The Undergraduate Programme in Dairy Technology is structured in accordance with NEP 2020, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical training, skill development and industry exposure. The programme prepares students for professional careers in dairy processing, dairy plant operations, milk quality testing and quality assurance.
The four-year B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) programme comprises 172 credit hours along with 8 credits of online courses across eight semesters. The first two years emphasize Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), allowing students to select practical skill modules according to their interests and career requirements.
The programme follows a multiple-entry and multiple-exit framework, offering a UG Certificate after the first year, UG Diploma after the second year, and B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) after successful completion of four years, subject to prescribed coursework and internships.
Students receive 10-week industry internships at certificate and diploma exit stages, while the eighth semester includes a 20-credit industrial training programme. Online learning opportunities cover areas such as advanced sciences, computing, data science, AI, machine learning and humanities.
The programme aims to develop industry-ready, skilled and entrepreneurial professionals capable of pursuing careers in dairy and food processing industries.
1. NEP 2020 aligned curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical and hands-on learning.
2. Four-year B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) programme with 172 credit hours + 8 online credits.
3. Strong emphasis on Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) during the first two years.
4. Multiple Entry–Exit options: UG Certificate, UG Diploma and B.Tech. (Dairy Technology).
5. 10-week industry internship at the UG-Certificate and UG-Diploma exit stages.
6. UG-Certificate specialization in Dairy Products Processing, Dairy Plant Maintenance, or Milk Quality Testing/Quality Assurance.
7. 20-credit industrial training/internship in the eighth semester.
8. Flexible online courses covering advanced sciences, computing, data science, AI, machine learning and humanities.
9. Focus on employability, entrepreneurship and industry-ready skills in dairy and food processing.
10. Lateral progression to B.Tech. through the third or fifth semester for eligible UG-Certificate/Diploma holders.