B.Tech in Dyestuff and Intermediate Technology is a 4-year engineering course. This program is an organic chemical technology course that deals with dyes and pigment colourants and a combination of natural and synthetic dye colourants on a large-scale basis.
This course covers the chemistry of pigments, dyes, and intermediates, as well as sustainable development. The course covers basic topics related to benzene and naphthalene chemistry, as well as the safety issues that arise when manufacturing dyes.
B.Tech Dyestuff and Intermediates Highlights
Course Specialization |
Engineering |
Course Duration |
4 Years |
Examination Type |
Semester based |
Eligibility Criteria |
10+2 in any stream from a recognized college or university |
Age |
No Age Limit |
Admission Process |
Merit-based |
Average Starting Salary |
INR 3,00,000-15,00,000 |
Job Profiles |
Maintenance Engineer / Aircraft Maintenance Avionics Engineer / Technician etc. |
Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech Dyestuff and Intermediates
1. Applicants must have a 10+2 qualification from a recognized board on Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects in Class 12th.
2. Applicants must achieve at least 50% to 60% of the points in the relevant proficiency tests.
3. Eligibility conditions for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories will be 45% marks in the qualifying examinations.
4. Applicants must not be younger than 17 at the time of application.
Admission Process
1. Colleges publish admission notices on their website from June when most Indian universities would have finished degree exams.
2. Candidate to apply for each college, as each college considers each mark the cut-off mark.
3. Some private colleges and deemed universities perform their counselling process by conducting their university-level entrance exams.
4. Some colleges require a minimum of 50% aggregate in the qualifying examination.
5. Candidates who qualify for the test are called for an interview before the final seat allotment.
6. Some of the entrance exams for BTech are JEE Main, WBJEE, JEE Advanced, KCET etc.
Career after B.Tech Dyestuff and Intermediates
Many candidates can choose to go into the chemical industries after completing Dyestuff and Intermediate Technology. They can also do M. Tech in Dyestuff and Intermediate Technology after the B. Tech.
B.Tech in Dyestuff and Intermediates Technology degree is highly sought-after in both the private and public sectors. Many large multinational companies and government departments have a huge demand for qualified engineers. Several MNCs from overseas are setting up plants in India.
B.Tech Dyestuff and Intermediates Syllabus
Semester l |
Semester ll |
Physical chemistry- I |
Physical chemistry- II |
Analytical chemistry |
Organic chemistry |
Applied mathematics- I |
Process calculations |
Applied physics- I |
Applied mathematics- II |
Physical and analytical chemistry lab |
Applied physics- II |
Engineering graphics |
Physics laboratory |
Communication skills |
Organic chemistry laboratory |
Introduction to dyestuff technology |
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Semester III |
Semester IV |
Technology of intermediates- I |
Engineering mechanics & strength of materials |
Chemistry of oleochemicals and surfactants |
Color physics & color harmony |
Chemical and physical constitution of colorants |
Transport phenomena |
Inorganic chemical technology |
Basic electrical engineering and electronics |
Analysis of inorganic raw materials used in dyestuff industries |
Technology of intermediates- II |
Computer applications lab |
Electrical engineering and electronics lab |
Color physics lab |
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Semester V |
Semester VI |
Chemical engineering operations |
Fluorescent colorants |
Chemical reaction engineering |
Heterocyclic intermediated and colorant |
Technology of quinonoid colorants |
Humanities/ management subject II |
Technology of dyeing and printing |
Humanities/ management subject III |
Analysis of intermediates, dyes and fibers |
Chromatography techniques and preparation of intermediates and dyes |
Experimental dyeing |
Wet processing of textiles |
Process and plant design |