Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - [IICPT]

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The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur, known as NIFTEM-T, is a prominent government institute founded in 1967. It has the recognition of UGC and AICTE and holds the status of an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India. According to NIRF 2024 rankings, it is placed within the 101-150 range in the ‘Engineering’ category. NIFTEM-T offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in fields like Food Technology, Food Process Engineering, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, and Food Science. The flagship course at NIFTEM-T is the B.Tech in Food Technology, with a total tuition fee of INR 6.25 lakhs for 2025. The first-year cost stands at approximately INR 1.75 lakhs. To apply, students must have completed their 10+2 with at least 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (65% for SC/ST) or rank in the top 20th percentile of their exam boards. Admissions are based on JEE Main results, followed by the JoSAA or CSAB counselling process. The NIRF 2024 report shows that the median salary package for B.Tech graduates lies between INR 3-4 LPA, while M.Tech graduates earn between INR 3.5-4.5 LPA. Major recruiters at the institute include well-known companies such as Nestlé, ITC, Britannia, MTR Foods, Aachi Masala, and TATA Smart Foodz, with many leading names in the food processing sector. The education and placement opportunities at NIFTEM-T, coupled with top industry connections, make it a key player in shaping future professionals in food technology and processing.

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