Leather Technology

Hello Deepshi, Yes, you are eligible for the NET exam if you are in the final year of the M.Tech. According to your branch in Master's degree, the best option for you is CSIR NET Chemical Sciences. But to apply for the exam you have to score at least 55% aggregate marks in M.Tech. You will also fulfil the age criteria of the exam if you want to appear for JRF I. e. 28 years (maximum age limit). For the assistant professor, you will apply whenever you want, there is no upper age limit. The exam is conducted in three parts I. e. Part A, Part B & Part C. Part A - It is common for all subjects, contains general aptitude questions. Part B - Contains subject based MCQs type questions. Part C - Contains subject based MSQs type questions. Their difficulty level is higher than the questions of Part B.

1-Chemistry
2-Engineering Mechanics
3-Language Elective
4-Mathematics
5-Physics I
6-Chemistry
7-Electrical Engineering
8-Electronics Engineering
9-Language Elective II
10-Mathematics II
11-Physics II
12-Electrical Machines and Drives
13-Materials Science
14-Mathematics III
15-Mechanical Engineering
16-Mechanics of Solids
17-Organic Chemistry
18-Chemistry and Technology of Leather Manufacture
19-Computer Applications in Leather Technology
20-Physical Chemistry
21-Principles of Material Testing I
22-Principles of Unit Operations and Processes in Leather Manufacture
23-Statistics and Linear Programming
24-Elective I
25-Practice of Leather Manufacture I
26-Principles of Materials Testing II
27-Special Functions, Difference Equations and Z-transforms
28-Theory and Mechanism of Organic Tannages
29-Theory of Skin Proteins and Pre-tanning Operations
30-Leather Goods and Garment Technology
31-Numerical Methods
32-Practice of Leather Manufacture II
33-Science and Technology of Leather Auxiliaries
34-Theory and Mechanism of Inorganic Tannages
35-Theory and Practice of Post Tanning and Finishing
36-Footwear Technology
37-Organisation and Management of Leather Manufacture
38-Principles of Plant Design for Leather and Chemical Processing
39-Process Economics and Industrial Management
40-Tannery Waste Management
41-Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering
42-Professional Ethics
43-Elective II
44-Quality Management

Hi Gautam,
The leather industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Footwear has become an indispensable fashion accessory. As a result, considerable attention is now centered on designing and creating foot wear which are fashionable as well as long lasting. Hence, if you specialize in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology, you will be entering a flourishing new industry. Designers especially have great scope for showcasing their creativity and talent. There are ample business opportunities in this sector as well. In order to study Leather Goods and Footwear Technology, you should have completed your +2 level in the Science stream. A background in chemistry and physics will come in useful in studying leather technology. On the other hand, a flair for drawing and computer-aided design will help in designing footwear and leather goods. The leading institutes of India where you can study Leather Goods and Footwear Technology are:1. Ansal University, Gurgaon2. FDDI, Noida3. National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata4. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur5. Karnataka Institute of Leather Technology, Bangalore6. Prannath Parnami Institute of Leather goods and technology, Hisar.

Hi Muskan!
The admission process of leather designing involves an entrance test that comprises of a written test to examine the candidate's knowledge and skill for the programme chosen. Once you have cleared the exam you will have to go through a situation test, group discussion and a personal interview. However, this may vary from institute to institute.
Here are some popular exams for admissions into Leather Designing
CEED: Common Entrance Examination for Design
SOFT: School of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
PAF: Pearl Academy of Fashion
AIEED: All India Entrance Examination for Design
Here are the courses and colleges for a career in leather design:
B.Des (Leather Design)- National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata
Diploma in Leather Goods and Footwear Technology- government. Polytechnic, Mumbai
B.Des (Leather Design)- National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
B.Des (Fashion Leather Accessory Design)- FDDI School of Fashion, Noida
M.Sc. (Leather Goods and Accessory Design)
Diploma in Leather Goods and Accessories Design.