Careers360 Quick Guide to Nutrition and Dietetics

Hello,

Yes, you can pursue B.Tech in Food Technology after completing BiPC (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) in 12th, but some universities and institutes may require you to have studied Mathematics in Class 12.

- For admission, you may need to clear entrance exams like EAMCET (for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), KCET (for Karnataka), or university-specific entrance exams such as ICAR AIEEA (for agricultural universities).

- Some private universities may have their own admission tests. Check the eligibility criteria of the institutes you're interested in, as they vary.

- For more info, visit : https://www.careers360.com/courses/articles/food-technology-courses-after-12th-counar

Hope it helps !

Hello,

yes, you can pursue Food Technology at ICT Mumbai with a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) background, but it depends on the program's specific requirements.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER-

• Eligibility for Food Technology (ICT Mumbai):

  • For programs like B.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology, ICT Mumbai usually requires candidates to have studied PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) .
  • Some courses within Food Science or Food Technology may accept students with a PCB background, but you’ll need to check the precise eligibility criteria for the program you’re aiming for.

• Other Options:

  • If you can’t apply for the B.Tech program due to your PCB background, you can explore related courses like Food Science , Nutrition , or Biological Sciences at other universities where PCB students are eligible.
  • ICT Mumbai also offers M.Sc. programs that may be available for PCB students after completing a bachelor's degree.

NEXT STEP-

• Check ICT Mumbai's Website: Look at the eligibility criteria for the Food Technology program.
• Contact Admissions: You can reach out to ICT Mumbai's admissions office to verify if PCB students are eligible or if there are other pathways you can consider.

THANK YOU!! ALL THE BEST!!

With a rank of 460046 in the SC category for AP EAMCET 2024 (BiPC stream), securing a government seat in popular courses like **Food Technology** may be challenging, especially in top institutions, as these courses tend to have limited seats and higher cutoffs. However, your SC category status may provide you with reserved seats, increasing your chances in government or state-affiliated colleges.

Here’s how you can proceed:

1. **Check Category Cutoffs**: Investigate the previous years' SC category cutoffs for Food Technology and other BiPC-related courses. Each year, cutoffs vary based on seat availability, competition, and category-wise allocation.

2. **Explore Alternative Courses**: In case Food Technology is out of reach, explore other related courses like **Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Horticulture, or Dairy Technology**, which are offered in government or government-affiliated colleges. These fields also have promising career opportunities.

3. **Counseling Process**: Participate actively in the AP EAMCET counseling process. You can prioritize Food Technology as your first choice but also include alternative courses to increase your chances of getting a government seat.

Ultimately, your rank may limit options in highly sought-after courses, but keeping an open mind and utilizing your SC category reservation can help you secure a good course in a government institution.

hope this helps you!!

Hello aspirant,
Both Biotechnology and Food Technology offer promising career paths. The best choice for you depends on your interests and career aspirations.

A. BSc Biotechnology

• Focus: Explores the application of biological systems, living organisms, or parts thereof, to develop or create products.
  
  
• Scope: Diverse, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, medicine, environmental science, and bioinformatics.
  
  
• Potential Career Paths: Research scientist, biotechnologist, quality control analyst, bioinformatics analyst, and more.

B. BSc Food Technology

• Focus: Combines biology, chemistry, and engineering to transform raw materials into food products.
  
  

• Scope: Food processing, quality control, food safety, nutrition, and product development.
  
  
• Potential Career Paths: Food technologist, quality assurance manager, food safety officer, food product developer, and more.
  
  

Furthermore, I advice you to talk to professionals in these industries, visit universities offering these programs, and consider your long-term goals.

I hope this information helps.

To pursue admission in Food Technology, consider the following details:

Eligibility

- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 50% marks.

Fees

- Average tuition fees range from INR 5,000 to INR 2,00,000 for a two-year program, varying by institution.

