Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology

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Duration

1 Years

Level

Diploma After Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

Graduation

Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology is a postgraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Post-Harvest Technology defines how fresh produce is handled, transported and stored to maintain quality from grower to consumer. During the course, students will study the following core modules: Postharvest Physiology & Pathology, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Postharvest Technology. The duration of P.G.D. in Post Harvest Technology is one year divided into two semesters and may be offered by some certain institutes on a part-time basis.

Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology Eligibility

  • Students should have passed 4 years B.Sc. (Agri.)/B.Tech. (Agri. Engg.) exam of the University or an equivalent examination recognized by the University and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under traditional system or an OGPA (Overall Grade Point Average) of 2.5/4, 3.5/5, 4.0/6 and 6.0/10 under the course credit system.
  • For SC/ST only pass marks are required for this course.
  • The entrance test will be regulated as per the existing ordinances of the PET.

Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Post Harvest Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Principles of Post Harvest Management

2         

Food Chemistry and Physiology

3         

Food Processing & Engineering I

4         

Seed Processing Technology

5         

Seminar

Sem. II

1         

Food Microbiology

2         

Food Processing & Engineering II

3         

Food Quality Testing and Evaluation

4         

Entrepreneurship and Marketing

5         

Seminar

6         

Training

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology College

 Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology Course Suitability

  • Candidates from the agricultural background are most appropriate for this course as they know many facts of harvesting. 
  • It helps those who want to research and renovate the agricultural sector and willing to contribute it with their innovative mind. 
  • They should be able to go hard work, have teamwork and computer knowledge. 
  • Applicants must be the good decision-maker as they should make different decisions at the same time during their careers.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology Course Beneficial?

  • After having the course, the candidates enable themselves with the capacity to handle and hold the product without excessive losses at an affordable cost to negotiate with the forces of marketing avoiding distress sales. 
  • The course is beneficial enough for the candidates having an agricultural background as it teaches them about the best harvesting techniques.

Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology Employment Areas

  • Academic Institutes
  • Post Harvest Technology Consultancy
  • Water Resources & Water Supply Boards
  • Food Corporation of India (FCI)
  • Agriculture Research Centres
  • Grain Markets

Post Graduate Diploma in Post Harvest Technology Job Types

  • Research Associate
  • Associate Consultant
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • Product Coordinator
  • Seed Production Manager
  • Crop Production Executive
  • Lecturer/Professor