M.Tech. (Post Harvest Engineering and Technology)
Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology

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M.Tech (Post Harvest Engineering and Technology) or Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology is a two year post graduate programme. Post harvest technology is inter-disciplinary "Science and Technique" applied to agricultural produce after harvest for its protection, conservation, processing, packaging, distribution, marketing, and utilization to meet the food and nutritional requirements of the people in relation to their needs. Students will study the following core modules: International Crop Production, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Research Methods, Postharvest Physiology and Pathology, Personal Development and Planning, Postharvest Technology, Global Trade, Packaging and Product Innovation, Controlled Environment Agriculture and Dissertation.

Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology Eligibility   

• A candidate who has passed Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University with minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC / ST candidate)or any other equivalent qualification.

• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology Colleges/Universities

• Aligarh Muslim University
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kharagpur

Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology Syllabus

Subjects tobe studiedin M.Tech. (Post Harvest Engineering and Technology)

Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology Course Suitability

It is suitable for those who want to develop an in-depth understanding of the way fresh horticultural produce must be handled, transported and stored to maintain quality from grower to consumer. Course helps to develop a thorough knowledge of the fresh horticultural produce business environment and marketing processes concerned within the trade of horticultural produce.

How is Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology Beneficial?

Course is beneficial to develop in consonance with the needs of each society to stimulate agricultural production; prevent post-harvest losses, improve nutrition and add value to the products. In this process, it must be able to generate employment, reduce poverty and stimulate growth of other related economic sectors.

Master of Technology in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology Employment Area/ Job Type

• Agriculture Technician
• Senior Agriculture Specialist
• Deputy General Manager (Production)
• Seed Technologist
• Senior Associate – Research
• Business Development Executive
• Agriculturists
• Agriculture Scientist
• Data Curator

Advance Courses in Post Harvest Engineering and Technology

• Ph.D. (Post-harvest Technology)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology