish & Seafood Processing TechnologyFermentation Technology & Food BiotechnologyShelf-life Science & Food StabilityFats & Oils TechnologyBakery, Pasta & Snack Food TechnologyFood Additives & Ingredient TechnologyPulses, Oilseeds & Plant Protein Technology GATE — Life Sciences (XL), Section U Food Technology
India · IITs and IISc on rotation (2026: IIT Guwahati) · format and sections · 1,631 questions
General MicrobiologyHuman Nutrition & Nutritional Quality of Processed FoodsBeverage Technology: Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa & Alcoholic BeveragesFood Microbiology: Spoilage, Pathogens & DetectionFruit & Vegetable Processing TechnologyFood Chemistry I: Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins & LipidsTransport Phenomena in Food Processing: Fluid Flow, Heat & Mass TransferMechanical Unit Operations: Size Reduction, Mixing & SeparationEvaporation, Dehydration & Concentration of FoodsChemistry for Food Science (General, Organic & Physical)Chilling, Freezing & Frozen Food TechnologyThermal Processing & Canning TechnologySugar, Sweeteners, Chocolate & Confectionery TechnologyDairy Science & Technology for Food TechnologistsFood Safety Management Systems: HACCP, PRPs, ISO 22000 & GFSI SchemesSpices, Herbs, Essential Oils & Flavour TechnologyFunctional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Health ClaimsExtrusion & Texturisation TechnologyGeneral Biochemistry & MetabolismFood Packaging Science & TechnologyPhysical Properties, Rheology & Texture of FoodsMeat, Poultry & Egg Products TechnologyNovel & Non-thermal Food Processing TechnologiesCereal Science & Milling TechnologyFish & Seafood Processing TechnologyShelf-life Science & Food StabilityFood Chemistry II: Pigments, Flavours, Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes & BrowningFats & Oils TechnologyBakery, Pasta & Snack Food TechnologyFood Additives & Ingredient TechnologyPulses, Oilseeds & Plant Protein Technology ICAR AIEEA-PG / PGS — Code 18 Food Science Technology
India · ICAR through the National Testing Agency · format and sections · 3,113 questions
Food Plant Design, Hygienic Engineering, Utilities & AutomationFruit & Vegetable Processing TechnologyGeneral MicrobiologyHuman Nutrition & Nutritional Quality of Processed FoodsBeverage Technology: Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa & Alcoholic BeveragesFood Microbiology: Spoilage, Pathogens & DetectionFish & Seafood Processing TechnologyTraditional, Ethnic & Indigenous Foods TechnologySpices, Herbs, Essential Oils & Flavour TechnologyMeat, Poultry & Egg Products TechnologySugar, Sweeteners, Chocolate & Confectionery TechnologyDairy Science & Technology for Food TechnologistsFood Chemistry I: Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins & LipidsPrinciples of Food Science & Food PreservationFermentation Technology & Food BiotechnologyFood Industry Management, Costing & EntrepreneurshipMechanical Unit Operations: Size Reduction, Mixing & SeparationGeneral Biochemistry & MetabolismPhysical Properties, Rheology & Texture of FoodsFood Analysis: Proximate, Chemical & Instrumental MethodsStatistics, Experimental Design & Chemometrics for Food ScienceCereal Science & Milling TechnologyIn-plant Training, Experiential Learning & ProjectBakery, Pasta & Snack Food TechnologyFood Packaging Science & TechnologyFats & Oils TechnologyFood Toxicology, Contaminants & AllergensFood Additives & Ingredient TechnologyFood Waste Valorisation, By-products & Sustainable Food ProcessingTransport Phenomena in Food Processing: Fluid Flow, Heat & Mass TransferEvaporation, Dehydration & Concentration of FoodsFood Plant Sanitation, Cleaning & Pest ManagementPulses, Oilseeds & Plant Protein TechnologyExtrusion & Texturisation TechnologyChemistry for Food Science (General, Organic & Physical)Sensory Science & Consumer ResearchThermal Processing & Canning TechnologyFood Safety Management Systems: HACCP, PRPs, ISO 22000 & GFSI SchemesFood Law, Standards & Regulatory Affairs WorldwideChilling, Freezing & Frozen Food TechnologyNew Food Product Development & FormulationNovel & Non-thermal Food Processing TechnologiesShelf-life Science & Food StabilityFood Structure, Colloids, Encapsulation & NanotechnologyFood Quality Assurance, Statistical Process Control & Laboratory AccreditationFood Risk Analysis: Risk Assessment, Management & CommunicationMathematics for Food Science & EngineeringAlternative Proteins & Future FoodsFood Process Modelling, Simulation & Optimisation PhD, fellowships and lectureship
