Sugar technology involves detailed study of techniques of production of sugar and understanding of sugar chemistry, technology involved in fermentation and processing. The field also covers studies about production of different quality of sugar used for various purposes. Interest in Physics, Chemistry and Maths is a must to pursue a course in sugar technology. Bachelor, post graduate diploma and certificate courses are available.
After completing the education one can work as Sugar Engineers, Consultants, Researchers, Supervisors and Quality Analysts.
Those who qualify from top institutes like NSI, Kanpur; VSI, Pune are offered placements with salary range from Rs 2 lakh-Rs 3 lakh per annum. At higher levels the pay may be Rs 6-Rs 15 lakh pa. A few more colleges to study are:
Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI), Pune, Maharashtra. Courses: Certificate course in Sugar Boiling, Certificate Course in Sugar Engineering, PGD in Industrial Fermentation and Alcohol Technology, PGD Diploma in Sugar Technology in Sugar Engineering
National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur. Courses: Certificate course in Sugar Boiling, PGD in Industrial Fermentation and Alcohol Technology
