Department Overview
Coordinator : Prof. Rahul Kumar
The Department of Food Science & Technology was established in 2002 under the self financed scheme (SFS) of the University/U P state government to impart knowledge and training to the students in food processing, preservation and storage, and thereby better job opportunities.
The department has established well-equipped laboratories for the conduct of practicals in various aspects of Food Science & Technology. A modern, well-equipped food-processing laboratory was established recently in the department with financial assistance from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, New Delhi. The equipments in this lab for the processing of fruits and vegetables and for canning include: extractor, pulper, washer, crusher, steam jacketed kettler, pasteurizer, homogenizer, chiller, flat body reformer, can body beader, flanger, etc.
Programme/ Courses
The department is currently offering the following programmes of study :
Post-Graduate Course
Faculty
Coordinator
Syllabus
| Programme Name | Download New/ Revised Syllabus |
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| M.Sc. Ag. Food Science & Technology |
| Programme Name | Download Old Syllabus |
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| M.Sc. Ag. Food Science & Technology |
Facilities
The department has established well-equipped laboratories for the conduct of practicals in various aspects of Food Science & Technology. A modern, well-equipped food-processing laboratory was established recently in the department with financial assistance from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, New Delhi. The equipments in this lab for the processing of fruits and vegetables and for canning include: extractor, pulper, washer, crusher, steam jacketed kettler, pasteurizer, homogenizer, chiller, flat body reformer, can body beader, flanger, etc.
Library
The Library of the Department is having a total collection of more than one thousand books related to curriculum by different National and International authors. Library has excellent collection of printed books, encyclopedias and journals. New books are added to the library through the course of each academic session.
Job/ Placement
Job Opportunities
Students holding post-graduate degree in Food Science & Technology have opportunity to go for higher studies like M.Tech & Ph.D. Such students can find job placements in teaching/research institutions, in industries like food, hospitals, sugar manufacturing and distilleries, etc.
Placements
- Our students are well placed in organizations like WHO, VLCC, FCI, Hospitals, Food industries, and as teachers and researchers in reputed institutions.
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Research & Publication
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Achievements
The degree holders of M.Sc. (Ag.) Food Science and Technology have a great deal of options to choose from both in private as well as government sectors.
Some of the government office job opportunities are-
- FCI (Food Corporation of India) – This government organization handles the storage of certified grains.
- State Food Testing Lab– These state-wise government body laboratories .
- Food Inspector is an official that analyses the safety and quality of food products
- There are some government sectors where candidates can apply and work after qualifying the competitive exams-