What is Dairy Technology?: Course Fees 2026, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Dairy Technology is a branch of engineering that focuses on the practical development and design of products involved in the dairy sector. The curriculum provides knowledge of techniques of Dairy Science i.e, the Science of processing and manufacturing milk and dairy products.

Some important Dairy technology subjects include Microbiology, Biochemistry, Dairy Engineering, Food Chemistry, Quality Control, etc. The course eligibility varies based on the course level and the college. You can formally pursue a course in Dairy Technology at various levels like UG, PG, Diploma and PhD. 

The admission process can either be merit-based or entrance-based. Some popular Dairy Technology entrance exams are JEE Main, ICAR AIEEA, GUJCET, CUET, etc. DEI, Centurion University, Parul University, BHU Varanasi, etc are some colleges that offer Dairy Technology courses. Average fees for these colleges can lie between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 3 Lakh.

There are many career options such as Scientist, Technologist, Nutritionist, Quality Controller, Microbiologist, etc., which can be pursued after a course in this field. The average dairy technology salary in India is Rs. 5 LPA to Rs. 10 LPA. Dairy Technology graduates work in areas like Manufacturing, Food Processing, Education, R&D, Healthcare, and so on.

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Dairy Technology Course Details: Highlights

You can take a look at some of the major course details about the Diary Technology courses -

Dairy Technology Courses Highlights	Dairy Technology Courses Details
Dairy Technology Course Levels	UG, PG, PhD, Diploma
Dairy Technology Course Duration	2-5 Years
Dairy Technology Courses Eligibility Criteria	UG: Class 12 PG: BTech  Diploma: Class 10 Doctorate: MTech
Dairy Technology Admission	Merit/Entrance-Based
Dairy Technology Entrance Exams	ICAR AIEEA, JEE Main, CUET, GUJCET, TNEA Counselling, LPU NEST
Average Dairy Technology Course Fees	INR 50,000 - 6.5 lakh
Best Dairy Technology Colleges in India	DEI, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Parul University, BHU, SHUATS, National Dairy Research Institute
Average Dairy Technology Salary	INR 5 LPA - 10 LPA
Top Dairy Technology Course Recruiters	Amul, Nestle, Mother Dairy, Reliance Industries, Vasudhara Dairy, Vadilal Group
Popular Dairy Technology Jobs	Microbiologist, Quality Control Officer, Logistics and Distribution Manager, Technologist, Scientist, Nutritionist

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

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There are different universities and colleges that offer undergraduate and postgraduate Dairy Technology courses after 12th. Some institutions also offer Dairy Technology as a vocational subject. Given below are Dairy Technology course eligibility criteria set be top colleges for courses at various levels:

Dairy Technology Course Levels	Dairy Technology Eligibility Criteria
UG	Clear Class 12 in the Science stream with at least 50 to 60% marks.
PG	Complete your bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Diploma	Class 12 pass (or equivalent) with PCM from a recognized board
Doctorate	Finish your master’s degree in a relevant field.

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

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Dairy Technology Admission Process 2026

Here is the general step-by-step procedure designed for the students who wish for admission in Dairy Technology:

• First of all, conduct thorough research about the specific program. Look for the specific universities or colleges offering this program
• Apply for your candidature and submit the required documents.
• Fill out the Application Form. You can do this from the official website of the college.
• Thoroughly prepare for the Entrance Exams and clear their cutoffs (if applicable).
• College will announce the result within a particular time frame. Wait for it!
• Next, confirm your admission and pay the required fees.
• Complete any remaining formality and then you are free to proceed with your classes.

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

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The colleges that provide admission on a merit basis often take extra rounds like the GD or PI after releasing the cutoff lists. Students can go through a few entrance exams for admission to Dairy Technology courses in India in the table below:

Dairy Technology Exams	Dairy Technology Exam Schedule
ICAR AIEEA 2026	ICAR AIEEA Exam Date 2026
JEE Main 2026	JEE Main Exam Date 2026
CUET 2026	CUET Exam Date 2026
TS EAMCET 2026	TS EAMCET Exam Date 2026
KEAM 2026	KEAM Exam Date 2026
GUJCET 2026	GUJCET Exam Date 2026
GATE 2026	GATE Exam Date 2026

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Dairy Technology courses can be pursued at the UG, PG, diploma, and doctorate levels in India. Students have various course options with a usual time span of 4 years in the case of a bachelor’s degree and 2 years in the case of a master’s degree. If someone wishes to enter into the field of research or professional academia, they need to pursue a PhD in Dairy Technology course or a related discipline that has a duration of 3 to 6 years.

