Dairy Technology Courses & Syllabus

Animal husbandry and veterinary courses traditionally covered dairy technology. Agricultural Universities offer these courses as part of the B.VSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) degree program. Several institutes now offer dairy technology diplomas, B.Tech degrees in dairy technology, and postgraduate degrees. Many universities provide dairy science as a vocational subject at the BSc level. A vocational subject in dairying is also available at the 10+2 level.

Keep reading to learn more about the dairy technology courses, eligibility, entrance exams and B.Tech admissions into dairy technology.

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About Dairy Technology

• Diary technology means the processing of milk and its products.
• Biochemistry and bacteriology involve processing, packaging, distributing and transporting various dairy products, including milk and ice cream.

Dairy Technology Courses in India

• Graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees are available in dairy technology.
• There are two diploma courses of two years: the Indian Dairy Diploma and the National Dairy Diploma.
• These diploma courses are a basic degree program for a B.Tech or BSc course in dairy science.
• In addition to basic information about dairy technology, they will also learn breeding, feeding, health care, farm management, milk dairy technology, bacteriology, etc.
• This course also educates students about dairy chemistry, bacteriology and bookkeeping.
• Graduate-level courses are called B.Tech. or B.Sc. in Dairy Science or Technology.
• Students can pursue an MTech or MSc degree in dairying after graduating with a degree in dairying.
• PG programs also have specialisations in animal genetics and breeding, animal biochemistry, livestock production, food technology and preservation.

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Eligibility Criteria - Dairy Technology

The study of dairy technology courses is available in several institutes and universities in India. The following eligibility criteria for dairy technology undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

• UG courses: Students must graduate from Class 12th in the Science stream with a minimum percentage of 50 - 60 as set by the university or college.
• PG courses: Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in dairy technology with a minimum percentage of 50 - 60 as stipulated by the university or college.

Also, the eligibility criteria for higher education institutions may vary depending on their policies.

Entrance Exams - Dairy Technology

• The standard and popular method of evaluating applicants for admission is administering entrance exams.
• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research conducts the AIEEA, All India Entrance Examination for Admission into various UG and PG dairy science courses.
• The National Testing Agency (NTA) offers these degrees from leading agricultural universities.
• AIEEA is the qualifying exam for dairy technology courses.

Dairy Technology Syllabus

Listed below is the BSc dairy science or technology syllabus. This UG degree program dairy technology course duration is three years.

Year I	Year II	Year III
Milk and Physiology of Lactation	Animal Breeding	Western Dairy Products Technology
Farm Animal Health Management	Animal Nutrition	Sheep, Poultry, Goat and Pig Farming
Farm Animal Management	Processing Technology of Milk	Indigenous Milk Products Technology
Dairy Farming in India	Animal Genetics and Reproduction	Forage Production Feeds and Feeding

The below table outlines the semester-wise syllabus for B.Tech in dairy technology.

Semester I	Semester II
Elementary Mathematics	Industrial Statistics
Thermodynamics	Biochemistry & Human Nutrition
Moral Value & Education	Electrical Engineering
Fundamentals Of Microbiology	Traditional Dairy Products
Fluid Mechanics	Chemistry Of Milk
Workshop Practice & Technology	Heat And Mass Transfer
Engineering Drawing	Introductory Dairy Microbiology
Dairy Development and Milk Production Management	Market Milk
Physical Chemistry Of Milk	-

 

Semester III	Semester IV
Dairy Extension Education	Dairy Biotechnology
Economic Analysis	Pollution Control and Dairy Plant Management
Dairy Engineering	Marketing Management
Refrigeration And Air Conditioning	Dairy Process Engineering
Fat-Rich Dairy Products	Fermented Milk Products and Starter Culture
Condensed & Dried Milk	Judging Of Dairy Products
Computer Programming	Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert
-	Cheese Technology

 

