Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Constituent Department of Tezpur University, Tezpur
About Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Food Engineering and Technology at Tezpur University is one of the six constituent departments under the School of Engineering. The main objective of the department is to create trained and skilled human resources to cater to the needs of the rapidly growing food processing sector. This department earlier known as Department of Food Processing Technology started in 2006 with the two year M. Sc. programme in Food Processing Technology. The department is currently offering B. Tech., Integrated M. Tech., M. Tech. and Ph. D. programmes.
The Department has been supported and recognised by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India for running various programmes. Also with support of MoFPI department has proposed to start Food Testing Laboratory for North Eastern States of India. Department is having several ongoing projects sponsored by various funding agencies like UGC, MoFPI, DST, DBT, DRDO to name some. The main objectives of the scientific research and development works of the department are to contribute to the national food industry, its engineering and technology development.
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Common queries about Department of Food Engineering and Technology
Where is the Department of Food Engineering and Technology located?
The Department of Food Engineering and Technology is an academic teaching department of Tezpur University, Tezpur, located in Tezpur, Assam, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Food Engineering and Technology are conducted as per Tezpur University, Tezpur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Food Engineering and Technology?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tezpur University, Tezpur.