M.Tech in Food Technology course can enable students to pursue their career in the area of Food and Dairy Technology, Food Technology and Biotechnology. After completing the course, one can get into the reputed food processing companies like ITC Limited, Amul, Cadbury India Limited, Dabur India Limited and Nestle India Private Limited. Research Institutes like Central Food Technological Research Institute and Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology also offer lucrative job opportunities for these postgraduates. It is possible for them to join as Faculty in reputed food technology institutes like National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management.

Higher studies options after M.Tech in Food Technology

• Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Dairy Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food Biotechnology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food Engineering and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology

Job opportunities after M.Tech in Food Technology

Types of jobs available in food processing companies for M.Tech graduates in Food Technology are

• Research Scientist
• Research Associate in firms
• Food Quality Assurance Technologist
• Quality Control Executive
• Technical Services Manager
• Research and Development Manager

Some of the companies offering jobs in the field of food technology are:

• ITC Limited
• PepsiCo India Holdings
• Parle Products Private Limited
• Britannia Industries Limited
• Agro Tech Foods
• MTR foods Limited
• Amul
• Nestle India Private Limited
• Hindustan Lever Limited
• Dabur India Limited
• Perfetti India Limited
• Gits Food Products Private Limited
• Godrej industries Limited
• Cadbury India Limited

Aspirants who possess M.Tech degree in Food Technology can look for the job of Project Assistant in Central Food Technological Research Institute. They can earn a salary of   Rs. 10,000 per month by pursuing this job. They can also join this institute as Junior Research Fellow and earn a salary between Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 18, 000 per month. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in New Delhi offer the job of Food Technology Manager to the aspirants having M.Tech in Food Technology with minimum 5 years experience. Remuneration offered for this manager post is roughly between Rs. 15, 000 to Rs. 40, 000 per month. Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT) recruits M.Tech degree holders in Food Technology for the post of Senior Research Fellow. By getting into the post, one can earn a salary of Rs. 16,000 per month.

M.Tech graduates in Food Technology can look for the job of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Food Technology colleges like National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management. They can also pursue their career as Head Engineers in Food Processing plants like Spectrum Industries, Muez Hest India Private Limited, Lithotech Engineers, JK Sucralose Inc (India), Oceanic Food Ingredients and Spices, Miranda Automation Private Limited etc.

After gaining much work experience in the food processing and technology, M.Tech degree holders in Food Technology can start their own ventures and render their service as Food Consultant as well.