Department of Post graduate and research in Food Technology, Kuvempu University is established in the year 2022 at chemical science block under the constant support of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,Prof. B P Veerabhadrappa and Registrar, Smt. Anuradha G,K.A.S. In April 2022, TheDepartment of studies in Food Technology has become independently established in Archaeology block, JnanaSahyadri campus, offering M.Sc and PhD courses in Food Technology. The department has qualified and dedicated faculty along with equally young guest faculty. The faculty have excellent research exposure with International Post-Doctoral fellowships and recognised with research awards.

The department aims of promoting innovation in food sectors.Postgraduates of Food Technology have been opt for jobs in various domains such as food processing companies, soft drink manufacturing firms, restaurants, cereal and spice industries, catering establishments, quality control organizations, packaging industries and other food sectors like Dairy industries and food research laboratories. Moreover, there are specialized career prospects in food manufacturing and processing companies likeAmul, Coca-cola, Perfetti, Nestle, Cadbury India, Dabur India, Agro Tech Foods, Britannia, ITC Limited, Hindustan Unilever Limited as well as research institutes where students can secure their jobs.

Vision

• To become leading Food Technology department that provides quality technical education with good research component, to develop solutions in the field of food & nutrition, health and environment.
• To develop department into a high-tech research oriented department with emphasis on value addition.

Mission
The department is working with a mission to cultivate creativity in teaching and research to build food science knowledge base and to promote quality learning and research.

Career Prospects:
The Food sector which is one of the fastest-growing sectors is looking for skilled, industry-ready post-graduates. Students will be trained extensively in the field of Food Technology.

• Skill up gradation and job orientation is the main objective.
• Complies with National Skill Quality Frame Work guidelines of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
• Industry participation in curriculum design and delivery.
• Multi-exit and Entry options with industry internship at every exit point.
• Industry internship and Job assistance.
• Training from entry-level jobs to entrepreneurship.
• The course provides vertical and horizontal mobility.