Course Overview:
Plastics Engineering focuses on the processing, design, development, and manufacturing of plastic materials. The course involves understanding polymer chemistry, plastics processing, and product design along with sustainability in plastic applications.
Duration:
The course spans 4 years (8 semesters).
Syllabus (Semester-wise):
Semester 1:
Engineering Mathematics-I
Engineering Physics/Chemistry
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Introduction to Plastics Engineering
Workshop Practice
Semester 2:
Engineering Mathematics-II
Polymer Chemistry
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Graphics and Design
Environmental Science
Materials Science
Semester 3:
Plastics Materials and Properties
Thermodynamics in Plastics Engineering
Strength of Materials
Plastics Processing Techniques
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Plastics Testing and Quality Control
Semester 4:
Polymer Rheology
Mould Design and Manufacturing
Injection Moulding Technology
Plastics Recycling and Waste Management
Elective I (Biodegradable Plastics, Advanced Polymer Materials)
Instrumentation in Plastics Processing
Semester 5:
Extrusion Technology
Polymer Composites
Plastics Product Design and Development
Elective II (Medical Plastics, Plastics in Automotive Industry)
Internship (Short-term)
Mini Project
Semester 6:
Blow Moulding and Thermoforming Technology
Plastics Packaging Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Elective III (Nanotechnology in Plastics, Additive Manufacturing)
Project Work I
Semester 7:
Design of Plastics Machinery
Plastics in Electronics
Sustainable Plastics Engineering
Project Management in Plastics Engineering
Elective IV (Rubber Technology, Smart Plastics)
Project Work II
Semester 8:
Industrial Internship/Industrial Training
Final Year Project (Innovations in Plastics Engineering)
Comprehensive Viva-Voce
Elective V (Green Plastics, Plastics for Aerospace)
Average Fees:
The average fee for Plastics Engineering ranges from INR 70,000 to INR 2,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
To enroll in Plastics Engineering programs, students are typically required to clear national and state-level entrance exams such as:
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)
Common Entrance Test (CET)
State-specific engineering entrance exams
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Plastics Engineering (Combined Rankings):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Anna University, Chennai
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Plastics Engineering:
Plastics Engineering is a specialized field, and direct programs are offered in a few institutions. However, related streams like polymer engineering and materials science may be found at the following institutions:
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally
MES College of Engineering, Malappuram
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly