About

College of Dairy Science & Technology, Ludhiana, now known within GADVASU as the College of Dairy and Food Science Technology, is a constituent college of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana. The college was established in 2008 with the objective of developing skilled human resources for the dairy sector, supporting dairy development and promoting clean milk production and value-added milk processing. Its academic and research activities focus on dairy and food processing, technology development, industry requirements and research and development.

The college is situated on the main campus of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana, Punjab. It benefits from its location within a major university campus and provides students with access to academic, research and practical-learning facilities. GADVASU describes the college as having infrastructure designed for teaching, research and hands-on training, including well-equipped laboratories and an Experimental Dairy Plant with a milk-handling capacity of 5,000 litres.

College of Dairy Science & Technology is a constituent college of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Its academic programmes follow curricula recommended by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and GADVASU states that the college is accredited by ICAR, New Delhi. The college's academic activities combine teaching, research, technology development and practical training in dairy and food science and technology.

The college functions as a specialized academic unit within the GADVASU campus and has departments covering major areas of dairy science and technology. These include Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Microbiology, and Dairy Economics and Business Management. The college also works alongside the wider university's academic, research and extension ecosystem, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration in dairy, food processing and allied fields.

The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral-level education in dairy and allied areas. Its programmes include B.Tech. Dairy Technology and B.Tech. Food Science & Technology, along with postgraduate and doctoral programmes in specialized disciplines. The B.Tech. programmes are designed around technical knowledge and practical training, while postgraduate and doctoral programmes emphasize advanced study and research. Admission is conducted according to GADVASU rules, eligibility requirements and the applicable university admission process. Scholarships, stipends and fellowships are available under university provisions for eligible students.

The college provides infrastructure focused on classroom education, laboratory work, dairy processing and research. Major facilities include well-equipped laboratories, advanced analytical instruments and an Experimental Dairy Plant used for milk processing, product development and practical training. GADVASU lists instruments and facilities such as rheometers, viscometers, colour analysis equipment, microscopes, milk-analysis systems, pilot-scale spray drying and other research equipment. These facilities support both teaching and technology development.

Placement and career development are important components of the college's academic environment. GADVASU states that the college provides campus placement opportunities and that its alumni are working in government departments, dairy and food industries, research organizations and academic institutions in India and abroad. Graduates have also secured government positions through competitive examinations, including appointments as Dairy Development Inspectors in Punjab.

College of Dairy Science & Technology, Ludhiana provides specialized education in dairy and food science, combining academic learning with practical training, research and industry-oriented exposure. With its location within GADVASU, ICAR-accredited academic programmes, specialized departments, experimental dairy facilities and research environment, the college provides students with opportunities to build careers in dairy processing, food technology, research, government services and related industries.

Industry-Driven Curriculum

The college follows academic curricula aligned with ICAR recommendations and focuses on knowledge and skills relevant to dairy and food processing. Students study dairy technology along with related areas such as engineering, chemistry, microbiology and business management, helping them understand different aspects of the sector.

Strong Industry Connect

The college maintains interaction with dairy and food-sector organizations and supports technology transfer and practical exposure. GADVASU has also entered collaborations related to milk processing, dairy farming and technology development, providing opportunities for students to understand real-world industry requirements.

Modern Infrastructure

Students have access to specialized laboratories, advanced analytical instruments and an Experimental Dairy Plant. The plant has a reported milk-handling capacity of 5,000 litres and supports practical training, milk processing and development of dairy products and technologies.

Experienced Faculty

The college has faculty working across specialized disciplines including Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Dairy Chemistry and Dairy Microbiology. Faculty members are involved not only in teaching but also in research, technology development, publications and industry or farmer-oriented technology transfer.

Placement Opportunities

The college provides campus placement opportunities and its graduates have entered dairy industries, government departments, research institutions and academic organizations. GADVASU has reported recruitment of its dairy graduates by Milkfed and selection of graduates for Dairy Development Inspector positions through competitive examinations.

