Best Food Technology Colleges in India: Fees, Admission 2026, Exams, Courses, Placements

Hi, to determine the No. 1 Food Technology colleges in India, you need to check its total cost of admission. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University, Noida Admission	INR 3 lakh- INR 18 lakh
SRM IST Admission	INR 6 lakh
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Admission	INR 4 lakh
IIT Guwahati Admission	INR 1 lakh

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There are about 300+ best Food Technology colleges in India. Among these, 172 colleges are privately owned, 143 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 10 Food Technology colleges. JEE Main, GATE, TNEA, etc. are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top BTech Food Technology colleges in India. 

Hi, joining Food Technology colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to go through its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Salary Package
IIT Kharagpur Courses	INR 20,000- INR 10 lakh	INR 15 LPA - INR 17 LPA
IIT Guwahati Courses	INR 1 lakh	INR 12 LPA
Jadavpur University Courses	INR 10,000- INR 21,000	INR 9 LPA
NIT Rourkela Courses	INR 1 lakh - INR 5 lakh	INR 9 LPA - INR 10 LPA

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For Food Technology courses in India, several entrance exams can act as a doorway to some of best colleges in country offering courses in Food Technology at diploma, UG, PG, and PhD levels.

Students can check number of colleges that accept particular exam scores and then decide exam they would like to appear for afterwards:

Food Technology Exams	Food Technology Colleges Accepting Exam Scores
JEE Main	81
GATE	73
ICAR AIEEA	63
MHT CET	43
TNEA Counselling	37
CUET	32
KEAM	11
JEE Advanced	2

Note: Some colleges accept multiple entrance exam scores.

 As per the latest report, SRMU University has a dedicated cell which helps the students to get good jobs according to their profile. As per the latest report, 194 recruiters participated in the Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University placement drive. The highest package offered is INR 30 LPA. The top recruiters of SRMU Lucknow are Cognizant, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, Plus Health, AU Bank and others.

There are about 190+ best BTech in Food Technology colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIT Rourk BTech	INR 5 lakh
LPU BTech	INR 8 lakh - INR 11 lakh
ICT Mumbai BTech	INR 3 lakh

Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuiiton Fee
Jadavpur Uni Fees	INR 10,000 - INR 21,000
IIT Khrgpr Fees	INR 20,000
JNTU Fees	INR 60,000
Panjab Uni Fees	INR 39,000
Tezpur Uni Fees	INR 90,000

There are about 100+ best M.Tech in Food Technology colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIT Rourkela MTech	INR 1 lakh
Jadavpur University MTech	INR 10,000
SRM IST Kattankulathur MTech	INR 6 lakh
LPU MTech	INR 5 lakh

There are more than 200 full-time colleges in India that offer BTech Food Technology course, out of which around 78 colleges consider JEE Main exam scores for admission. JEE Main is one of most prominent and competitive national-level entrance exams for admission to various engineering programs at UG level.

You do have various college and exam options to consider and grab a seat for course at a decent college, given you are well prepared for exam and perform well.

A college's rank and name matter a lot when you look for a job. Top companies only visit well-known schools for campus placements.

A good college also helps you grow your character, teaches you the right skills and gives you the knowledge to succeed in your future work.

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Hi, there are about 180+ BTech in Food Technology colleges in India. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
NIT Rourkela	INR 5 lakh
Chandigarh University	INR 6.78 Lakh - INR 9.04 Lakh
ICT Mumbai	INR 60,000

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There are about 100+ best M.Tech in Food Technology colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIT Rourkela MTech	INR 1 lakh
Jadavpur University MTech	INR 10,000
SRM IST Kattankulathur MTech	INR 6 lakh
LPU MTech	INR 5 lakh

Listed below are a few IITs which offer Food Technology courses in India along with their total tuition fee:

Top IITs	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Kharagpur	INR 20,000 - INR 10 lakh
IIT Guwahati	INR 1.14 lakh

BTech Food Technology fees range from INR 16,000 to INR 17.7 Lakh because India has over 200 colleges offering this course.

Government colleges cost much less and private colleges cost more depending on their rank, campus facilities and job placement records. 

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HIT - Haldia Institute of Technology has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Axon Outsourcing, Confianza Technosoft Solutions, Edvizo, Indusnet Techshu, Kamala Automobilescuttack, Terminal Contacts, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Kiims Institute Of Science & Management, Kraft Surgicals Pvt Ltd, Numerator One, Vdh And Co Chartered Accountants, Kiranotech Engineering Consultantcy Pvt Ltd, Kminfosystems (Livewire) It Services Pvt Ltd, Baywatch Resort Goa, S Tonddon And Associates, Metrozonegroup Nagpur, Aczet Private Limited, Audi Motors Thane Krishiv Motors Pl, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Clansys India Pvt Ltd.

