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Food technology, dairy technology and fisheries

Degree

Degrees on processing food, milk and fish products. India's food-processing industry hires graduates in quality, production and research.

Who can join

12th with Science (PCB or PCM depending on the course).

Courses and options inside this path

• B.Tech Food Technology
• B.Tech Dairy Technology
• B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)
• B.Sc. Food Science

Entrance exams and entry routes

• National entrance route notified each year for ICAR institutes – official site
• State agriculture university tests

What you can do after this

• Quality and production roles in food companies
• Own food processing unit
• Government schemes for food processing and fisheries

Next steps

1. Read the eligibility and admission process on the official links below.
2. Compare at least 3 institutions: recognition (UGC / AICTE / the relevant council), teachers, placements and total cost.
3. Look at scholarships for this course on this site and apply early.

Official links

• ICAR
• National Scholarship Portal

Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.

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