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For those who find food a fascinating subject, a career in food is definitely an interesting option. Food science and technology is a vast field which includes fresh, as well as packaged food. “Food technology uses sciences from chemistry, engineering, microbiology; nutrition etc. to produce foods that last longer, with better retention of nutrients, is safer and also produces many specialty products. Thus it makes seasonal foods available throughout the year, destroys pathogens and deactivates toxic components to make foods safer and deals with ready convenient foods,” informs Dr J S Pai, executive director of Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India.
Academics
There are both diploma and degree courses available in the field of food science and technology in India. On completion of Class XII, one can pursue a diploma course in food technology. Students with a BSc degree in Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, or a BTech in Food Technology can seek admission for MSc course in Food Technology. Those graduating with degrees in home science, nutrition and dietetics and hotel management are also eligible for higher studies in food technology.
Skills required
Anyone with a knack for scientific thinking, problem solving ability, interest in food nutrition and health, good communication skills and team spirit can do very well in this field. “Basic skills like inquisitiveness, a healthy craving to learn more, enthusiasm and strength coupled with set goals and hard work will lead to the attainment of these goals,” says Neha Shah who works with Dabur India Ltd as a food scientist.
Job opportunities
Depending on one's qualification and interest, there are many options available to choose from. “A person can choose to work in food manufacturing industries as it is a sector which needs persons for work from the basic level to the higher level. Positions like new product developer, production supervisor, production executive and quality controller are easily available,” states Sheetal Khadye, R&D manager, Puratos Food Ingredients India Pvt Ltd. There are also marketing and technical service positions available with ingredient suppliers. With the introduction of new food laws, regulatory positions are now also available.
According to Vijay Bhaskar Reddy, head of the R & D foods division, Dabur India Limited, “Today there are plenty of good opportunities in research foundation, analytical testing, quality control, dairies, production a

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Companies Which offers SAP courses in India.
Siemens Information Systems Limited
Hyderabad.
Genovate Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai.
Siemens Information Systems Limited
New Delhi.

Hi Parul,
If you mean full time MBA or PGDM program then please remember in order to pursue this program you need to take various management entrance test like CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc.
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