Course Overview:
The Bachelor in Dairy Science is an undergraduate program focused on the processing, management, and quality control of dairy products. The course aims to impart knowledge in animal husbandry, dairy technology, and the business aspects of the dairy industry, preparing students for careers in the growing dairy sector.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Introduction to Dairy Science
Basics of Animal Husbandry
Principles of Food Chemistry
Dairy Microbiology
Agricultural Statistics
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Dairy Farm Management
Animal Nutrition
Milk Production and Handling
Biochemistry of Dairy Products
Livestock Management
Environmental Science
Semester 3:
Dairy Processing and Preservation
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Microbiology of Milk and Milk Products
Dairy Engineering Fundamentals
Agricultural Economics
Quality Control of Dairy Products
Semester 4:
Dairy Chemistry
Animal Reproduction and Physiology
Dairy Plant Management
Dairy Technology: Fat-Rich Products
Business Management in Dairy
Dairy Economics
Semester 5:
Dairy Technology: Fermented and Frozen Products
Animal Health and Disease Control
Packaging of Dairy Products
Agricultural Marketing and Dairy Products
Dairy Biotechnology
Project Work (Practical Training in Dairy Farms)
Semester 6:
Dairy Technology: Concentrated and Dried Products
Entrepreneurship in Dairy
Industrial Training in Dairy Plants
Dairy Cooperative Management
Research Methodology and Project Report
Final Project & Viva Voce
Average Fees:
INR 30,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
National-level entrance exams such as AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) conducted by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research).
State-level entrance exams.
Institution-specific exams.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Bachelor in Dairy Science in India (Combined Ranking)
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
Anand Agricultural University, Anand
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati
College of Dairy Science & Technology, Ludhiana
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
Top 10 Institutions for Bachelor in Dairy Science in Kerala
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Thrissur
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy
College of Agriculture, Vellayani
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Marian College, Kuttikkanam
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri
St. Xavier's College, Thiruvananthapuram