B. Tech Plastic Engineering is an undergraduate program which is of a total of 4 years duration, divided into 8 semesters. The candidates who have passed 12th or any equivalent degree in any Science stream can pursue a course in B. Tech Plastic Engineering. Through this course, the students are provided with a curriculum of the specialised concept of Plastic Engineering with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of plastic designing and management concepts. The various areas of concepts which are covered by B. Tech in Plastic Engineering course include the practice of plastic processing, plastic and synthetic materials manufacturing, plastic storage science, development of Synthetic Materials, etc.
The selection of candidates for admission to B. Tech Plastic Engineering course is done either through direct admission or through a national level entrance exam such as JEE Mains. The average course fee for B. Tech Plastic Engineering ranges somewhere in between 50K to 2 lakh depending on the type of Institute.
The major highlights of the B. Tech Plastic Engineering course are given in the table below:
Level |
Undergraduate |
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Duration |
4 years (8 semesters) |
Fee Structure |
INR 50K- 2 lakh |
Exam Type |
Per Semester |
Eligibility |
Must be passed in 12th PCM/PCB from a recognised Board |
Minimum Aggregate Required |
50% |
Admission Process |
Merit-Based, Entrance Exam |
Starting Salary |
INR 5 to 7 LPA |
Job Options |
Plastic Engineer, Plastic Testing Manager, Design Technician, Mould Maker, Storage Manager, Mould Designer, etc. |
The candidates who wish to pursue a degree in B. Tech Plastic Engineering must fulfil certain eligibility criteria in order to get eligible for the course. Though the eligibility criteria for admission to B. Tech Plastic Engineering differs from college to college, there are certain minimum eligibility criteria which the candidates must fulfil for admission.
The eligibility criteria required for admission to B. Tech Plastic Engineering are given below:
The candidates must have passed 12th or an equivalent degree from a recognised institute/board.
The candidate must have opted for Mathematics and Physics as the major subjects in class 12th along with one of the optional subjects as Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology.
The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for the reserved candidates) in the qualifying examination.
The candidates who are appearing for the final exam or waiting for the final result can also apply for admission to B. Tech Plastic Engineering g course.
The semester wise syllabus for B. Tech Plastic Engineering program has been given in the table below:
Semester I |
Semester II |
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Technical English 1 |
Electricals and electronics engineering |
Engineering Physics 1 |
Technical English 2 |
Engineering Chemistry 1 |
Engineering Mechanics |
Mathematics 1 |
Engineering Physics 2 |
Engineering Graphics |
Engineering Chemistry 2 |
Computer Programming |
Mathematics 2 |
Practical |
Workshop |
Semester III |
Semester IV |
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Mathematics in differential equation |
Polyurethane Technology |
Material engineering |
Adhesive and surface coating |
Environmental science |
Polymer nanocomposites |
Organic chemistry |
Techniques for statistics quality |
Material and their strength |
Biomedical plastic |
Semester V |
Semester VI |
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Mathematics in probability |
Physical property of polymers |
Mould manufacturing |
Polymer rheology |
Structure, property and relationship of polymer |
Polymerization |
Chemical engineering |
Application of plastic materials |
Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
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Open Elective II |
Open Elective IV |
Open Elective III |
Open Elective V |
Fundamentals of tile design |
Practical |
Rubber Technology |
Plastic processing Technology |
Practical |
Internship |
While some colleges offer admission to B. Tech Plastic Engineering program on the basis of merit obtained by the student in JEE Main, some of the colleges also conduct their own entrance exam for testing the eligibility of students for admission. Based on the merit obtained by the student in the qualifying exam or an entrance exam, the shortlisted candidates are called for the university level test in which their proficiency in terms of 12th level Science, Mathematics Concept, Aptitude and Reasoning are evaluated. Based on the performance of the student in the entrance exam, the qualified candidates are further called for the personal interview round conducted by the colleges. Based on the overall marks obtained by the student in the entrance exam and the interview round, the eligible candidates are offered admission to the program.
The course fee for B. Tech Plastic Engineering depends on various factors such as the type of the institute, the popularity/ ranking of the institute, and the merit/ scholarship earned by the student. For instance, the student having higher marks in the entrance exam will be provided with a higher scholarship, accounting for a lower course fee as compared to students with direct admission. On the other hand, government-based institutes will have much lower fees as compared to private institutes. On average, the course fee for B. Tech Plastic Engineering program ranges somewhere between INR 50k to 2 lakh.
Colleges for 50-60 Percentile | List of Colleges for 50-60 Percentile in JEE Main |
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Colleges for 75,000 to 1,00,000 Rank | List of Colleges for 75,000 to 1,00,000 Rank in JEE Main |
Colleges for 70-80 Percentile | List of Colleges for 70-80 Percentile in JEE Main |
Colleges for 50,000 to 75,000 Rank | Colleges for 50,000 to 75,000 Rank in JEE Main |
Colleges for 60-70 Percentile | List of Colleges for 60-70 Percentile in JEE Main |
Colleges for 25,000 to 50,000 Rank | List of Colleges for 25,000 to 50,000 Rank in JEE Main |
Colleges for 80-90 Percentile | List of Colleges for 80-90 Percentile in JEE Main |
Colleges for 10,000 to 25,000 Rank | List of Colleges for 10,000 to 25,000 Rank in JEE Main |
Kerala |
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Telangana |
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Andhra Pradesh |
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Karnataka |
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Delhi |
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West Bengal |
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Haryana |
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Jharkhand |
Admission Process |
Conducting Authority |
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Anna University, Tamil Nadu |
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Rajasthan Technical University |
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Punjab B.Tech Admissions | Government of Punjab/ Punjab Technical University |
Government of Madhya Pradesh |
After completing a course in B. Tech Plastic Engineering, the candidates can opt for various career opportunities and job prospects. The candidates who have pursued a degree in B. Tech Plastic Engineering can go for either a government-based or a private based industry. The various job options which the candidates can take after pursuing a degree in B. Tech Plastic Engineering includes Plastic Engineer, Plastic Testing Manager, Design Technician, Mould Maker, Storage Manager, Mould Designer, etc. The starting salary of a candidate for B. Tech Plastic Engineering ranges in between INR 5 to 7 LPA.