B.Tech (Silk Technology) is one of the demanded courses offered at Visvesvaraya Technological University. Fabric Manufacture, Textile Fibre Physics, Knitting Technology, Silk Reeling Technology, Clothing Culture and Communication, etc are some of the topics included under the course curriculum. HSC passed candidates can seek admission on the basis of IIT (Main) or Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) marks.

Course Curriculum for B.Tech (Silk Technology) in VTU

Semester I

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

Semester II

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

Semester III

• Textile Polymer Science
• Textile Fibres
• Yarn Manufacture-1
• Fabric Manufacture-I
• Chemical Processing of Textiles-I
• Yarn Manufacture Lab.-I
• Fabric Manufacture Lab.-I
• Chemical Processing of Textiles Lab-I

Semester IV

• Textile Fibre Physics
• Manufactured Fibre Technology
• Yarn Manufacture-II
• Fabric Manufacture-II
• Chemical Processing of Textiles-II
• Yarn Manufacture Lab.-II
• Fabric Manufacture Lab.-II
• Chemical Processing of Textiles Lab-II

Semester V

• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Knitting Technology
• Yarn Manufacture-III
• Fabric Manufacture-III
• Chemical Processing of Textiles – III
• Yarn Manufacture Lab.-III
• Fabric Manufacture Lab-III
• Chemical Processing of Textiles lab.–III

Semester VI

• Statistical Applications to Textiles
• Textile Testing - I
• Fashion Design & Garment Manufacture
• Fabric Structure and Design
• Elective – I
• Textile Testing Lab.-I
• Fashion Design & Garment Manufacture Lab
• Fabric Structure and Design Lab

Semester VII

• Moriculture and Sericulture
• Textiles Testing - II
• Total Quality Management
• Silk Reeling Technology
• Elective – II
• Elective – III
• Textile Testing Lab - II
• Silk Reeling Technology Lab

Semester VIII

• Apparel Testing & Quality Control
• Technical Textiles
• Elective IV
• Elective V
• Project Work
• Seminar

List of Elective Subjects

• Non Woven Technology
• Environmental Management in Textile Industry
• Textile Mechanics & Calculations
• Retail Management
• Financial Management
• Operation Research Technique
• Human Resource Development
• Silk & Apparel Marketing, Merchandising
• Clothing Culture and Communication
• Global Trade Practices

Fee Structure for B.Tech (Silk Technology) in VTU

Fee Structure for First Year

• Carriers Guidance & Service Fund: Rs.  10/-
• Cultural Activities: Rs. 25/-
• E-learning fees: Rs. 2,000/-
• NSS fee: Rs. 10/-
• Registration Fees: Rs. 2,000/-
• Sports Development fees: Rs. 75/-
• Sports fees: Rs. 50/-
• Student Development Fee: Rs. 10/-
• Teachers Development Fee: Rs. 10/-
• University Development Fund: Rs.  100/-
• Total: Rs. 4,290/-

Fee Structure for Subsequent Years

• Carriers Guidance & Service Fund: Rs. 10/-
• Cultural Activities: Rs. 25/-
• NSS fee: Rs. 10/-
• Sports Development fees: Rs. 75/-
• Sports fees: Rs. 50/-
• Student Development Fee: Rs. 10/-
• Teachers Development Fee: Rs. 10/-
• University Development Fund: Rs. 100/-
• Total: Rs. 290/-

Fee Structure for B.Tech Lateral Entry Students

• Carriers Guidance & Service Fund: Rs.  10/-
• Cultural Activities: Rs. 25/-
• E-learning fees: Rs. 1,500/-
• NSS fee: Rs. 10/-
• Registration Fees: Rs. 2,000/-
• Sports Development fees: Rs.75/-
• Sports fees: Rs. 50/-
• Student Development Fee: Rs. 10/-
• Teachers Development Fee: Rs. 10/-
• University Development Fund: Rs. 100/-
• Total: Rs. 3,790/-

Admission Process for B.Tech (Silk Technology) in VTU

Those having completed HSC course or its equivalent from a recognized board are eligible. They should have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Such candidates should have studied any of the following as optional subjects.

• Biology
• Bio-Technology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electronics

Lateral entry admission to second year of engineering is possible. Eligible candidate must be a diploma holder from any of the recognized institute. Admission of suitable candidates is done on the basis of marks obtained in IIT (Main) or Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET).