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Would you like to use technology to make dairy products?  Do you like animals? If yes, you should consider pursuing your career in Dairy Technology.

Dairy Technology is a science and engineering field in which the students learn milk processing, storage, packaging, distribution and transportation of the dairy products by applying the science of biochemistry, bacteriology, nutrition, etc. 

The dairy industry is one of the sectors which plays a dynamic role in India's agro-based economy.

Dairy farming includes breeding and care of milk yielding cattle, procuring milk and processing of milk into a variety of dairy products. 

 

Example: In 1946, the foundation of Anand Milk Union Ltd (AMUL), led to the development of the better-organized dairy industry and gave momentum to education in dairying in India.

What are the roles and responsibilities in Dairy Technology?

  • The dairy technology is one of the emerging career which generally deals with the overall production and processing of milk and milk based products.
  • It is a part of the food technology and processing industry. 
  • Dairy industry is one of the industries which plays a dynamic role in India's agro-based economy.
  • Dairy farming includes breeding and care of milk yielding cattle, procuring milk and processing of milk into a variety of dairy products. 
  • In 1946, the foundation of Anand Milk Union Ltd (AMUL), led to the development of a better organised dairy industry and gave momentum to education in dairying in India.

What are the key skills required for Dairy Technology?

  • Analytical Skills
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Observation Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills

What are the career opportunities in Dairy Technology?

  • Dairy Medical Officer
  • Dairy Scientist
  • Dairy Technologist
  • Educationist
  • Industry supervisor
  • Micro-biologists
  • Nutritionists
  • Theologians
  • Manager

What is the salary and demand for Dairy Technology?

  • Demand is High for Dairy Technology.
  • Salary levels are High for Dairy Technology. For fresher average salary is more than 5 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is High. To pursue this course student need to spend more than 5 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Dairy Technology is Medium. Students spend 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Dairy Technology.

1 Fees
High
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
High
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

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What education is required to study Dairy Technology?

  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete B.Tech in Diary Technology. Further you can Proceed with M.Tech in Diary Technology.
  • Student can do 12th Maths. Then complete B.Tech in Diary Technology. Further you can Proceed with M.Tech in Biotechnology.

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