TUndergraduate programs like Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Science in Food Technology emphasize hands-on learning through laboratory work, industrial visits, and internships with food companies. Meanwhile, Postgraduate degrees, such as Master of Technology and Master of Science, jumps into research in specialized areas, including food safety management, food processing technologies, and research and development. Such programs prepare students for higher-level roles in food production, product development, and food regulatory agencies. One of the largest and rapidly growing industries in India is food processing, driven by demand in packaged foods, convenience foods, and beverages. The knowledge required to be imparted in food technology colleges is that of food technology, where graduates are preparing to work in food manufacturing, packaging, research, quality control, and food safety industries. With increasing global standards for food production, students from Food Technology colleges are preparing to work internationally, ensuring that they meet international food safety and quality benchmarks. Besides the academic programs, many colleges are associated with food tech industries which provide research and development facilities, internships, and job placement to aid students in practical application of learning. These colleges take pole positions in offering food technology in response to rapidly changing trends in thecountry.

This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Top 10 Promising Food Technology Colleges in India - 2024’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.