M.TECH. FOOD TECHNOLOGY
M.Tech. in Food Technology
BEST UNIVERSITY FOR M.TECH. (FOOD TECHNOLOGY) IN ROORKEE, UTTARAKHAND
M.Tech. in Food Technology is a two-year postgraduate program that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in food processing, preservation, packaging, safety, and product development. The program focuses on the application of engineering, microbiology, chemistry, and technology to enhance food quality, safety, and shelf-life.
Designed for science and engineering graduates, this course emphasizes research, innovation, and industry readiness. Students explore modern tools and techniques in food engineering, functional food development, food safety regulations, and sustainable food processing technologies. The program aims to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the global food industry.
To develop expertise in advanced food processing and preservation techniques.
To impart knowledge of food quality control, safety standards, and regulatory frameworks.
To promote research and innovation in food product development and sustainability.
To train students in the use of modern analytical tools and food engineering systems.
To prepare students for leadership roles in the food industry, academia, and research.
B.Tech./B.E. in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related fields.
Minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) aggregate.
Valid score in GATE or institution-specific entrance test (where applicable).
Entrance Exams for B.SC. (IT) include:
- Common Entrance Exam Test (CUET)
- University-Specific Exam (PUET)
- GATE EXAM
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Course Highlights
Course Benefits
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Course Highlights
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters) full-time postgraduate program.
Comprehensive curriculum including Food Processing, Food Safety, Packaging Technology, Nutraceuticals, and Food Laws.
Research-based project and dissertation in the final year.
State-of-the-art laboratories for food analysis, food microbiology, and bioprocessing.
Exposure to regulatory systems like FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000, and Codex Alimentarius.
Industrial training, seminars, guest lectures, and plant visits.
Collaboration with food industries and research institutions for hands-on learning.
Course Benefits
Enhanced career prospects through specialization in high-demand food technology sectors.
Skill development in product innovation, quality assurance, and R&D.
Research opportunities in functional foods, food packaging, and food biotechnology.
Access to national and international job markets in food manufacturing and safety.
Foundation for higher education such as Ph.D. and postdoctoral research in food sciences.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of M.Tech. in Food Technology can work in various roles, including:
Food Technologist
Quality Assurance Manager
Product Development Scientist
Food Safety Officer
R&D Engineer
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Packaging Technologist
Process Design Engineer
Food Microbiologist
Nutrition & Health Consultant
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CAREER PROSPECTS
The food industry is expanding rapidly due to increasing demand for processed, safe, and value-added foods. With the global focus on nutrition, sustainability, and innovation, M.Tech. Food Technology graduates are highly sought after in public and private sectors.
Career prospects exist in food and beverage companies, government food safety departments, multinational FMCG firms, regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and international research centers. The degree also opens doors to doctoral programs and entrepreneurship in functional foods and sustainable food solutions.
FAQs
The program is a 2-year full-time course, comprising four semesters, including a research dissertation in the final year.
GATE is preferred and required for many institutions. Some universities also conduct their own entrance exams for non-GATE applicants.
Students can explore research in food safety, packaging innovation, nutraceuticals, fermentation technology, food biotechnology, and sustainable processing methods.
Yes, M.Tech. in Food Technology provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies in food science, nutrition, or related interdisciplinary areas.
Yes, reputed institutions offer strong placement support, connecting graduates with top companies in the food and beverage, biotech, and packaging industries.
The University offers hostel facilities with designated residential blocks for both boys and girls, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accommodation is provided on a Double/ triple sharing arrangement. Students who wish to avail themselves of on-campus hostel facilities are required to deposit the fee in advance.