Focus on Practical Learning

Practical education is an important part of dairy technology training. Students receive exposure to laboratory work, milk analysis, dairy processing and experimental plant operations, allowing them to complement classroom concepts with hands-on experience.

Global Exposure

The college's alumni have pursued higher education and professional opportunities in countries including the USA, New Zealand, Canada and Australia. Such academic and professional pathways provide students with exposure to international standards and developments in dairy and food science.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Dairy science involves technology, engineering, chemistry, microbiology, economics and business management. The college brings these areas together through its specialized departments, enabling students to understand dairy production and processing from technical as well as managerial perspectives.

Innovation & Research

Research and technology development form an important part of the college's activities. GADVASU reports technologies developed by the college for value addition and milk processing, including a phase-changing-material-based milk chiller designed for milk chilling and developed for technology transfer.

Career-Oriented Programs

The college's programmes are designed to develop technical and professional skills required in dairy, food processing, government services, research and related industries. Its B.Tech. Dairy Technology programme is specifically described by GADVASU as a job-oriented programme, while postgraduate and doctoral programmes provide pathways into specialized research and higher academic careers.

Vision

• To develop skilled professionals for the dairy and food processing sectors.

• To promote quality education, research and practical training in dairy and food science.

• To support innovation and development of appropriate dairy and food-processing technologies.

• To contribute to sustainable development of the dairy sector.

• To strengthen linkages among education, research, industry and dairy stakeholders.

Mission

• To provide quality undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education.

• To develop technical and managerial manpower for dairy and food industries.

• To undertake research addressing contemporary dairy and food-processing requirements.

• To develop and transfer useful technologies to farmers, entrepreneurs and industry.

• To provide practical training, extension education and consultancy in relevant areas.

• To prepare students for professional careers, research and higher education.

Admission to College of Dairy Science & Technology is conducted according to the admission rules and schedule prescribed by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Candidates first need to check the programme-specific eligibility requirements and university admission notification. Eligible applicants complete the prescribed application process, submit academic and supporting documents and participate in the applicable merit, counselling or selection procedure. Selected candidates are then required to complete document verification and pay the prescribed admission and tuition fees within the specified deadline. For postgraduate and doctoral programmes, candidates must satisfy the relevant degree and subject requirements and follow the university's applicable admission procedure.

 Admission Criteria

Ph.D 

Admission Process

• Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements for the relevant Ph.D. discipline.

• Candidates need to submit the online application form through the GADVASU admission portal within the notified schedule.

• Eligible candidates are considered for admission through the University's prescribed selection and counselling process.

• Candidates must appear for the applicable admission/selection process as notified by GADVASU.

• Selected candidates have to participate in counselling and complete document verification and fee payment.

• Admission is confirmed after fulfilment of all university requirements.

Eligibility

• A relevant Master's degree from a recognized institute/university is required.

• Candidates should have at least 70% marks or OCPA/OGPA of 7.000/10.000 in the Master's degree.

• Candidates should also have at least 60% marks or OCPA/OGPA of 6.000/10.000 in the Bachelor's degree.

• The Master's and Bachelor's degree must be in the discipline prescribed for the particular Ph.D. programme.

• Students may be required to complete deficiency courses as recommended by the advisory committee.

B.Tech 

Admission Process

• Candidates apply through the GADVASU online admission portal.

• Admission to B.Tech. Dairy Technology is based on merit in 10+2 using the aggregate of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English marks.

• Candidates must register and submit the application form within the prescribed admission schedule.

• GADVASU prepares the merit list of eligible applicants.

• Eligible candidates participate in the scheduled counselling process for seat allocation.

• After seat allotment, candidates complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

Eligibility

• For B.Tech. Dairy Technology, candidates must have passed 10+2 (Non-Medical) or equivalent.

• Required subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.

• The qualification must be from a recognized Indian Board/University.

• Candidates generally require 50% aggregate marks, with 40% applicable to SC/ST, BC and DP categories, as prescribed by GADVASU.

