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The course involves theory, practical and demonstration for teaching. The medium of teaching, for the most part, will be English. The students will get knowledge and skill in all possible subjects related to food and dairy industries. The program includes On-the-Job Training and Proposal Writing during the sixth semester, which can be very instrumental in helping the students develop analytical skill and confidence.The program is intended for SLC-pass students aspiring for technical education. Both male and female, and of all nationalities, can join the program.
Aims and Objectives:
The aims and objectives of the program are to produce middle-level manpower needed by food and dairy industries in Nepal. After completing the course, students will be able to contribute both in production and quality control. The will also be able to set up small-scale industries.
Salient Features
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali.
Course Duration
The program consists of 2 years six semesters.
Group Size:
This institute has a capacity of 40 students per semester. For greater effectiveness, only 10 students will be taken for each practical. For theory classes, spacious classrooms are available, capable of accommodating 10 to 60 students.
Pattern of Attendance
The students are required to have a minimum of 90% attendance. Those failing to achieve this will be disqualified for the final exams.
The overall achievement of each student will be measured by a final aggregate percentage of all final semester examinations and graded as follow: -
Marks division:
- Distinction : > or =80 %
- First division : 65 % to < 80 %
- Second division : 50 % to 65 %
- Pass : 40 % to < 50 %
Eligibility
Secured at least grade C in any two subjects i.e. Compulsory Mathematics, Compulsory Science or English and D+ in the remaining subject in School leaving Certificate (SLC) examination from recognized academic institution.
Admission Criteria
The candidates should be SLC-pass. In general, the candidates must be Nepali citizen and have a minimum of 50% score in the SLC. For those from very remote areas (also for girls) 45% score in the SLC is considerable. The final selection for eligibility entails entrance exam conducted by CTEVT.
Curricular Structure
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Semester I English-I Mathematics Physics-I Chemistry-I Biology-I |
Semester II English-II Nepali Physics-II Chemistry-II Biology-II |
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Semester III Basic Principle of Engineering Principles of Food Preservation Milk and Milk Products Basic and Food Microbiology Statistics and Mathematics Fermentation Technology |
Semester IV Biochemistry and Human Nutrition Computer Application Principle of Milk Processing |
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Specialization in Food Technology |
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Semester V Food Chemistry TFP-I (Cereal Technology) Food Engineering |
Semester VI TFP-II (Fruits & Vegetables) TFP-III (Tea, Coffee & Spices) TFP-IV (Meat & Poultry) Elective (Any one) |
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Specialization in Dairy Technology |
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Semester V Dairy Chemistry Dairy Microbiology Dairy Engineering |
Semester VI
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