

Postgraduate · Food Technology
"To create globally competent food technology leaders who shape the future of food processing, safety, and nutrition through cutting-edge research and innovation."
The Department of Food Technology, established in 2021, features modern infrastructure and well-qualified laboratories. Aiming to impart both basic and advanced knowledge, the curriculum follows the NEP 2020 policy and is industry-oriented, developed by experts. Faculty engage in significant research while providing practical experiences through industry visits. The department hosts entrepreneurship workshops for local youth and boasts a top-notch food processing laboratory for assessing local food product quality. Final year students focus on major research projects and experiential learning through internships. The discipline encompasses various specializations, preparing graduates for careers in food processing industries or entrepreneurial ventures. Additional courses enhance holistic development.M. Tech in Food Technology is a 2-year postgraduate program comprising 4 semesters, aimed at graduates with a B. Tech in Food Technology or equivalent. Similarly, M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology is a 2-year program that delves into Food Chemistry, Microbiology, and Preservation techniques. All these courses offer advanced concepts in Food Technology, emphasizing Food Processing, Preservation, Packaging, and Research. Graduates& Post Graduates can explore various careers, including Production Manager, Plant Head, and Research Scientist in food-related sectors. The food processing field has vast opportunities across diverse methods such as Fermentation, Canning, and Freezing, encompassing roles in quality, research, manufacturing, and government sectors.
PSOs 1
Ability to analyze and manage various facets of food industry (manufacturing, quality, regulatory, R&D).
PSOs 2
Competency in new product/process development, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in food sector.
PSOs 3
Capability to assume roles as Food technologist, food safety / quality officer, researcher or educator in industry / academia / regulatory / public health sectors.
PSOs 4
Proficiency in modern food processing, preservation, packaging, quality assurance, and ability to implement innovations meeting safety/ sustainability standards
Faculty, laboratories and research
Shared across every program in Food Technology.