Printing technology courses are offered in India at four levels i.e. diploma,
Bachelor degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. which are offered at universities,
institutes and at the polytechnic level. The eligibility for admission
in Printing Technology Courses are,
For B.E/B.Tech and diploma courses about 50% marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry
and Maths) at plus two level is required, but it may vary depending on
the institute. B.Tech aspirants are required to appear at the state level
engineering competitive examination or all India level tests (like AIEEE).
The course involves studies in subjects like Technology of Printing and
Packaging, Materials Science, Mathematics, Science, Business and Management
Studies. Bachelor courses are of four years duration and diploma course
is one to one and half years.
For admission into M.Tech./M.E./M.S. course, students with minimum of 50
percent aggregate in engineering should appear in the test conducted by the
University teaching departments. The duration of the course is two years. For
Ph.D. research, students can directly register themselves after their masters or
bachelor degree in engineering as per the ordinance of the University. The
duration of the research work may vary from three years to five years.
Personal attributes
To be in the field of print technology one must be a mechanical or
electronics-oriented person. Perceptual and creative aptitude is an added
advantage in this field. Apart from this, manual dexterity, ability to work as a
team, innovation, eye for detail etc. is required. He must keep himself updated
with the changing technologies. Good eyesight, including visual acuity, depth
perception, field of view, color vision, and the ability to focus quickly, also
are assets.
