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):
Semester 1:
Mathematics-I
Physics
Chemistry
Basics of Silk Technology
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Mathematics-II
Engineering Drawing and Graphics
Thermodynamics
Silk Fiber Chemistry
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Organic Chemistry
Semester 3:
Mathematics-III (Probability and Statistics)
Silk Fiber Technology
Textile Fiber Properties
Fabric Manufacturing Technology
Mechanical Engineering for Silk Technology
Applied Chemistry
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)
Semester 5:
Advanced Weaving Techniques
Fabric Structure and Design
Sericulture Management
Silk Spinning Technology
Elective II (e.g., Silk Blends, Nonwoven Technologies)
Minor Project
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
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
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):
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Central Silk Technological Research Institute, Bangalore
Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute, Bangalore
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru
Jaya Engineering College, Chennai
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
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.)
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Government Engineering College, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam
Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally