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):
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Dairy Technology
Dairy Chemistry
Basic Microbiology
Milk Production and Quality
Mathematics for Dairy Technologists
Technical Writing and Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Principles of Dairy Microbiology
Chemistry of Milk Constituents
Dairy Engineering
Agricultural Economics
Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
Principles of Food Science
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
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
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
Semester 6:
Dairy Biotechnology
Waste Management in Dairy Industry
Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts Technology
Advances in Dairy Processing
Environmental Studies
Dairy Entrepreneurship
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
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:
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana
Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Dairy Technology in Kerala:
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram
College of Agriculture, Vellayani
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
MES College, Aluva
Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam