Where quality becomes a calling — and a career.
Sophia College's Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Assurance — in Foods, Pharmaceuticals and Allied Industries — has, for over thirty years, transformed science graduates into confident, industry-ready quality professionals.
A legacy measured in lives shaped and industries served.
An education in quality, integrity, and industry.
Launched in 1993 as part of Sophia College's Golden Jubilee celebrations, the one-and-a-half-year Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Assurance began with a focus on the Food Industry — and has since evolved to span Pharmaceuticals and Allied Industries.
"Quality Assurance is recognised today as a critical function in practically every industry — and the demand for skilled QA professionals continues to grow."
Through rigorous technical training and comprehensive personal development, the programme bridges a critical gap between academia and professional practice — producing graduates who contribute meaningfully from day one.
Read the full storyThree pillars of a thirty-two-year tradition.
Selection by merit, industry at the centre, and an education that develops the whole professional — not just the skillset.
Selected, not screened
Admission is by entrance test, group discussion and personal interview — not by cut-off percentage. Aptitude, motivation and potential matter more than scores. The result: a diverse student community drawn from across India.
Industry at the centre
Curriculum shaped by industry experts. A compulsory month in Public Testing Laboratories. Two two-month internships — one in food, one in pharmaceuticals — graded directly by host industries.
Holistic by design
Beyond technical training: structured activities in communication, creativity, teamwork and civic responsibility — instilling integrity, confidence and environmental awareness alongside expertise.
Four terms. One transformation.
A structured progression from quality fundamentals to industry-grade practice — culminating in two real-world internships.
Quality Assurance Foundations
Management Systems Standards · Quality Concepts, Audits & Statistics · Instrumentation & Microbiology · Four weeks at a Public Testing Laboratory.
Foods Industries
Food Technology · Quality, Packaging, Laws & Regulations · Nutrients, Additives, Preservation & Adulteration · Outstation industrial visit.
Pharmaceuticals & Allied
Basics of Pharmaceutics · Key Concepts & Quality in Pharma & Allied · Theoretical Basis of Pharma & Allied Industries.
Internships
Two months in a Food industry. Two months in a Pharmaceutical / Allied industry. Both graded directly by the host industry.
An ecosystem that opens doors — across continents.
Industry support is foundational. Seed funding in 1993, expansion to the Geeta Israni Centre in 2007, and continuing investment in laboratories and infrastructure today.
- i.Curriculum co-developed with industry experts — updated as practice evolves.
- ii.Guest sessions led by quality and industry professionals.
- iii.Visits to food, pharmaceutical and allied facilities across India.
- iv.AFST and other professional bodies sponsor merit awards.
Alumni at home and across the world.
Sophia QA graduates lead in Quality Assurance, R&D, Production, Audits, Regulatory Affairs, IPR and Marketing — in national and international organisations.
Begin a career in Quality Assurance.
Admissions for the 2026–27 cohort are now open. Eligibility: graduate in chemical or biological sciences. Selection by written test, group discussion and interview.