Department of Food Technology

The college offers both undergraduate and post graduate courses in Food Technology through affiliation by Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Tehri Garhwal. Department of Food Technology is committed to provide thorough instruction in food science, processing, preservation, and safety. Through practical instruction in cutting-edge labs, including facilities for food analysis, quality control, and product creation, the department gives students useful skills. Additionally, students are exposed to contemporary packaging technology, processing methods, and nutritional assessment. The department prepares graduates to succeed in the food business, research, and innovation while guaranteeing the production of safe, high-quality, and nutritious food products by emphasising industry engagement through internships, workshops, and collaborations in addition to rigorous academic.

The curriculum of our B.Sc. program has recently been revised in accordance with the New Education Policy, 2020. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Technology is a four-year course which is aligned according to NEP curriculum. The M.Sc. Food Technology is a two-year course with a compulsory research project in last semester.  

Major aspects of Food Technology:

• Food Processing and Preservation – Developing and improving methods to process and store food safely.
• Quality Control and Assurance – Ensuring food products meet safety and quality standards.
• Research and Development (R&D) – Innovating new food products, ingredients, and processing techniques.
• Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Monitoring compliance with food laws, hygiene, and safety regulations.
• Nutrition and Health – Formulating foods with enhanced nutritional value.
• Packaging Technology – Designing packaging that ensures product safety, shelf-life, and consumer appeal.
• Food Microbiology – Studying microbes in food to prevent spoilage and contamination.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Roles – Working in food factories, production units, and supply chains.
• Entrepreneurship – Launching startups in food processing, functional foods, or specialty products.
• Academia and Teaching – Pursuing higher studies and teaching food science and technology.

Career opportunities

1. Quality Executive
2. Quality Assurance
3. Food Safety Officer
4. Designated Officer
5. Hygiene officer
6. Food Production officer
7. Assistant Professor
8. Research Associate
9. Project Assistant
10. Technical Assistant in FCI (Food Corporation of India)
11. Food Analyst
12. Research Scientists
13. Product Development Specialist
14. Sensory Analyst
15. Dairy Technologist
16. Nutritionist and health professional