MSBTE K-scheme · Food
MSBTE K-scheme Food Technology (FC) syllabus: subjects and course codes
Every course in Diploma in Food Technology, semester by semester, with the official course code, abbreviation, type, credits and total marks.
What are the subjects in MSBTE K-scheme Food Technology?
MSBTE K-scheme Diploma in Food Technology (programme code FC) has six semesters. Semester 1 includes Basic Mathematics (311302), Communication Skills (English) (311303), Basic Science (Physics / Chemistry) (311305), Fundamentals of ICT (311001). Semester 2 includes Food Hygiene and Sanitation (322311), Food Microbiology (322312), Food Processing Technology (322313), Human Nutrition (322314). The full semester-wise list with course codes, credits and marks is below.
Semester 1 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Mathematics | BMS | 311302 | AEC | 4 | 125 |
| Communication Skills (English) | ENG | 311303 | AEC | 3 | 150 |
| Basic Science (Physics / Chemistry) | BSC | 311305 | DSC | 5 | 250 |
| Fundamentals of ICT | ICT | 311001 | SEC | 2 | 75 |
| Yoga and Meditation | YAM | 311003 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Engineering Workshop Practices (Mechanical, Electrical and Allied Branches) | EWP | 311005 | SEC | 2 | 100 |
| Engineering Graphics (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Allied Branches) | EGR | 311006 | DSC | 3 | 100 |
Semester 2 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Hygiene and Sanitation | FHS | 322311 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Food Microbiology | FMB | 322312 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Food Processing Technology | FPT | 322313 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Human Nutrition | HUN | 322314 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Professional Communication | PCO | 312002 | SEC | 1 | 50 |
| Social and Life Skills | SFS | 312003 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Computer Application in Food Industry | CAF | 322005 | SEC | 2 | 50 |
Semester 3 6 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Engineering | FEN | 323308 | DSE | 4 | 150 |
| Food Packaging Technology | FPK | 323309 | DSC | 4 | 150 |
| Food Chemistry | FCH | 323310 | DSC | 5 | 200 |
| Principles of Food Preservation | PFP | 323311 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Essence of Indian Constitution | EIC | 313002 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Applications of Food Additives | AFA | 323006 | SEC | 2 | 75 |
Semester 4 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Education and Sustainability | EES | 314301 | VEC | 2 | 125 |
| Bakery and Confectionery Technology | BCT | 324310 | DSC | 5 | 200 |
| Flesh Food Technology | FFT | 324311 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Food Analysis | FAS | 324312 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Detection of Food Adulteration | DFA | 324010 | SEC | 3 | 100 |
| Elective (Any - One) | |||||
| Food Supply Chain and Operations Management | FSOM | 324313 | DSE | 2 | 125 |
| Waste Management in Food Industry | IWM | 324314 | DSE | 2 | 125 |
Semester 5 8 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | MAN | 315301 | AEC | 2 | 125 |
| Dairy Technology | DTE | 325309 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Food Quality and Safety Regulations | FQS | 325310 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Fruits and Vegetables Technology | FVT | 325311 | DSC | 4 | 200 |
| Entrepreneurship Development and Startups | EDS | 314014 | AEC | 2 | 100 |
| Elective Course-2 (Any - One) | |||||
| Processing of Edible Oilseeds | PEO | 325312 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
| Beverage Technology | BVT | 325313 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
| Processing of Spices | POS | 325314 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
Semester 6 3 courses
Highlighted rows are internship, seminar and project courses. Data source: MSBTE curriculum search portal, retrieved 2026-10-09. For the detailed curriculum of a course, open it on the official portal. This page is a student-friendly reference, not an official document.
Internship and project courses
| Course | Code | Semester | Credits | Marks | Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship (16 weeks) | 316002 | 6 | 16 | 200 | ITR format |
| Capstone Project | 334001 | 6 | 3 | 200 | Black book format |
| Seminar Course | 324011 | 6 | 1 | 100 | Guidelines |
How K-scheme marks work
- FA-TH is the average of two class tests of 30 marks each.
- SA-TH is the end-semester theory examination.
- FA-PR and SA-PR are continuous and end-semester practical assessment. A student who does not secure minimum marks in FA-PR of any course is declared detained in that semester.
- SLA is self-learning assessment (assignments, micro-projects). Failing SLA means the work must be repeated and resubmitted.
- One credit equals 30 notional learning hours.
FAQs
Which semester has the internship in MSBTE Food Technology?
Semester 6: Internship (16 weeks), abbreviation IN26, course code 316002, 16 credits and 200 marks.
What is the capstone project code for MSBTE Food Technology?
Capstone Project is course code 334001 (CP01) in semester 6, with 3 credits and 200 marks.
How many subjects are there in each semester of Food Technology?
Semester 1: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 2: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 3: 6 compulsory courses; Semester 4: 5 compulsory courses plus electives; Semester 5: 5 compulsory courses plus electives; Semester 6: 3 compulsory courses.
What is the programme code of Food Technology in MSBTE?
The MSBTE programme code is FC.
What do AEC, DSC, SEC, VEC, DSE and INP mean?
They are course types: AEC is Ability Enhancement Course, DSC is Discipline Specific Core, SEC is Skill Enhancement Course, VEC is Value Education Course, DSE is Discipline Specific Elective and INP covers internship and project courses.
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