Food Technology course offers ample career opportunities as well as higher study options for aspirants. Graduates in Food Technology can pursue post graduation courses like M.Tech in Food Technology, M.Tech in Food and Nutrition, and M.Tech in Food Biotechnology.  Apart from this they can start their career as Food Technologist, Food Inspector or Toxicologist in firms like ITC Limited, FCI, Central Warehousing Corporation, etc.

Higher Study Options after B.Tech in Food Technology

Candidates who have completed Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology can go for advance level courses in related area. They can pursue Master’s Degree and specialize in an area. Some of the popular courses in this area are listed below.

• Master of Science in Food Technology
• Master of Science in Food and Nutrition
• Master of Technology in Food Technology and Engineering
• Master of Technology in Processing and Food Engineering
• Master of Technology in Food Technology
• Master of Technology in Food Safety and Standards
• Master of Technology in Food Biotechnology
• Master of Technology in Food and Nutrition
• Master of Engineering in Food Technology

Candidates who have completed higher studies in Food Technology can look for better job profiles along with attractive pay scales. Apart from this, they can go for advanced studies such as M.Phil or Ph.D. Central Food Technological Research Institute, Guru Nanak Dev University and National Dairy Research Institute at Karnal and Bangalore are some of the well known institutions that offer higher studies in this subject.

Job Opportunities after B.Tech in Food Technology

Engineering Graduates in Food Technology have ample job opportunities in various sectors. They can start their career as Analytical Chemists, Food Processing Operator, Food Inspector, Toxicologists and Research Scientists in private as well as public sector firms. Food Corporation of India, Central Warehousing Corporation and Public Distribution firms are some of the well known Public sector organizations that recruit B.Tech holders in Food Technology. Apart from this, they can seek employment in food processing companies, hotels and food research laboratories. The job profile includes quality control in the Manufacturing Sector and Management of Production Process. Some of the major employers in private sector are listed below.

• Agro Tech Foods
• Cadbury India Ltd.
• Dabur India
• Hindustan Unilever limited
• Nestle India Pvt. Ltd.
• Parle Products Pvt. Ltd.
• PepsiCo India

Most of the companies recruit graduates in food technology in the following job profiles.

• Food Technologists
• Analytical Chemists
• Home Economists
• Research Scientists
• Biochemists

Fresh candidates can start their career with pay scale of Rs.10,000- Rs.12,000 per month. Candidates having professional experience of 5 to 6 years can look average salary of Rs.25000- Rs. 30000 per month. Experienced Professionals can seek employment in organizations abroad with higher salary package.