B. Tech Leather Technology Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Leather Technology is the new and emerging branch of engineering which is gaining a huge popularity nowadays. B.Tech in Leather Technology is an undergraduate full-time academic course spread over the duration of 4 years and 8 semesters.
• The engineering colleges of India charge the tuition fee of around Rs 4 lacs for this course.
• During the course, the students will learn how the leather is manufactured from different raw materials.It is the best-suited programme for the candidates who want to make their career in the leather industry.
• The first year of the course focuses on the basic engineering subjects. The main subjects of leather technology will be taught from second year onwards. The last year of the course comprises of project work.

The curriculum of B.Tech in Leather Technology covers the following topics:
•    Introduction to Leather Manufacture
•    Theory of Skin Proteins and Pre-Tanning Processes
•    Technology of Heavy Leather Manufacture
•    Leather Goods and Garment Technology
•    Leather Footwear Technology
•    Polymer Science
•    Process Economics and Industrial Management for Leather Sector

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Leather Technology:
Students must hold the minimum qualification of intermediate level to be eligible for this course. The 12th examination should be mandatorily passed with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects by securing an aggregate of not less than 50% marks. Students who 12th board result are waiting will also be eligible to apply.
Admission Procedure for B.Tech in Leather Technology:
•    Most of the engineering colleges basically provide admission into this course on the basis of entrance test.
•    However, there are some colleges which offer direct entry on the basis of marks of qualifying examination (12th).
•    The preferred entrance exam for admission into UG engineering courses is Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main).
•    In addition of JEE Main, the other entrance exams considered for admission are VITEEE, MU-OET, JEE Advanced, SRMJEEE and many others.
•    Admission shall be made on the basis of rank secured in the entrance test.
Job Opportunities after B.Tech in Leather Technology:

• A variety of career options are available for the B.Tech holders of Leather Technology. There is a vast career opportunity in India and abroad countries for these individuals. Excellent career opportunities are available in leather companies, sportswear companies, export houses, leather firm houses, shoemaking industry, garment industry and designer labels.
• Skilled professionals of this field can work in leather extracting and refining industries.
• Leather technology graduates can be hired in designations such as leather product designer, leather technician, quality inspectors, cost analyst, footwear trade analyst, production manager, etc.
• After completing B.Tech in Leather Technology, one also has an option of higher studies. They can pursue M.Tech in the same after this course.

Top Recruiters:
Some of the employers who hire these professionals are as follows:
•    Lyagri Chamois
•    KAR Group
•    Arkay Leathers Pvt Ltd.
•    Marson Leather House
•    Bhartiya International Limited
•    Acknit Industries Ltd.
Salary Offered after B.Tech in Leather Technology:
In India, the starting salary offered to leather technologists ranges between Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 lacs per annum. In this field, the salary mainly depends upon the performance and skills of a candidate.