• For B.Tech. Food Science & Technology, 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology and English is required.

• The prescribed minimum aggregate is 50%, with 40% for SC/ST, BC and DP categories.

M.Tech 

Admission Process

• Candidates submit the application through the GADVASU admission process for postgraduate programmes.

• Applications are scrutinized according to the eligibility requirements of the selected M.Tech. discipline.

• Eligible candidates are included in the prescribed merit/selection and counselling process.

• Candidates participate in counselling for seat allocation.

• Selected candidates complete document verification and payment of the applicable admission fee.

• For the listed M.Tech. programmes, GADVASU gives preference to candidates holding a B.Tech. Dairy Technology degree.

Eligibility

• Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized institute, college or university.

• The minimum requirement is generally 60% marks or OCPA/OGPA of 6.000/10.000 in the qualifying Bachelor's degree.

• For M.Tech. programmes, candidates with B.Tech. Dairy Technology receive preference.

• The qualifying degree must meet the discipline-specific requirements prescribed by GADVASU.

• Candidates may have to complete deficiency courses if recommended by the student's advisory committee.

M.Sc

Admission Process

• Candidates submit the prescribed application form for the M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Economics programme.

• The university verifies applications against the prescribed eligibility criteria.

• Eligible candidates are considered through the notified selection/merit and counselling process.

• Candidates attend counselling and complete document verification.

• Selected candidates must pay the prescribed admission fee within the notified deadline to confirm their seat.

Eligibility

• Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized institute, college or university.

• The general minimum requirement for Master's programmes is 60% marks or OCPA/OGPA of 6.000/10.000 in the qualifying Bachelor's degree.

• The Bachelor's degree must satisfy the discipline-specific qualification prescribed in the GADVASU prospectus.

• Candidates admitted to Master's programmes may be required to complete deficiency courses where prescribed.

GADVASU provides scholarship, stipend, fellowship and other award provisions for eligible students according to applicable university rules and schemes. Scholarship opportunities may depend on academic performance, category, programme, government schemes, fellowships or other prescribed criteria. Students should check the latest GADVASU admission prospectus and scholarship notifications for the exact schemes, eligibility requirements, application process and financial benefits available during their admission year. The university's college admission information specifically includes scholarship, stipend and fellowship provisions.

The College of Dairy Science & Technology has a dedicated placement arrangement under GADVASU, with a designated placement in-charge for the College of Dairy & Food Science Technology. The college reports campus placement opportunities and alumni working in government departments, dairy and food industries, research organizations and academic institutions in India and abroad. Graduates have secured positions through competitive government recruitment as well as opportunities in the private dairy and food sector. GADVASU has reported recruitment by Milkfed and selection of dairy graduates as Dairy Development Inspectors in Punjab.

College of Dairy Science & Technology provides facilities designed to support academic learning, practical training, research and student development. The college has classrooms and specialized laboratories for dairy and allied subjects, along with advanced analytical instruments for research and quality evaluation. One of its major facilities is the Experimental Dairy Plant, which supports milk handling, processing, product development and practical education. Students also benefit from the wider GADVASU campus environment and its academic and research resources.

The hostel facility provides students with residential accommodation within the broader GADVASU campus environment, subject to availability and university regulations. Hostel accommodation helps students stay close to classrooms, laboratories, libraries and other academic facilities. Students living on campus can participate conveniently in practical training, seminars, extracurricular activities and university events. Hostel facilities are intended to provide a suitable residential environment for students during their academic programme. Current room availability, accommodation charges, rules and allotment procedures should be confirmed with GADVASU for the applicable academic session.

Students can benefit from the connectivity and campus transportation arrangements associated with the GADVASU campus in Ludhiana. Transport facilities are useful for students travelling between academic areas and for approved educational visits, training activities and exposure programmes. The college's location within the main GADVASU campus also provides convenient access to the university's academic and research infrastructure. Students should confirm current routes, schedules and charges, where applicable, with the university administration.