BSc Food Technology vs BSc Biotechnology. Which is a better course after Class 12th.

Duration

03 Years

03 Years

Eligibility

• Candidates who have studied science in the qualifying examination can opt for BSc Food Technology course

• PCB/ PCM in Class 12th or equivalent

• Candidates must have studied Biology in the qualifying examination

• PCB in Class 12th or equivalent

List of Entrance Exams

• AIJEE

• IICPT

• CFTRI

• JEEP

• Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam (JMIEE)

• Anna University Biotechnology Entrance Examination

• Central University Biotechnology Entrance Exam

• GGS IPU CET

• All India Biotechnology Entrance Exam

Admission Process

Both Entrance Based and Merit-Based process

Both Entrance Based and Merit-Based process

Average Fee

INR 20,000/- to INR 60,000/-

INR 3,000/- to INR 1,00,00/-

Top Job Roles after Graduating

Food Safety Officer, Food Technologist, Incubation Manager, Food Analyst

Zoologist, Biophysicists or Biochemists, Microbiologists etc

Top Recruiting Organisations

Cadbury India Ltd, Parle Products Pvt Ltd, Dabur India Ltd, Amul etc

A S Medical Coding Technologies, Visionary RCM Infotech (India) Pvt Ltd, Nestem Technologies etc

Career Growth

There are several opportunities for a Food Technology degree holder as the degree is a bridge between the Agriculture and Manufacture industry

Career growth for Biotechnology graduates are exponential and better opportunities with each higher degree

Highest Salary

Around INR 30 LPA

Around INR 10 LPA

Average Salary

Between 3 LPA to 6 LPA

Between 3 LPA to 5.10 LPA

Top Colleges

• Lovely Professional University

• Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi

• Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada

• JD Birla Institute, Kolkata

• GITAM (Deemed to be University), Hyderabad

• Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi

• Presidency University, Kolkata

• Fergusson College, Pune

• Madras Christian College, Chennai

• Manipal University, Karnataka

List of Government Jobs

• Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) jobs

• Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) jobs

• Central Institute Of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) jobs

• Chemical Firm jobs

• Agricultural Sector jobs

• Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology (RGCB) jobs

• All India Biotech Association (AIBA) jobs

Amity University, Gwalior

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar

Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutions, Kolkata

Shoolini University (SU), Solan

Kongunadu Arts & Science College (KASC), Coimbatore

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)- Chennai

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bangalore

GITAM (Deemed To Be University), Visakhapatnam

• Food Technologists

A food technologist is a professional who is responsible to ensure the safety, quality and hygiene of food products, manufactured, distributed and supplied to consumers. Many of them work in the manufacturing industries of food and drink products. They work closely with experts to determine the alternative course of food items. He/ She also ensure safe and hygienic packaging and delivery of food products

• Organic Chemists

An organic chemist analyses organic compounds and conducts quality control tests. They conduct a test to explore the quality of the product and equipment. They are also involved in the synthesis of an organic compounds. A candidate with a degree in food technology can work as an organic chemist and test food products for their quality and standard

• Food Inspector

A Food Inspector is a person who tests the quality and standard of raw materials used in the manufacturing of food products. They also inspect the utensils and devices used in the plant site to ensure that it is used in a hygienic manner and it is pollutant-free. It is an important job role for quality assurance of food products

• Food Handler

A food handler looks after all the phases of food distribution until it reaches the final consumer. He is involved in packaging storage, transportation, distribution, supply and sale of the product. Food handlers play a vital role in ensuring that the food item and products do not tamper in the middle of the distribution

• Biotechnologist in Pharmaceutical companies

The pharmaceutical companies are the largest employers for Biotechnologists. A biotechnologist is hired to develop new and new techniques and contribute to the health sector. There are many medical and research centres in India and abroad that hire candidates at an entry-level for diagnosis and research

• Biotechnologists in Food Companies

Biotechnologists play an important role in the production of enzymes that are required in the production of many food products and drinks. They also contribute to the production of food flavouring agents, flavours and food-enhancing products

• Biotechnologists in the Agriculture sector

A biotechnologist contributes to the production of genetically modified organisms and crops. They help to increase the production of food, provide enhanced technology for harvesting and also find solutions to increase the nutritional value of crops and foods and improvise their storage methodologies

• Government jobs after BSc Food Technology

BSc Food Technology candidates can find jobs in various government organisations, research centres and laboratories. They are recruited as trainees in the Food Corporation of India and associated companies. After a certain period of training, they are promoted at a higher level and get a better pay scale. These graduates also find a job in laboratories set up by the government to test the quality of food products.

• Private jobs after BSc Food Technology

There are many private organizations that recruit BSc Food Technology graduates as a trainee at an entry level. Some of the top recruiters are Nestle, Amul, Britannia, Mother Dairy etc. BSc Food Technology graduates can also find a job in bakeries, and catering services and also get self-employed

Candidates can expect a starting monthly salary ranging between INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month as a trainee in the government or private sector. The pay scale increases after the completion of training and with the year of experience

• Government Job after BSc Biotechnology

Advancement in the usage of technology in government organisations has increased the demand for biotechnology professionals in various sectors like the pharmaceutical, agriculture and food industry. Biotechnology graduates can apply as a trainee in government organisations and research centres

• Private Job after BSc Biotechnology

The scope of BSc Biotechnology candidates in the private sector is demanding in the field of biotechnology. They can work in the R&D department of private laboratories, organisations and pharmaceutical firms. They can also apply in food industries to improvise the production of food products

The starting pay scale of BSc Biotechnology candidates ranges between INR 20, 000 to 25,000 per month which increases with years of experience

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