Dairy Technology

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

It is not compulsory to give entrance test for admission to the BTech in Dairy Technology course at popular colleges in India. There are a good number of colleges that admit students on the basis of merit and often take extra assessment rounds like the GD and PI.

Having said that, you can consider giving the entrance exam as it will give you a backup option for getting admission since the merit based cutoffs are also quite high. Rest, you can check the official college websites for precise information.

The time involved in the Dairy Technology admission process varies from one college to another. Every college follows certain protocols for giving admission to students. In general, it may easily take up to a few months for you to get the final seat at a college.

There are a lot of formalities involved in the admission process like appearing for the entrance exam, filling out the college applications, result announcement, college counseling, seat allotment, course fee payment, and finally seat confirmation from your end. So, you should be calm and patient during the entire process.

The duration of Dairy Technology courses varies on the basis of the course level. For a diploma in Dairy Technology, you need to invest 3 years. For B Tech Dairy Technology, the general time span is 4 years, while for M Tech Dairy Technology, the duration is 2 years in India. If you want to get into research, you can also go for a PhD in Dairy Technology, which has a 3 to 6-year duration.

A subset of Food Technology known as Dairy Technology deals with the preparation, storage, and quality assurance of dairy products. It is a science-based industry that uses Engineering, chemistry, and microbiological principles to guarantee the security and caliber of dairy items. Dairy technologists operate in a range of sectors, including the food service, packaging, and Dairy processing industries.

The number of students allowed to enroll in the B.Tech in Dairy Technology programme at Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU) typically depends on the university's intake capacity for that year. The intake capacity can vary, but it is usually around 30 to 60 students per academic year. For the most accurate and updated information regarding the exact number of seats, it is best to refer to the official MAFSU website or contact the admissions office directly.