Ph.D. Food Technology

Ph.D. (Food Technology)

Ph.D. Food Technology is a research-based doctorate programme in Food Technology and its related fields. It deals with all the fields of Food Technology including Food Processing, Food Engineering, Vegetable and Cereal Technology, Dairy and Poultry Technology, Food Quality Control, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology etc. During PhD in Food Technology, the candidates will have to research any one of the major topics of Food Science and Technology and will have to submit the thesis to gain a PhD degree. The minimum duration of the programme at HITS for full time students is 3 years, but it can be extended up to 5 years depending on the length of the research. To be eligible for Ph.D. Food Technology, a candidate must have completed M.Sc or M.Tech in Food Technology or Food Science and Technology with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The candidates will be selected on the basis of entrance exam scores.

Importance of PhD Food Technology Programme

PhD Food Technology is an important programme which offers multiple job and research opportunities to the candidates. The major benefits of the programme are. 

• The candidates with PhD Food Technology Programme will get research opportunities in multiple fields including Food Processing, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, Food Toxicology, Food Microbiology & Biotechnology, Nutrition and Dietetics etc. 

• The research related to Food Science and Technology has a very high demand. With the growing health awareness, the demand for this research is expected to grow more in the future. 

• PhD Food Technology graduates get ample job opportunities in government research centres, food quality testing centres, etc. 

• PhD in Food Technology candidates get opportunities to work as faculty members (professors and lecturers) in both government and private colleges and universities. 

• The candidates with PhD Food Technology get opportunities to start their own startups in the form of laboratories, Research Centres, Nutrition clinics, etc. 

Admission Process for PhD Food Technology Programme

Ph.D. Food Technology Programme admission is granted on the basis of Entrance Exam marks. 

• Some common entrance exams for this programme MCQ examination and Power Point presentation and interview. Along with these entrance exams, some colleges and universities may also conduct their own exams for admission to PhD Food Technology programme. 

The detailed admission process for PhD Food Technology Programme. 

• Application Process: The candidates will have to apply for the entrance exams and colleges where they wish to get admission separately. The candidates must check the application form before submission to ensure that it is correct. 

• Entrance Exam: Most of the PhD entrance exams are conducted on online mode. 

• Personal Interview: The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The candidates will be asked questions on their research ideas during this interview. 

• Document Verification: The selected candidates will have to present appropriate documents to prove their eligibility. 

• Enrollment: Finally, the eligible candidates will be granted admission to the course. 

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to PhD Food Technology Programme

The candidates who wish to get admission to PhD Food Technology Programme must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• The candidates must have completed their Master's in either Food Science and Technology or Food Technology from a recognized university.

• The candidates must attain minimum 55% aggregate marks in Master's to become eligible for PhD Food Technology programme.  

• The candidates must have a thorough idea of their research idea, on which they will be questioned during the interview. 

Entrance Exams Requirements for Admission to PhD Food Technology Programme

The entrance exams for admission to PhD Food Technology Programme are MCQ and Power Point presentation of Proposal.