Updated on: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
University of Agricultural Sciences has started a four-year B.Tech programme in food technology from this academic year in North Karnataka. The varsity received over 100 applications, but only 30 students could be admitted.
The four-year course will train students in food processing and technology, engineering, and industrial microbiology, food science and nutrition, food trade and business management.
Nodal officer of B Tech in food technology of UAS Ashok Rokhade said that the food industry is booming in the country and jobs are aplenty in the field. They will be placed as technicians, lab analysts, quality executive, quality manager, R&D manager in the food industry.
The only other college which offers B.Tech in food technology is in Hassan, he added.