Yes definitely. GATE allow the students studying in their 3rd year or above in any domain to give the exam.

Here is the official link if you further have any doubt:- https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/eligibility_criteria.html

Hello Aspirant,

B.Sc Food Technology and B.Tech Food Technology are the two trending UG courses in India, and the competition for the admission is always high for these courses. However, after the completion of Class 12, there is a lot of confusion among students that whether to choose B.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc in Food Technology.

B. Tech- B.Tech in Food Technology is a useful course for students who are interested in understanding the practical implementation of food science and technology and subjects associated with the course. The demand for B.Tech in Food Technology candidates in high in food industries Candidates who want to go for a job soon after the completion of bachelors degree can opt B.Tech in food technology. B.Tech in Food Technology is a challenging course. Students who have the passion and ready to accept challenging tasks throughout the course must only join B.Tech in Food Technology.

Some of the job areas where they have a great scope include the following.

• Process and product development
• Production management
• Quality assurance
• Food Microbiologist
• Food Standards Officer
• Food Technologist
• Research and development
• Technical sales

B. Sc. - B.Sc in Food Technology is a good course for students who are more interested in understanding the theoretical concepts of food science and technology. B.Sc in Food Technology covers detailed principles and concepts related to food technology. Students who have a passion to go for research work in the food industry must opt for B.Sc in food technology. After the competition of the course, they can pursue M.Sc in Food Technology and later on pursuing a PhD. B.Sc in Food Technology is a gateway for students to become scientists, professors and researcher in future.

Some of the job profiles being enjoyed by these graduates include the following.

• Bacteriologist
• Toxicologists
• Home Economists
• Research Scientists
• Managers and Accountants
• Organic Chemists
• Biochemists
• Analytical Chemists
• Laboratory Technician
• Food Handler
• Food Processing Operator
• Food Inspector
• Food Science Teacher

If the theory part interests you more then B.Sc in Food Technology is the more appropriate course for you. However, if you were more inclined towards practical ad laboratories then you should opt B. Tech course. The reputation of the job profiles as well as salary packages offered for a B.Tech in Food Technology graduate is comparatively better than B.Sc.

Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask more questions.

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