B.Tech Food Technology

You should try and start as early as possible, that is at least 6 months before the exam date so that you have enough time for a thorough revision of the exam syllabus, which will increase your chances of getting excellent marks in the entrance test and getting a seat at a popular Food Technology college in India.

The exam syllabus in usually available on the official exam websites or the website of the exam conducting body at least 8 to 10 months before the exam actually takes place so that all the students can start their preparation as early as possible.

The BTech Food Technology course offers a pool of electives for you to opt in the 5^th and 6^th semesters where you have the perfect opportunity to pick a subject that interests you more and is easy to understand and enjoyable for you.
You can choose electives according to the career pathway and industry that you would like to enter into in the future, where you see yourself as an established food technologist. There are a variety of choices like Techniques in Food Analysis, Food Storage and Plant Layout, Non-Thermal Food Processing, Beverage Technology, Engineered, Textured and Fabricated Foods, etc.

The important subjects might vary slightly depending on the university as every university follow a certain set of guidelines when it comes to their coursework, but common topics covered in the course usually remain almost the same that include:
• Principles of Food Processing
• Food Biochemistry
• Food Microbiology
• Food Packaging Technology
• Food Quality and Analysis
• Food Industry Waste Management
You also get to choose from a variety of elective subjects in the third and fourth year as per your interests and career goals.

When it comes to pursuing BTech Food Technology in India, several entrance exams can act as a gateway to some of the best colleges in the country offering the course. Students can check the number of colleges that accept specific exam scores and then decide the exam they would like to appear for afterwards:

Note: Some colleges accept multiple entrance exam scores.

The BTech Food Technology course duration in India is 4 years in general. Almost all of the BTech courses in India are 4 years long. BTech in Food Technology is a UG-level course meant for providing students with advanced knowledge about the use of food Science and technology to come up with innovative food and beverage solutions that ensure individual safety and well-being by providing them with nutritious food. BTech Food Technology course leads to exciting career options in the work field where students can work in food processing industry, manufacturing industry, research and development, food retail industry, etc.

If you wish to opt for the BTech Food Technology course, you should have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology subjects, with at least 50 to 60% marks. Further, you must appear for and clear relevant BTech Food Technology entrance exams conducted at the national/state/university levels every year for admission to BTech courses in various specializations including Food Technology.
In addition, you should always visit the official websites of the universities you're targeting to crosscheck if they have any other specific requirements.

There is no age restriction as such to pursue a BTech Food Technology course at popular colleges and universities in India offering courses in Food Technology. But, looking at a few previous admission trends, students who apply for the UG level Food Tech courses are usually between 17 years and 25 years at the time of admission. Rest, you can confirm by visiting the official websites of the institutions you're targeting to get a clear picture of the specific requirements (if any).

When choosing between VIT, SRM, and UPES for a B.Tech in food technology, you can consider factors such as research, specialization, and practical learning.

One of my fried is studying at UPES and its  B.Tech in food technology programme at the School of Health Sciences and Technology offers specializations like food biotechnology and food plant engineering. The programme includes hands-on training, industrial visits, and a thesis support process. Students receive scientific writing training, followed by six months of research and thesis support as well.