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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DAIRY TECHNOLOGY(M-PDT-7020)

  • Last updated Sep, 2026
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₹8,000 ₹10,000

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  • Duration12 Months
  • Enrolled2
  • Lectures276
  • Videos0
  • Notes0
  • CertificateYes

What you'll learn

Post Graduate Diploma in Dairy Technology – Course Description

The Post Graduate Diploma in Dairy Technology is a professional and industry-oriented programme designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in milk production, dairy processing, quality control, dairy product manufacturing, food safety and dairy plant management.

The programme covers the complete dairy processing chain, including milk collection and testing, pasteurization, homogenization, milk preservation, dairy product manufacturing, packaging, storage and quality assurance. Students also gain practical knowledge of products such as milk, curd, paneer, butter, ghee, cheese, ice cream, khoa and milk powder.

Special emphasis is given to Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Quality Control, Dairy Engineering, Waste Management, Packaging, Supply Chain Management and Dairy Entrepreneurship. Practical training and industrial exposure help learners understand real-world dairy plant operations and modern dairy technologies.

This programme is suitable for graduates and learners who wish to build a professional career in dairy processing, dairy production, quality assurance, food safety, dairy laboratories, dairy product development, dairy plant operations, research and development, and dairy entrepreneurship.

Course Objective:

To develop technically skilled professionals capable of efficiently handling modern dairy processing operations, maintaining product quality and safety, managing dairy production systems and exploring employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in the growing dairy and food-processing industry.

Career Opportunities:

Dairy Technologist, Dairy Production Supervisor, Quality Control Executive, Food Safety Executive, Dairy Laboratory Technician, Production Executive, Quality Assurance Executive, Dairy Plant Supervisor, Product Development Executive, Procurement Executive and Dairy Entrepreneur.

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Course Syllabus

Semester 1

  • Fundamentals of Dairy ScienceDairy Industry in India
  • Milk Production and Procurement
  • Composition and Nutritional Value of Milk
  • Physical and Chemical Properties of Milk
  • Milk Collection, Chilling and Transportation
  • Dairy ChemistryMilk Proteins, Fat, Lactose and Minerals
  • Enzymes and Vitamins
  • Physico-Chemical Changes in Milk
  • Milk Adulteration and Detection
  • Chemical Analysis of Milk
  • Dairy MicrobiologyMicroorganisms in Milk
  • Sources of Contamination
  • Spoilage of Milk
  • Starter Cultures
  • Microbiological Quality and Safety
  • Milk Processing TechnologyMilk Reception and Clarification
  • Separation and Standardization
  • Pasteurization
  • Sterilization and UHT Processing
  • Homogenization
  • Fortified, Flavoured and Recombinant Milk
  • Dairy Engineering and UtilitiesDairy Equipment
  • Pumps and Piping Systems
  • Refrigeration
  • Steam and Boiler Systems
  • Water Treatment
  • Cleaning and Sanitization Equipment
  • Practical – Milk Testing and ProcessingLactometer Test
  • Fat and SNF Testing
  • Acidity and pH
  • Adulteration Tests
  • Pasteurization and Homogenization Practical

Semester 2

  • Dairy Products TechnologyCream and Butter Technology
  • Ghee Manufacturing
  • Ice Cream and Frozen Dairy Products
  • Cheese Technology
  • Paneer and Chhana
  • Dahi, Lassi and Fermented Products
  • Khoa and Indigenous Dairy Products
  • Condensed and Evaporated Milk
  • Milk Powder and Drying TechnologyConcentration of Milk
  • Spray Drying
  • Roller Drying
  • Skim Milk Powder
  • Whole Milk Powder
  • Instant Milk Powder
  • Storage and Quality Control
  • Dairy Quality Assurance and Food SafetyQuality Control Principles
  • GMP and GHP
  • HACCP
  • Food Safety Management System
  • Microbiological Quality
  • Chemical and Physical Hazards
  • FSSAI/BIS Standards
  • Traceability and Documentation
  • Dairy Packaging and StoragePackaging Materials
  • Milk Packaging
  • Packaging of Dairy Products
  • Labelling Requirements
  • Cold Chain Management
  • Shelf Life
  • Storage and Distribution
  • Dairy Plant Management and EntrepreneurshipDairy Plant Organization
  • Production Planning
  • Costing and Financial Management
  • Dairy Supply Chain
  • Marketing of Dairy Products
  • Small Dairy Plant Setup
  • Business Plan Preparation
  • Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
  • Dairy Waste Management and Environmental ManagementDairy Effluent
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Solid Waste Management
  • By-product Utilization
  • Energy Conservation
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Practical – Dairy Product ManufacturingButter
  • Ghee
  • Paneer
  • Cheese
  • Dahi
  • Lassi
  • Ice Cream
  • Khoa
  • Milk Powder
  • Industrial Training / InternshipDairy Plant Visit
  • Milk Processing Plant Operations
  • Quality Control Laboratory
  • Dairy Equipment Handling
  • Production and Packaging
  • Industrial Training Report
  • Project Work and Viva-VoceDairy Product Development
  • Quality Assessment Project
  • Small Dairy Business Plan
  • Project Report
  • Presentation and Viva


Eligibility

Who can apply for this course

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GRADUATION PASS

Course Fees

Course Fees
:
₹10000/-
Discounted Fees
:
₹ 8000/-
Course Duration
:
12 Months

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