Pursuing Food Technology following completion of the twelfth grade
Food Technology courses are primarily available in two categories: a three-year BSc in Food Technology and a four-year BTech in Food Technology. Eligibility requirements differ between these two courses. To enroll in the BSc Food Technology program, subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields like Biotechnology and Home Science at the higher secondary level are adequate. In contrast, the BTech Food Technology program necessitates compulsory subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Food technology encompasses the scientific facets associated with food safety, production, distribution, storage, packaging, and more. It delves into the scientific methodologies of safely storing food products, ensuring their non-harmful impact on health, and preserving essential nutrients.
Graduates of the food technology course can explore various career opportunities, including roles such as food technologist, organic chemist, production manager, purchasing manager, food safety officer, dairy technologist, toxicologist, farm manager, agricultural inspector, bacteriologist, and more.
Nestle India Pvt. Ltd., Dabur India Pvt. Ltd., PepsiCo India, Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola, Amul, MTR Foods Ltd., Britannia Industries, Cadbury India Ltd., Parle Products, Perfetti India, and Godrej Industrial Ltd.
Key institutions for BTech in food technology include:
1. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
2. Khani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, West Bengal
3. National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur
4. Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
5. School of Engineering, Tezpur University
6. Central Institute of Technology, Assam
7. Dr. H. S. Gaur University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sagar
8. Amity University, Noida
9. MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
10. Lovely Professional University.
There are government institutions like the College of Dairy Science and Technology in Mannuthy, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies in Kochi, and Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology in Thavanur that offer BTech in Food Technology.
Notable institutions providing BSc in Food Technology include Delhi University, Lady Erwin College, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Christ University Bangalore, Schullene University, Avinashalingam University for Women in Coimbatore, Lovely Professional University in Punjab, and Amity University.
In Kerala, options for pursuing this field include BCM College under Mahatma Gandhi University, NSS Hindu College, College of Indigenous Food Technology under Supplyco, Mount Royal College, MES Kalladi College under Calicut University, Safi Institute of Advanced Studies, MES Arts and Science College in Perinthalmanna, and Silver Arts and Science College in Perambra.
For advanced studies, the Central Food Technology and Research Institute in Mysore is a highly regarded institution.
An Article By Ramla Beevi C K
CIGI Career Team