Textile Engineering

Textile Engineering is in growing demand due to diverse cultures and traditions around the world and it is one of the most popular disciplines in engineering/technology. "Textile Engineering" is a big research field of technology that deals with all activities of producing textile fabric & yarns which are involved in the process of textile manufacturing. It includes process engineering that spins around the garment, color, and fabric line of industries.

The technology and science in Textile Engineering comprises designing and controlling all aspects of fiber, textile & apparel processes, fiber, clothing products, and machinery. Textile engineers are involved in many aspects of textile manufacturing, from process engineering, R&D, production control, technical sales, quality control, and types of equipment to procedures that create all these fibers, fabrics, and Yarns.

Many public and private universities/colleges have launched the specialization courses in textile manufacturing/textile engineering. After successful completion of the Textile Engineering course, there will be plenty of varied job opportunities have emerged for those trained in this domain.

Skilled textile engineers are required by the top companies. If a candidate is planning for a career in textile engineering then he/she should begin with an undergraduate programme followed by a master's programme in Textile Engineering. Read the article below for more details on Textile Engineering.

Textile Engineering Eligibility Criteria

Engineering aspirants who aim to pursue the textile manufacturing/textile engineering course must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

Diploma: If a textile engineering aspirant seeking admission to diploma course then he/she must have passed class 12th with Science stream (with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry) with around 50% aggregate marks.

Bachelor's Degree: In order to get into undergraduate level Textile Engineering, an applicant should possess passed class 12th with Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry.

If candidates want to pursue a degree in on the IITs exclusively, it is mandatory to have passed in the Joint Entrance Examinations JEE Main.

Master's Degree: In order to pursue a post-graduate level Textile Engineering course, he/she must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent engineering branches.

PhD (Doctorate): PhD can be pursued after the completion of a Master's or PG level Textile Engineering course in Textile Engineering.

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Textile Engineering Admission Process

Here a candidate must understand that the admission process will be different for each type of programme. Have a look:

• Diploma: In this case, the admission process in textile engineering depends on the institute/college. Few of them might provide the admission on merit while few follow the direct admission process.
• Bachelor's: Institutes providing admission to Textile Engineering BE/ BTech courses mostly follow the merit-based admission process. Marks scored in relevant entrance tests like JEE Main entrance exam, Institute-based entrance tests, state-wise, etc. are taken into account. If eligible, NRI or donation quota applicants can utilise the same. This condition might be different for each institute/college
• Master's: The main entrance for admission to a Master's is the GATE entrance exam. Candidates seeking admission must pass the required entrance exam and have a valid GATE score followed by a round of group discussion.

Skills Required to Pursue Textile Engineering

To be able to pursue a Textile Engineering programme, candidates should possess the right set of skills to acquire success in the future. Take a look at some of these below.

Creativity	Excellent Detailing
Technical Knowledge	Good Communication Skills
Persuasive Ability	Resilience
Excellent Patience Level - able to work long hours of work	Visual Imagination
An interest in fashion and textiles	Knowledge and understanding of different textile processes and techniques

Textile Engineering Programmes 2020

Candidates seeking admission in Textile Engineering programmes for the next academic cycle can have a look at available courses.

• Bachelor of Technology in Textile Chemistry
• Bachelor of Engineering in Textile Technology
• Bachelor of Technology in ManMade Fiber Technology
• Diploma in Textile Technology/Textile Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Textile Technology
• Bachelor of Technology in Textile and Carpet Technology
• Diploma in Fabrication Technology & Erection Engineering
• Master of Technology in Textile Chemistry
• Master of Engineering in Textile
• Master of Technology in Textile Technology

Subjects of Textile Engineering

Textile Engineering is inclusive ofTextile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Textile Production and Textile Technology. Have a look at the core subjects of Textile Engineering

• Textile Fibre
• Yarn Formation
• Fabric Formation
• Chemical Processing of Textiles
• Textile Testing & Instruments
• Processing at Textile Lab
• Computer Applications in Textiles
• Information Technology in Textile
• Design & Structure of Fabric
• Design & Structure of Fabric

List of Top Colleges for Textile Engineering

Have a loot at the list of some of the top colleges to pursue Textile Engineering:

