Textile Technology Introduction

The textile industry today is in rapid progress and offers huge revenue to the country. It has increased the need for engineering graduates who have the skills in engineering, design, chemistry, management, computers, apparel, marketing/sales, and quality control.

Textile Engineering uses the principles of engineering with specific knowledge of textile equipment and processes. The course curriculum also draws knowledge from other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and industrial and chemical engineering.

Textile industry basically involves manufacturing of various types of fabrics both natural and synthetic as well as of production machinery and application of new technology. The industry has categorized in three major areas of work namely research and development, manufacturing and merchandising.

ELIGIBILITY

The textile industry in India is one of the largest such industries in the world and is still expanding. It thus has an immense career potential for the young masses. Aspirants who want to make career in textile engineering or technology can pursue courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. One can even choose to carry out research work.

There are many engineering colleges/polytechnics/ universities in India offering courses in textile engineering and technology. For doing B.Tech in Textile Engineering one should have completed +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and/or Biology. Most engineering colleges in the country select candidates based on written entrance examinations.

After completing BTech/BE in textile engineering, one can either start a professional career or can continue his/her study by joining MTech and PhD programs offered by the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is a pioneer institute in the field offering BTech/MTech/PhD programs.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Textile engineering graduates find excellent job opportunities in diverse industrial sectors. The Career paths include process engineering, research and development, production control, technical sales, quality control and corporate management through the production supervisory route.

Apart from joining textile farms and manufacturing units after B.E./B.Tech one can also join M.Tech course or can go for doctorate degrees. For doing research in India, one has to qualify the NET/JRF entrance examination conducted by UGC and CSIR jointly. Also there are good opportunities abroad for carrying out research work.

Pay-Package

Fresh Graduates from reputed engineering colleges having BE/BTech degree can receive starting paypackages ranging from Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 per month. The salary increases with experience and skills. A textile engineer with 2-3 years of industrial experience can earn more than Rs 50, 000 per month apart from other perks and benefits.