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Hi everyone,

I am a Class 12 PCB student from Hyderabad and have recently completed CUET UG. I belong to the General category and am currently considering Food Technology as my preferred course.

My expected scores are roughly:

• Biology: 190–200

• Physics: below 50

• Chemistry: below 50

• English/GAT: average

(I know these are only estimates and not my official scores.)

Initially, I was considering Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Forensic Science as well, but after a lot of research, I feel Food Technology may suit my interests better because I enjoy learning about food safety, food ingredients, nutrition, food processing, and how food products are made.

One more concern I have is about studying outside Hyderabad. My parents would prefer that I stay in Hyderabad, and honestly, I am a bit nervous about moving away from home as well. However, if there are significantly better opportunities for Food Technology in other states, I don't want to miss out just because I'm scared or unsure.

For students who had to move away from home for college:

• How did you convince your parents?

• Was it worth moving to another state for a better college?

• What factors should I consider before making that decision?

I would really appreciate hearing your experiences.

So I would really appreciate advice from students or graduates:

• Which colleges should I target through CUET for Food Technology or related courses?

• Are there any good options in Hyderabad or Telangana?

• If there are no suitable CUET options in Hyderabad, would it be worth moving to another state for a better college?

• What colleges would be realistic for someone with scores similar to my estimate?

• What are the best colleges for Food Technology in terms of faculty, opportunities, placements, and higher studies?

I would appreciate any honest advice, especially from current Food Technology students or graduates.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I am a Class 12 PCB student from Hyderabad and have recently completed CUET UG. I belong to the General category and am currently considering Food Technology as my preferred course.

My expected scores are roughly:

• Biology: 190–200

• Physics: below 50

• Chemistry: below 50

• English/GAT: average

(I know these are only estimates and not my official scores.)

Initially, I was considering Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Forensic Science as well, but after a lot of research, I feel Food Technology may suit my interests better because I enjoy learning about food safety, food ingredients, nutrition, food processing, and how food products are made.

One more concern I have is about studying outside Hyderabad. My parents would prefer that I stay in Hyderabad, and honestly, I am a bit nervous about moving away from home as well. However, if there are significantly better opportunities for Food Technology in other states, I don't want to miss out just because I'm scared or unsure.

For students who had to move away from home for college:

• How did you convince your parents?

• Was it worth moving to another state for a better college?

• What factors should I consider before making that decision?

I would really appreciate hearing your experiences.

So I would really appreciate advice from students or graduates:

• Which colleges should I target through CUET for Food Technology or related courses?

• Are there any good options in Hyderabad or Telangana?

• If there are no suitable CUET options in Hyderabad, would it be worth moving to another state for a better college?

• What colleges would be realistic for someone with scores similar to my estimate?

• What are the best colleges for Food Technology in terms of faculty, opportunities, placements, and higher studies?

I would appreciate any honest advice, especially from current Food Technology students or graduates.

Thank you!

Hi everyone. I'm a Class 12 PCB student from Hyderabad and I'm trying to decide between Food Technology and Biotechnology. I enjoy biology and genetics, but I don't enjoy maths much and I'm not sure whether I'd enjoy spending my whole career in a lab. Recently I've become interested in food safety, food ingredients, nutrition, and how food products are made.

I'd love to hear from current students or graduates:

What are the most important subjects in Food Technology?

How much chemistry, maths, and lab work is actually involved?

What does a typical day in college and later in a job look like?

What kind of students enjoy this course the most?

What are the realistic career opportunities and starting salaries after graduation?

Any honest advice would be really helpful. Thanks!

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​While I passed, my biology score of 45 out of 70 doesn't reflect the effort I put in, due to some presentation mistakes on the exam day. I also barely passed physics and chemistry.

​I'm wondering if my 68% is enough for future options, specifically for careers in food technology or biotechnology, or if gaining skills during BSc and MSc courses will be more important.

​Should I consider giving the improvement exam in biology, or is the percentage not that important in the long run?"