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B.Tech. (Food Technology) B.Tech. Food Technology

Food Technology deals with the technologies involved in processing and preserving food substances. The application of food technology helps in manufacturing safe & nutritious food products with longer shelf life. The Department of Food Technology, at one of the best B. Tech. in Food Technology Colleges, provides knowledge and training in the field of Food Engineering and Technology, to meet the requirements of technical manpower at various levels by implementing the concepts of modular systems in technical education.

Learning Perspective

  • The department at one of the best B. Tech. in Food Technology Colleges has received financial assistance of Rs. 50 Lakhs from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, New Delhi, for strengthening and updating its laboratory facilities
  • The department has basic & advanced equipment to provide hands-on practical training to the students
  • Job-oriented four to six months Industrial Project/ Internship in the final semester of the programme offered at one of the best B. Tech. in Food Technology Colleges.
  • The prevalent Government Regulations for food industries provide excellent job opportunities to the B. Tech. FT graduates
  • Regular Industrial visits/ Tours for better correlation of theoretical concepts with real-life work situations (e.g. Parle, Britannia, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Mother Dairy, Saras, ICAR etc)
  • Industry-oriented syllabus
  • Regular Workshops and Guest Lectures to consolidate and update students knowledge
  • Good Placement record
  • Strong Alumni Links and Support

Key Information

Duration

4 Years

Eligibility

Min. 50% aggregate in 10+2 with PCM/PCB

Selection Procedure

Entrance Test + PI

Scholarship

As per University norms

Tuition Fee

109023

Caution Money

2000

Note

Lab & Library fee will be charged separately

Pedagogy

In Our organization we are providing student centric education.

Experiential learning

  • Hands On Practice
  • Internship
  • Industrial Visit
  • Field visit and field project
  • Workshops & Conferences
  • Webinars
  • Guest Speaker
  • Alumni Interaction as speakers

Participative learning

  • Assignments
  • Practical Demonstrations
  • Student presentations
  • GD
  • Quiz
  • Team activity

Problem Solving Methodology

  • Sessional Labs
  • Case Study

Laboratories

  • Food Processing
  • Food Analytical
  • Bakery and Confectionary
  • Microbiology
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Mass Transfer
  • Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Computer Lab

 

Programme Structure

  • English
  • Engineering Maths-I
  • Engineering Physics-I
  • Engineering Chemistry-I
  • Introduction to IT
  • Fundamentals of Electrical Science
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Language Lab.
  • Engineering Physics Lab-I
  • Engineering Chemistry Lab-I
  • PC Software Lab
  • Practical Geometry Lab
  • Discipline and Extracurricular Activities
  • Engineering Workshop Lab
  • English
  • Engineering Maths-II
  • Engineering Physics -II
  • Engineering Chemistry-II
  • Programming and Problem Solving using ‘C’ Language
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Communication Techniques
  • Engineering Physics Lab-II
  • Engineering Chemistry Lab-II
  • Computer Programming Lab
  • Machine Drawing Lab
  • Discipline and Extracurricular Activities
  • Basic Electronics Lab
  • Basic and Food Microbiology
  • Food Chemistry
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Process Calculation
  • Internet Design for Food Technology
  • Food Additives and Contaminants
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Basic and Food Microbiology Lab
  • Food Chemistry Lab
  • Fluid Mechanics & Solid Handling Lab
  • Discipline and Extracurricular Activities
  • Biochemistry and Nutrition
  • Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
  • Heat Transfer Operations
  • Food Hygiene, Sanitation and Plant Utilities
  • Food Laws and Food Regulations
  • Fermentation Technology
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Biochemistry and Nutrition Lab
  • Principles of Food Processing and Preservation Lab
  • Heat Transfer Operations Lab
  • Group Discussion and Seminar
  • Discipline and Extracurricular Activities
  • Cereals and Legumes Processing Technology
  • Egg, Poultry, Meat and Fish Processing Technology
  • Milk and Milk Products Technology
  • Mass Transfer Operations
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Management
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Cereals and Legumes Processing Technology Lab
  • Milk and Milk Products Technology Lab
  • Mass Transfer Operation Lab
  • Practical Training and Seminar
  • Education Industrial Tour
  • Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology
  • Oils and Fats Processing Technology
  • Bakery and Confectionary Technology
  • Advance Techniques in Food
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Food Analysis and Quality Control
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Fruits and Vegetables Processing Technology Lab
  • Oils and Fats Processing Technology Lab
  • Bakery and Confectionary Technology Lab
  • Food Analysis and Quality Control Lab
  • Discipline and Extra Curricular
  • Introduction and Process Control
  • Food Packaging
  • Plant Design and Project Engineering
  • Food Product Development, Marketing and Sales
  • Food Industry Waste Management and by product utilization
  • Nutraceuticals, Functional and Therapeutic
Practicals & Sessionals
  • Food Industry Waste Management and by product utilization Lab
  • Food Packaging Lab
  • Plant Design and Project Engineering Lab
  • Practical Training and Seminar
  • Discipline and Extra Curricular Activities
  • Industrial Internship/ Project Work

Career Prospects

  • Production and Processing
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Research and Development
  • Food Safety Auditing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Govt. Projects and Jobs (FCI, Ag Mark, MOFPI, BIS, Banks etc.)
  • Packaging and Printing
  • Hygiene and Sanitation
  • Consultancy (Plant Designing, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Certification etc.)
  • Food Inspectors, Food Safety Officers
  • Academics and Research

Applying for Admissions 2022-23

This course helps students in all ways such as developing technical skills, soft skills, and analytical skills. It is a science which deals with the techniques and principles involved in processing and preserving the food substances. The application of food science helps in manufacturing safe, wholesome and nutritious food products. Developments in food technology have contributed greatly to the food supply and have changed our world.

