Food Technology

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You can go for B.Tech food technology. B.Tech Food Technology is a very advancing field and offering a great career opportunities. So its a good decision to pursue B.Tech in food technology after 12th standard. Food Processing and Technology Engineering branch is a promising one. Ample amounts of job opportunities are available in front of Graduates in Government as well as Private sectors. Competition for job posts is less, since there are relatively lesser number of Colleges offering this course and thus lesser number of students pursuing it. Thus, landing a good job is relatively easy, when it comes to Food Processing and Technology field. Talking about Government sector, the Department of Food and Public Distribution is a well known recruiter. Within that Government agency, posts like Food Inspector, Quality Assurance Officers etc. Are available. State sponsored Food processing plants also are known to hire graduates. The Private sector chips in with much more opportunities. Private Food Production firms, Processing plants, Storage and Preservation firms etc. Are known to recruit Graduates. Firms manufacturing Food Processing equipment and machinery also recruit graduates. Popular Career Paths & Job Profiles in the Food Industry are:
Research & Development (Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Chemist, Product Development Specialist)
Quality Control & Assurance (Food Chemist, Food Inspector, Toxicologist)
Food Processing (Food Processor, Process Development Specialist, Manufacturing Specialist, Food Production Manager)
Sales, Marketing & Brand Management (various roles like other industries)
Others (Dietician, Nutritionist, Animal Nutritionist, Diet & Fitness Counselor)
But the most important thing is that from where you are pursuing your degree. There are few renown institutions like:
Lovely Professional University- Punjab, Desh Bhagat University, KJ Somaiya, Mumbai, S P College, Mumbai, ISM Dhanbad, College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, PEC university. Chandigarh, Jaipur National University etc. That offers excellent learning atmosphere to its students. These universities also offer various skill development programs, professional enhancement training and outstanding exposure to its students. You should prefer the university or institute which offers you good placements and good practical, good scholarship scheme and industrial exposure also and should have good infrastructure also.

Please check for your eligibility to appear for the APSET from the criteria mentioned below:
APSET 2018 Eligibility:
APSET 2018 eligibility criteria which aspirants need to fulfill in order to be eligible to appear for the entrance exam is as mentioned below:
Candidates should have secured minimum of 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Masters degree or equivalent exam from any university/college that is recognised by UGC. Aspirants belonging to reserved categories such as OBC (non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PwD are eligible to apply if they have secured minimum 50% aggregate in their Masters degree or equivalent exam. Aspirants who are appearing for their Masters degree final year exam and whose exam result is awaited can also apply for APSET exam. But such aspirants will be offered provisional admission and they need to submit their exam result details at the time of admission. Candidates who possess a Ph.D. degree and who have completed their Masters level examination by September 19, 1991 (irrespective of date when result is declared) will be eligible for 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (that is, from 55% to 50%) for appearing in APSET exam. The official website informs that, Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates, whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects may appear in a related subject. Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Professor.

Ireland's agri-food sector is a massive economic success story, which continues to grow. It boasts a thriving export sector giving graduates of agriculture and food Science excellent long-term employment prospects. Demand for courses is growing as students see a chance for a sustainable career with strong promotional prospects. Agricultural Science graduates don't just dig fields. They are just as likely to work in labs or research and development, or in areas related to development, global food systems and supply, genetics, environmental sustainability, disease and poverty, in food production, or developing new ideas in business. Veterinary Science graduates have almost full employment. For forestry graduates, future employment prospects depend on the level of investment in forestation across Ireland, but current employment prospects are good, with an estimated 16,000 jobs in the sector.

Scope for Higher Studies after B.Tech in Food Technology:
There are numerous options of higher studies for Food Technology graduates. For this, they need to score at least 50% marks in graduation. Listed below are a few higher studies options. Master of Business Administration
Master of Technology in Food and Nutrition
Master of Technology in Food Technology
Master of Technology in Food Biotechnology
Master of Technology in Processing and Food Engineering
Master of Technology in Food safety and Standards
Master of Engineering in Food Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Engineering and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Dairy Technology
Career Opportunities after B.Tech in Food Technology
The candidates who have completed B.Tech in Food Technology have a huge demand in the food sector of India. Given below is the list of government companies in the food sector of India. Public distribution shops in different parts of India
Department of Food and public distribution of Government of India
Central Warehousing Corporation
Food Corporation of India
A few career profiles for these graduates are:
Manager
Marketing Executive
Assistant General Manager
Food Technologist
Food & Beverage Associate
Sourcing & Procurement Contractor
Food Research Analyst
Food Inspector
Home Economists
Analytical Chemists
Toxicologists
Research Scientists
Food Processing Operator
These professionals usually carry out experiments on their own to improve the flavor, yield, and appearance of food products. Some other employment areas for these candidates are Quality assurance, Research and development, Food microbiologist, Process and Product Development, Technical Sales, etc. Regards.