Dairy Technology deals with all methods of handling milk from production and consumption and includes processing, packaging, storage, transport and physical distribution. Based on the sciences of biochemistry, bacteriology, and nutrition, Dairy Technology employs the principles of engineering. Its objectives are to prevent spoilage, improve quality, increase shelf-life, and make milk palatable and safe for human consumption.

The growth and expansion of dairy industries have opened up vast job opportunities as there are more than 400 dairy plants in the country.

• Dairy Supervisor
• Dairy consultant
• Freelancer
• Government Organizations
• Private organizations
• Teacher
• Researcher/ Dairy Scientist

National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal 

• Duration: 4 years
• Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English from a recognised Board/University
• Admission Procedure: Admission shall be made on the basis of merit through All India Entrance Examination conducted by the Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi

Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Science and Technology, Patna

• Eligibility: Passed 10+2 examination with at least 50% with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology
• Admission Mode: Entrance Based BCECE (85%) and

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana 

• College of Dairy Science and Technology
• Duration:  4 years
• Eligibility: 50% in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English from a recognized Indian Board / University
• Admission Mode: Entrance Based VET-GADVASU and 8 seats for ICAR Nominee

Rajasthan Agricultural University, College of Dairy Science, Udaipur 

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics
• Admission Mode: Rajasthan Pre Engineering Test (RPETAP) conducted by Technical Board, Govt. of Rajasthan

College of Veterinary Science - Tirupati, Tirupati 

• Duration: 4 years
• Eligibility: 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English subjects.
• Admission Mode: Seats filled under state quota through web counselling with the merit in A.P EAMCET conducted by A.P council for Higher education

Sheth M.C. College of Dairy Science, Anand Campus, Anand

• Duration: 4 years
• Eligibility: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects in 12th Class
• Admission Procedure: The merit is prepared based on marks obtained in GUJCET of current year and HSCE examinations. Based on Merit in 12th PCM subjects and JEE score

• Study the properties and chemical makeup of dairy products like milk, cheese, ice cream, etc
• Conduct experiments to avert microbial growth in milk through handling and processing, improving pasteurization techniques.
• Conducting experiments to improve production of dairy products
• Specialize according to merchandise or functional doings such as storage difficulties or hygiene research of dairy products
• Collaborate with and work with agriculture and food scientists
• Work with the principles of various disciplines of science, engineering and economics to develop innovative and refined techniques in manufacturing, preservation and consumption of dairy products