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You can pursue MSc in Food Technology even if you have a 3-year degree in BSc Botany . You need to meet the eligibility criteria (50 -55% marks). For certain universities, you might be required to take and clear the entrance test.

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Your B.Tech background qualifies you for an M.Tech in Food Technology. Since poultry processing involves specialized food science and safety protocols, most universities view your degree as a suitable prerequisite. This transition allows you to broaden your expertise from animal specific production into general manufacturing and preservation techniques across the

No, admission to the BTech Food Technology programme here is generally based on JEE Main scores, not NEET scores. Therefore, you would need a valid score in JEE Mains to be considered for admission to this course.

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For PhD in Food Technology, admission usually requires a master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related fields. Entrance exams like CSIR-UGC NET (JRF), ICAR-PhD, or university-specific PhD tests are conducted. Some universities also consider GATE scores or direct interviews based on academic performance for selection.

BNN College does not offer any M.Tech course to the students, instead here are the top colleges of Maharashtra that offers M.Tech course in various specialisations:

1. ICT Mumbai

2. VNIT Nagpur

3. VJTI Mumbai

4. VIT Pune

5. AIT Pune

6. SIT Pune

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Yes, you can pursue an MSc in Aquaculture after completing a Food Technology course, but it depends on the university and its eligibility criteria. Some universities may allow students from related fields like Food Technology, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences. Others may prefer candidates with a background in Fisheries, Zoology,

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If you want an affordable college, then consider pursuing BSc food technology from a government college. As the fees in government colleges will be lower.

You can consider the following institutions :

1. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam

2. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

3. College of Food Science and Technology

Aryabhatta Knowledge University or AKU, Patna  does offer Msc food technology program.

You'll generally need a B.Sc. in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.

You can find here details of AKU PATNA in MSC FOOD TECHNOLOGY .

NDRI Karnal offers very reliable placements in Dairy/Food Tech with 80–90% placement rate and average packages around rs. 4–6 LPA (top rs. 12–15 LPA).

BHU Food Tech is newer but benefits from IIT-BHU collaboration, with B.Tech placements showing much higher averages (rs. 20 LPA+) and some top offers crossing rs.