Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Textile Technology) Course Admission, Eligibility, Fees 2024-2025

M. Tech. in Textile Technology is a 2- year long course divided into 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. Textile industry basically involves manufacturing of various types of fabrics, production of machinery, and planning and development of new technology. The curriculum is focused on smart textiles, nanotechnology applications, bio-textiles, engineering of functional apparel, and others.

The average annual course fee in India ranges between INR 1 and 3 Lacs, depending upon the institute offering the course. The basic eligibility criterion to pursue the course is graduation (B.Tech.) completed in any engineering discipline with a minimum aggregate score of 55%, or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.

For availing admission to the course, applicants are needed to appear for and qualify the GATE examination. The admission process also includes a round of interview for selecting eligible students.

The average annual starting salary offered in India to successful postgraduates of the course ranges between INR 3 and 8 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise in the field.

Top Colleges for Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Textile Technology)

M. Tech. in Textile Technology: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post-graduate
Duration	2 Years (full time)
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Graduation from a recognized university with 55% marks
Admission Process	Counselling after writing Entrance Examination, preferably GATE
Course Fee	INR 1 to 3 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 3 to 8 Lacs
Top Recruiting Fields/Areas	Mysore Silk Factory, Grasim Industries, Bombay Dyeing, Fabindia, Arvind Mills Ltd., JCT Limited, Lakshmi Machine Works, Lakshmi Mills, Wardhman Textiles, Raymonds, Reliance Textiles

M. Tech. in Textile Technology: What is it About?

Textile Technology/ Engineering is a study of textile processing and its production. The engineering course is a combination of advanced principles of engineering and specific knowledge of textile equipment and processes. This field of engineering uses concepts and methods from several other branches of engineering such as chemical, instrumentation, computer, structural, electronic and mechanical engineering.

The course involves the application of scientific and engineering principles to the design and control related to all aspects of fiber, textile and apparel processes, their related products and machinery. These include natural and man-made materials, processing of materials with machines, safety and health, energy conservation, waste management and pollution control. This field provides a wide scope for research as the industry keeps on evolving rapidly and developing new products.

As per the usage of textiles, they are categorized into four main categories:

Technical Textiles - protective clothing designed especially for astronauts such as firefighting suits
Medical Textiles – medical items like sutures, orthopedic implants, vascular grafts, artificial ligaments, artificial tendons, heart valves and artificial skins.
Agro- Textiles – clothing items that protect the farmers and agricultural engineers from the harmful effects of soil and pollution
Geo Textiles – protecting workmen during construction work

M. Tech. in Textile Technology: Who Should Opt?

Aspiring eligible candidates with basic knowledge of and interest in textile production such as spinning, weaving, processing, testing, etc., and proficiency in Mathematics, Science and Technology, are ideally suited for the course. Such candidates would also ideally have an aptitude for understanding different textile materials such as dyes and the production of textiles.

Course Duration

The course is spread over 2 years and 4 semesters, with the first year offering theoretical knowledge and practical experience, while the last year mainly focussing on dissertation and project submission.

Top Institutes Offering M. Tech. in Textile Technology

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

COLLEGE NAME	CITY	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEE IN INR
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi	Delhi	59,150
Institute of Chemical Technology	Mumbai	93,700
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT Jalandhar)	Jalandhar	47,425
Osmania University	Hyderabad	25,000
Anna University	Chennai	46,470
Rajasthan Technical University	Kota	73,750
Department of Jute and Fibre Technology - University of Calcutta	Kolkata	19,250
Government College of Engineering and Textile Technology	Kolkata	20,350
The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences	Bhiwani	81,210
Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute	Kanpur	57,025
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda	Vadodara	2,500
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology	Port Blair	47,213
P.S.G College of Technology	Coimbatore	47,480
Kumaraguru College of Technology	Coimbatore	68,500
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology	Erode	184,200
S.S.M College of Engineering	Komarapalayam	47,800
Jaya Engineering College	Chennai	45,220
Park College of Engineering and Technology	Coimbatore	22,500
K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology	Namakkal	50,000
Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Engineering & Technology	Trichirapalli	45,220
Ratnavel Subramaniam College of Engineering and Technology	Dindigul	45,500
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University	Bathinda	57,550
Manikya Lal Verma Textile and Engineering College	Bhilwara	18,000
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute	Mumbai	52,415
Visvesvaraya Technological University	Belagavi	18,900
LD College of Engineering	Ahmedabad	4,575
University of Chhattisgarh	Raipur	-

