B.Sc - Dairy Technology

Course Overview: B.Sc. Dairy Technology is a 4-year undergraduate program focused on the production, processing, and management of dairy products. The curriculum covers dairy microbiology, chemistry, engineering, and quality control. Graduates can pursue careers in dairy industries, quality assurance, or research.

Duration:
The course duration is 4 years, divided into 8 semesters.

Syllabus:
B.Sc. in Dairy Technology focuses on dairy production, processing, and management. The curriculum includes theoretical knowledge and practical training in dairy science and technology.

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Dairy Farming

  • Principles of Animal Nutrition

  • Fundamentals of Dairy Chemistry

  • Dairy Microbiology I

  • Dairy Engineering I

Semester 2:

  • Livestock Management Practices

  • Basics of Food Chemistry

  • Dairy Microbiology II

  • Fluid Mechanics in Dairy Engineering

  • Biochemistry of Milk

Semester 3:

  • Dairy Technology I (Milk Production)

  • Introduction to Dairy Economics

  • Principles of Food Processing

  • Dairy Plant Management

  • Dairy Microbiology III

Semester 4:

  • Dairy Engineering II

  • Dairy Technology II (Milk Products)

  • Dairy Chemistry II

  • Instrumentation and Process Control in Dairy

  • Practical Dairy Science I

Semester 5:

  • Quality Control in Dairy Industry

  • Dairy Packaging Technology

  • Dairy Engineering III (Refrigeration and Cold Storage)

  • Environmental Science and Dairy Waste Management

  • Dairy Technology III (Cheese and Butter)

Semester 6:

  • Industrial Dairy Production

  • Dairy Extension and Entrepreneurship Development

  • Food Safety and Standards

  • Industrial Training/Internship in Dairy Plants

  • Practical Dairy Science II

Semester 7:

  • Advanced Dairy Processing Techniques

  • Project Work and Thesis

  • Dairy Business Management

  • Industrial Dairy Operations and Safety

  • Dairy Product Innovation and Development

Semester 8:

  • Elective Subjects in Dairy Specialization

  • Final Project Work

  • Internship and Fieldwork

  • Viva Voce and Final Presentation

Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Dairy Technology ranges between ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Dairy Technology can be through merit or entrance exams. Some popular entrance exams include:

  • ICAR AIEEA (Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Exam)

  • KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)

  • WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam)

  • KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Exam)

  • UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test)

Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):

  1. National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal

  2. Anand Agricultural University (AAU), Anand

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

  4. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana

  5. Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU), Anand

  6. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thrissur

  7. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

  8. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

  9. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Warangal

  10. Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thrissur

  2. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy

  3. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode

  4. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Dairy Science & Technology, Thrissur

  5. St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode

  6. MES KVM College, Valanchery, Malappuram

  7. Malabar College of Dairy Technology, Kozhikode

  8. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy

  9. CICS College of Dairy Technology, Thrissur

  10. Mar Baselios College of Dairy Science, Idukki