Some important skills for fulfilling career after a Food Technology course are here. Take a look

Analytical aptitude	Technical proficiency
Creative acumen and explorative mind set	Team Collaboration
Attention to Detail and Problem-solving	Excellent Communication Skills
Working knowledge of computers and technological tools	Interest and passion for the food industry

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Food Technology jobs are available for college freshers across many industries. With decent salary packages, given the scope of the field at present. You can find some top industries for Food Technology graduates here

• Food Processing
• Food Export
• Food Retail
• Food Service
• Food Packaging
• Hospitality
• Pharmaceuticals
• Research and Development
•  Consulting

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the U.V. Patel College of Engineering, Ganpat University is approximately INR 170034 - INR 1020000.

UPES Dehradun can be a viable option for middle-class student. Students have access to an education loan & maintain strong academic performance. UPES offers merit-based scholarships (up to 30% on tuition fees) & specific scholarships for female students.

Candidates seeking admission to any of the course offered at Integral University Lucknow must either appear for the Integral University Entrance Test (IUET) or any National/State level entrance test like CAT/MAT/ JEE Mains/JEE Advanced/ CMAT/ NATA/ NEET UG/ NEET PG/ AMUEEE or Uni-GAUGE.

1. Online news portals and educational websites also post SSET cutoff information. Doing a search for "SSET 2023 cutoff" will yield pertinent, recent articles.
2. The institute typically releases the cutoff data following each counseling round of admissions.
3. Candidates can reach the SSET admissions office at 0120-4570000 for the most accurate information.
4. On their official website by searching on google, the most detailed cutoff of college  you will find here ( category -wise, as well as specialisation wise).
5. Anyone can also find college cutoffs on educational portals such college dekho, college batch, shiksha, college 360 etc.
6. Check if the college posts updates on cutoffs following counseling rounds on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
7. You can also finance cutoffsa on college notice boards.

    

    

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Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

School of Health Sciences and Technology at UPES features unique, modern infrastructure designed for immersive learning, integrating advanced technology with healthcare education. Campus offers specialised labs for Biotechnology and Health Informatics, high tech classrooms & collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation, set within safe green environment in Dehradun. 

Studying at Amity University, Noida is worth it if you prioritize networking, corporate exposure, and world-class campus life & have the budget to afford it. The high fees mean you must be self-driven to secure top placements and maximize your Return on Investment.

It provides flagship courses include BTech, MBA, BBA & Law with prominent areas of study spanning Engineering, Management, Biotechnology & Design.

Uttaranchal University average package for 2025 and 2026 has not been released yet. However, the median package for 2025 is out. Below given is the course-wise median packages offered during Uttaranchal University placements 2025:

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is generally considered a top-tier institute for admission to BTech, MBA and Law courses. The institute is accredited by NBA and NAAC with an A+ Grade and is recognised by  UGC, AICTE, and ICAR. 

The institute has been ranked 226 under the 'Asian University' category by QS World University Rankings 2027. The deemed-to-be university offers top-notch placements, with companies like Infosys, IBM, Amazon & Microsoft, etc., visiting the campus.

The phase 1 of IIT Delhi placement drive 2026 is completed. As per reports,  more than 1800 offers were made. In addition, 15 international offers were received during IIT KGP placements 2026. The highest package stood at INR 2.4 crore per annum. 

Yes, NIT Rourkela is a Tier 1 college. All the NITs and IITs come under the Tier 1 category only. 

NIT Rourkela is one of the top NITs in the country which is ranked 13 under Engineering, and 7 under Architecture & Planning category by NIRF 2025.

The average package given during IIT Guwahati placements 2026 is not released yet. However, the median package recorded was INR 20 LPA. Further, the average package reached INR 25.21 L during BTech placements 2025.

The hostel life of Chandigarh University is quite vibrant as the uiversity provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. CU Chandigarh provides a transport facility, banking facility, the university library and several other facilities to its students which include:

• Academics: CU University Chandigarh has 14 academic blocks which consists of labs and classrooms with hi-tech equipment and resources.
• Hostel: Separate hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. CU hostels provide several services to residents which include TV, Internet, a common room, a music room, indoor games, and a reading room. The hostels have gyms, a basketball court, and an attached mess for dining.
• Library: The university has a Central Library and 14 other libraries across other academic blocks. There are over 120,000 books, 860,000 e-books, and more than 26,000 journals in the library.
• Health Care: Chandigarh University has a highly qualified medical team to deal with any kind of medical emergency.

Jadavpur University is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an 'A+' grade. NAAC is an autonomous body that evaluates and accredits institutions across India. The university also offers several NBA-accredited programmes.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 49.4 LPA. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 49.4 LPA
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

ICT Mumbai has well-educated faculty. Most of the faculty members of Institute of Chemical Technology are PhD holders. Not just this but the institute also invites faculty for guest lectures and also extend the opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

The mode of application at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education is online with students able to apply online through the university admissions portal so long as they complete the course eligibility.
Students must apply after they receive the entrance exam scores that is required for the courses though in the case of merit based admissions students can still apply before they give the final examination so long as they complete the course eligibility within a certain time frame.

Candidates aspiring for AMU MD/ MS courses can check the table below to know which specialisation they are eligible for, with the rank of 3632 after NEET PG Last round 2025 results (General AI Category):