PhD in Dairy Technology and Ph.D in Animal Nutrition are some of the higher study courses offered by National Dairy Research Institute and which can be pursued by candidates after passing M.Tech in Dairy Technology. Other than this, one can find job opportunities with National Dairy Development Board, Indian Dairy Machinery Company Limited (IDMC), etc after completing M.Tech in Dairy Technology. International firms like Cargill, Leprino Foods, etc also offer lucrative career options to these professionals.

Higher study options after M.Tech Dairy Technology

• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Science and Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Microbiology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Biochemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Biotechnology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Genetics & Breeding
• Doctor of Philosophy in Livestock Production & Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Nutrition
• Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Physiology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Economics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Dairy Extension Education

Career prospects after M.Tech Dairy Technology

In National Dairy Research Institute, aspirants can get in to the role of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) with a monthly stipend of Rs.18, 000/- per month. This option is much suited for candidates who wish to earn along with knowledge advancement. Apart from this, one can find jobs in the technical section of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and its subsidiary unit, Indian Dairy Machinery Company Limited (IDMC).

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (AH&D) and Department of Agricultural Research also offer various job positions. They got employed mainly in quality control and dairy machinery designing sections in these firms. Dairy Engineer and Senior Dairy Technician can expect salary with in the range of Rs. 35000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month at entry level. Private firms like Nestle, GlaxoSmithKline, Kwality Dairy India Limited, ITC Limited, Mother Dairy, Amul, etc also offer career opportunities to deserving candidates.

International companies like Cargill, Leprino Foods, etc recruits candidates in to the job position of Research Scientist, Senior Scientist etc. Performing research related activities in milk products is the main responsibly associated with these profiles.

Government Colleges offering Dairy Technology courses recruits these candidates in to the role Professor/ Assistant Professor with salary package of around Rs. 30,000/- per month.  For this, they must qualify NET examination carried out by UGC.

After gaining sufficient experience in the job, the candidate earn well in the role of Dairy Consultant. They can set up their own business in the form of small dairy plants, milk product manufacturing units, etc. Those who are interested in marketing jobs can also build up an exciting career in this field.