Silk Technology

Both BTech Silk Technology and BTech Textile Engineering are related to the production and processing of fabrics and fibers. Silk Technology is in a way a subcategory of Textile Engineering where the focus is more towards silk production and related techniques. Meanwhile, the BTech Textile Engineering course gives you a broad overview of the textile industry that includes all types of clothing material.

So, the choice rests with you.

There is 1 government college in India as of now that offers the BTech Silk Technology course with a duration of 4 years and that is the Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute located in Bangalore. The BTech Silk Technology tuition fee is approximately INR 1.63 lakh. You will get to learn a lot during the course through both theory classes and practical learning via different interesting projects.

The BTech Silk Technology course can be studied at 2 colleges in India that include Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute (Bangalore) and Matoshri Pratishthan Group of Institutions (Nanded). The course fee at GSKSJTI, Bangalore is around INR 1.63 lakh, while Matoshri Pratishthan Group of Institutions charges approximately INR 1.96 lakh.

As far as the Silk Technology syllabus is concerned for BTech, you will have to study some compulsory core subjects that give you a basic understanding of the field and some elective subjects that you can choose as per your interest and understanding. So, you do have that scope of customizing your syllabus when it comes to the elective choices. Rest, you will have to study the prescribed Silk Technology syllabus and all the core subjects that form a part of the same.

There is no college in India as of now that provides a full-fledged PG course in Silk Technology. But, you can definitely opt for M.Tech in Textile Technology with a specialisation in Silk Technology. It is one of the most popular choices for students who want to research more about the silk industry and the processes. A few other course options for you at the postgraduate level are MSc in Textile Management and MSc in Sericulture.
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The duration of Silk Technology course in India is 4 years in general. Silk Technology Engineering is a subcategory of Textile Engineering and Technology because of which there are only 2 colleges that provide the BTech Silk Technology course. Other colleges teach the same as part of the Textile Engineering syllabus. At the PG level, you can study M.Tech in Textile Engineering with a specialisation in Silk Technology, which is a 2-year long course at many colleges. 

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Yes,  you can definitely pursue higher studies after your Bachelor's in Silk Technology course. Here are some options:

• M.Tech in Textile Technology (with specialisation in Silk Technology): This is the most common option for further specialisation in silk.
• M.Sc. in Sericulture: This programme focuses on the scientific aspects of silkworm rearing and cocoon processing.
• M.Sc. in Textile Management: This programme equips you with business and management skills relevant to the textile industry.

Hope this helps !

Some of the top recruiters for Silk Technology are:

• Bodycare
• Reid and Taylor
• Starling Silk Mills
• Siyarams
• Vardhman Textiles