Master of Technology in Food Technology integrates the areas of food science and technology. There are many colleges, which offer an M.Tech in Food Technology program in India and abroad. The admission procedure to these colleges is mainly carried out through an entrance exam. For applying abroad, candidates are required to clear the GRE/TOFEL tests. The qualifying degree should confirm with the one specified by concerned university/college.

Colleges offering Master of Technology in Food Technology in India

• Amity Institute of Food Technology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• Anna University, Chennai
• College of Technology, Pantanagar
• Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana
• Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Nawabganj, Kanpur, Utter Pradesh
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada , Andhra Pradesh
• S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Utter Pradesh
• The Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
• Vaugh School of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (VSAET), Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Top universities offering Master of Technology in Food Technology abroad

• Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
• University of Georgia, United States
• Lund University, Sweden
• Massey University, New Zealand

Admission procedure of M.Tech in Food Technology in India

Admission to Master of Technology in Food Technology in India is generally done through an entrance examination conducted by individual colleges/universitites.

Candidates with a degree in any of the following disciplines from a recognized university are eligible to apply.

• Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology and Bio Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology
• Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering

Most of the leading colleges offering M.Tech in Food Technology recognize three categories of candidates. In Jadavpur University they are:

• GATE/NET
• Sponsored
• Self-Sponsored

Sponsored candidates are required to have a minimum of one year experience in relevant field after being awarded the Undergraduate degree. The weightage given for each year of experience is 2%.The maximum mark awarded is 10 marks.40% weightage is given to the marks scored in the qualifying examination and 50% to the entrance exam score.

For self-sponsored candidates, 50% weightage each is given for marks in the qualifying examination and admission test.

Admission procedure of M.Tech in Food Technology abroad

Candidates seeking admission to Master of Food Technology abroad should be a Bachelor of Technology degree holder in relevant discipline. The degree should be awarded by a recognized body. Candidates are also required to have a valid GRE/TOFEL score. IELTS score is also recognized in leading universities. The admission procedure can vary from university to university.