M.Tech (Rubber Technology) in Anna University –Eligibility and Course Curriculum

Engineering graduates in streams like Plastic Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Production Engineering can seek admission for M.Tech (Rubber Technology) in Anna University. Admissions are done on the basis of GATE or TANCET score. Topics such as Rubber Materials Technology, Rubber Products Design, Research Methodology, and Latex Technology re covered under the course curriculum.

Curriculum for M.Tech (Rubber Technology) in Anna University

The Course is held for a period of 2 years comprising of four semesters. The first two semesters comprise of six theory subjects and one practical each. The third semester has three theory subjects along with a project work and the fourth semester is dedicated wholly for the second phase of project work.

The curriculum is as follows:-

Semester I

• Advanced Numerical Methods
• Rubber Materials Technology
• Theory of Polymer Systems
• Rubber Processing Technology
• Engineering Design
• Elective 1
• Practical- Rubber Processing and Testing Lab

Semester II

• Polymer Characterization Techniques
• Rubber Products Design
• Rubber Compound Design
• Tyre Science and Technology
• Elective 2
• Elective 3
• Practical- Computer Aided Product and Mould Design

Semester III

• Elective 4
• Elective 5
• Elective 6
• Project Work (Phase 1)

Semester IV

• Project Work (Phase 2)

The electives offered for the subject are as follows.

• Theory of Viscoelasticity
• Latex Technology
• Polymer Reaction Engineering
• Specialty Polymers
• Polymer Blends and Alloys
• Polymer Testing
• Stress Analysis of Polymers
• Polymer Composites and Structure
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• Polymers and Environment
• Biopolymers and Biocomposites
• Adhesives and Adhesion Technology
• Research Methodology
• Plastics Engineering
• Mould Design and Manufacturing
• Heat and Mass Transfer for Polymer
• Finite Element Analysis for Polymer
• Computer Aided Product Design
• Polymers for Electrical and Electronic Applications
• Manufacturing Management
• Advanced Materials Technology
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Theory of Vibrations

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech in Rubber Technology

Candidates with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in the following specialisations are eligible to apply for the course.

• Rubber Technology
• Plastic Technology
• Polymer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Material Science and Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering

Candidates with masters or postgraduate degree in science are eligible to apply for the course as well. The specialisations required for admission are as follows.

• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
• Master of Science in Polymer Chemistry
• Master of Science in Materials Science

Admissions are done on the basis of entrance test conducted at national or state level. Those with valid score in GATE or TANCET will be given more preference for admission.