About the Course
DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
For entering into the diploma and gradutation courses the aspirants should have clear hsc with physics,chemistry, maths and biology subjects. In most of the colleges the minimum percentage required is 50%. Degree courses generally be searched as B.tech/B.SC in dairy technology or in dairy science.dairy technology or dairy science which is of 4 years duration and diploma courses can be availed as Indian dairy di[ploma(IDD) and national dairy Diploma(NDD). After bachelor”s degree the aspirants can opt for 2 years post gradution courses either of M.Tech in dairy technology or M.SC in dairy science.
Courses Available:-
- B.SC in Dairy technology
- B. Tech in dairy technology
- M. Sc in dairy technology
- M.sc in dairy technology and agriculture extension
- M.Tech dairy technology
- M.SC in dairy science
- M.SC in dairy technology
- M.Tech in ih bacteriology
- M.tech in dairy chemistry
- M.Tech in dairy engineering
- M.tech in dairy technology
- M. V.SC in animal husbandry AND DARYING
- P.g diploma in dairy technology
- P.H.D in dairy technology
- Diploma in dairy technology
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:-
12th Science stream students who have passed their 12th from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course. Only mathematics group students are eligible. Minimum marks criteria exists, but may differ from one University to another. Generally, it is between 40-50% marks in PCM subjects. Also, state level entrance examination marks are also taken into consideration while allotting seats to candidates.
IMPORTANT SUBJECTS
Please note that only the main subjects have been listed so that students may get an idea about what this B.Tech program is like-
- Mathematics
- Dairy Development
- Communication Skills
- Milk Management
- Engineering Graphics
- Microbiology
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Fluid Mechanics
- Organic Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Dairy Products
- Economics and Statistics (focusing on Dairy sector)
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Control processes
- Biotechnology
- Quality Assurance
- Dairy Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Dairy Machinery
- Dairy Plant Design and Development
- Dairy Plant Operations and Management
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship Skills
- Packing and Distribution of Dairy Products
SCOPE
In case of B.Tech. Dairy Technology graduates, the prime recruiters are Dairy farms and firms that processes dairy products. Average starting salary is generally between 2-4 Lakh Rupees per year. In case of business venture, earnings will vary much. In such firms, one may take on responsibilities such as-
- Dairy Plant supervisor
- Dairy Plant Manager/Assistant Manager
- Purchase Manager
- Logistics and Distribution Manager
- Quality Control Officer
Graduates may also find officer level job posts in Food processing and production firms too. Also, after following up B.Tech.Degree with M.Tech. Degree, one may also pursue a teaching career. It will also help one build a career in the Research and Developmentsector too!