Textile engineering is a
branch of engineering that involves the design and control of the process of
textile manufacturing. It has increased popularity as a career option because
textile industries nowadays are contributing a substantial percentage in the
country's economy. Numerous textile mills have been built in India, both in the
handloom and mechanized versions, offering plenty of job opportunities for
skilled textile engineering specialists.
In case you are considering
to take up textile engineering as a profession, this article will highlight you
on the requirements, courses, job prospects and top institutions that offer
Textile Engineering as a course in India.
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Eligibility:
- Diploma: (Requirement: Pass 10th class)
- Dip. in Textile Engineering or Textile Technology
- Dip. in Fabrication Technology B.Eng / B. tech courses: (Requirements: 10 + 2 with Maths, Chemistry and Physics as essential subjects)
- Bachelor of Engineering inTextile Technology
- Bachelor of Technology in Textile Chemistry
- Bachelor of Technology in Carpet and Textile Technology
- Bachelor of Technology in Man Made Fiber Technology ME / M. tech courses: (Requirements: B.Eng or B.Tech in branches related to Textile engineering)
- Master of Technology in Textile Chemistry
- Master of Technology in Textile Technology
Master of Engineering in
Textile Engineering Options for specializations are available in areas such as
Textile Chemistry, Textile Science, Textile Design, Management Science, Textile
Material Research, Apparel Technology, Quality Technology, Manufacturing
Technology etc.
Job Prospects
A textile engineering
graduate can find exceptional job opportunities in a variety of industrial
sectors. The possible career paths are process engineering, quality control,
production control, technical sales and corporate management.You can find job
openings in top textile mills like Lakshmi Machine Works, Mysore Silk Factory,
JCT Limited, Bombay Dying, Arvind Mills, among others.
Pay Scale
The starting pay of a fresh
graduate textile engineer in the public sector is in the range of Rs 9,000 to
12,000 monthly. In the private sector, the starting salary is in the range of
Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 monthly. For a textile engineer with not less than 2
years of experience, the pay is more than Rs 50, 000 per month.
Broad Course Content
Textile engineering entails
structural, chemical and computer engineering. A textile engineer is trained on
how to apply various engineering principles to diverse aspects of textile
designing including apparel process, fiber, textile machinery, etc. The program
includes an overview of fiber science technology which entails polymers and the
production of new fibers. Students are also trained about designs and layout, machine
control, wet process designing, creation of textile products etc.
Skills Sets Needed
You should have the skill to
improve and produce new textile fibers. Some of the traits desired include good
analytical and communication skills and a knack for solving technical problems
in regard to textile manufacturing processes.
Institutions offering Textile Engineering in India
The following institutions
are considered the top colleges in India to pursue a degree in Textile
engineering.
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Mumbai
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Chennai
- Bengal Engineering College
- Institute of Textile Technology in Chowdwar
- Government Central Textile Institute in Kanpur
- Cochin University, Faculty of Technology.
Course Fees
The fee varies from
institution to institution, varying from Rs. 6000 at public colleges to Rs.
60000 annually in private colleges.
Admissions
You should have passed
entrance exams such as GATE for entry to M.tech and B.Tech programs. Most of
these engineering colleges select candidates based on their scores in Joint
Entrance Examinations (JEE).
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