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) — Food Processing Technology, Food Safety & Quality, Processing and Food Engineering
India · ICAR through the National Testing Agency · format and sections · 2,596 questions
Food Plant Design, Hygienic Engineering, Utilities & AutomationAdvanced Analytical Techniques & FoodomicsResearch Methodology, Scientific Writing & Ethics in Food ScienceAlternative Proteins & Future FoodsStatistics, Experimental Design & Chemometrics for Food ScienceFood Process Modelling, Simulation & OptimisationFunctional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Health ClaimsMeat, Poultry & Egg Products TechnologyFood Structure, Colloids, Encapsulation & NanotechnologyPhysical Properties, Rheology & Texture of FoodsFood Quality Assurance, Statistical Process Control & Laboratory AccreditationFood Packaging Science & TechnologyThermal Processing & Canning TechnologyShelf-life Science & Food StabilityNovel & Non-thermal Food Processing TechnologiesFood Chemistry I: Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins & LipidsFood Analysis: Proximate, Chemical & Instrumental MethodsEvaporation, Dehydration & Concentration of FoodsExtrusion & Texturisation TechnologyMechanical Unit Operations: Size Reduction, Mixing & SeparationChilling, Freezing & Frozen Food TechnologySpices, Herbs, Essential Oils & Flavour TechnologyTraditional, Ethnic & Indigenous Foods TechnologyFood Risk Analysis: Risk Assessment, Management & CommunicationTransport Phenomena in Food Processing: Fluid Flow, Heat & Mass TransferFermentation Technology & Food BiotechnologyFood Waste Valorisation, By-products & Sustainable Food ProcessingFood Adulteration, Authenticity & Food FraudDairy Science & Technology for Food TechnologistsFruit & Vegetable Processing TechnologyFood Industry Management, Costing & EntrepreneurshipFood Law, Standards & Regulatory Affairs WorldwideSensory Science & Consumer ResearchSugar, Sweeteners, Chocolate & Confectionery TechnologyNew Food Product Development & FormulationHuman Nutrition & Nutritional Quality of Processed FoodsFood Toxicology, Contaminants & AllergensPulses, Oilseeds & Plant Protein TechnologyFats & Oils TechnologyFood Chemistry II: Pigments, Flavours, Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes & BrowningBakery, Pasta & Snack Food TechnologyFood Additives & Ingredient TechnologyIn-plant Training, Experiential Learning & ProjectCereal Science & Milling TechnologyGeneral MicrobiologyFood Microbiology: Spoilage, Pathogens & DetectionGeneral Biochemistry & MetabolismMathematics for Food Science & Engineering UGC-NET — Home Science (food science and nutrition content)
India · National Testing Agency for the University Grants Commission · format and sections · 35 questions
Government service
Food Safety Officer — Tamil Nadu
India · Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission · format and sections · 60 questions
Food Safety Officer — Uttar Pradesh
India · Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (recruiting agency varies by cycle) · format and sections · 28 questions
FSSAI direct recruitment — Central Food Safety Officer, Technical Officer and Assistant Director (Technical)
India · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · format and sections · 102 questions
Food Safety Officer — Punjab Food Authority
Pakistan · Punjab Public Service Commission · format and sections · 50 questions
Professional certification
FSSAI FoSTaC — Food Safety Supervisor training and certification
India · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (through empanelled training partners) · format and sections · 24 questions
EHEDG hygienic design training
International (Europe-based) · European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group · format and sections · 20 questions
BRCGS training and professional/auditor routes
International (UK-based) · BRCGS · format and sections · 20 questions
ASQ Certified HACCP Auditor (CHA)
International (USA-based) · ASQ · format and sections · 29 questions
FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and related courses
USA · Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance · format and sections · 44 questions
Every exam we track for Food Science & Technology, including those we have not yet written questions for, is on the Food Science & Technology degree page.