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):
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Food Technology
Principles of Nutrition
Introduction to Food Science
Basic Microbiology
Chemistry of Food Constituents
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Food Chemistry
Principles of Food Preservation
Food Processing Technology
Biochemistry
Food Microbiology
Mathematics for Food Technologists
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
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
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
Semester 6:
Post-Harvest Technology
Ready-to-Eat and Processed Food Technology
Fermentation Technology
Advances in Food Processing
Product Development and Innovation
Food Entrepreneurship
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
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:
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Haryana
Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur
Amity University, Noida
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Food Technology in Kerala:
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
College of Food Technology, Kerala
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
College of Agriculture, Vellayani
St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
MES College, Aluva
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad
Assumption College, Changanassery
Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam