Course Overview:
Ceramic Engineering focuses on the study and development of ceramic materials, including their design, processing, and applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and healthcare. The 4-year course covers material science, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes, offering diverse career opportunities.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Ceramic Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Materials
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Graphics and Drawing
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Principles of Materials Science
Programming in C/C++
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III
Strength of Materials
Ceramic Raw Materials
Chemical Thermodynamics
Mechanics of Solids
Material Characterization Techniques
Semester 4:
Heat Transfer and Furnaces
Refractories and Insulating Materials
Ceramic Processing
Phase Equilibrium in Ceramic Systems
Electrical Properties of Ceramics
Organic and Inorganic Chemistry for Ceramics
Semester 5:
Glass Engineering
Ceramic Composites
Advanced Ceramics and Applications
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Elective I (e.g., Optical Materials, Ceramic Coatings)
Minor Project
Semester 6:
Ceramic Product Design and Manufacturing
Biomaterials and Medical Ceramics
Corrosion of Ceramics
Ceramic Machining and Finishing
Elective II (e.g., Functional Ceramics, Ceramic Coatings)
Internship/Industrial Training
Semester 7:
Advanced Ceramic Materials
Industrial Ceramics
Advanced Processing Techniques
Elective III (e.g., Ceramic Membranes, Glass Ceramics)
Major Project – Phase I
Semester 8:
Ceramic Design and Technology
Processing of Glass and Glass Ceramics
Seminar
Major Project – Phase II
Average Fees:
INR 1.5 - 3 Lakhs per year
Exams to Attend:
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)
JEE Advanced
State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, MHT CET, WBJEE, etc.)
Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)
Top 10 Institutions for Ceramic Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) BHU Varanasi
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Anna University, Chennai
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Ceramic Engineering:
(Note: Kerala has fewer institutions offering Ceramic Engineering specifically. The following institutions offer related material science and engineering courses.)
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri