Diploma in Food Technology Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Diploma in Food Technology is the diploma level course in the field of food technology.
• The duration of this course is 2 years and 4 semesters. Each academic year is divided into 2 equal semesters.
• The fee structure varies from college to college. Generally, the course costs INR 1 lac.    
• Diploma in food technology aims to provide the in-depth knowledge in various areas concerned to food science and technology.
• This course enables the students to understand the concepts of food processing, packaging and preserving of food items. Food technologists are responsible to ensure the safety and quality of items prepared in the food industry.

Here, we are listing some subjects included in the study of diploma in food technology:
•    Food Technology
•    Food Analysis
•    Food Microbiology
•    Food Packaging
•    Dairy Technology
•    Food Chemistry
•    Cost Management and Accountancy

Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Food Technology:
To be eligible for diploma in food technology, students need to hold the minimum qualification of 12th standard. It must be studied in science stream from any recognized institution by securing the minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% marks in case of SC/ST category candidates).

Admission Procedure for Diploma in Food Technology:
•    There is no certain procedure for admission into diploma in food technology.
•    In India, many colleges offer admission is based on merit calculated on the basis of marks secured in the entrance test.
•    Few colleges also conduct their separate entrance test for granting admission.
•    Aspirants can get authentic details related to admission from the official website of concerned institution/University.

Job Opportunities after Diploma in Food:

• The food industry is one of the largest industries which provide a wide scope for growth. Students of this discipline have lots of career options. A wide variety of jobs to these professionals are offered by the food industry.
• Candidates possessing the qualification in food technology can apply for the job in the industry which involves the processing and packaging of food items.
• A large number of skilled individuals in this field are employed by Food Corporation of India (FCI) in the department of purchase, transport, storage and distribution of food grains.
• The food research labs and food processing industries also offer jobs to diploma holders. One can also explore jobs in food production laboratories, quality control and food inspection departments and flight kitchens.

Job profiles offered to diploma holders of this field are as follows:
•    Lab Technician
•    Food Handler
•    Food Inspector
•    Entrepreneur
•    Organic Chemists
•    Hygiene Executive
•    Product Development Executive

Top Recruiters for Food Technologists:
The prominent recruiters include
•    Vadilal Dairy International Ltd.
•    MG Bakers Pvt. Ltd.
•    Nestle India Pvt. Ltd.
•    Shreeji Consultancy Services
•    Nutricare Foods
•    Agro Tech Food
•    Britannia Industries Ltd.

Salary Offered After Diploma in Food Technology:
A fresher entering in this field would get the salary package of around Rs 2.5 lacs per annum. Students can earn more salary after obtaining bachelor’s and master’s degree in this field. Salary may also depend upon the job profile and the organization in which candidate is working.