Program Overview

With the growing significance of the dairy industry across the nation, there has been an increasing demand for experts who are skilled with the knowledge and abilities related to this field. The Faculty of Science Department of Dairy Technology offers a one-year diploma program in Dairy Technology which focuses on equipping students with the relevant competencies required in order to navigate this field. The program provides entry level knowledge which includes an understanding of the basic fundamentals of Dairy Technology. It goes on to provide students with an in-depth learning experience to the technical and the commercial aspects of the program. The fields of study in this course include dairy technology, dairy engineering, dairy microbiology, chemistry and business management. The program is conducted under the instruction of top notch faculties who have immense industrial knowledge, along with various visiting experts who get to share various insights relating to the field. The department is equipped with state of the art facilities for research and experimentation which go on to shape the students' practical ha nds on experience in preparation of their career journey. With the Faculty's industrial ties, students get to be prepared for their various career roles within the industry which places them a step ahead in the job market.

Duration
1 Years

(Semester System)

Applications Open for 2025

Programme Name

Diploma in Dairy Technology

Career Opportunities After Diploma in dairy Technology

  • Secretary of dairy cooperative society
  • Milk procurement supervisor
  • Milk tester
  • Dairy plant operator/technician/supervisor
  • Product technician (ice cream/cheese/ butter/indigenous dairy products unit)
  • Dairy assistant
  • Chilling center supervisor
  • Dairy products manufacture (indigenous and western)
  • Quality control assistant
  • Packing & Marketing assistance

Scholarship

*Terms and Conditions Apply

  • Scholarships are granted based on the order of application and are applied as fee adjustments.
  • To retain the scholarship throughout the duration of the program, students must maintain a minimum academic performance of 8 CGPA in all semesters, ensure at least 80% attendance, and avoid any disciplinary issues during their course of study."

Eligibility

Candidate shall have passed 10th Examination or 10+2 with English, Maths and Science subjects with an aggregate of 35% in these 3 subjects from a recognized board


Selection

  • You must have passed 10th Examination or 10+2 with a minimum 50% score in aggregate.
  • You must have passed English and Chemistry, Maths and Biology from a recognized board.

Program Highlights of M.Sc. in Chemistry

  • Practical training: Students gain first-hand experience working with dairy technology.
  • Customer preferences: The course emphasizes creativity and customer preferences
  • Processing and Preservation: Techniques for various dairy products (cheese, butter, ice cream, etc.).
  • Problem-based learning and industry-relevant curriculum
  • Tie up with prominent industries to help students get trained in advanced technologies
  • The multi-cultural and vibrant teaching environment

Frequently Asked Questions – Diploma in Dairy Technology

Some common specializations include dairy chemistry, microbiology, dairy processing, and dairy management.

Dairy technologists can work in product development, quality control, and dairy processing. They can also work in the dairy industry for companies like Amul, Nestle, and Mother Dairy.

Dairy technologists manage milk production and processing, and ensure the proper storage and packaging of milk and its products. They also study the chemical composition of milk and dairy products.

Robotics, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, big data, and blockchain are some innovations that improve dairy farming.

It entirely depends on the region where your farm is sited and the kind of breed available there. You can choose any as per the availability, topographical conditions, price, and other dairy farm management factors suitable to you. However, the Murrah breed is mostly favoured by the dairy farmers.