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B.Tech. Food Technology

4 Years UG ₹80k– ₹3,50,000 LPA Avg. Salary: ₹4–8 LPA

About B.Tech. Food Technology

B.Tech. Food Technology is a 4-year undergraduate engineering degree program that focuses on the science, technology, processing, preservation, packaging, quality control, and distribution of food products. The course is designed for students who are interested in food science, nutrition, food engineering, and innovation in the food processing industry. It combines engineering principles with food science to ensure the production of safe, nutritious, and high-quality food products. The B.Tech. Food Technology course provides students with in-depth knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, food processing techniques, food preservation, quality assurance, food packaging, nutrition, dairy technology, beverage technology, and food safety regulations. Students also gain practical experience through laboratory work, industrial visits, internships, research projects, and hands-on training in modern food processing equipment. The curriculum emphasizes innovation, sustainability, food product development, and compliance with national and international food safety standards. A B.Tech. food technology degree opens up excellent career opportunities in food processing industries, dairy and beverage companies, pharmaceutical firms, quality control laboratories, research organizations, government food safety departments, FMCG companies, and multinational food corporations.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Physics, chemistry, and mathematics (PCM) are generally compulsory subjects. Some universities may also accept Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) or PCMB, depending on their admission policy.
Most institutions require a minimum of 50%–60% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
Admission may be based on JEE Main, state-level engineering entrance examinations, university-specific entrance tests, or merit, depending on the institution.

Syllabus Overview

Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Engineering Chemistry
Basic Food Science
Engineering Graphics
Computer Programming
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Food Engineering
Food Processing Technology
Food Analysis
Heat and Mass Transfer
Food Preservation Technology
Dairy and Beverage Technology
Food Packaging Technology
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Food Plant Design
Instrumentation
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Food Product Development
Food Laws and Regulations

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