M.Tech Processing and Food Engineering

M.Tech Processing and Food Engineering is a two-year program. Processing and Food Engineering include a wide array of activities such as food processing, machinery, packaging, ingredient manufacturing, instrumentation and control. Food Engineering is a multidisciplinary field of applied physical sciences which combines science, microbiology, and engineering education for food and related industries.

The course provides knowledge in food processing technology and is related to agriculture. Focus is laid on ensuring the quality of the food, nutritional values, safety and healthy food products. Students are trained in modern techniques and technologies for effective management of food production. Instruction is provided to ensure quality with value addition and to reduce the wastage of food.

M.Tech Processing and Food Engineering Highlights 

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech Processing and Food Engineering

1. Students must have completed their Graduation such as a BE / B.Tech degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.

2. The students should have scored at least 50% aggregate marks at their Bachelor's level.

3. Some very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Admission Process 

1. Colleges publish admission notices on their website from June when most Indian universities would have finished degree exams.

2. Candidate to apply for each college, as each college considers each mark the cut-off mark.

3. Some private colleges and deemed universities perform their counselling process by conducting their university-level entrance exams.

4. Some colleges require a minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination.

5. Candidates who qualify for the test are called for an interview before the final seat allotment.

6. Documents like mark sheets, photographs, signatures and transfer certificates must be scanned and uploaded online to the portal.

7. All documents must be in a specific format and size only to be accepted.

There were different entrance tests that were conducted for admission in B.tech in Food Technology previously like AIEEE, NIT, IITJEE.

1. GATE: It is an All India Level entrance exam conducted once in a year by IITs and IIScs. This exam is conducted for those students seeking admission in postgraduate degree courses offered by top-notch colleges in India, like IIT, NIT etc.

2. TANCET: It is a state-level entrance exam conducted every year by Anna University, Chennai, for admission into various postgraduate degree programs in the fields of management, engineering, architecture and computer science.

Career after M.Tech Processing and Food Engineering

The course provides in-depth knowledge on crop plantation, edible fruits and vegetables, pulses, grains, cereals, oil seeds milk processing techniques. Students gain knowledge and understanding in concepts of crop rotation, crop diversification, crop growth, and in promotion of job employment.

M.Tech in Food Technology postgraduates have massive job openings in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, food processing industries, food research and development laboratories, dairy products industries, etc.

After completing M.Tech. Process and food engineering program, candidates can get jobs in various sectors such as food processing companies, packaging industries, research and development organizations, and government agencies. Some of the most prominent companies that employ M.Tech graduates include Muez Hest India Private Limited, Lithotech Engineers, Oceanic Food Ingredients and Spices, and Miranda Automation Private Limited.

After completing the course, they can choose to work in various departments of manufacturing or colleges. They can work as research scientists, process development professionals, quality assurance experts, and regulatory specialists. Some of the positions that they can choose from include senior executive (quality control), beverage application technologist, research scientist, quality technician, regulatory specialist, and food and beverage application, technologist.

M.Tech Processing and Food Engineering Syllabus