Yarn manufacture, fabric manufacture, mill planning & organization, advance weaving technology, etc are some of the core topics included under the syllabus for B.Tech in Textile Engineering. Intermediate (10 +2) passed candidates can seek admission to the course in institutes like Gautam Buddh Technical University, Himachal Pradesh Technical University and Punjab Technical University. After successful completion of the degree, one can find opportunities with Wool Research Association, National Textile Corporation Ltd, National Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NHDC) and so on.

Overview of B.Tech in Textile Engineering

B.Tech in Textile Engineering is an UG course in technology having duration of 4 years. Intermediate (10 +2) passed candidates in subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics can apply for the course. Admission is done either on the basis of national level entrance test or state level test. Qualified candidates can find a rewarding career in public/private sector.

Course Curriculum for B.Tech in Textile Engineering

Semester –I

• Mathematics-I
• Engineering Physics-I
• Engineering Chemistry-I
• Engineering Mechanics-I
• Electrical Engineering / Computer Concepts & Programming in C-I
• Electronics Engineering / Professional Communication-I
• Manufacturing Processes/ Environment & Ecology-I

Semester –II

• Mathematics-II
• Engineering Physics-II
• Engineering Chemistry-II
• Engineering Mechanics-II
• Electrical Engineering / Computer Concepts & Programming in C-II
• Electronics Engineering / Professional Communication-II
• Manufacturing Processes/ Environment & Ecology-II

Semester –III

• Natural Textile Fibre
• Mathematics-III
• Industrial Psychology/ Industrial Sociology
• Yarn Manufacture-I
• Fabric Manufacture-I
• Wet Processing of Textiles-I
• Human Values & Professional Ethics

Semester –IV

• Industrial Sociology/ Psychology
• Mathematics-III
• Yarn Manufacture-II
• Fabric Manufacture-II
• Wet Processing of Textile II
• Colour & Design
• Human Values & Professional Ethics

Semester –V

• Engineering & Managerial Economics
• Textile Testing I
• Yarn Manufacture-III
• Fabric Manufacture-III
• Fabric Structure
• Chemistry & Production of Fibres

Semester-VI

• Industrial Management
• Departmental Elective-I
• Textile Testing-II
• Structure & Properties of Fibres
• Yarn Manufacture IV
• Fabric Manufacture IV

Semester-VII

• Elective
• Mill Planning & Organization
• Advance Spinning Technology
• Knitting Technology

Semester-VIII

• Advance Weaving Technology
• Electives
• Project

Colleges offering B.Tech in Textile Engineering

• Dynamic Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Technology
• Gautam Buddh Technical University
• Government Engineering College, Himachal Pradesh
• Himachal Pradesh Technical University
• Punjab Technical University

Opportunities after B.Tech in Textile Engineering

Textile Engineers can find well paid jobs in public/private sector. Fresh graduates can join Wool Research Association as ‘Trainee Scientists’ and can earn up to Rs. 20,000/- per month. Growing work experience will help these candidates to find lucrative jobs. Those with at least 8 years of work exposure can join National Textile Corporation Ltd as ‘Manager’ and can earn up to Rs. 50,500/- per month. For ‘Assistant Manager’ position in National Handloom Development Corporation Limited (NHDC), these professionals are offered with basic salary up to Rs. 40,500/- per month. They can also apply for job positions extended for engineering graduates in banks, railways, etc.