BTech Food Process Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate course. It is a branch of food science and involves techniques that are used for converting raw materials into food for the consumption of humans and animals.
There is a high demand constantly for the food industry with equal perks and benefits. After completing BTech in Food Process Engineering the candidates can find various jobs in quality control, food industries, soft drink factories, food factories, packaging etc., Graduates can find ample Opportunities for themselves to work in the interested food sector. Some of the reasons and points to be considered for choosing to pursue BTech in Food Process Engineering are:
Diverse Opportunities
UG qualification in Food Process Engineering opens up various opportunities for the students such as Production Manager, Quality control officer, safety officer, industrial engineer and many more.
Higher Education
On the completion of BTech in Food Process Engineering the students can continue with studies and pursue Master’s and PhD programs. With a PG degree the students can even get a better pay in various companies and organizations.
Competitive Salary
At starting or fresher level the candidates can earn a salary of INR 2,00,000 to INR 4,00,000.
Top Recruiters
Various private and government companies recruit students into the food industry in various job profiles such as food officer, quality control, etc.
| Semester I | Semester II |
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| Matrices, Analytical geometry and differential equations | Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis |
| Introduction to Computer Technology | Programming in C++ |
| Engineering Physics | Thermodynamics |
| Engineering Drawing | Heat and Mass Transfer |
| General Microbiology | Principles of Biochemistry |
| English for Effective Communication | Principles of Agricultural Economics |
| National Service Scheme / National Cadet Corps | Basic Horticulture |
| Physical Education | Engineering Mechanics |
| Principles of Analytical Chemistry | Electrical Engineering |
| Production Technology of Field Crops | - |
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| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Partial Differential Equations and Transform theories | Numerical Methods for Engineering Applications |
| Strength of Materials | Fundamentals of Agri – Business Management |
| Theory of Machines | Machine Design and Computer Aided Drawing |
| Principles of Food Science | Electronics and Instrumentation |
| Biochemistry of Food Processing and Preservation | Principles of Food Process Engineering |
| Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | Food Microbiology |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Heat Power Engineering |
| Unit Operations in Food Processing | Crop Process Engineering |
| Engineering Statistics | Operations Research |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
| Fundamentals and Applications of Nano Technology | Soft skills for Employability |
| Food Regulations and Quality control | Process Engineering of Spices and Plantation Crops |
| Process Engineering of Fruits and Vegetables | Energy Auditing and Management |
| Dairy Engineering | Technology of Fruits and Vegetables Preservation |
| Meat, Poultry and Fish Processing Technology | Technology of Milk and Milk Products |
| Design of Food Processing Equipment | Emerging Techniques in Food Processing for Safety and Quality |
| Experimental Learning | Project work I |
| Study Tour ( 10 days) | |
| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
| Development Education | Industrial Internship Program (80 days) |
| Pollution Control in Food Industries | Rural Agro Industrial Program ( 10 days) |
| Baking and Confectionery Technology | All India Study Tour (15 days ) |
| Food Packaging Technology | - |
| Food Plant Layout and Management | - |
| Study Tour II (10 days) | - |
| Project Work II | - |
| Experiential Learning | - |
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