The Indian textile industry is in rapid progress and is offering huge revenue to the country. It has increased the need for engineering graduates who have the skills in engineering, design, chemistry, management, computers, apparel, marketing/sales, and quality control.
Textile Engineering uses the principles of engineering with specific knowledge of textile equipment and processes. The course curriculum also draws knowledge from other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical and industrial and chemical engineering.
Textile industry basically involves manufacturing of various types of fabrics both natural and synthetic as well as of production machinery and application of new technology. The industry has categorized in three major areas of work namely research and development, manufacturing and merchandising.
The textile industry in India is one of the largest industries in the world and is still expanding. It thus has an immense career potential for the young masses. Aspirants who want to make career in textile engineering or technology can pursue courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. One can even choose to carry out research work.
There are many engineering colleges/polytechnics/universities in India offering courses in textile engineering and technology. For doing B.Tech in Textile Engineering one should have completed +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and/or Biology. Most engineering colleges in the country select candidates based on written entrance examinations.
After completing B.Tech/BE in textile engineering, one can either start a professional career or can continue his/her study by joining M.Tech and PhD programs offered by the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is a pioneer institute in the field offering B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D programs.
Textile engineering graduates find excellent job opportunities in diverse industrial sectors. The Career paths include process engineering, research and development, production control, technical sales, quality control and corporate management through the production supervisory route.
Apart from joining textile farms and manufacturing units after B.E./B.Tech one can also join M.Tech course or can go for doctorate degrees. For doing research in India, one has to qualify the NET/JRF entrance examination conducted by UGC and CSIR jointly. Also there are good opportunities abroad for carrying out research work.
Fresh Graduates from reputed engineering colleges having BE/BTech degree can receive starting pay-packages ranging from Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. The salary increases with experience and skills. A textile engineer with 2-3 years of industrial experience can earn more than Rs 50, 000 per month apart from other perks and benefits.
SSM Institute of Textile Technology & Polytechnic College Komarapalayam - 638 183, Namakkal Dt, Phone : 04288 - 260 197, 263 755, 262 197 & 98431 - 60197 Fax : 04288 - 264347 Email : slm_ssmtech@sancharnet.in Website :www.ssmtech.org Courses Offered : Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate courses in Textile Technology
Institute of Textile Technology P. O. - Choudwar, pin- 754025 Dist: Cuttack- (Orissa) Telegram: TEXTECH E-mail : principal_ittchoudwar@yahoo.com Telephone/Fax : 0671 - 2492 217 Website : http://www.ittorissa.org/ Courses Offered : B.Tech. Degree in Textile Technology, B.Tech. Degree in Fashion Technology, Diploma in Textile Technology
Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016 Phone : 91-11-2659 1401 Fax : 91-11-2658 1103 E-mail : hodtextile@textile.iitd.ac.in Courses Offered : B.Tech./M.Tech/PhD
Guru Nanak Dev University Courses Offered : B.Tech Textile Chemistry and P.G. Diploma in Textile Design
Sasmira - Synthetic and Art Silk Mill's Research Association Sasmira Marg, Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400025 (Maharashtra) Website : http://www.sasmira.org/ Courses Offered: Textile Technology Course - Certificate Course in Weaving of Man-made Fibre Fabrics, Textile Diploma
Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences Birla Colony, Bhiwani, Haryana - 127021 Phone No: +91-1664- 242561-64 Email Id : info@titsbhiwani.org Website : http://www.titsbhiwani.org/ Courses Offered : B.Tech in Textile Technology, B.Tech in Textile Chemistry, M. Tech in Textile Technology
Faculty of Technology and Engineering, MS University of Baroda Courses Offered : D.T.C. in Textile Chemistry, Post B.Sc B.E. in Textile Chemistry, Diploma in Textile Technology, Post B.Sc. D.T.C. in Textile Chemistry, Bachelor in Textile engineering, M.E. in Textile chemical processing, Master in Textile Engineering
L. D. College of Engineering Ahmedabad 380 015, India Phone : (91) (79) 26302887, 26303190 Website : http://www.ldceahd.org/ Courses Offered : B.Tech in Textile Technology
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