Semester V	Semester VI
Environment Science I	Environmental Science II
Principles Of Dairy Machine Design	Operation Research
Chemical Quality Assurance	Industrial Consultant and Entrepreneurship Development
Dairy Plant Design and Layout	Food Technology
Financial Management and Cost Accounting	Packaging Of Dairy Products
By-Products	Food And Industrial Microbiology
Quality And Safety Monitoring In the Dairy Industry	Food Chemistry
Dairy Technology Information	Food Engineering

 

Semester VII	Semester VIII
Hands-on Training	In-plant Training
Experiential Learning	Project

Dairy Technology – Top Ten Colleges in India

Ranking order	College Name	Total fees range	Eligibility
1	Centurion University of Technology and Management, Orissa	₹4.2 Lakhs	10+2 (physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology) with 50% marks in aggregate
2	TANUVAS - Tamil Nadu Veterinary And Animal Sciences University, Chennai	₹32000	10+2 qualified and Candidate should be a Native of Tamil Nadu State
3	Parul University, Vadodara	₹4.13 - 5.51 Lakhs	Class 12 in the Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 45%; Entrance: JEE Main/ GUJCET
4	NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur	₹2.4 - 5 Lakhs	10+2 with 45% marks in total
5	Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	₹31000	10+2 with 50% marks in total + CUET
6	Sam Higginbottom Agriculture and Technology University of Sciences, Allahabad	₹5.2 Lakhs	10+2 with 45% marks in total + SHIATS Entrance
7	A D Patel Institute of Technology, CVM University, Anand	₹4.24 Lakhs	10+2 with 45% marks in total
8	Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati	₹40000	10+2 with 45% marks in total
9	National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal	₹21000	Completed 10+2 (both merit and entrance-based) + AIEEA
10	Dairy Science College, Bangalore	₹1.1 Lakh	10+2 with 50% marks in total + AIEEA

Dairy Technology – Career Options

Dairy Technology courses have a wide range of career options. The relevance of the education given to students in Dairy Science related courses in India makes the scope of dairy technology highly valuable.

Here are some famous job roles: 

• Dairy Scientist,
• Dairy Equipment Repairer,
• Dairy Quality Officer,
• Logistics and Distribution Manager.

Areas of Recruitment – Dairy Technology

Students will have various job opportunities in the private and public sectors. After graduation, students will get the best-paying jobs in technology related to dairy science. Students will develop appropriate career plans based on their specialisations.

Following is a list of recruitment areas:

• Dairy Farms,
• Research Firms.
• University / Schools.
• Marketing Firms.

Dairy Technology Salary in India

Depending on the specialisation students choose, Dairy Technology's salary varies. In addition to location, industry, role, and experience, many other factors influence a graduate's salary. Through internships, students can gain experience and increase their wages.

Salary	Amount
Lowest Salary	₹2 LPA
Average Salary	₹4 LPA
Highest Salary	₹8 LPA

Following is a list of job profiles and average salaries:

Job role	Average annual salary
Farm Manager	₹7.5 LPA
Dairy Scientist	₹4.2 LPA
Dairy Nutritionists	₹6.5 LPA
Microbiologists	₹8 LPA
Dairy Technologist	₹5.2 LPA

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FAQ - Dairy Technology: Courses & Syllabus

What is dairy technology?

This branch of engineering deals with the processing of milk and its derivatives. Dairy technology studies processing, storing, packaging, distributing, and transporting dairy products by incorporating bacteriology, nutrition, and biochemistry.

What are the occupations under dairy technology?

Listed below are some career options after graduating from a dairy technology course.

• Microbiologist,
• Dairy Technologist,
• Dairy Nutritionist,
• Quality Control Officer,
• Dairy Production Manager, etc.

What is required to join dairy technology?

Students with Higher Secondary qualifications (10+2) can apply for the degree based on their Maths, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry grades. Tamil Nadu's Government has set minimum requirements for marks and reservations.