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sir please tell me everything about dairy science


Harsh Chaudhary 30th Apr, 2019
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Vidhi 22nd Jul, 2019

    Hey!

      Following points will help in clearing your doubts:

      • Dairy technology is still offered by Agricultural Universities as a part of the B.VSc, (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry). There are several institutes offering exclusive diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Dairy technology.
      • Many general universities also offer dairy science as vocational subject at the BSc level. Dairying is also available as a vocational subject for the 10+2 level education.
      • Comprises of three basic areas :Dairy Engineering, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Bacteriology. 
      • Specialisation in the specific or related area like Veterinary Science, Dairy Technology or Engineering is a prerequisite for entry into this field.  
      • Courses are available at the diploma, graduation, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
      • The diploma and degree courses require candidates who have passed the 10 + 2 examination, with Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English or Physics, chemistry, Biology or Agriculture with a minimum aggregate of 50%. The diploma courses of two years duration include Indian Dairy Diploma (IDD) and National Dairy Diploma (NDD).
      • At the graduation level, B.Tech./B.Sc. in Dairy technology or Dairy Science is available. After graduating, a Master's programme in Dairying (M.Tech in Dairy Technology/ MSc Dairy Science), or related areas such as animal genetics and breeding, livestock production, Animal biochemistry, Animal bio-technology or in fields of food technology and preservation is also possible. 
      • Dairy Diploma course is of two years duration for lower level technical positions. The B.Tech / B.Sc in Dairy Technology is a four years course. The B.VSc, (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) is also a four years course. M.Tech in Dairy Technology/ MSc Dairy Science is of two years duration. 
      • Selection to the graduate course is on the basis of an All India Entrance Examination in Physics, Chemistry and Maths of 10+2, common to other agricultural and animal science courses.
      • All India Common Entrance examination (AICEE) for admission to first year Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) & Animal Husbandry (AH) degree course for filling up 15% of the total number of seats of each veterinary college of all states. This is usually held in the month of May.
      • For admission to masters degree programme, an All India Entrance Examination is conducted by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR).

      Best wishes!

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