Food technology is a growing sector that comprises processing food, storage, transportation, their quality checks and more. India is expanding its premises in the food sector. There are many great colleges to choose or a food technology degree.
After receiving a food technology degree, you can apply for various government positions which are rolled out by the agricultural department of states and central government. Many private companies/contractors also roll out vacancies for food technology specialists.
Given below are the Engineering colleges in Pune that provide food technology engineering courses.
- SNDT Women’s University, Pune
About College: Established in 1916, this college is situated in Pune, that provides the food technology engineering course. SNDT is a well-known college in this region for their PG Diploma, B. Voc courses that focus on skill development with practical applications. The college is owned by the state and hence is affordable for the students coming from weaker sections of society. It provides 62 courses across 13 streams, including the food technology course.
Eligibility: Students willing to join this institute should be appearing for their class 12th board exams, and must have passed it.
Admission Process: Students must pass the MHT CET, JEE Main to apply for admission to this college.
- MIT College of Food Technology, MIT ADT University
About College: Established in the year 2006, this college is recognised by the UGC council and is located in Pune. They provide full-time 2 courses, including the food technology course and have a total intake of around 150 students every year. The college is affiliated to the MIT-ADT University, Pune and is well-known for their standard of teaching.
Eligibility: Students willing to join this institute should be appearing for their class 12th board exams or must be passed in it.
Admission Process: Students must pass the MHT CET, MCAER CET exam to take this college admission.
- Department of Technology, Shivaji University
About College: Established in the year 2006, this college is located in Kolhapur, which is around 1-2 hours distance from Pune. It has a suitable 50 acres campus and is recognised by the AICTE with ‘A’ grade by the NAAC. They provide full-time programs in 17 different courses across 3 streams along with the food technology course. They are affiliated to the Shivaji University and have a total intake of around 450 students every year.
Eligibility: Students willing to join this institute should be appearing for their class 12th board exams or must be passed in it.
Admission Process: Students must pass the MHT CET, JEE Main, ICAR AIEEA exam to take this college admission.
- ICT Mumbai – Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
About College: Established in 1933, ICT is one of the most famous colleges in Mumbai known for its chemical engineering course; and it also has an excellent food technology programme. The institute is spread on over 16 acres of land and is one of India’s premier institutes recognised by the government. The NIRF ranking 2019 for this institute was quite high at 27 in India’s overall universities, which surpasses many good colleges in India. The college takes admission in more than 1700 seats that are spread in over 36 different courses. They have a total of 116 faculty members who are one of the best in their field, and hence this college has an excellent alumni wing all over the globe.
Eligibility: Students willing to join this institute should be appearing for their class 12th board exams or must be passed in it.
Admission Process: Students must pass the MHT CET, JEE Mains to take this college admission.
Conclusion:
Pune hosts a wide variety of good food technology engineering colleges. Students willing to pursue their career in the food technology domain can apply to these colleges during their class 12th year.
