M.Tech. in Dairy Technology 

at College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur

Hi, 

The BTech Dairy Technology scope in India is quite promising, offering many opportunities across various sectors. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:

Industry Growth:

• Leading Producer: India is the world's primary milk producer, accounting for over 22% of global production. This tells about the high demand for skilled dairy professionals in this sector.
• Economic Contributor: The dairy industry is one of a major contributor to India's GDP, employing millions of people, specifically in rural areas. 

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The flagship courses offered at College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy - Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University are M.E./M.Tech, B.Tech. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy - Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University has a rating of 3.6 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3.3, 2.7, 3.7 and 4.3 as per reviews by students.

There are immense opportunities in India after completing Dairy Technology courses in various number of industries and companies, as shown in the table below:

Industry	Roles	Recruiters
Food Processing & Manufacturing	Product Development, Quality Control, Production, Research & Development	Nestle, Amul, Mother Dairy, Godrej Agrovet
Research & Development	Food Scientist, Microbiologist, Product Development	Government agencies, Universities, Private R&D labs
Government & Regulatory	Food Inspector, Food Safety Officer, Quality Control Specialist	FSSAI, State Agriculture departments, Milk boards
Dairy Farms & Cooperatives	Farm Manager, Milk Procurement Specialist, Quality Control Manager	Private farms, Dairy cooperatives
Entrepreneurship	Dairy Product Startup, Processing Unit Owner, Consultancy	Independent ventures, Value-added dairy products

Strong Salary Potential: Average starting salary ranges from INR 5 LPA - 7 LPA.

Note- The above information has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Engineering job profiles vary across the industry as well as the domain where the person is recruited. Since the popular industries include petrochemicals, civil engineering, construction and other allied industries, the following job profiles are very popular and offer promising career opportunities:

Job Profile	Average Annual Income (INR)
Software Engineer	4-8 LPA
Civil Engineer	3-6 LPA
Petroleum Engineer	5-8 LPA
Mining Engineer	4-7 LPA
Mechanical Engineer	3-6 LPA
Aeronautical Engineer	4-7 LPA
Metallurgical Engineer	4-6 LPA
Electrical Engineer	3-6 LPA
Electronics Engineer	3-6 LPA
Chemical Engineer	4-6 LPA

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

Hi,

Yes, specializations are available within Dairy Technology field. Some of the common specialisations include:

1. Dairy Chemistry: Focusing on the chemical aspects of milk and dairy products.

2. Dairy Microbiology: Concentrating on the study of microorganisms in milk and their impact on dairy product quality and safety.

3. Dairy Processing: Emphasizing the engineering and technology involved in processing milk into various dairy products.

4. Dairy Management: Covering aspects of business and management related to the dairy industry.

These specializations allow students to delve deeper into specific areas of interest within the broader field of Dairy Technology.

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The Dairy Technology syllabus for a BTech degree includes some core and elective subjects. The core subjects are compulsory to study in every semester because they give foundational knowledge about the field. Though the subjects might vary from college to college, some general core subjects for B Tech Dairy Technology are given here:

• Milk Production Management & Dairy Development
• Fundamentals of Microbiology
• Physical Chemistry of Milk
• Traditional Dairy Products
• Fat Rich Dairy Products
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Dairy Engineering
• Cheese Technology
• Packaging of Dairy Products
• Food Technology