Given below is a list of a few of the popular Dairy Technology courses after 12^th, along with a few top colleges offering the course and the tuition fee:

Dairy Technology Courses	Popular Colleges	Course Fee
B.E./B Tech Dairy Technology	Centurion University of Technology and Management	INR 4.4 lakh
	Parul University	INR 5.25 L - 7 L
	Banaras Hindu University	INR 3.2 lakh
	NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur	INR 3.6 lakh
	SHUATS Allahabad	INR 5.2 lakh
M.E/M Tech in Dairy Technology	Banaras Hindu University	INR 1.7 lakh
	NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur	INR 96,000
	Dayalbagh Educational Institute [DEI]	INR 3,520
	IIIT Dharwad	INR 1.12 lakh
	SHUATS Allahabad	INR 1.4 – 1.53 lakh
Diploma in Dairy Technology	SHUATS Allahabad	INR 1.2 lakh
	Hamdard Vocational Educational Center, Moradabad	INR 20,000
	IGNOU	INR 15,200
	UPRTOU	INR 11,200
	Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University	INR 75,000

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

 

The subjects taught in the dairy technology curriculum depend on the level of program. Students may refer to the tables below for further details:

BTech Dairy Technology Syllabus

Here are the general B Tech Dairy Technology subjects given in the table below:

B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 1
Physical Chemistry of Milk	Fundamentals of Microbiology
Milk Production Management and Dairy Development	Engineering Drawing
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 2
Introductory Dairy Microbiology	Chemistry of Milk
Heat and Mass Transfer	Biochemistry and Human Nutrition
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 3
Condensed and Dried Milks	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Fat Rich Dairy Products	Dairy Engineering
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 4
Cheese Technology	Dairy Process Engineering
Ice-Cream & Frozen Desserts	Dairy Biotechnology
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 5
Quality and Safety Monitoring in Dairy Industry	Chemical Quality Assurance
Dairy Plant Design and Layout	Elective - I
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 6
Food Engineering	Elective - II
Food Chemistry	Packaging of Dairy Products
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 7
Food Technology	Elective - IV
Elective - III	Project Phase I
B Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 8
Elective - V	Project Phase II and Viva-Voice

Note: This information is sourced from external sources and hence, is subject to vary.

MTech in Dairy Technology Syllabus

The M Tech in Dairy Technology syllabus is spread across 4 semesters over the span of 2 years, where the students are taught the advanced concepts of dairy processing, food processing, dairy and food packaging, and new product development technologies. Though the syllabus for the MTech course would differ from one college to another, the table given below mentions the general subjects covered in MTech Dairy Technology classes:

M Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 1
Advanced Dairy Processing	Advanced Food Processing
Rheology of Dairy and Food Products	Dairy Process Biotechnology
M Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 2
Traditional and Value-Added Dairy Products	Membrane Technology in Dairy Processing
Advanced Dairy and Food Packaging	Professional Elective - I
M Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 3
Alternative Processes for the Dairy & Food Industries	Functional Foods & New Product Development
Technology of Food Emulsions, Foams, & Gels	Professional Elective - II
M Tech Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 4
Master’s Seminar	Master’s Research

Note: This information is sourced from external sources and hence, is subject to vary.

Diploma in Dairy Technology Syllabus

The syllabus for the diploma course in Dairy Technology usually spans 3 years, covering core subjects, elective modules, internships, and project work. Some important subjects in the curriculum include Milk Production Management and Dairy Development, Dairy Microbiology, Cheese, Fermented Products and By-Products, and Dairy Engineering. Students can check the table below for some general semester-wise subjects taught in the Diploma in Dairy Technology classes:

Diploma in Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 1
Applied Physics	Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics	Introduction to Dairying
Diploma in Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 2
Physical Chemistry of Milk	Fundamentals of Microbiology
Milk Production Management & Dairy Development	Environmental Studies
Diploma in Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 3
Introduction to Dairy Microbiology	Heat and Mass Transfer
Chemistry of Milk	Biochemistry and Human Nutrition
Diploma in Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 4
Fat-rich and Indigenous Dairy Products	Market Milk Process Equipment
Cheese, Fermented Products, and By-Products	Packaging of Dairy Products
Diploma in Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 5
Ice-cream and Frozen Dairy Products	Condensed and Dried Milks
Chemical Quality Assurance	Dairy Engineering
Diploma in Dairy Technology Subjects – Semester 6
Viva-Voice and Seminar	Project Work

Note: This information is sourced from external sources and hence, is subject to vary.

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Students can choose from a number of colleges to pursue dairy technology courses from, both government and private. Refer to the tables below for further information.

