Silk Technology Engineering

Course Overview:

Silk Technology Engineering is a specialized branch focused on the study and application of silk production, processing, and its industrial use. The course covers sericulture, fiber science, textile technology, and the latest innovations in silk manufacturing, equipping students with the skills for careers in the textile industry.

Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Mathematics-I

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • Basics of Silk Technology

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Environmental Science

    • Communication Skills

  2. Semester 2:

    • Mathematics-II

    • Engineering Drawing and Graphics

    • Thermodynamics

    • Silk Fiber Chemistry

    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    • Organic Chemistry

  3. Semester 3:

    • Mathematics-III (Probability and Statistics)

    • Silk Fiber Technology

    • Textile Fiber Properties

    • Fabric Manufacturing Technology

    • Mechanical Engineering for Silk Technology

    • Applied Chemistry

  4. Semester 4:

    • Silk Weaving Technology

    • Textile Dyeing and Finishing

    • Yarn Manufacturing Processes

    • Textile Testing and Quality Control

    • Elective I (e.g., Silk Processing, Sustainable Textiles)

  5. Semester 5:

    • Advanced Weaving Techniques

    • Fabric Structure and Design

    • Sericulture Management

    • Silk Spinning Technology

    • Elective II (e.g., Silk Blends, Nonwoven Technologies)

    • Minor Project

  6. Semester 6:

    • Textile Chemical Processing

    • Silk Dyeing and Printing

    • Silk Production and Processing Technology

    • Elective III (e.g., Advanced Silk Design, Technical Textiles)

    • Internship/Industrial Training

  7. Semester 7:

    • Textile Machinery and Maintenance

    • Advances in Silk Processing

    • Textile Management and Economics

    • Elective IV (e.g., Textile Composites, Fashion and Apparel Design)

    • Major Project – Phase I

  8. Semester 8:

    • Industrial Applications of Silk Technology

    • Silk Export and Trade Management

    • Seminar

    • Major Project – Phase II

Average Fees:
INR 1.5 - 3 Lakhs per year

Exams to Attend:

  • JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination)

  • State-level entrance exams (KEAM, KCET, WBJEE, etc.)

  • Private university entrance exams (e.g., BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE)

Top 10 Institutions for Silk Technology Engineering in India (Combined Ranking):

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  4. Central Silk Technological Research Institute, Bangalore

  5. Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute, Bangalore

  6. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu

  7. Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru

  8. Jaya Engineering College, Chennai

  9. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

  10. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Silk Technology Engineering:
(Note: Kerala does not have many specialized Silk Technology programs. The following institutions offer related textile or fashion technology programs.)

  1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

  2. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi

  3. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  4. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  5. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  6. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  7. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

  8. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  9. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly

  10. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally