Course Title

MSc Food Technology

Course Duration

2 years - 4 Semesters

Faculty / School / Department / Center offering the course

School of Studies in Biochemistry

Intake / Seats

Open Seats - 15, Payment Seats - 10

Eligibility Criteria / Entry Requirements

Open to those students who have passed B.Sc. Examination of this university or any other university recognized by this university with Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology or Biotechnology as one of the major or minor subjects. B.Sc.( Home Science ) B.Sc. ( Agriculture ) / Agriculture science will also be considered , securing not less than 50% marks are eligible to appear in Entrance Test for admission.

Mode of Admission

Through joint entrance test and counseling to be conducted by the university.

Course profile

Food processing industries are gaining momentum. The development and growth is so rapid that there is an urgent requirement of a technology which makes the growth and development sustainable. In the present marketing era, the nature of finished products, storage capacity, and quality under storage are of importance. Diets, calories , packaging and nutrition standards are being given a serious thought This not only keeps the body healthy , but also protects from various disease .Very recently the course is being highlighted for economic benefits too.

Placement opportunities

Candidate have a high probability of being absorbed by various food processing industries like distilleries, dairies, soft drinks manufacturing units, fisheries ,finished agriculture products, bakeries , chocolate and ice cream industries ,research laboratories, hotels, air-lines, cruises, and railways across the country and globe.

Information about the courses provided here is partial and should not be treated as comprehensive. i.e The institution would be offering other course than those mentioned here. Students are advised to check with the intitution for the latest information in regard to the course.