Best Government Dairy Technology Colleges

The government colleges offering Dairy Technology courses are known for exposure, teaching faculty, affordable education, all-India ranking, and decent placements. The section below gives a list of a few top government colleges offering BTech Dairy Technology and M Tech in Dairy Technology, along with the tuition fee.

Best Government B Tech Dairy Technology Colleges

Check the table given below for BTech government dairy technology colleges:

Best Government Colleges	Course Fees
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences	INR 14,400
NDRI - National Dairy Research Institute	INR 20,800
College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli	INR 32,000
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University	INR 54,680
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University	INR 75,100
Dairy Science College, Bangalore	INR 1.1 Lakh
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	INR 1.36 Lakh
Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology	INR 2.22 Lakh

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

Best Government MTech Dairy Technology Colleges

Check the table given below for MTech government dairy technology colleges:

Colleges	Fees
Dayalbagh Educational Institute	INR 3,520
Banaras Hindu University	INR 1.7 lakh
Dairy Science College, Bangalore	INR 15,910
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	INR 76,000
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Science	INR 36,000
College of Food and Dairy Technology	INR 58,800
Aliah University -City Campus	INR 30,000
College of Dairy Science and Technology	INR 62,370

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

Best Private Dairy Technology Colleges

There are many private colleges which also include deemed to be universities and other institutes. They are popular for providing excellent infrastructure and expert knowledge in the field of Dairy Technology, which makes these colleges a right choice for pursuing courses in this field. The list of popular private colleges for BTech and MTech courses in Dairy Technology is given below for students' reference.

Best Private B Tech Dairy Technology Colleges

There are more than 15 private B Tech Dairy Technology colleges in India. Some of the popular colleges include Centurion University of Technology and Management, Parul University, NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology (Jaipur), SHUATS Allahabad, and A. D. Patel Institute of Technology. The list of some of the best private colleges along with their B Tech Dairy Technology course fees is mentioned in the table below in alphabetical order:

Best Private Colleges	Course Fees
College of Dairy Technology, Udgir	INR 1.1 Lakh
Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology	INR 1.5 Lakh
NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 3.6 Lakh
Modern Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 3.61 Lakh
Centurion University of Technology and Management	INR 4.4 Lakh
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences	INR .5.2 Lakh
Parul University	INR 5.25 Lakh - 7 Lakh
IILM University, Greater Noida	INR 7.6 Lakh

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

Best Private MTech Dairy Technology Colleges

There are only 3 private colleges that offer the MTech in Dairy Technology course at present and enjoy extreme popularity for their remarkable teaching faculty, industry experience, infrastructure, lab facilities, and promising placements. The table given below mentions some popular private MTech Dairy Technology colleges along with the course fee:

Colleges	Fees
NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur	INR 96,000
Shyam University, Dausa	INR 1.2 lakh
SHUATS, Allahabad	INR 1.4 lakh - 1.53 lakh

The above information is fetched from different external/ official sites, hence may vary.

As a Dairy Technology fresher, you can find jobs in both public and private sectors at places like rural banks, manufacturing firms, milk product processing and dairy farms. Given below are the job profiles you can opt for after completing your course along with the Dairy Technology salary -

Dairy Technology Jobs	Job Description	Dairy Technology Salary
Dairy Production Manager	A Dairy production manager is responsible for assisting the manager in the financial and physical performance of the farm.	INR 4.4 LPA
Dairy Scientist	A Dairy scientist is an agricultural scientist who helps increasing milk production and streamlining milk processing.	INR 6.4 LPA
Dairy Technologist	A Dairy technologist is responsible for developing new and more effective methods of production, preservation, and utilization of Dairy products using the principles of physics, chemistry, economics, engineering, and bacteriology.	INR 6.4 LPA
Microbiologist	A microbiologist monitors and studies microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses by using a variety of analytical and scientific techniques	INR 3.1 LPA
Dairy Nutritionist	A Dairy nutritionist is directly involved with the dietary management of Dairy cattle herds. The main aim of a Dairy nutritionist is to ensure maximum production while maintaining overall herd health.	INR 4.2 LPA

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

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Top Dairy Technology Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters in the field of Dairy Technology include food processing units as well as milk producing farms and other milk products industries. The following are the top recruiters:

Dairy Technology Top Recruiters
Amul	HJ Heinz Company
Indian Tobacco Company	Mother Dairy
Nestle	Vadilal Group
Reliance Industries	Metro Dairy Limited
COMFED (Sudha)	Heritage Foods
Britannia Industries	Vasudhara Dairy
Hatsun Agro Product Limited	OMFED

Note - This info is taken from external sources and may vary.

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