This is a specialized branch of science called food science that deals with food processing or production. It is said to be the technology, which utilizes food science for the selection, preservation, packaging and distribution of different food items. It's been decades that different kinds of researches are being performed on this. Many companies across the globe have got a significant contribution in the growth and development of this technology. The various colleges located in different parts of the world are even not far behind. They have made a continuous endeavor in introducing varied courses related to food technology, which assists a student, who wish to prosper in this field gain a detailed knowledge about the subject.
Current Scenario of Food Technology in India Over a period of around 3 and a half decades, the country has witnessed a remarkable growth in the field of dairy and agriculture sectors, which in turn, has necessitated the need of quality food processing. With the increasing demand of food technologists, the Indian food processing colleges and institutions have started offering varied courses to the aspirants. The courses range from diploma to under graduate and post graduate degree level. Following are the names of some of the commonly pursued courses on food technology, which are prevalent in this nation:
Presently, the Republic of India has got increasing demand of food technologists. Numerous national and international companies belonging to the food processing sector employ professionals, who have got a sound knowledge and a certificate in food technology.
Major Food Technology Examinations in India A candidate, who wants to enroll his or her name for any of the above courses, need to appear and qualify in the admission tests conducted by the respective institutes, where he or she intends to study in. The nature and level of these entrance examinations depend on the courses and the different institutions though. The names of some of the popular most food technology entrance examinations of India are as follows:
With the increasing requirement of skilled food technologists in the country, many institutions offering courses related to food technology has emerged in the Indian Republic. The below mentioned table provides names and location of some of the best food technology colleges of India:
| S. No | Name of the Institute | Contact Address | Contact Telephone Number | Contact Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra University or A.U. | Visakhapatnam - 530 003, Andhra Pradesh, India. | -- | -- |
| 2 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | University Campus, Aurangabad - 431 004, Maharashtra, India. | + 91 - 022 - 240 3112 | [email protected] |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology or I.I.C.P.T. | Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, Pudukkottai Road, Thanjavur - 613 005, Tamil Nadu, India. | + 91 - 04362 - 228 155 | [email protected] and [email protected] |
| 4 | Kakatiya University or K.U. | Vidyaranyapuri Warangal - 506 009, Andhra Pradesh, India. | + 91 - 0870 - 243 8001/ 8855 | [email protected] and [email protected] |
| 5 | Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramoday University or M.G.C.G.V. | Chitrakoot - 485 331, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 - 07670 - 265 413 | -- |
| 6 | Mahatma Gandhi University or M.G.U. | P.O. - Priyadarshini Hills, Kottayam - 686 560, Kerala, India. | + 91 - 0481 - 273 1050/ 65 | [email protected] |
| 7 | Manipur University or M.U. | Canchipur, Imphal - 795 003, Manipur, India. | + 91 - 0385 - 243 5276/ 243 5505 | [email protected] |
| 8 | Queen's College of Food Technology and Research Foundation or Q.C.F.T.R.F. | 43, Railway Station, M.I.D.C. Area, Beside Tarun Bharat Press, Aurangabad - 431 005, Maharashtra, India. | + 91 - 0240 - 237 6409/ 6799 | [email protected] |
| 9 | University of Delhi or D.U. | Delhi, India. | + 91 - 011 - 2700 6900 (From 9 am to 5 pm) | [email protected] |
| 10 | University of Mysore | Crawford Hall, Mysore - 6, Karnataka, India. | + 91 - 0821 - 241 9361 | [email protected] |
