Educational: There are several engineering
colleges/polytechnics/universities in India that offer programs in textile
engineering and technology. The basic eligibility criteria for B.E / B.Tech in
Textile Engineering is 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics and Biology with a fairly high percentage of marks in the aggregate.
After pursuing bachelor's degree (B.E/B Tech), one can go for a post
graduate degree; i.e. M.E/ M.Tech. and after that one can take up the Ph.D
degree. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi is a prominent institute in the
field offering B.Tech/M.Tech/Ph.D programs.
The coursework of textile engineering include study lessons from other
engineering streams, such as mechanical, chemical, materials, and industrial,
apart from other fundamental course programs, the most important being
thermodynamics, materials science, industrial management, applied mechanics, and
engineering drawing and design.
There are varied branches of Textile Engineering. Textile engineers can attain
specialization in any of these fields like Textile Chemical Technology,
Fiber Science Technology, Technical Textiles, Computer Application in
Textile etc.
Selection: Admission to B.E/ B.Tech courses is made on the basis
of the marks obtained in +2 and the merit in the entrance examinations (e.g. IIT
JEE, AIEEE, BITSAT, state entrance Exams etc.) conducted both at national and
state level. In state Entrance exams selection will be based on the rank
obtained in the entrance exam. Selection to the M.E/M.Tech courses is through
GATE examination (The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). Admissions to some
of the institutions are made by their own separate entrance exams.
Duration : B.E / B.Tech courses in Textile Engineering are of 4 years
(8 semesters) duration while ME/ M.Tech course in Textile Engineering are of 2
years.
Personal skill
Aspirants should possess excellent communication skills, computer skills, good
analytical and problem solving skills, and have an eye for detail. Organising
ability, logical thinking, practicality, ability to deal with people
diplomatically, patience, creativity, flexibility to understand and apply new
technologies are added skills in this field. They must hold good mechanical
skills which is necessary for the diagnose of mechanical problems and must have
good knowledge in math, science and technology. One must also enjoy working with
colors and knowledge of fabrics would be a bonus. They must understand the
properties of different materials and dyes and the production processes of
textiles. Textile engineers must have knowledge of the market, be able to
predict new trends and be updated with continuous changing technology in this
field.
