M. Tech Textile Engineering is a postgraduate program which is of a total of 2 years duration, divided into 4 semesters. The candidates who have passed B. Tech in Textile Engineering or any equivalent stream can pursue a course in M. Tech Textile Engineering. Through this course, the students are provided with a curriculum of the advanced concept of Textile Engineering with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of Textile management and concepts. The various areas of concepts which are covered by B. Tech in Textile Engineering course include nanotechnology applications, textile technology, fabrication, machinery production, planning and development of textile technology, etc. The selection of candidates for admission to M. Tech Textile Engineering course is done either through direct admission or through a national level entrance exam such as GATE. The average course fee for M. Tech Textile Engineering ranges somewhere in between 50K to 2 lakh depending on the type of Institute.
The major highlights of the M. Tech Textile Engineering course are given in the table below:
Level |
Postgraduate |
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Duration |
2 years (4 semesters) |
Fee Structure |
INR 50K- 2 lakh |
Exam Type |
Per Semester |
Eligibility |
Must be passed in B. Tech/BE in any stream from a recognised institute |
Minimum Aggregate Required |
55% |
Admission Process |
Merit-Based, Entrance Exam |
Starting Salary |
INR 5 to 7 LPA |
Job Options |
Textile Engineer, Textile Manufacturer, Textile Design Engineer, Clothing Technologist, Textile Machine Operator, Textile Technician, Professor, etc. |
The candidates who wish to pursue a degree in M. Tech Textile Engineering must fulfil certain eligibility criteria in order to get eligible for the course. Though the eligibility criteria for admission to M. Tech Textile 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 M. Tech Textile Engineering is given below:
The candidates must have passed Bachelors of Technology (B. tech)/ Bachelors of Engineering (BE) or an equivalent degree from a recognised institute.
The candidate must have opted for Textile Engineering or any other stream in the graduation level.
The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 55% (50% 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 M. Tech Textile Engineering course.
While some colleges offer admission to M. Tech Textile Engineering program on the basis of merit obtained by the student in GATE, 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 graduation 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 M. Tech Textile 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, the government based institutes will have much lower fees as compared to private institutes. On average, the course fee for M. Tech Textile Engineering program ranges somewhere in between INR 50k to 2 lakh.
The semester wise syllabus for M. Tech Textile Engineering program has been given in the table below:
Semester I |
Semester II |
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Physics of Polymer |
Textile Engineering Statistics |
Fabric Engineering and Technology |
Science of Clothing |
Functional Finishes |
Open Elective I |
Process Control |
Open Elective II |
Evaluation and Testing of Textile Quality |
Open Elective III |
Staple Yam Spinning Theory |
Workshop |
Practical |
- |
Semester III |
Semester IV |
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Textile Process in Industries |
Spinning System |
Textile Reinforced Composites |
Textile Polymer Characteristics |
Open Elective III |
Textile Processing and Experiment |
Open Elective IV |
Textile Polymer Rheology |
Yam Structures Theory |
Project |
After completing a course in M. Tech Textile Engineering, the candidates can opt for various career opportunities and job prospects. The candidates who have pursued a degree in M. Tech Textile 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 M. Tech Textile Engineering includes Textile Engineer, Textile Manufacturer, Textile Design Engineer, Clothing Technologist, Textile Machine Operator, Textile Technician, Professor, etc. The starting salary of a candidate for M. Tech Textile Engineering ranges in between INR 5 to 7 LPA.