Textile Engineering

Course Overview

Textile Engineering blends technology and creativity to innovate in textiles, from fibers to finished products. This program covers textile manufacturing, material science, and sustainable practices. Graduates gain expertise in textile processing, design, and quality control, opening doors to careers in fashion, manufacturing, and research. Textile Engineering is focused on the development and improvement of textile materials and processes. The syllabus integrates core engineering principles with textile science, fabric production, and innovative design.

Duration:
The course duration is 4 years (8 semesters).

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  • Semester 1:

    • Engineering Mathematics-I

    • Engineering Physics

    • Engineering Chemistry

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Basic Electrical Engineering

    • Introduction to Textile Engineering

  • Semester 2:

    • Engineering Mathematics-II

    • Fiber Science

    • Introduction to Spinning and Weaving Technology

    • Engineering Graphics and Design

    • Workshop Practice

    • Basic Electronics

  • Semester 3:

    • Yarn Manufacturing Technology

    • Weaving Technology

    • Textile Chemistry-I (Dyeing and Finishing)

    • Engineering Thermodynamics

    • Strength of Materials

    • Engineering Materials

  • Semester 4:

    • Fabric Structure and Design

    • Textile Testing and Quality Control

    • Advanced Yarn Manufacturing Technology

    • Knitting Technology

    • Polymer and Fiber Science

    • Principles of Management

  • Semester 5:

    • Textile Chemistry-II (Chemical Processing)

    • Textile Machinery Maintenance

    • CAD for Textile Design

    • Garment Manufacturing Technology

    • Elective I (Technical Textiles, Sustainable Textiles)

    • Industrial Internship (Short-term)

  • Semester 6:

    • Non-Woven and Industrial Textiles

    • Textile Production Planning and Control

    • Apparel Production Management

    • Advanced CAD and CAM in Textiles

    • Project Work I

    • Elective II (Textile Composites, Smart Textiles)

  • Semester 7:

    • Advanced Weaving Technology

    • Textile Marketing and Merchandising

    • Entrepreneurship in Textile Industry

    • Textile Waste Management and Recycling

    • Research Methodology

    • Project Work II

  • Semester 8:

    • Industrial Internship/Industrial Training

    • Final Year Project (Innovations in Textile Technology)

    • Comprehensive Viva-Voce

    • Elective III (Nano-textiles, Sustainable Fibers)

Average Fees:
The average fee for Textile Engineering ranges from INR 60,000 to INR 2,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
To enroll in Textile Engineering programs, students usually need 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 Textile Engineering (Combined Rankings):

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

  3. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar

  4. Anna University, Tamil Nadu

  5. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

  6. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat

  7. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management, Coimbatore

  8. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

  9. VJTI, Mumbai (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute)

  10. Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Textile Engineering:

  1. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  2. National Institute of Technology, Calicut

  3. Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram

  4. College of Engineering, Chengannur

  5. Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi

  6. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  7. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  8. MES College of Engineering, Malappuram

  9. College of Engineering, Adoor

  10. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally