B.Tech + M.Tech in Food Technology Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Food Technology is an interesting field for the aspirants who want to work in the food industry. B.Tech + M.Tech in Food Technology is an integrated dual degree programme in the field of food science.
• It is the full-time course having the duration of 5 years and 10 semesters. Each year will consist of 2 semesters. Students have to pay approximately INR 6 to 10 lacs for pursuing this course.
• Due to increasing demand and interest of students in food technology, many colleges offer B.Tech + M.Tech course in the same.
• This course incorporates concepts from many different fields including biochemistry, microbiology, and chemical engineering. The course curriculum for dual degree programme is same as the combined requirement of B.Tech and M.Tech curriculum.

The proposed curriculum for this course is mentioned below:

•    Food Microbiology
•    Food Process Technology
•    Food Packaging Technology
•    Food Processing and Preservation
•    Food Chemistry and Microbiology
•    Food Fermentation Technology
•    Applied Statistics for Food Technology
•    Safety and Quality Assurance in Food Processing

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech + M.Tech in Food Technology:
Aspirants must have passed 10+2 from any recognized board of secondary education by securing the minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology. A relaxation of 5% in qualifying examination shall be given to the reserved category candidates (45% for SC/ST.) Students appearing the final examination of 10+2 are also eligible to apply for this course on the provisional basis.

Admission Procedure for B.Tech + M.Tech in Food Technology:
•    Aspiring candidates are required to appear entrance test like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, UPESEAT or any other equivalent state level engineering entrance test.
•    Some colleges also consider marks of 10+2 for providing direct admission into this course.
•    Preference for admission will be given to those candidates who secure good rank in the entrance test.
•    Selection and seat allotment will be done through counseling

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Job Opportunities for Food Technologists in India:

• Food technology offers wide scope for jobs in both private and government sector. Job opportunities in the field of food technology are immense.
• After completing this degree, one can choose to work in Food Corporation of India (FCI). Besides this, a wide variety of jobs in private sector are offered to food technologists in food manufacturing and processing industries.
• Candidates can also explore employment opportunities in food packaging, FMCG, poultry firms, pharma biotech, dairy firms, agro-biotech, etc.
• The degree holders of this field can be hired in the post of food quality inspector, purchase manager, quality assurance manager, food processor and food technologists.

M.Tech in food technology will also open the door for candidates in the teaching field.
Top Recruiters for Food Technologist in India:
Following are the leading food processing companies in India which hires food technologists:
•    Amul
•    Cadbury India Ltd.
•    Mother Dairy
•    Nestle India Pvt. Ltd.
•    Britannia Industries Ltd.
•    Parle Products Pvt. Ltd.
•    Agro Tech Foods
•    Milkfood
•    Hindustan Level Ltd.
•    Pepsico
•    Perfetti India Ltd.
•    ITC Limited
Salary Offered to Food Technologists:
Graduates and postgraduates in food technology can expect a handsome salary package in India as well as abroad countries. They are well-paid in both public and private sector companies. In training period, a fresher food scientist or food technologist can earn Rs 4 to 5 lacs per annum. Pay package will gradually increase after training period and with some years of experience.