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UGFood Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Food Technology

B.Tech Food Technology

A UG programme in Food Technology.

Duration

4 years

Degree Level

UG

Admission Route

TNEA · JEE Main

varies by institution

Colleges Available

3

Course Overview

What is this course?

A UG programme in Food Technology.

Who should choose it?

Suited for students with a strong interest in Food Technology and problem-solving.

Main Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology

Course Duration

4 years

Eligibility & Admission

12th Standard Requirement

10+2 with PCM/PCB, min 50%, TNEA rank

Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology

Admission Pathways

Routes differ by institution and counselling system. None of these applies to every college.

TNEA — Tamil Nadu state counselling

Government, government aided and self-financing engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu

Class 12 marks (merit, no entrance exam)

JEE Main — national entrance

NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutions

JEE Main score

Institution / university level

Deemed and private universities admit on their own process

Their own test or Class 12 merit

Always confirm current rules, quotas and dates with the official counselling authority.

Colleges Offering This Course

3 colleges have a verified course-to-college mapping for this branch.

J

Jaya Institute of Technology

Thiruvallur, Thiruvallur

Private
Cutoff not available
R

Rajalakshmi Engineering College

Chennai, Chennai

Private
Cutoff not available
S

Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology

Chennai, Chennai

Private
Cutoff not available

Key Skills You'll Build

HACCP and ISO 22000 CertificationFood Packaging TechnologySensory EvaluationFood Chemistry AnalysisBioprocess EngineeringSupply Chain Cold Chain Management

Career Opportunities

  • Food Safety Officer
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Production Supervisor
  • Food Product Developer
  • Nutrition Analyst
  • Food Microbiologist

Indicative Salary Range

Indicative ranges only — not guaranteed.

Fresher (0–2 yrs)

₹2.5 – 4.0 LPA

Experienced (5+ yrs)

₹6.0 – 12.0 LPA

Salary varies by employer, location, skills and experience. Figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed outcomes.

Hiring Sectors

High demand exists in the major industrial corridors of Chennai and Coimbatore, driven by firms like Hatsun Agro, CavinKare, and Britannia.

FMCG - Chennai/HosurAgri-processing - Coimbatore/ErodeDairy Processing - Salem/MaduraiBeverage Industry - KanchipuramMarine Export - Thoothukudi

Sector presence indicates hiring activity, not exact demand levels.

Indicative Fees

Indicative Fee Range

₹45,000 – ₹1,40,000/yr

Varies by institution, quota and academic year.

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