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M.Tech. Food Technology

2 Years PG ₹60k-₹3,50,000 LPA Avg. Salary: ₹5–10 LPA

About M.Tech. Food Technology

Master of Technology in Food Technology (M.Tech. Food Technology) is a 2-year postgraduate degree that focuses on advanced food processing, food engineering, food safety, quality assurance, nutrition, packaging technology, food preservation, and product development. The program is designed for graduates who want to build expertise in developing safe, nutritious, and innovative food products while ensuring compliance with national and international food safety standards. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory training, industrial exposure, research projects, internships, and a dissertation. Students learn modern food processing techniques, quality control methods, food microbiology, food chemistry, and emerging technologies used in the food and beverage industry.

Eligibility Criteria

Must have completed a bachelor's degree (B.Tech./B.E.) in food technology, food engineering, food science, biotechnology, agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, dairy technology, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
A minimum of 50%–60% aggregate marks is generally required.
Admission may be based on GATE scores, university-level entrance examinations, or merit, depending on the institution.

Syllabus Overview

Advanced Food Processing Technology
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Food Engineering
Food Packaging Technology
Food Analysis Laboratory
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
Food Product Development
Food Plant Management

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