Leather Technology is one of the upcoming career options in India and with the developing demand for leather products in the everyday life, the industry is poised to emerge as on the important sectors of the economy. Leather Technology professionals are also in great demand these days.

With a view to meet the industrial demand for leather technology professionals, the Government of India has introduced institutions to offer leather technology and footwear technology related courses. The names of government institutions offering Bachelor of Technology course in Leather Technology are given below:

• Jalpaiguri Government College, Jalpaiguri

• Government College of Engineering & Leather Technology, Kolkata

• Central Leather Research Institute

Eligibility requirement:

For getting into the B. Tech in Leather Technology course offered by these institutions, candidates must have completed their higher secondary in science stream from a recognized board with not less than 55% of marks.

Admission Procedure:

Admission to these institutions is done based on the performance of the candidates in state-level or all India level entrance examination like WBJEE and AIEEE.

What are the subjects covered under B. Tech Leather Technology course?

Some of the subjects offered under the four-year full-time B. Tech Leather Technology course are:

• Biotechnology of leather manufacture

• Analytical chemistry of pre-tanning materials

• Theory of pre-tanning materials

• Principles of pre-tannage

• Analytical chemistry of tanning agents

• Mechanics of leather machines

• Analytical chemistry of post-tanning and fishing agents

• Exotic leather & by-product manufacture

• Computer aided engineering graphics

• Fashion designing

Higher studies after B. Tech Leather Technology:

After successful completion of B. Tech leather technology course, candidates can go for PG diploma or M. Tech course in leather technology and footwear science & engineering fields. These courses would further increase their job prospects in the fast-developing leather industry and fashion technology industry.

Future job prospects for B. Tech Leather Technology holders:

Candidates, who have completed their B. Tech in leather technology can find job opportunities in primary processing units, production promotion sector and design units. After gaining some year of industrial experience, they can establish their own production units. Setting up of own unit can be beneficial since the demand for leather products is expected to increase in the leather market with new trends and fashions being introduced in the leather apparel industry. Thus, a good academic record coupled with hands on training and experience can offer a very good career prospects for B. Tech Leather Technology graduates.