M.Tech. in Food Technology 

at DY Patil Agriculture and Technical University, Kolhapur

The clear answer is no. The syllabus for MTech in Computer Science Engineering varies from one college to another. Every college abides by a certain coursework guideline decided by the college committee at the beginning of the academic year. Generally speaking, the syllabus includes some core subjects, elective subject choices, laboratory classes, and project work.

Though the subjects might vary, the basic concepts taught in the classes are almost similar, covering all the fundamental knowledge and advanced-level CSE concepts that give you a comprehensive understanding of the field.

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:
• Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Software Engineering Principles
• AI and ML
• Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Computer Architecture and Organization
You also get to choose from a variety of elective subjects in the second year as per your interests and career goals.

Yes, the DY Patil Agriculture and Technical University BSc syllabus is designed to ensure students skill-based growth. The curriculum includes a ‘Student READY Programme’ that includes various activities to bridge the gap between classrooms and industries. Under this programme the students would be attached to the agro-industries for several weeks to get an experience of how agro business works. Listed below are activities included in this programme:

• General orientation and on-campus training by different faculties
• Village attachment/Unit attachment in Univ/College KVK/ Research Station
• Agro-Industrial Attachment
• Project Report Preparation, Presentation, and Evaluation

Note: The above information has been sourced from official sources. However, it is subject to change at the discretion of concerned authorities.

DYPATU, Department of Computer Science-Ganpat University, and B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science, and Commerce offer BSc courses spread across various specialisations. The comparison can be made based on important factors such as fees and the median package offered to UG courses. The below table shows a comparison on the basis of these components:

DY Patil Agriculture and Technical University offer four different specialisations under its BSc programme for students to choose from. These specialisations are diverse and deal with different fields of study. The specialisations are Agriculture Science, Data Science, Economics, and Business, and Interior Design. The course duration for Data Science, Economics, and Business, Interior design courses is three years. The course duration for Agriculture Science is four years as it’s a Hons programme. The course fees may also differ depending on the choice of specialisation.

Graduates with a BTech degree in CSE are in high demand across a plethora of work fields, as everything is ruled by computer technology these days and every industry needs strong software applications, network security, and database management systems for effective working. A few top industries recruiting BTech in CSE graduates are given here:

• IT & Software
• Product Development
• E-Commerce and Digital Commerce
• Cloud Computing & AI
• Data Science & Analytics
• Banking and FinTech
• Automotive
• Healthcare

Useful Link: BTech CSE Career Scope

After you have completed your BTech Food Technology course at a decent college in India, you can get some amazing earning opportunities in the business world. The average starting salary for fresh graduates like you is usually around INR 4 LPA.
As you move forward in the work sector and gain some years of experience, you will start to earn more as recruiters will be ready to offer you a higher salary package because of your technical expertise. For mid-senior level positions, the salary package is mostly between INR 5 LPA and INR 8 LPA. For senior level positions, the salary package is above INR 8 LPA.

The DY Patil Agriculture and Technical University BCom fee is INR 30,000 for each year. Thus, the fee for three years of course duration amounts to INR 90,000, However, this fee doesn’t comprise other components such as hostel fees, transport fees. Opting for those amenities may cost extra.

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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 answer to this question will differ from one individual to another. If you have a passion and deep inclination towards the food processing sector and love to play with technology to innovate new and health food and beverage items, you will really enjoy the entire BTech Food Technology syllabus.

On the other hand, if you're just taking up this course under pear pressure or other reasons, you may find it difficult. So, you should think twice before opting for the course whether it aligns well with your interests and career plans or not.