Bachelor of Food Science and Technology Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Bachelor of Food Science and Technology is the 3 years or 4 years programme leading to the bachelor’s degree.
• It is the full-time regular programme with 2 semesters covered in each year. Each semester lasts for the period of 6 months.
• In order to successfully complete the course, students need to qualify each semester examination separately. The fee charged for this course is INR 2 to 3 lacs.
• Candidates who have completed the bachelor degree in food science and technology are titled as “Food Technologist”.
• Food technologists ensure the safety of food products as well as design the optimal processes for the production of food.
• They also perform research in improving the existing production processes and the quality of food product.The professionals of this field apply the principles of food science for the benefit, health and safety of people.
• Food science and technology incorporates the concepts of various fields such as microbiology, chemical engineering and biochemistry.

The subjects that students have to study during the course are as follows:
•    Fundamentals of Food Processing
•    Fundamentals of Food Microbiology
•    Food Hygiene and Sanitation
•    Fermented and coagulated Food Products
•    Processes Food and Vegetable Products
•    Food Chemistry
•    Food Refrigeration and Cold Storage Technology
•    Food Packaging
•    Food Dehydration Technology

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Food Science and Technology:
A person who has secured at least 50% (45% in case of SC/ST) of the aggregate marks in compulsory subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology took together of 10+2 from any recognized board shall be eligible to join the first semester of the course.
Admission Procedure for Bachelor of Food Science and Technology:
•    Admission would be made on the basis of entrance test.
•    The entrance test will be conducted at University level.
•    There are some colleges which provide the direct entry on the basis of marks secured in the intermediate examination.
•    AIJEE, IICPT are some of the entrance test held for admission into the bachelor of food science and technology.
Job Opportunities for Food Technologist in India:

• With a degree in food science and technology, candidates can make their career path in various areas such as manufacturing, processing, packaging, quality assurance, product development, research, etc.
• The graduates of food technology can find jobs in food processing companies. The major sectors of employment include FMCG, dairy farms, poultry firms, pharma biotech, agro-biotech, food packaging, etc.
• For more advancement in the field of food science and technology, students can pursue masters in the same.
• To have a career in the research field, students will require a doctoral degree (Ph.D.). If a candidate has interest in sales and marketing (product/brand management), then MBA will be beneficial.

A candidate holding bachelor’s degree in food science and technology can apply for the job profile like
•    Food Technologist
•    Food Chemist
•    Food Inspector
•    Food Scientist
•    Manufacturing Specialist
•    Food Processor
•    Production Executive
•    Quality Controller
•    Food Production Manager
•    Product Development Specialist

Top Recruiters for Food Technologist:
The major recruiters of food technologists are:
•    Dabur India Ltd.
•    Hindustan Lever
•    Amul
•    Cadbury
•    Agro Tech Food
•    Britannia Industries Ltd.
•    Godrej Industries Ltd.
Salary Offered to Food Technologist in India:
At fresher level, a food technologist can earn an average salary of around Rs 4 lacs per annum. After gaining experience of few years, one may reach upto 6 to 7 lacs per year. The salary largely depends upon an individual educational qualification, experience and nature of work.