B.Tech. (Leather Technology)

Bachelor of Technology in Leather Technology

B.Tech. Leather Technology or Bachelor of Technology in Leather Technology is an undergraduate Leather Technology course. Leather technology is a branch of engineering which deals with synthesis, production and refining of leather so that it can be put into efficient use. It also deals with the synthesis of artificial leather and its efficient use to make commercial goods. It is comparatively a new branch which is gaining much importance in industrial sector. The leather and footwear industry are an area that has received a wide attention in recent years. The work in the leather industry is three tiered-design, manufacture and marketing, designing involves creating the new pattern in tune with the current trends in the fashion computer aided designing (CAD) is technique newly introduced in this field. Manufacture involves the mass production of design approved by the designing team. Marketing ensures the ready market for these products. B.Tech. (Leather Technology) is four years duration course and opens many job scopes for the candidates in the very area.

B.Tech. Leather Technology Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed the higher secondary examination from any recognized board of India. They should have a minimum of 55 % in their higher secondary board examinations.
• They must have physics, chemistry and mathematics as their subjects in their higher secondary exam.
• To take admission in B.Tech. B.E. in Leather Technology one should have to clear IITJEE for entry into IITs or AIEEE for entry into NITs and other government as well as private institutes.
• Apart from that, there are also various states JEE which are held for admission in that respective state.

B.Tech. Leather Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Leather Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Tech. Leather Technology Colleges

• West Bengal University of Technology - WBUT, Kolkata
• Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology - MIT, Muzaffarpur
• Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology - GCELT, Kolkata
• Central Leather Research Institute - CLRI, Chennai

B.Tech. Leather Technology Course Suitability

• Candidates having a commitment, dedication and hard work are the key factors in the leather industry and creativity, with an artistic flair and an innovative, unique style of thinking that can do wonders for designers are the most suitable for it.
• They must be able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Those in the marketing segment must be alert with the changing trends in the market; also, they are capable of going for the course.
• Some candidates think of going for teaching fields after passing a Master's degree and then for research work also are suitable for it.

How is B.Tech. Leather Technology Course Beneficial?

• The leather industry is set to boom with bright career opportunities in both technical and designing areas. The Indian corporate along with foreign multinationals in this industry have made it possible to look forward to exciting employment options. Earlier Indian exports included only raw materials, but now leather goods are fast catching up with increasing acceptance in the international markets. This has enhanced opportunities for designers.
• Designers are found to be working with footwear companies as technical designers and stylist designers. While Technical designers train themselves in pattern making, cutting, designing, Stylist designers are responsible for updating the product in fashion and style. Designers are also employed by leather garment production houses and boutiques. Established designers also hire young designers to work under them.
• On gaining sufficient experience, one can also set up his own unit for production and marketing of leather based products. As far as career growth and progression is concerned it is purely performance based and there is no limit to what one can achieve.
• The Indian leather industry is growing by leaps and bounds. One must be wondering why in India exporting so much of leather to western countries. Apparently, because leatherwear still enjoys a great demand abroad and nowadays even the domestic market is developing and consuming the offerings of this industry. To many, it would also be a surprise to know that the Indian Leather industry is the fourth largest export earner in the country. One can only imagine what shape this industry takes on further maturing.

B.Tech. Leather Technology Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Leather Industry
• Toy-making Companies
• Sports Companies
• Fashion & Cloth Companies
• Musical Instrument Companies

B.Tech. Leather Technology Job Types

• Technical Assistant
• Leather Technician
• R&D Engineer
• Assistant Manager
• Scientific Assistant
• Field Biologist
• Marketing Head

Advance Courses in B.Tech. Leather Technology

• M.Tech. (Leather Technology)
• Ph.D. (Leather Technology)