Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Animal Feed Technology

Animal Feed Technology is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the science and technology of formulating, processing, storing, and evaluating feed for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and companion animals. It emphasizes ensuring quality, safety, and nutritional adequacy of feed, while integrating innovations to improve animal health, productivity, and sustainability.

It is about:

• Understanding the nutritional requirements of different animals.
• Developing safe, balanced, and cost-effective feed formulations.
• Applying modern technologies in feed processing, preservation, and packaging.
• Ensuring compliance with feed safety standards and regulations.
• Exploring innovative feed ingredients and additives for enhanced animal performance.

Our Animal Feed Technology programme is designed to equip students and professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to meet the growing global demand for safe and sustainable animal feed. The course covers feed formulation, processing, safety, quality control, and practical aspects of feed technology to prepare participants for careers in the feed and allied industries.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition

Module 2: Feed Ingredients: Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, and By-products

Module 3: Protein, Energy, Mineral and Vitamin Supplements

Module 4: Principles of Feed Formulation and Balancing Rations

Module 5: Feed Processing Technologies (Grinding, Mixing, Pelleting, Extrusion)

Module 6: Feed Additives and Functional Ingredients (Enzymes, Probiotics, Prebiotics, Antibiotic Replacers)

Module 7: Feed for Dairy Cattle, Buffaloes, and Small Ruminants

Module 8: Poultry Feed Technology

Module 9: Aquaculture Feed Technology

Module 10: Pet Food and Companion Animal Nutrition

Module 11: Silage and Haymaking Technology

Module 12: Feed Packaging, Storage, and Shelf-life Extension

Module 13: Feed Safety, Regulations, and Standards (BIS, FSSAI, Codex, ISO)

Module 14: Quality Assurance and Analytical Techniques in Feed Evaluation

Module 15: Laboratory Demonstrations, Practical’s, and Instrument Handling

Module 16: Emerging Trends in Animal Feed (Novel Ingredients, Precision Feeding, Sustainable Feed Sources)

Module 17: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline (preferably Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Food Technology, or related fields) are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma, and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Examination & Certification

IGMPI follows a credit-based system across all PG Diploma, Executive Diploma, and Certificate Programmes. Each module carries 4 credits. To successfully complete the programme, participants must earn all assigned credits.

• Submission of self-assessment assignments after each module.
• Final online examination at the end of the programme.
• After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Food Science and Technology by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality upon successful completion.

Programme material, self-assessment exercises, and project work guidelines will be provided by the Institute. Updates will be shared regularly on the official webpage.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has a dedicated placement cell comprising senior HR professionals and talent acquisition experts. It maintains close industry relations with leading animal feed, livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet food companies worldwide.

Placement assistance includes jobs as:

Feed Technologist / Nutritionist, Formulation Scientist, R&D Specialist (Feed Additives & Ingredients), Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager, Regulatory Affairs Expert, Product Development Officer, Technical Sales / Technical Consultant, Extension & Advisory Officer.

Participants from IGMPI have secured opportunities with organizations engaged in livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet food sectors, as well as testing laboratories and research institutes.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food giants like Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Suguna Foods Pvt. Ltd., Venkys (India) Ltd., SKM Animal Feeds and Foods (India) Ltd., Cargill Animal Nutrition (India & Global), De Heus Animal Nutrition, Nutreco (Skretting & Trouw Nutrition), Alltech India Pvt. Ltd., Kemin Industries, CP Aquaculture (Charoen Pokphand Group), Avanti Feeds Ltd., Growel Feeds Pvt. Ltd., Neovia (ADM Animal Nutrition), Evonik Animal Nutrition, IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd. (Feed & Nutrition Division).

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 24^th Sep 2025.

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