School of Food Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada

School of Food Technology is a constituent institution of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, exclusively looking after food science and technology education. This premier college of JNTUK was started in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in 2010. The school occupies a compact campus of 0.3039 acres, providing a focused learning atmosphere for students who have a passion for food technology. The institute has high educational standards in its co-educational setup, and the programmes are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). At present, School of Food Technology is offering two specialised degree programme at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the field of food engineering and technology. A host of facilities provided at the institute improve learning experience among students. The library, which acts as a learning space, offers a rich source of information to the students in the field of food technology and related subjects. Students also have access to well-equipped laboratories because it is an applied science course requiring much practical experience. The school's IT infrastructure helps the students to keep themselves up-to-date regarding the changing technological face of the food industry. Students use the cafeteria on campus to unwind during breaks between long hours of studying. The institute promotes the idea of a healthy balance in academics and physical well-being through its sports facilities, which stress an active lifestyle for students. In terms of academics, the School of Food Technology has two full-time courses : B.Tech in Food Engineering with four years of study and M.Tech in Food Processing and Technology with two years. The intake of M.Tech is approved to be 25, thereby maintaining a very conducive student-to-faculty ratio for quality education. Though the exact intake for B.Tech has not been mentioned, the two courses are oriented towards preaparing students with complete knowledge and skills in the area of Food Technology. The programmes turn out graduates who can be well-equipped and tailored to meet the evolving demands with respect to the food industry, processing, preservation, quality control, and improvement. The admission process differs from one course to another in this School of Food Technology. Admission to the B.Tech Food Engineering course is through the counseling process conducted for AP EAMCET . Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test is the basis of admission for studying at this institute. This shall make sure that students at the Institute have a very strong base in science and mathematics—the prime requirements for learning intricacies of food engineering. With specialised programmes and modern facilities, the School of Food Technology at JNTUK is a very promising choice for any student looking to make a career in food technology. More affiliation to the credible Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada provides more credibility to it, offering students available partnership with a bigger university ecosystem while being focused on education in food technology. Read more Get admission in top colleges accepting applications Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you. Apply