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Academic Department Kolhapur, Maharashtra University Estd. 1962

Department of Food Science & Technology

Constituent Department of Shivaji University, Kolhapur

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About Department of Food Science & Technology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of Food Science and Technology was established in June 2007 in the university as self supporting department. Its primary objective was to produce competent food scientists and technologists who can take leading roles in improving the socio-economic status of regional people. The department is also intended to provide technical support to farmers and entrepreneurs to establish small scale industries. Food Science and Technology is a multidisciplinary course which has subjects on processing, preservation, chemistry, quality, safety & marketing aspects of food and food products. The department has framed the curriculum in such a manner that by the time the student completes this degree program, the entrepreneur skill is already developed and they are fit to work in research, teaching and industry.

Research Areas :
Research is one of the significant activities of department and followings are the thrust areas:
Processing and Preservation of fruits, vegetables, cereals & legumes.
Applications of enzymes.
Fermented food and beverages.
Biotransformation of food toxicants.
Pharmacological study of food nutrients.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Campus Location Kolhapur, Maharashtra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Food Science & Technology

Where is the Department of Food Science & Technology located?

The Department of Food Science & Technology is an academic teaching department of Shivaji University, Kolhapur, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Food Science & Technology are conducted as per Shivaji University, Kolhapur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Food Science & Technology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Shivaji University, Kolhapur.