B.Tech Food Technology is an undergraduate course which has duration of 4 years. The course study mainly deals with the technical aspects related to food processing. The methods used in food processing and flavoring are covered under the course study. The application of food science in manufacturing of nutritious and healthy food is the main objective of the course study. Upon completion of the course, the candidate can apply their scientific knowledge in research and also in quality control of food items.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

• Helps the candidate to get in to a lucrative career in Food processing industries and other related sectors
• Helps the candidate to go for higher education courses in Food Science or Food Technology

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

Like any other engineering degree, a pass in XII class is the minimum qualification required for B.Tech in Food Technology. The candidate should pass intermediate class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects. The qualification must be obtained from a reputed educational institution with minimum 50% marks in the same. More over the candidate should attend and pass engineering entrance exams conducted at national level or by particular institution or University. The marks obtained in the entrance will be considered for the admission process.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

The candidate can apply for the course through the official website of the college that offers the course. The details on the course can be obtained from the concerned web portal itself. The candidate can collect details regarding the number of seats, the score of the entrance exam accepted by the college, the important dates of applying, etc. The candidate should include relevant details on the application form before submission.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

• M.Tech. (Food & Nutrition)
• M.E. (Processing and Food Engineering)
• M.Tech. (Food Biotechnology)
• M.Tech. (Food Safety and Standards)
• M.Tech. (Food Technology (Food Engineering))
• Ph.D. (Food and Dairy Technology)
• Ph.D. (Food Biotechnology)
• Ph.D. (Food Engineering and Technology)
• Ph.D. (Food Science and Technology)
• Ph.D. (Food Technology)

Colleges offering Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

• Amity University
• Anand Agricultural University
• Beant College of Engineering
• Biyani International Institute of Engineering and Technology
• College of Diary and Food Science Technology
• Doon ValleyInstitute of Engineering and Technology
• Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidhyapeeth
• Raja Balwant Singh College
• Gautam Bhuddh Technical University
• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
• Guru Nanak Dev University
• Haldia Institute of Technology
• Harcourt Butler technological Institute
• JIS College of Engineering
• Jadavpur University
• Karunya University
• Kongu Engineering College
• Mahamaya Technical University
• Maharana Pratap University of Agricultural and Technology
• Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday University
• Osmania University
• Rajasthan Technical University
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
• SRM University
• Sam Higginbottom Institute of agriculture Technology and Sciences
• Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Shoolini University
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
• Tezpur University
• Techno India
• TKM Institute of Technology
• West Bengal University of Technology

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

Semester-I

• English   Language   & Technical   Communication
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics 1
• Basic Electrical & Electronic Engineering – 1
• Engineering Mechanics

Practical

• Chemistry  1
• Physics – 1
• Basic Electrical & Electronic Engineering  1
• Engineering Drawing & Computer Graphics / Workshop Practice
• Language Laboratory
• Extra Curricular Activities (NSS/NCC/NSO etc)

Semester-II

• Basic Computation & Principles of Computer Programming
• Physics    1/ Chemistry 1
• Mathematics
• Basic Electrical & Electronic Engineering  II
• Engineering Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics

Practical

• Basic Computation & Principles of Computer Programming
• Physics – 1 /Chemistry 1
• Basic Electrical & Electronic Engineering  II
• Workshop Practice (Gr B) / Basic Engineering Drawing & Computer Graphics (Gr A)

Semester-III

• Microorganisms & Microbiology of Food
• Food Chemistry
• Fluid Mechanics
• Process Calculation
• Object Oriented Programming using C++
• Elective: any one of the following
• Food Additives and Legislation
• Professional Communication
• Applied Electronics

Practical

• Microorganisms and Microbiology of Food
• Food Chemistry
• Fluid Mechanics
• Object Oriented Programming using C++
• Discipline and Extracurricular (3FDDC)

Semester-IV

• Food Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Food Hygiene and Plant Sanitation
• Heat Transfer Operations
• Elective: any one of the following
• Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness Management
• Introduction to Economic Analysis
• Industrial Microbiology & Enzyme Technology

Practical

• Food Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
• Heat Transfer Operations
• Group Discussion and Seminar
• Discipline and Extracurricular (4FDDC)

Semester-V

• Cereals and Legumes Processing Technology
• Oils and Fats Processing Technology
• Milk and Milk Products Technology
• Mass Transfer Operations
• Design of Food Processing Equipments
• Elective: any one of the following
• Traditional and Fermented Foods
• Numerical Methods and computer Programming
• Material Science and Technology

Practical

• Cereals and Legumes Processing Technology
• Oils and Fats Processing Technology
• Milk and Milk Products Technology
• Practical Training and Seminar
• Discipline and Extracurricular (5FDDC)

Semester-VI

• Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology
• Egg, Poultry, Meat and Fish Processing Technology
• Bakery and Confectionary Technology
• Optimization Techniques
• Food Process Engineering
• Elective: any one of the following
• Industrial Safety and Hazards
• Food Flavoring
• Photochemical and Herbal Medicines

Practical

• Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology
• Bakery and Confectionary Technology
• Mass Transfer and Process Engineering Lab
• Analytical Techniques in Food Technology
• Discipline and Extracurricular Activities

Semester-VII

• Instrumentation and Process Control
• Food Packaging
• Plant Design and Project Engineering
• Food Quality and Safety
• Food Industry Waste Management
• Elective: any one of the following
• Specialty Foods: Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
• Novel Separation Techniques
• Transport Phenomenon

Practical

• Instrumentation and Process Control
• Food Packaging and Food Quality
• Presentation of Practical Training
• Project Part-1
• Discipline and Extracurricular Activities

Semester-VIII

• Project work at Industry/ Organization/ Institute Part-II
• Discipline & Co curricular Activities
• Study of Plant Design and Project Engineering

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

The candidates who have completed the course can find various career opportunities in food processing and allied sectors. Food Corporation of India, Department of Food and public distribution of Government of India, are some of the major recruiters of candidates who have passed the bachelor degree in Food Technology. They can also expect job opportunities in Central Warehousing Corporation operating under public sector. The candidate can find job vacancies in hotels, packaging stores, in research and so on. The food technologist can work in any of the job profiles mentioned below.

• Quality Assurance Manager
• Production Manager
• Laboratory Supervisor
• Food Packaging Manager
• Product Development Manager
• Processing Technologist

Remuneration after Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

The salary packages offered for candidate who have passed bachelor in Food Technology are quite good. The candidate can expect initial level salary package with in the range of Rs. 10000 to Rs. 15000 per month. In reputed organizations, the candidate can expect salary with in the range of Rs.2.5 -3 lakh per annum (initial stage itself). By gaining experience these professionals can expect twice the salary package offered at the initial stage.