Eligibility for M. Tech. in Textile Technology

Candidates wishing to apply for the course need to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

A minimum aggregate score of 55% at the level of graduation (B.E./ B. Tech. or equivalent subject) in a relevant discipline completed from a recognized institute. (For IITs and ICT, the minimum percentage required is 60% at the level of graduation).
Besides a GATE qualification, candidates need to have completed graduation in any of:
Textile Technology
Fiber Science and Technology
Textile Chemistry
Textile Engineering
Computer Engineering
Fashion & Apparel Engineering
Jute and Fiber Technology
Candidates having a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Mathematics are also eligible to apply.
Candidates awaiting their final year’s exam results can apply too on a provisional basis. Admission shall be confirmed on the basis of performance in graduation.

Many institutes prefer students with professional experience, therefore, it is advised for candidates to have a work experience of a minimum of 24 months. Also, candidates with two years of relevant work experience are exempted from appearing in GATE, provided their candidature is sponsored by the employer.

M. Tech. in Textile Technology: Admission Process

Eligible candidates are required to qualify the relevant entrance examination followed by a round of group discussion. Subsequently, qualifying candidates are needed to go through additional rounds of personal interview as the final stage in the process of selection. The main entrance exam held in India for admission to the course is GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering).

GATE is an all-India examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The entrance exam is primarily held for admission to post graduate courses in the field of engineering, technology, architecture and science.

To apply for GATE for B.Tech. courses, candidates need to have completed 4 years of graduation. Students in the final year are also eligible to apply. The online test is a multiple- choice and numerical- type exam divided in three sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and respective subject specific knowledge.

However, a few colleges also have their own entrance examinations (written tests and interview) and admission procedures in place for selecting and admitting candidates.

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M. Tech. in Textile Technology: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester- wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated below:

FIRST SEMESTER
Functional Finishes
Polymer Physics
Process Control and Fabric Engineering
Textile Quality Evaluation
Theory of Short Staple Yarn Spinning
SECOND SEMESTER
Clothing Science
Statistics in Textile Engineering
Elective I
Elective II
Elective III
THIRD SEMESTER
Elective IV
Elective V
Project Work (Phase I)
FOURTH SEMESTER
Project Work (Phase II)
LIST OF ELECTIVES
Alternative Spinning Systems
Characterization of Textile Polymers
Colour Science and its Applications
Design and Analysis of Textile Experiment
Enzyme Technology for Textile Processing
Management of Research and Development
Management of Textile Effluents
Medical Textiles
Structure and Properties of Fabrics
Textile Polymer Rheology
Textile Reinforced Composites
Textiles in Civil Construction and Transportation
Theory of Yarn Structures

M. Tech. in Textile Technology: Career Prospects

Such postgraduates are hired in small to large scale industries such as planning, production, quality control, sales or marketing or agencies of domestic or abroad companies for textile products and textile machinery, located in different regions of the country.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such postgraduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR
Textiles Engineer	To perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment and oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.	4 to 12 Lacs
Textile Manufacturer	To oversee the production of raw materials into saleable textile products and effective management and people skills are necessary for managing several departments of a textile mill, maximizing efficiency and productivity.	4 to 9 Lacs
Textile Designer	To create two-dimensional designs that can be used, often as a repeat design, in the production of knit, weave and printed fabrics or textile products while working in both industrial and non-industrial locations.	3 to 8 Lacs
Medical Textiles Engineer	To work and oversee the manufacturing and processing of medical textiles and healthcare products ranging from simple gauze or bandage materials to scaffolds for tissue culturing and a large variety of prostheses for permanent body implants.	4 to 9 Lacs
Clothing and Textile Technologist	To design, develop and manufacture natural and synthetic yarns, fabrics and textiles and work with a variety of materials including man-made and natural textiles, leather, fur, plastics and metals. Also, responsible for developing fabrics for furnishings, clothing, household items, medical supplies, or textiles for use within the automotive industry.	3 to 7 Lacs
Textile Machinery Technician	To work on the machines used at every stage of the textile production process, from fiber preparation, spinning and fabric construction through to dyeing and finishing.	4 to 8 Lacs
Textile Dyeing Technician	To mix and apply the dyes that color natural and synthetic fibers, yarns and fabrics which involves conducting sample experiments and checks in a laboratory and also be involved in printing, bleaching and waterproofing fabrics or in recommending another textile products.	3 to 6 Lacs
Lecturer/Professor	To teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas related to Textile Technology and its applications which is allocated by and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department and to supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) or research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students.	3 to 7 Lacs