I deem it a great pleasure in welcoming the aspiring young minds to Centre for Food Technology

Technological innovations, from modern agriculture processes to reducing food wastage through novel processing technology, are needed of production of safe and nutritious food at affordable prices. Processing, preservation and production of value added products are our main focus areas of research

With a meticulously designed curriculum, highly efficient and dedicated faculty members and state-of-the-art infrastructure, CFT serves as a knowledge-hub in creating technically sound food technology professionals.

CFT has well established sophisticated research facility at Taramani campus. CFT aspires for excellence in research and education to compensate with scarcity of skilled and expertise manpower in the existing food processing sector. It is our pride endeavour to provide the most modern education in a competent learning environment.

The centre has widened its skyline in the recent years by collaborating with institutions across the globe; from the perspectives of both research and education.

The centre has received strong support from government organisations (MOFPI, SERB, DST, DBT, DFRL- DRDO, FSSAI, CSIR Labs) as well as from many industrial sectors (Nestle, Aavin, Hatsun, Britannia, CavinKare, Symega, ITC, AVT, Hexagon etc.,). Over the years, our graduates have proven to be popular, having one of the highest employment rates among university courses and making valuable contributions to the nation. With the mounting technology and expertise among the young researchers and students, we are sure to achieve much more.

To potential students, we would like to encourage you to explore the various opportunities to learn more about the prospectus of becoming a Food Scientist or Food Technologist at CFT.

To colleagues from the food and related industries and organizations, we invite you to find out more about the diverse research interests and expertise of our faculty members that cover almost all major fields of the food science and technology discipline. You are invited to discuss with us any collaboration opportunities.

Good teaching learning processes, exposure to modern technology, interactive approach of learning and campus discipline are hallmarks of professional education. Industrial sector looks not only at the academic excellence achieved by the students but also professional personality, communication skills and easy adaptability to a given situation.

I extend a very warm welcome to all students and research scholars who wish to join in our centre. We at CFT will work together and hope that you will be fully equipped with theoretical knowledge, creative practical skills and innovative practices to achieve success in life.