Name of The Institute	City	Overall Average Program Fees
Anna University	Chennai	BTech in Apparel Technology: Rs 30,000
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute	Mumbai	BTech in Textile Engineering: Rs 3.03 lakh
Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya	Indore	BTech in Textile Engineering: Rs 3.47 lakh
Institute of Chemical Technology	Mumbai	Fee For BTech in Fibres and Textile Processing Technology is INR 2.56 lakh
NIT Jalandhar - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NITJ)	Jalandhar	BTech in T extile Engineering: Rs 5 lakh
PSG College of Technology - PSGCT	--	BTech in Textile Engineering: Rs 2.29-3 lakh

Job Roles, Growth Prospects and Salary for Textile Engineering

If we talk about India, there are two major sectors under textile engineering is - Handloom and Mechanized. Now, have a look at some of the job profiles/positions that a candidate can choose from after completion of a course in Textile Engineering:

• Operation/Management Trainee
• Quality Control Supervisor
• Medical Textile Engineer
• Process Improvement Engineer
• Production Engineer

Let's have a quick look at the details of job profiles and roles available for the textile engineers:

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary*
Medical Textile Engineer	In this profile, the primary responsibility includes developing fabrics for clothing, household items, medical supplies, furnishings.  The work also involves liaising with and providing technical advice to marketing, purchasing, and design and production staff.	Rs 3.10 LPA
Production Engineer	Production Engineers are responsible for overseeing the production of a product, typically in an indoor factory setting. The responsible engineer is also required to ensure that production demands are met cost-effectively and efficiently.	Rs 4-4.5 LPA
Operation/Management Trainee	The operation trainee work under the supervision of the seniors for merchandising and one can learn the process of QA, Production Planning, Production support, Industrial engineering, and others.	Rs 1.98-2 LPA
Quality Control Supervisor	The primary responsibility of Quality Control Supervisor is to supervise in the handling of sample evaluation and production approval by reviewing the measurement, fitting, workmanship, quality, accessories, and other factors	Rs 1.7-2 LPA
Process Improvement Engineer	Process Improvement Engineer handles the process improvement engineer includes performing root-cause analysis, create detailed reports about the improvement issues and execute process improvement processes.	Rs 4.38 LPA

Top Recruiters for Textile Engineering

Some of the popular companies recruiting Textile Engineering graduates are:

Bombay Dyeing	Bhilwara Group
Mysore Silk	Rajasthan Petro Synthetics
JCT Limited	RIL Textiles
Lakshmi Mills	JCT Mills
Reliance Textiles	Fabindia
Grasim Industries	Arvind Mills Ltd
Mafatlal Denim	Raymond Group

FAQs Regarding Textile Engineering

Q: What is the career scope for textile engineer?

A: An textile engineer will easily get the job in quality control, sales technical, R&D, production control, process engineering, corporate management, planning and maintenance of textile machineries after completing the degree/diploma.

Q: Is it possible to pursue Textile Engineering in distance learning method?

A: Yes, it is possible to pursue this program in distance learning. Candidates can opt for Textile Engineering from NIMT through Distance Education.

Q: Is Textile Engineering easy?

A: It is only a state of mind and depends on the level of effort we put in to do something. Any field is easy if you try and hardest when you don't try.

Q: What is the fee structure of the Textile Engineering courses?

A: The fee of the Textile Engineering course varies from institute to institute. The total fee ranges from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh.

Q: How do I ensure that I am enrolling into a genuine institute?

A: While shortlisting colleges, candidates have to ensure that the institute is approved and recognized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Without the DGCA approval, the licence would not be considered valid. 

Q: Is textile design a good career?

A: Yes, surely it is for the candidates with an artistic and creative personality, then textile design can be a great choice for you.

Q: How difficult is the entrance exam for the Textile Engineering course?

A: The difficulty level can be marked as moderate to tough. The questions would be on the subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and General Awareness. With regular and systematic preparation, it would not be tough to crack the entrance tests for Textile Engineering.

Q: Do the institutes offering Textile Engineering program provide placement support as well?

A: Yes, the institutes offer placement support upon the completion of the courses.

Q: What is the job role of the textile engineer consists of?

A: Textile Engineering graduates are involved in textile harvesting, which includes production, processing and they work with fibres/fabrics/textile materials in order to improve current textile products and bring out new ones.

Q: What is the average salary of Textile Engineering?

A: The salary would vary on the basis of factors like rank, years of experience, recruiting company and overall performance. On average, the salary may vary from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 6 lakh and above.

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