Admission Process

- Admissions are typically based on entrance exams like CUET PG, BITSAT, or merit in the Bachelor’s degree.

Colleges

- Numerous colleges offer Food Technology programs across India. You can find a list of top colleges on educational platforms like Shiksha

For specific cut-off marks and detailed college information, visiting college websites or educational portals is recommended.

Hi folk,

Hope you are doing fine.

Choosing a carrer option to pursue in bsc after completing your class 12th in pcb is a tough choice since there are many options to pursue further.

Out of the options and the carrer choices given above you must choose the one that attracts you the most and the one in which you feel deeply interested.

See, before choosing a field of study, you must understand that what is your interest and what field do you want to pursue in the future. Also, what is the future scope of that specific field and what does the market demands in the upcoming future.

Keeping  in mind all of these factors you must choose your career options and then puruse your study as it will affect your chances in the future.

Hope this resolves your query.

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At this score you can get seats in food technology department in the various colleges participating in the counselling. you can visit the official website of the exam authority or the various colleges and  can check about the previous year opening and closing rank of the required field. You can also get an idea about the cutoff of the previous years.

You can take help of our college predictor which can help you in finding the best colleges at your rank and score in the food technology department . The predictor will generate a list of best matched colleges according to your choice and then you can check the list of colleges from there. The link of the predictor is mentioned below:

https://www.careers360.com/mht-cet-college-predictor?utm_source=qna&utm_medium=ini-cet_cp

Hope this resolves your query.

Hy,

With a percentile of 54 in MHT CET for B.Tech in Food Technology, your chances of admission will depend on various factors such as the cutoff ranks of colleges offering this course, your category (if applicable), and the number of seat available.

Some of the colleges in Maharashtra that offer B.Tech in Food Technology or related disciplines include:

• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
• Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune
• K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai
• Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Food Science and Technology, Pune
• Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pune

You can check the following link for more accurate analysis related to your admission in B.tech food technology course:-

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/mht-cet-marks-vs-rank

Hy,

Yes, you can study food technology in Tamil Nadu, and the course has substantial scope and opportunities, given the increasing importance of food safety, quality, and innovation.

Institutions Offering Food Technology in Tamil Nadu

Anna University, Chennai

• Anna University offers a B.Tech in Food Technology through its affiliated institutions and its Department of Food Technology.

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

• Offers a B.E. in Food Technology with a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur

• Offers B.Tech and M.Tech programs in Food Processing and Engineering.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

• Provides B.Tech in Food Technology and also has research opportunities in the field.

Bharath University, Chennai

• Offers programs related to Food Technology and Engineering.

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore

• Offers a B.E. in Food Technology with various industry-oriented training opportunities.

Career Opportunities

• Food Processing Industry : Opportunities in companies involved in processing, packaging, and distributing food products.
• Quality Control and Assurance : Roles in ensuring food safety and compliance with standards.
• Product Development : Working on creating and improving food products.
• Research and Development : Engaging in research to develop new technologies and products in the food industry.
• Regulatory Agencies : Jobs in government bodies that regulate food safety and standards.

Hy,

Yes, you can pursue a Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) after completing a B.Sc. in Food Technology. While a B.Sc. in Food Technology is not a traditional background for an MCA, many institutions offer flexibility in their admission requirements.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree : Typically, you need a Bachelor’s degree in any field to be eligible for an MCA program. A B.Sc. in Food Technology meets this basic criterion.
• Mathematics Requirement : Many MCA programs require that you have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 level or during your undergraduate studies. If your B.Sc. in Food Technology includes Mathematics or if you studied it at a higher secondary level, you should meet this requirement.

Institution-Specific Criteria

• Different Universities : Admission criteria can vary between institutions. Some universities or colleges may have specific requirements or may conduct entrance exams for admission into their MCA programs.
• Entrance Exams : Many MCA programs require you to pass an entrance exam, such as the NIMCET (National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test), state-level or university-level entrance tests.