Course Overview:

B.Voc in Industrial Tool Manufacturing is a vocational course designed to equip students with technical skills in industrial tool design, manufacturing processes, and machinery. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare students for the dynamic demands of the manufacturing industry.

Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

Semester 1:

• Basics of Engineering Graphics

• Mechanical Workshop Practices

• Materials Science

• Fundamentals of Tool Design

• Communication Skills

• Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Semester 2:

• Manufacturing Processes (Part 1)

• Machine Tool Technology

• Basic Electronics and Electrical Engineering

• Engineering Mathematics

• Tool Design Applications (Jigs and Fixtures)

• Soft Skills and Personality Development

Semester 3:

• Advanced Manufacturing Processes (Part 2)

• CNC Machine Programming and Operations

• Metrology and Quality Control

• Tool Material Selection and Heat Treatment

• Engineering Drawing

• Environment and Safety in Manufacturing

Semester 4:

• Design and Manufacturing of Dies and Moulds

• Product Design and Development

• Advanced CAD/CAM Applications

• Industrial Training/Internship

• Industrial Automation

• Electives (e.g., Sustainable Manufacturing)

Semester 5:

• Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing

• Project Management in Manufacturing

• Research and Development in Tool Manufacturing

• Advanced Tool Design Projects

• Entrepreneurship Development

• Professional Ethics and Industrial Relations

Semester 6:

• Industry Internship/Project Work

• Advanced Tool and Die Manufacturing Techniques

• Capstone Project

• Final Presentation and Viva

• Electives in Specialized Areas of Tool Manufacturing

Average Fees:

• ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

• Most institutions admit students based on merit, typically requiring completion of 10+2 with a focus on science or related vocational subjects. Some institutions conduct entrance exams or interviews for admission into the B.Voc program.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

2. NSDC-affiliated Institutions, various locations

3. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab

4. Amity University, Noida

5. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

6. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha

7. Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh

8. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

9. Chandigarh University, Punjab

10. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

1. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi

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

3. Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence (KASE), Thiruvananthapuram

4. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram

5. Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery

6. Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi

7. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

8. Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam

9. NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad

10. Government Engineering College, Thrissur