Deaprtment of Food Technology

About the program

Studying Food Technology opens the doors to a wide range of career options. Students can work in a product development lab oriented to introducing the newest food products to hit the market, or on the factory floor involved in the production of food, quality check, packaging, and observing food safety standards. The Department has been designed to groom students in areas related to the field of Food Science, Nutrition, and Technology. The programs offer a curriculum highlighting Food Processing Technology, combining food science, food product development, and food business, and equips students with the fundamentals of food science and applied food technology skills required for a career in the food industry. Students will learn not only in the classrooms but through practical laboratories internships, and industrial visits that focus on industry problems and solutions. Students will obtain hands-on experience in industrial-standard food processing plants.

OBJECTIVE 
To impart knowledge in areas related to Food Science and Technology; enable the students to understand the food composition along with its Physio-chemical, nutritional, microbiological, and sensory aspects; acquaint the students with the technologies of food processing and preservation of plant and animal foods; cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits vegetables, spices, meat, fish, poultry, seafood, milk, and dairy products; stress on the importance of food safety and quality .

SCOPE 

• Industry Integrated Project 
• Partnership with Industry for Courses 
• Foreign Exchange Programme 
• 100% Placement 
• Internship in World Premium Industries 
• International Faculty and Students. 
• Innovation Projects 
• Well Equiped Laboratories 
• Holistic Development 
• Skill Development Trainings 
• Industrial and Field Visits 
• Food Safety Club Activities 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility: HSS +2 in a recognized board 

B.Sc. Food Technology

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility: HSS +2 in a recognized board 

Integrated M.Sc. Food Technology

Duration: 4 years

Eligibility: HSS +2 in a recognized board 

M.Sc. Food Technology 

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility: B.Sc. Food Technology / Food Processing Technology / Food and Nutrition/ Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Service Management and Dietetics / Catering Management from a recognized university with an aggregate of min 55℅

Ph.D. Food Technology

 PROGRAMM OUTCOMES (POs) ​

• Work proficiently with professionals in related fields. 
• Scrutinize the global and national regulations laid by regulatory agencies  
• Gain analytical skill sets in designing new products considering the environmental concerns and sustainability goals of the future. 
• Acquire expertise and self-assurance in the distribution of project/research outputs in the field of specialization 
• As an individual, as a member of a team, and as a leader, work responsibly and creatively at all times. 

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs) 

• PSO-1: Understand and expand the principles of food processing in food production from raw material to finished product.  
• PSO-2: Empower students to operate food processing instruments and be familiar with emerging techniques.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

•  Food Technologists 
•  Flavour Technologists 
•  Sensory Analysts 
•  Quality Control Consultants 
•  Food Product Developers 
•  Food Entrepreneurs 
• Food Auditors 
•  Quality Control and Assurance Officer 
•  Sensory, Nutrition, and Regulatory 
•  Researcher 
•  Consultant for Food Industries 
•  Food Inspector / Safety Officer 
•  Food Analyst 
•  Gourmet Consultants 
•  Food Scientist / Research and Development 
•  Food Chemist 
•  Technical Assistant 
•  Production In-charge / Manager 
•  Market Research Analyst 

HIGHER STUDIES OPPORTUNITIES 

M.Sc. / M.S in Food Technology in India and Abroad 

World Guinness Award for participating in Millet Awareness Campaign.

W.K KELLOGG FOOD ANALYSIS LABORATORY
 

1. Ram Kamalesh 

M.Sc. Food Science

University of Surrey, United Kingdom

2. Sriman Senthil Murugan

Master of Supply Chain Management

University of Wollongong, Dubai. 

3. Ethan Thomas Fernandas

M.Sc. Food Science

University of Surrey, United Kingdom

4. Sarah Sam Matthew

M.Sc. Food Science and Technology

RMIT University, Australia

Website Coordinator HOD - FT

VISION 

To provide incredible, food processing professionals to the industry by equipping students to develop innovative, quality food products and conduct cutting-edge research in food technology.  

MISSION 

• To provide high-quality education in order to foster students' abilities and skills in addition to making them globally, competitive Food Technologists. 
• To construct cutting-edge research facilities in ways that create an atmosphere that provides chances to produce, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge.