B.Sc. in Dairy Technology

Course Overview:

The B.Sc. in Dairy Technology is a 4-year undergraduate program, divided into 8 semesters. The course focuses on the production, processing, and management of dairy products and aims to equip students with the technical knowledge required for the dairy industry.

Duration:

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Fundamentals of Dairy Technology

    • Dairy Chemistry

    • Basic Microbiology

    • Milk Production and Quality

    • Mathematics for Dairy Technologists

    • Technical Writing and Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Principles of Dairy Microbiology

    • Chemistry of Milk Constituents

    • Dairy Engineering

    • Agricultural Economics

    • Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology

    • Principles of Food Science

  3. Semester 3:

    • Milk Processing Technology

    • Dairy Equipment and Maintenance

    • Dairy Microbiology and Sanitation

    • Physiology and Biochemistry of Lactation

    • Dairy Farm Management

    • Statistical Methods in Dairy Technology

  4. Semester 4:

    • Technology of Fluid Milk

    • Dairy Business Management

    • Food Safety and Quality Control

    • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in Dairy Industry

    • Industrial Chemistry

    • Analytical Techniques in Dairy Technology

  5. Semester 5:

    • Technology of Milk Products

    • Dairy Process Engineering

    • Fermented Milk Products Technology

    • Packaging Technology for Dairy Products

    • Quality Assurance in Dairy Industry

    • Dairy Plant Layout and Design

  6. Semester 6:

    • Dairy Biotechnology

    • Waste Management in Dairy Industry

    • Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts Technology

    • Advances in Dairy Processing

    • Environmental Studies

    • Dairy Entrepreneurship

  7. Semester 7:

    • Experiential Learning Program (ELP)

    • Value-Added Dairy Products

    • Dairy Plant Management and Automation

    • Product Development and Sensory Evaluation

    • Project Work (Part I)

    • Dairy Industry Regulations and Legislations

  8. Semester 8:

    • Rural Dairy Work Experience (RDWE)

    • Internship/Practical Training

    • Project Work (Part II)

    • Student READY Program

    • Final Project Submission

Average Fees:
The average fees for B.Sc. in Dairy Technology range from ₹30,000 to ₹1.5 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.

Exams to Attend:

  • ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission): Conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for admissions to top agricultural and dairy technology universities.

  • State-level Entrance Exams: Various states conduct their own entrance exams for dairy technology programs, such as KEAM for Kerala or KCET for Karnataka.

  • CUET (Common University Entrance Test): For central universities offering B.Sc. Dairy Technology programs.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

  1. National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal

  2. Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat

  3. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai

  4. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana

  5. Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

  6. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad

  7. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy

  8. West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

  9. Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra

  10. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati

Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Dairy Technology in Kerala:

  1. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad

  2. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy

  3. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode

  4. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

  5. Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram

  6. College of Agriculture, Vellayani

  7. St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam

  8. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  9. MES College, Aluva

  10. Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam