Food Technology & Food Science
B.Tech Food Tech → Quality Analyst / R&D → Food Safety Officer → Plant Manager → Head of R&D / FSSAI roles
Duration
4 years (B.Tech Food Technology) or 3 years (BSc Food Science)
Stream
PCMB
Entry Salary
₹3,50,000–₹6,00,000/year (QA analyst or production trainee in food companies)
5-Year Salary
₹8,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (senior QC, R&D scientist, own food venture)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics. Minimum 45%.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹3,50,000–₹6,00,000/year (QA analyst or production trainee in food companies)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹8,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (senior QC, R&D scientist, own food venture)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Food Technology is ideal for students who like both Biology and Chemistry but don't want a pure medical/clinical path. India's food processing industry is growing rapidly. FSSAI (Food Safety Authority) regularly hires food technologists. Organic food, quality testing, and food entrepreneurship are growing career areas.
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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