Master of Technology in Dairy Technology

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) or Master of Technology in Dairy Technology program is a two-year Under-Graduate degree program. Master of Technology in Dairy Technology is a scientific and engineering discipline that studies milk processing and its byproducts. It is a branch of the food technology and processing sector that encompasses the processing, packaging, distribution, and transportation of various dairy products such as milk and ice cream employing biochemistry, bacteriology, and nutrition science. The discipline of Dairy Technology essentially employs "technology" to make dairy products both hi-tech and functional.

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Eligibility

  • The aspiring candidates should have qualified for their Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized University.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in their Bachelor’s level.

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Syllabus

Syllabus of Dairy Technology Course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects to Study

1

Advances in Dairy Processing

2

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

3

Computer Programming

4

Experimental Design

5

Steam & Refrigeration Engineering

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Semester-II

1

Advances in Dairy Chemistry

2

Advances in Dairy Microbiology

3

Advances in Dairy Processing-II

4

Dairy Plant Instrumentation & Process Control

5

Dairy Process Equipment Design & Plant Layout

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Semester-III

1

Advances in Dairy Processing-III

2

Dairy Plant Management

3

Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques

4

Quality Assurance in Dairy Industry

5

Seminar

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Semester-IV

1

Dissertation

 

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) College

  • Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences- SHUATS, Uttar Pradesh
  • Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University- GADVASU, Ludhiana

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Course Suitability

  • All applicants with a strong interest in dairy technology and dairy products are encouraged to apply.
  • To pursue a dairy technology education, candidates need to have particular features and talents such as hardworking, industry commitment, efficiency, organization skills, teamwork, management skills, problem-solving skills, technical skills, scientific knowledge, and an inquisitive mind, among others.

How is the M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Course Beneficial?

  • The field of dairy technology is critical to India's agriculture-based sector. The fast growth of India's dairy sector has produced a high need for qualified people in this discipline. As a result, applicants taking a study in dairy technology have a wide range of job options.
  • Dairy technology graduates can find work in both the public and commercial sectors, including rural banks, industrial enterprises, milk product processing, dairy farms, and so on.
  • Students who complete the MTech degree in Dairy Technology can find work in the dairy sector industries such as Amul, Nestle, Mother Dairy, Hindustan Unilever, Heinz, Reliance, and many more. They can also continue their education. They can pursue a research career in fields such as DRDO - Defence research and development organization.

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Employment Areas

  • Colleges & Universities
  • Dairy Farms
  • Amul / Nestle / HCL / Britannia Industries / Cadbury / Mother Dairy

M.Tech (Dairy Technology) Job Types

  • Dairy Manager / Dairy Production Manager
  • Dairy Nutritionist / Dairy Technologist / Dairy Scientist
  • Farm Manager
  • Logistics and Distribution Manager
  • Microbiologist
  • Quality Control Officer

Advanced Course in M.Tech (Dairy Technology)

  • PhD