B.Tech Food Technology - Food Process Engineering Application Form at UPES 2027

The B.Tech. Food Technology program at UPES’ School of Health Sciences and Technology is a four-year undergraduate program (165 credits) that integrates classroom learning with laboratory practical's, projects, and structured industrial training. It blends food science, engineering principles, food safety and sustainability, helping students understand the food journey from farms to processing units and finally to consumers. Students explore modern food processing technologies, nutrition science, packaging systems, quality evaluation techniques, and food safety regulations, supported by extensive hands-on laboratory training and real-world industry exposure. A standout feature is the five-month research project or industry internship, where students work on real problems and build technical confidence under expert faculty guidance.

The Food Process Engineering specialisation emphasises engineering principles, process optimisation and emerging food processing technologies, making it ideal for students inclined towards technical, R&D and process design roles. Key focus areas include engineering properties of foods, unit operations in food engineering, food rheology and texture, and emerging technologies in food processing, culminating in a research/industry-focused capstone project. Graduates develop competencies in process engineering, equipment selection, technology-driven food manufacturing, and advanced food processing research.

B.Tech. Food Technology: Minimum 50% Marks at X & XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths, and English as a Major Subject in XII

The global food industry continues to expand due to population growth, evolving dietary preferences, and increased focus on food safety and nutrition. Technological advancements in automation, smart processing, digital quality monitoring, and sustainable food systems are creating new engineering and innovation-driven roles, while emerging sectors such as functional foods, nutraceuticals, plant-based alternatives, and waste valorisation are increasing the relevance of food technologists.

Graduates can pursue roles across food processing and manufacturing, quality assurance and food safety, R&D and product development, regulatory affairs and compliance, packaging and supply chain, and innovation-led startups and agri-food tech.