Dhaanish Ahmed Institute of Technology Coimbatore B.Tech Food Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to B.Tech Food Technology at DAIT is through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), which allocates seats based on Class 12 merit in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. No separate entrance exam is required. Candidates register on the TNEA portal, receive a merit rank, participate in counselling rounds, and report to the college after seat allotment.

Ans. The total fees for the 4-year B.Tech Food Technology program at DAIT Coimbatore are INR 4,40,000 under the TNEA quota and INR 6,96,000 under the management quota. The TNEA quota works out to INR 1,10,000 per year as the Anna University regulated fee for self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Ans. Graduates of B.Tech Food Technology can work in food processing companies, packaging firms, quality control laboratories, government food safety departments, and research organizations. Roles include food technologist, quality assurance engineer, production supervisor, and food safety auditor. Higher studies in M.Tech Food Technology or MBA are also popular post-graduation options.

Ans. Yes, DAIT Coimbatore arranges regular industrial visits for Food Technology students to food processing units in the Tamil Nadu region. The program emphasizes practical exposure in food preservation, processing, and packaging, and students gain hands-on experience in food quality assurance through laboratory sessions and industry visits throughout the course.

Ans. Students can avail the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST students, the Pragati Scholarship of INR 50,000 per year for girl students, the Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship for merit-cum-need students, and DAIT’s own merit scholarship of up to 100% of tuition fees for academically excellent students. Government scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. Yes, Dhaanish Ahmed Institute of Technology is AICTE-approved and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. All B.Tech programs at DAIT including Food Technology are conducted under Anna University regulations and the degree awarded is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of India.