Agriculture & Food Business

Dear student, Food technology is a promising career that deals with production, packaging, processing, preservation, labelling and other related techniques of food production. It offers attractive jobs like a quality controller, food inspector and production manager in both private as well as government organisations. Therefore a good degree is essential to establish yourself in this demanding profession. Following degree courses are available to pursue a career in food and technology:
For Graduation - You must have the Science stream at the 12th level to be eligible. Then you can pursue an undergraduate degree in any of the following courses-
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology which further has specialisations like
- B.Sc in Food Processing Technology
- B.Sc Food Science and Quality Control
- B.Sc (Hons. ) in Food Technology
- B.Sc (Hons. ) in Food Science and Technology
You can also go for B.Tech in Food Technology and food Science
Similarly you can do
-B.E. in Food Technology
-B.E. in Food Technology and Bio-Chemical Engineering
If you wish to study further then you can go for master's -
At Post Graduate level you can pursue a master of art in Food Nutrition
or
Master of Science such as:
M.Sc in Food Science and Technology
M.Sc in Microbial and Food Technology
or
M.E in Food Technology
M.E in Processing and Food Engineering
or tech courses such as
M.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology
M.Tech in Food Technology
M.Tech in Food and Nutrition
M.Tech in Food Biotechnology
You can also opt for a Diploma in place of a degree after graduation like a "Post-graduate Diploma in Food Analysis and Quality Control". There are multiple research opportunities also in food technology like Ph.D in Agriculture and Food Security. Which can provide you with a plethora of careers.

An MBA in Agri - Business management is a full-time management programme. It focuses on agriculture and related activities. An MBA in Agri-Business is one of the fastest-growing fields of entrepreneurship and professionalism. The course is related to the business of food production, crop cultivation, and the various related business concepts in agriculture. The MBA Agri - Business Management syllabus explores the full range of agricultural products grown in India and their importance and requirements. The course seeks to understand and innovate ways and means of protection and conserving agricultural resources, and conducts ongoing research in farm maintenance, and focuses on their relevant objectives and performance in business operations. Candidates interested in pursuing an MBA in Agri-Business Management can look at the eligibility criteria given below:
A minimum of 50% aggregated marks in graduation ( B.A. B.Com B.Sc. BBA BCA B.Tech etc. ). From a recognised institute. Graduation in Agriculture / allied farming as the main subject. Students who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for this course. The criteria also varies from college to college but you should maintain a minimum of 50 % aggregate in graduation.