Diploma in dairy technology (2 year)

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Diploma in dairy technology (2 year)

Course Overview

  • Duration: 2 Years

  • Eligibility: 10th pass (some institutes require 12th with science)

  • Level: Diploma (Undergraduate level)

  • Mode: Full-time

  • Field: Agricultural/Dairy Science

📚 2-Year Syllabus of Diploma in Dairy Technology (Non-semester format)

Below is a typical subject list distributed over 2 academic years. Please note that exact subjects may vary slightly by institution.

Year 1

  1. Introduction to Dairy Technology

    • Overview of the dairy industry

    • Role of dairy in nutrition and economy

  2. Milk Production and Handling

    • Milk composition and structure

    • Milk collection and chilling

    • Clean milk production practices

  3. Dairy Microbiology

    • Microorganisms in milk

    • Fermentation and spoilage

    • Hygiene and sanitation

  4. Basics of Dairy Chemistry

    • Constituents of milk: fat, protein, lactose

    • Physico-chemical properties

  5. Dairy Engineering Fundamentals

    • Dairy plant layout and equipment

    • Cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems

  6. Communication Skills

    • Basic English and report writing

    • Workplace communication

  7. Computer Applications

    • MS Office basics

    • Record keeping in dairy industry

Year 2

  1. Milk Processing and Preservation

    • Pasteurization, homogenization, sterilization

    • Storage and shelf life

  2. Dairy Products Technology

    • Manufacturing of butter, cheese, curd, ghee, paneer, ice cream

    • Packaging and labeling

  3. Quality Control in Dairy Industry

    • Testing for adulterants

    • BIS and FSSAI standards

  4. Dairy Business Management

    • Dairy plant operations

    • Marketing and supply chain

  5. Entrepreneurship Development

    • Setting up a dairy unit

    • Costing, budgeting, business plan

  6. Practical Training / Internship

    • Industrial training in a dairy plant

    • Project work / dairy unit case study

🎓 Career Opportunities

  • Dairy Plant Supervisor

  • Quality Control Technician

  • Milk Procurement Officer

  • Dairy Entrepreneur

  • Packaging and Processing Assistant

🏢 Institutes Offering Diploma in Dairy Technology

  • National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal

  • State Agricultural Universities (like Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, MPUAT, etc.)

  • Government Polytechnic Colleges (various states)

  • Private Dairy Institutes

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