Jiwaji UniversityJiwaji University

Centre for Food Technology

  • Home
  • Centre for Food Technology

Department Profile

The Centre for Food Technology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior was established in the year 2003 and has marked its presence with its high research endeavours and technical edge. The well-equipped laboratories provide a abundance of opportunities for the students to nourish their scientific exploration. Dedicated faculty members are involved in guiding the students in their minor and major research projects which are being offered in the department. 

Students will have knowledge on the fundamentals of food science, food chemistry and biochemical changes during processing and preservation. The curriculum focuses on the basic principles of food processing, product development, quality and safety. The students will be able to understand organoleptic properties of food and apply sensory evaluation, product analysis, water management for food microbiology, ion exchange chromatography for therapeutic foods and so on.

The department is well known for its top-notch Food Technologists who thrive for challenges in Food Technology.  The students are encouraged to take active part in cultural programs, seminars, paper presentation, quiz programs, fostac trainings etc. The department also understands the necessity of practical exposure to students and periodically arranges industrial visits. They sincerely undertaking the Project Training and even also obtained Placement in prestigious food industries and associated labs like- FDA, DFRL, Nestle, Mother Diary, Haldiram, Tropolite, Britannia, Devyaani foods, Nova, Mahaan Milk foods, Dabur, PepsiCo, Parle, Cadbury, Top N Town etc.

Aim 

Centre for Food Technology provides a fundamental knowledge and practical skills to students, empowering them to establish their identity as a competent Food Technologists.

Vision

Centre for Food Technology upholds multiple visions: –

To be an epicentre for food technology, driving advancements through innovations and cutting-edge research.
To establish strong linkages with educational institutions and food industries for collaborative growth and knowledge exchange. 
To encourage students to be a remarkable research scholars or entrepreneurs with creative ideas for new product development in a sector of food processing and technology.

Link broucher of the department

M.Sc_.-Food-Technology-CBCS2024-2026 Syllabus

Teaching Faculty:

Prof. Manoj Sharma 

Coordinator 

Contact No.: 9926294789

Email: [email protected]

M.Sc. Food Technology – Centre for Food Technology

The Centre for Food Technology offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Food Technology, designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in food processing, quality control, food safety, and nutrition. The program integrates theoretical and practical learning, preparing graduates for careers in the food industry, research, and academia.

 

Course Details:
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Number of Semesters: 4 Semesters

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Food Technology program, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in one of the following disciplines:

  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Dairy Technology
  • Home Science
  • Agriculture
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Food Technology
  • B.Voc in Food Processing
  • Any other Life Science discipline

 

Fee Structure:

The total course fee is divided across four semesters as follows:

  • I Semester: ₹28,620
  • II Semester: ₹24,300
  • III Semester: ₹25,360
  • IV Semester: ₹24,300
Available Seats:

Total Intake: 30 (Open Category)

The admission procedure for the Centre for Food Technology generally follows these steps:

Step 1: Registration and Filling Application Form
  • Candidates must first register online by providing basic details.
  • After registration, they must complete the application form, pay the application fee.
Step 2: Merit List Announcement
  • The institution evaluates candidates based on academic performance.
  • Merit list is then announced, displaying the names of shortlisted candidates.
Step 3: Counselling Procedure
  • Shortlisted candidates are invited for the counselling session.
  • They may need to verify documents, pay an initial fee, and confirm their admission within the given timeframe.



Profile of the Department:

M.Sc Food Technology is a 2-year postgraduate program that deals with the technologies to produce, preserve, process, package, and distribute the food. It includes the study of processes and techniques involved from collecting the raw material to the final product to the consumer. Food is a basic requirement and thus food industries are one of the rising industries in every country. So the M.Sc Food Tech Post graduates can get numerous entry-level jobs in Marketing, Quality Assurance Companies, Production Management Firms, Logistics Department, Research and Development Centers, Hotels and Restaurants, Colleges and Universities and Students can also pursue jobs as a Dietician, Food Technologist in various govt. or private organizations. Those who wish to pursue higher studies in the field of Food Technology can also pursue a Ph.D. in this field and can easily get a higher position in the public and private sector. Food Processing Industries are presently being given preference all over. Ministry of Food Processing Industries, National Horticulture Board, State Industries Development Corporation are focusing on food industry. It is only Food Technology which can reduce the gap between harvested food and available food by changing the mode of finished product i.e., processing, packaging and storage conditions, etc. The focus is on healthy food, diets, calories, nutrition status, etc. Very recently the country has entered the era of food safety.The Department has a GC, HPLC, and a other important equipments. The students are presently undertaking project training in prestigious food industries and associated labs like- Varun Beverages, Coke Bareilly, Britannia, Badri Vishal Agro, DFRL Mysore, Zimdari food Bhutan, Haldiram, Godrej – Hersheys, Pearl Foods, Top & Town ice-cream etc. Students have been successfully placed in reputed Indutries and organizations like DS Foods, Allansons, ITC-Sunfeast, Britannia, Choksi Labs, Skol Breweries, Raja Biscuit, Pearl Products (Pepsi), Ravi Foods, Ruchi Breweries, Sunstar Overseas Limited CFTRI, Davar’s Claris Life Sciences, Wockhart, Decson Impex, Pvt. Ltd. Speed Ways Food and Beverages, Parle, Coke, Cadbury, Calpro foods, Vadilal, Mann food Pvt. Ltd. etc.

Contact Person:

Prof. Manoj Sharma,
Co-ordinator,
0751-2442619,
Cell : 9926294789
Email:[email protected]

Teaching Faculty:
  • Prof. Manoj Sharma (Co-ordinator)
M.Sc. Food Technology
About courseM.Sc. Food Technology
Course duration2 Years
Number of semester4 Semesters
Criteria of admissionGraduation with 50% marks with Chemistry/Biochemistry/Botany/Zoology/Micro-biology/Biotechnology/Dairy Technology/Home Sc./Agriculture/Food Sci & Nutrition / FoodTech./B.Voc in Food Processing& Any of Life Science.
Process of admissionOn the basis of the merit in index prepared based on qualifying examination
Fees structureI Semester-Rs. 28620.00 , II Semester-Rs. 24300.00 III Semester- Rs.25360.00 , IV Semester- Rs. 24300.00
Available seats :Open- 40
Syllabus as per semester wise 
Results 
Exam Time Table