Food Technology

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APSET 2018 Eligibility:
APSET 2018 eligibility criteria which aspirants need to fulfill in order to be eligible to appear for the entrance exam is as mentioned below:
Candidates should have secured minimum of 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Masters degree or equivalent exam from any university/college that is recognised by UGC. Aspirants belonging to reserved categories such as OBC (non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PwD are eligible to apply if they have secured minimum 50% aggregate in their Masters degree or equivalent exam. Aspirants who are appearing for their Masters degree final year exam and whose exam result is awaited can also apply for APSET exam. But such aspirants will be offered provisional admission and they need to submit their exam result details at the time of admission. Candidates who possess a Ph.D. degree and who have completed their Masters level examination by September 19, 1991 (irrespective of date when result is declared) will be eligible for 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (that is, from 55% to 50%) for appearing in APSET exam. The official website informs that, Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates, whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects may appear in a related subject. Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Professor.

Ireland's agri-food sector is a massive economic success story, which continues to grow. It boasts a thriving export sector giving graduates of agriculture and food Science excellent long-term employment prospects. Demand for courses is growing as students see a chance for a sustainable career with strong promotional prospects. Agricultural Science graduates don't just dig fields. They are just as likely to work in labs or research and development, or in areas related to development, global food systems and supply, genetics, environmental sustainability, disease and poverty, in food production, or developing new ideas in business. Veterinary Science graduates have almost full employment. For forestry graduates, future employment prospects depend on the level of investment in forestation across Ireland, but current employment prospects are good, with an estimated 16,000 jobs in the sector.

Scope for Higher Studies after B.Tech in Food Technology:
There are numerous options of higher studies for Food Technology graduates. For this, they need to score at least 50% marks in graduation. Listed below are a few higher studies options. Master of Business Administration
Master of Technology in Food and Nutrition
Master of Technology in Food Technology
Master of Technology in Food Biotechnology
Master of Technology in Processing and Food Engineering
Master of Technology in Food safety and Standards
Master of Engineering in Food Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Engineering and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Dairy Technology
Career Opportunities after B.Tech in Food Technology
The candidates who have completed B.Tech in Food Technology have a huge demand in the food sector of India. Given below is the list of government companies in the food sector of India. Public distribution shops in different parts of India
Department of Food and public distribution of Government of India
Central Warehousing Corporation
Food Corporation of India
A few career profiles for these graduates are:
Manager
Marketing Executive
Assistant General Manager
Food Technologist
Food & Beverage Associate
Sourcing & Procurement Contractor
Food Research Analyst
Food Inspector
Home Economists
Analytical Chemists
Toxicologists
Research Scientists
Food Processing Operator
These professionals usually carry out experiments on their own to improve the flavor, yield, and appearance of food products. Some other employment areas for these candidates are Quality assurance, Research and development, Food microbiologist, Process and Product Development, Technical Sales, etc. Regards.

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test. Some institutes also admit students based on the candidates obtained merit at the level of graduation, while some conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process generally varies across colleges. You can apply for admission directly to an institute of your choice after fulfilling the basic pre-requisites for admission. Some such entrance tests held in the country for admission to the course are:
GATE food technology entrance exam
AIJEE: All India Joint Entrance Exams
IIS: The Indian Institute of Science entrance exams
Indian Institute of Technology Entrance Exam
Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology IICPT Entrance Exam
AIJEE: All India Joint Entrance Exams
JEE: Joint Entrance Exams
CFTRI: Central Food Technology Research Institute
Allahabad University entrance exams
University of Madras entrance test
University of Calcutta entrance test
Andhra University entrance test
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology entrance test.