Can a PCB student get admission in B.Tech food technology?

I think yes because one of my friend is pursuing B.Tech and she was a PCBM student.

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you can opt for Food Technology after BIPC. There are a number of options that you can opt for such as: B.Sc in Food Processing, Food Storage, Preservation and Food Tech B.Tech in Food Technology/ Food Science The Indian Food Industry is currently valued at USD $39.71 billion, and the value is likely to reach USD $65.4 billion by 2018 (Govt. of India and IBEF). According to DIPP, the Indian Food Processing sector has received around USD $6.7 billion as FDI between April 2000 and December 2015. The investments are poised to reach the value of USD $33 million in the next 10 years. Besides the investment factor, the opportunity factor is also there as per the data from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, 42% of the Indian Food Processing Industry is still unorganized (D&B) so promising for the future within the food industry. As a fresher, a Food Technologist (or Scientist) can earn INR 20 25K per month (average) in India. Within 5 years, you can reach INR 500,000 640,000 per annum. With an experience of 10 years on your CV, you can expect annual package of INR 900,000 1,180,000. The salary structure for professionals within the Manufacturing function could be 20% (approximately) less than those in the R&D or QC/QA function. If you enjoy lot of frequent traveling, then go for the roles of Food Inspector. You can also look at alternative courses such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Sciences etc. Some popular Sectors for Employment Food Manufacturing & Processing (Grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat etc.) FMCG, Pharma-Biotech, Agro-Biotech, Dairy Firms, Poultry Firms, Bakeries & Confectionaries, Breweries, Retailers, Healthcare, Academia & Research Institutes, Food Packaging Some popular Career Paths & Job Profiles in the Food Industry Research & Development (Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Chemist, Product Development Specialist) Quality Control & Assurance (Food Chemist, Food Inspector, Toxicologist) Food Processing (Food Processor, Process Development Specialist, Manufacturing Specialist, Food Production Manager) Sales, Marketing & Brand Management (various roles like other industries) Others (Dietician, Nutritionist, Animal Nutritionist, Diet & Fitness Counselor).

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Sorry dear, mathematics is base of food tech. Otherwise, you will not be able to solve typical food engineering numerical. Experience speaks.

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Yes, of course. Since some institutions consider students of both PCB and PCM for B.Tech food Technology. One of them which is esteemed, as well is Punjab agricultural university.

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