Food Technology

UG Diploma in Food Technology at SNDT College (assuming you meant Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University) after class 10th:Eligibility and Admission Process:The minimum eligibility criteria for applying is reportedly 35% marks in your Class 10th exams.Contact the College Directly: Reach out to the SNDT College admissions department to inquire about the application process, deadlines, and any entrance exams required (if any). You can find contact information on the college website or through a web search.College Website: Check the SNDT College website for the admissions section. They might have information brochures or the department contact details for the Food Technology program.

Having a background in Food Technology gives you a strong foundation for pursuing a culinary course. Here are some ways to approach this:Formal options:Culinary Diplomas and Certificates: These are intensive programs offered by culinary schools, community colleges, or private institutions. They typically last 6 months to 2 years, focusing on hands-on cooking techniques, knife skills, specific cuisines, and food preparation principles.Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts: This two-year programme provides a more comprehensive education, covering culinary skills, menu planning, kitchen management, food safety, and sometimes even business aspects of running a restaurant.Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts/Management: This four-year degree offers the most in-depth education, including advanced culinary techniques, restaurant operations, food service management, and even business or hospitality courses.Non-formal options:Apprenticeships: Consider working as an apprentice in a professional kitchen under the guidance of experienced chefs. This offers practical experience and can be a stepping stone to further culinary exploration.Online Courses and Workshops: Many online platforms offer culinary courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels. These can provide specific skill development or introduce you to new cuisines and techniques.Choosing the right path:Consider your goals: Do you want to become a professional chef, open your own restaurant, or pursue a specific culinary niche?Evaluate your time and budget: Formal programs offer structured learning, but require more time and financial commitment.Research options: Look for programs with good reputations, experienced instructors, and options aligning with your interests and career goals.Leverage your Food Technology background: Look for programs that allow you to build upon your existing knowledge, focusing on areas like menu design, food Science application in cooking, or food safety management in culinary settings.

Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU) in Amravati, Maharashtra offers a B.Tech. in Food Technology program.  According to Shiksha,  SGBAU offers a salary package of 15–20 LPA for its B.Tech. in Food Technology program. The programme has a 15-student intake capacity each year. Some of the top recruiting companies include Nestlé and Amul.  According to a review, SGBAU has an excellent placement activity that has provided opportunities to get placed in well-reputed companies such as TCS, HCL, Microsoft, Dell, Infosys, and Infotech.  Graduates of the B.Tech. in Food Technology programme can work as technical brewers, food safety officers, quality control managers, food production managers, and more. 

The eligibility criteria for PhD course at MIT School of Food Technology is that candidate should have  Master’s Degree in Food Science / Food Technology with prerequisite of four years B.Tech./ Equivalent degree programme, with minimum of 70% of marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10 – point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).ORThe candidates appearing for final year or final semester of their Post-Graduate Degree will also be eligible toappear for the admission process subject to the fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria in the final result thereof.ORCandidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree with Research should have aminimum CGPA of 7.5/10.NET/JRF /GATE Qualifying students will be preferred.ORCandidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 10-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a Foreign Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognised or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. (A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and recommended for award of the degree, may be admitted to the Ph.D. programme in any Institution on a provisional basis even before the viva-voice or final defense)