The dairy industry plays a very important role in the agro-based economy of India. Dairy farming is concerned with the reproduction and care of milk yielding cattle and the procuring of milk. Students who are interested in applying for the course in Dairy technology should have completed their class 10+2 exams with Science as a subject. They must have scored a minimum of 60% marks.

There are many courses available in the field of dairy technology. The selection of the students is done on the basis of an entrance exam. This is carried out at the National Level.

Courses and Entrance exams

Diploma courses

• Diploma course in Dairy Engineering

Eligibility Criteria: The candidates must have finished their B.Tech in Dairy Technology from an acknowledged Institute.

Postgraduate courses

• M.Tech/M.Sc. in Dairy Technology

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must have finished their course in B.Sc /B.Tech from a recognized Institute.

The GATE entrance exam is conducted as a part of the admission process to the M.Tech course in Dairy Technology. The students who are applying for this examination must have completed their B.Tech course. They must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in their qualifying exam.

Candidates who have completed their course can find employment in both the government and private sectors. They can find work in dairy farms, industries which manufacture and process milk products, rural banks etc. Candidates can also begin their own business or work as consultants. For those candidates who are interested in teaching, opportunities in teaching are available. In the dairy plants, freshers are initially employed as trainees or shift officers. The trainees will earn around Rs. 4000 per month. Those officers who have received their confirmation can draw approximately Rs. 7000 - Rs.9000 each month. With more experience and familiarity in the area, the candidate will be able to earn more.