Engineering in Silk Technology - Eligibility, institutes and prospects

Silk Technology - Eligibility, institutes and prospects

Silk technology is a subject that is covered under Textile Engineering. As the name suggests, the study deals with the production of silk using not only the silk worms but other artificial sources like chemical treatments. Earlier, silk worms was the only mode of procuring silk however with advances in technology, silk can now be produced using artificial sources. Considering the increased demand of the fabric, Silk Technology Engineering was introduced to produce engineers who can increase the productivity of silk.

What is the eligibility criteria to get an admission into Silk Technology Engineering course?

• 10+2 with more than 50% marks in chemistry, math and physics.
• Clear the CET exam.
• Graduation in the required field is a must to pursue a Masters.

Which are the best institutes to study silk technology?

BE and B.Tech courses of 4 years are offered by the following institutes

• Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubliee Technological Institute, Bangalore
• Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
• Bihar Institute of Silk and Textiles, Bihar
• Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow

What are the job prospects for a silk technologist?

There is a good scope in the industrial sector for students with a B.tech degree. Control supervisor, technical salesperson, process engineer, researcher technologists are the various profiles that a silk technologist can work under. There are ample opportunities for a textile engineer.

Are there sufficient job oppotunities available in this field? Which are the top recruiters?

With the population boom and the demand for clothing, silk technologists are in demand.

Some of the top recruiters are:

• Bombay Dying
• Mysore Silk Factory
• Silk Mark
• Grasim Industries
• Arvind Mills Ltd.
• Lakshmi Mills