Maharashtra

Instead of going for BA in English you should go for MA in English. Since you are already a graduate you should go for PG. It will not only upgrade you academically but also increase the weightage of your academic record.

For getting accurate information regarding colleges of food technology in Maharashtra go through the following link:
https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/colleges/b-tech-in-food-technology-colleges-maharashtra

Depending on your money spending capability, top colleges mean good placements and high fees.
Medium colleges mean medium fee.
Now, think what is your position like your family background, your ability, etc.

I am not sure about DSM as I am not a student of it and cannot comment on the same. But SIESCOMS has been doing really well from the last couple of years be it in placements or giving the much needed exposure for students in terms of industries. The average package for SIES was around 6.5 lakhs and the highest was around 14 lakhs, with 4.5 lakhs being the lowest.

No, it is impossible because my merit number was 7175 and I was the last admitted student in IT in 1st round in D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Pune.