B.Sc. in Food Technology

Course Duration:
The B.Sc. in Food Technology is a 4-year undergraduate program divided into 8 semesters. The course focuses on food processing, preservation, packaging, and ensuring food safety, preparing students to work in various sectors of the food industry.

Duration:

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Fundamentals of Food Technology

    • Principles of Nutrition

    • Introduction to Food Science

    • Basic Microbiology

    • Chemistry of Food Constituents

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Food Chemistry

    • Principles of Food Preservation

    • Food Processing Technology

    • Biochemistry

    • Food Microbiology

    • Mathematics for Food Technologists

  3. Semester 3:

    • Technology of Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds

    • Food Additives and Preservatives

    • Technology of Fruits and Vegetables

    • Dairy Technology

    • Instrumental Techniques in Food Analysis

    • Statistics for Food Science

  4. Semester 4:

    • Meat, Fish, and Poultry Processing Technology

    • Food Packaging Technology

    • Food Biotechnology

    • Food Laws and Quality Assurance

    • Environmental Studies and Waste Management in Food Industries

    • Sensory Evaluation of Food

  5. Semester 5:

    • Bakery and Confectionery Technology

    • Beverage Technology

    • Food Process Engineering

    • Food Safety and Hygiene

    • Food Industry Waste Management

    • Quality Assurance and Management in Food Industry

  6. Semester 6:

    • Post-Harvest Technology

    • Ready-to-Eat and Processed Food Technology

    • Fermentation Technology

    • Advances in Food Processing

    • Product Development and Innovation

    • Food Entrepreneurship

  7. Semester 7:

    • Experiential Learning Program (ELP)

    • Food Plant Design and Layout

    • Packaging Innovations in Food Industry

    • Food Supply Chain Management

    • Project Work (Part I)

    • Intellectual Property Rights in Food Technology

  8. Semester 8:

    • Rural Food Work Experience (RFWE)

    • Internship/Practical Training

    • Student READY Program

    • Project Work (Part II)

    • Final Project Submission

Average Fees:
The average fees for B.Sc. in Food Technology range between ₹30,000 and ₹2 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.

Exams to Attend:

  • ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission): Conducted by ICAR for admission into food technology programs in leading agricultural universities.

  • State-level Entrance Exams: Many states have their own entrance exams for admission into food technology programs, like KEAM for Kerala or MHT-CET for Maharashtra.

  • CUET (Common University Entrance Test): For admission into central universities offering food technology programs.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

  1. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Haryana

  2. Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore

  3. Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur

  4. Amity University, Noida

  5. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

  6. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

  7. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore

  8. Lovely Professional University, Punjab

  9. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

  10. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

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

  1. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

  2. College of Food Technology, Kerala

  3. St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam

  4. College of Agriculture, Vellayani

  5. St. Mary’s College, Thrissur

  6. MES College, Aluva

  7. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  8. Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad

  9. Assumption College, Changanassery

  10. Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam