B.Tech. in Textile Engineering

The Indian textile industry is in rapid growth and is generating huge revenue for the country. It has increased the requirement for engineering graduates with skills in engineering, design, chemistry, management, computers, apparel, marketing/sales, and quality control.

Textile industry generally includes manufacturing of different types of fabrics both natural and synthetic as well as of production machinery and application of modern technology. The industry has categorized in three broad areas of work namely research and development, manufacturing and merchandising.

Courses & Eligibility
Indian textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world and is still expanding. Thus the industry has an immense career potential for the youths of the country. Aspirants who want to make career in textile engineering or technology can pursue courses both at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. One can even choose to carry out research works and activities.


There are several engineering colleges/polytechnics/universities in India that offer programs in textile engineering and technology. For doing B.Tech in Textile Engineering one should have done +2 Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and/or Biology. Most engineering colleges in the country admit candidates based on written entrance examinations.

After completing B.Tech/BE in textile engineering, one can either start a professional career or can continue his/her studies by joining M.Tech and PhD programs offered by the elite Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is a prominent institute in the field offering B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D programs.

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

Instead of 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 work in India, one has to qualify the NET/JRF entrance examination conducted by UGC and CSIR jointly. Also there are enormous good opportunities abroad for carrying out research work.

Pay-Package
Fresh engineering graduates from reputed colleges having can receive starting pay-packages 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 incentives and perks.

Institutes/Universities offering professional courses in Textile Engineering

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute Of Textile Management
(A National Level Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India)
1483, Avanashi Road, peelamedu
Coimbatore -641 004, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 2571675, 2592205, 2570855
Fax: 0422 - 2571623
Email: information@svpitm.ac.in

SSM Institute of Textile Technology & Polytechnic College
Komarapalayam - 638 183,
Namakkal Dt,
Phone : 04288 - 260 197, 263 755, 262 197 & 98431 - 60197
Fax : 04288 - 264347
Email :slm_ssmtech@sancharnet.in
Courses Offered : Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate courses in Textile Technology

Institute of Textile Technology
P. O. - Choudwar, pin- 754025
Dist: Cuttack- (Orissa)
E-mail : principal_ittchoudwar@yahoo.com
Telephone/Fax : 0671 - 2492 217
Courses Offered : B.Tech. Degree in Textile Technology, B.Tech. Degree in Fashion Technology, Diploma in Textile Technology

Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi
Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016
Phone : 91-11-2659 1401
Fax : 91-11-2658 1103
E-mail : hodtextile@textile.iitd.ac.in
Courses Offered : B.Tech./M.Tech/PhD

Guru Nanak Dev University
Courses Offered : B.Tech Textile Chemistry and P.G. Diploma in Textile Design

Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences
Birla Colony, Bhiwani, Haryana - 127021
Phone No: +91-1664- 242561-64
Email Id : info@titsbhiwani.org
Courses Offered : B.Tech in Textile Technology, B.Tech in Textile Chemistry, M. Tech in Textile Technology

Faculty of Technology and Engineering, MS University of Baroda
Courses Offered : D.T.C. in Textile Chemistry, Post B.Sc B.E. in Textile Chemistry, Diploma in Textile Technology, Post B.Sc. D.T.C. in Textile Chemistry, Bachelor in Textile engineering, M.E. in Textile chemical processing, Master in Textile Engineering

L. D. College of Engineering
Ahmedabad 380 015, India
Phone : (91) (79) 26302887, 26303190
Courses Offered : B.Tech in Textile Technology

Sri.Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute
K.R.Cricle
Bangalore -560001. Karnataka India
Email ID : principal@gsksjti.org
Course Offered : B.Tech (Textile Technology), B.Tech (Silk Technology), B.Tech (Textile Technology), Lateral Entry, Evening College, M.Tech (Textile Technology)

HKE Society's Engineering College
Yermaruus Camp, Raichur 584135 (Karnataka)
Course Offered : B.E in Textiles

Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology
Davangere-577004, Karnataka, India
Phone : 91-08192-222245(O), 220145(R), 98862 95838
Fax : 91-08192-223261
E-Mail : principal@bietdvg.edu, achyutha_bt@yahoo.com
Course Offered : Bachelor in Textile Technology

University of Bombay, Department of Chemical Technology
Moling Road, Mumbai 400019
Course Offered : M.Sc. Tech., B.Sc Technology

College of Engineering & Technology
Near Shivaji Park, Akola 444001
Course Offered : B.E. in Textiles

College of Engineering & Technology
Vishupuri, Nanded
Course Offered : Bachelor of Textiles

Alagappa College of Technology
Guindy, Chennai 600025
Course Offered : B. Textile Technology, M.Tech. in Textile

PSG College of Technology
Coimbatore 641004
Course Offered : B. Textile Technology, M.Tech. in Textile

Government Central Textile Institute
Kanpur 226020 (U.P)
Course Offered : B. Textile Technology, M.Tech. in TextileTextile Engineering involves the study of engineering with specific knowledge of textile equipment and processes. The course curriculum also draws knowledge from other disciplines of engineering including mechanical, electrical and industrial and chemical engineering.