Duration of the Course

This diploma certificate will be awarded after successful completion of 01 academic year consisting of 2 regular semesters. If a student fails to successfully complete course in stipulated time, the maximum duration for the award of PgDip will be 02 years consisting of four regular and two summer semesters. If any student fails to complete his diploma programme in 02 years, he will be dropped from the programme. There will be 10 weeks internship in industry or any relevant organization in consultation with students, facilitated by TRTA-II Programme, International Expert and Punjab Food Safety & Standards Authority. If some students fail in course(s), they will be allowed to enrol summer semester, provided that internship does not affect their classes and examination.

There shall be two semester in each academic year (semester I & semester II) of 18 weeks each. Out of 18 weeks 16 weeks shall be the actual teaching time, the rest may be utilized for admission, conduct of examinations, preparation and declaration of results and one week semester break.