The technology sector is booming and the demand for Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] graduates are more than ever. This course is a multidisciplinary course which involves the study of Food Science, Quality, Safety, Packaging, Processing and Preservation of Food products.

It is the fastest growing branch of Engineering and Technology because there is a huge demand of packaged foods in India and abroad and hence new Food Industries are starting up year by year and therefore there is an increasing demand of Food Technology specialist in India and abroad. So it's a good decision to pursue B.Tech in Food Technology after 12 th standard.

Yes, as the degree offered in B.Tech. in Food Technology . A professional in the field of Food Technology can find the employment in the field of Food manufacturing plant, research and development labs etc. People can choose the area of their working as per the interest of their subject.

There are plenty of job opportunities for food technologists in the country and abroad. Food Technology graduates can work in:

  • Production and Processing: Look after the designing of plants and equipment handling in processing of food.
  • Quality Assurance and Control: Ensures the quality from raw stage to finished product
  • Research and Development: Conduct research on new to the world product
  • Food Safety Auditing: Devoted to the chemical testing of food products
  • Entrepreneurship: Self employment
  • Govt. Projects and Jobs (FCI, Ag Mark, FSSAI, MoFPI, BIS, Banks etc.)
  • Packaging and Printing
  • Hygiene and Sanitation
  • Consultancy (Plant Designing, Engineering, Safety, Quality, Certification etc.)
  • Food Inspectors, Food Safety Officers: Make sure that the food products are as per the certified standards.
  • Sensory Scientist: Identification of attributes that matter most to the end consumer relating to senses of sight, smell, taste & touch.
  • Food Microbiologist: Makes sure that the food is fit for consumption and is free from microbial contamination.
  • Nutrition and Dietician: Ensures that the food is nutritionally wholesome and in accordance to the RDA's.
  • Academics and Research

During the four year course of B.Tech in Food Technology candidates study various areas such as:

  • Food Science and Technology
  • Food Engineering
  • Food Chemistry and Nutrition
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Quality and Safety
  • Food Laws and Agribusiness Management
  • Dairy Science
  • Alcohol and Non Alcoholic beverages
  • Bakery and confectionery Products
  • Oil and Fats Processing Technology
  • Fruits and Vegetables Products Technology
  • Meat, Fish, Egg, Poultry Technology
  • Cereals and Legumes Processing Technology
  • Food Packaging
  • Entrepreneurship

About one third of this programme involves practical experiences through Lab. practical, Industrial trainings (30-45 days), Industrial Project (4-6 months), Industrial visits, workshops, conferences etc.

The Department of Food Technology provides knowledge and training in the field of Food Engineering and Technology, to meet the requirements of technical manpower at various levels by implementing the concepts of modular systems in technical education. Salient Features of the Department are:

  • The department has received financial assistance of Rs. 50 Lac from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, New Delhi, for strengthening and updating its laboratory facilities
  • The department has basic & advanced equipments to provide hands-on practical training tothe students
  • Job-oriented four to six months Industrial Project/ Internship in the final semester of the programme
  • The prevalent Government Regulations for food industries provide excellent job opportunities to the B.Tech. Food Technology graduates
  • Regular Industrial visits/ Tours for better correlation of theoretical concepts with real life work situations (e.g. Parle, Britannia, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Mother Dairy, Saras, ICAR etc)
  • Industry oriented syllabus
  • Regular Workshops and Guest Lectures to consolidate and update students knowledge
  • Good Placement record
  • Strong Alumni Links and Support

Yes, following are the cutting edge laboratories available in Department.

  • Food Processing Lab
  • Food Analytical Lab
  • Bakery and Confectionary Lab
  • Microbiology Lab
  • Fluid Mechanics Lab
  • Heat Transfer Lab
  • Mass Transfer Lab
  • Instrumentation and Process Control Lab
  • Computer Lab

The major Food Processing Companies such as Perfetti India Ltd., Godrej Industries Ltd., Amul, Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., Agro Tech Foods, ITC Limited, PepsiCo India Holding, Britannia Industries Ltd., Nestle India Pvt. Ltd., Cadbury India Ltd., MTR Foods Ltd., Coca Cola Ltd., Dabur India Ltd., etc. employ Food Technologists for Jobs at various functional and managerial levels.

Choice based credit system. (Semester wise pattern)

Yes, all the faculties are highly qualified and experienced in their respective field.

Yes, class wise teacher are allotted to mentor and advise students under mentor mentee program

Yes, Department of Food Technology is having Strong Alumni Links and Support for better placements opportunities, Alumni speaker sessions, industrial tours and trainings etc.

NO. Anyone can take direct admission on the basis of JNU entrance exam

Yes, of course. JNU is offering this course for both PCB & PCM candidates.

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