It is a branch of engineering that deals with the manufacturing, processing, analysis and application of long-chain molecules. Polymer Technology has carved a niche in the fields of electronics and electrical materials, textiles, aerospace industry, automobile industry, etc. Industries such as information technology, aerospace, music, clothing, medical, motor manufacturing, building, packaging are completely dependent on polymers such as plastics, paints, rubber, foams, adhesives, sealants, varnishes and others.
Top colleges:
- Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai
- Hindustan University, Chennai
- Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Kerala
- Department of Polymer Science & Technology, University of Calcutta
- Anna University of Technology, Tirunelvelli
- B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
- Centre For Polymer Science and Engineering (CPSE) – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT)
- Indian Institute of Polymer Science (IIPS)
- Institute of Chemical Technology
- Amity University
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Highlights:
- The primary aim of this program is to train students to fulfil the constantly growing requirements of the polymer-based industry.
- Another option that can offer a rewarding career in the polymer industry is the marketing of polymer raw materials and manufactured products.
Course & Eligibility:
Course | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance |
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Diploma | 3 years | Complete 10th with minimum % | No such entrance |
B. Tech | 4 years | 10+2 with science(Math, Science, Physics) with at least 50% marks | JEE main, JEE advance, HITSEEE etc |
M. Tech | 2 years | B. Tech degree holder | GATE |
Top Recruiters:
- Apollo Tyres
- Jayashree Polymers Group
- L.M. Fibres Ltd
- CeatTyres Ltd
- Hi-Tech Carbon Ltd
- Saint-Gobain India
- MRF Ltd
- TVS Motors Ltd
- Asian Paints
- SRF Ltd
- Gujarat Fluorochemicals
- Haldia Petrochemicals
- Reliance Industries
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Admission procedure
- After completing 10th standard board exam, one can apply for the diploma course of 3 years. The minimum marks required vary from institution to institution.
- By qualifying any national level, state level or any particular college entrance exam like JEE Main, JEE advanced, IIT-JEE, NIT etc, one can get admission in top colleges to pursue B. Tech.
- For admission in PG course known as M. Tech after completing B. Tech, candidates can apply through GATE.
Syllabus:
- Introduction to Polymer Sciences
- Polymer chemistry
- Unit operations in Chemical Engineering
- Polymer additives and compounding
- The polymer in Environment, Rheology and processing of polymers
- Introduction to fibre science and rubber technology
- Polymer blends and composites
- Polymer testing and specifications
- Polymer synthesis
- Engineering and speciality polymers
- Mould and die designing
Skills Required:
- Knowledge and ability in science, especially chemistry
- To be good at solving problems
- Good number of skills
- A thorough understanding of polymers and polymer processing technology
- To pay attention to detail
- IT skills, including some experience of CAD and CAM packages
- To be able to communicate well with other people, such as other Scientists, Engineers, Technicians and Operatives.
Top Entrances:
- All India Engineering Entrance Exams
- BITSAT (B.Tech)
- Delhi Common Engineering Entrance Exam – DCEE
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (GGSIPU CET)
- Indian institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam
- Maharashtra Engineering Entrance Exam - MHT-CET
- Maharashtra-Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET)
- Orissa JEE (OJEE)
- BITSAT (M.Tech)
- Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology – CIPET JEE
- Cochin University of Science & Technology Entrance Exam
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and science Engineering Entrance Exam
Career & Job Profile:
Job Post | Job description | Salary |
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Polymer Engineer | Develop new plastics or test plastic related equipment, evaluate products. | 3.5 lacs to 11.5 lacs |
Plastic Engineer | design plastic items, such as toys, car parts, disposable food containers and keyboards, design and develop plastic parts, molds and molding processes | 4 lacs to 7.5 lacs |
Corporate Sales Manager | oversee the processes of maximizing sales of the company, responsible for the operations of a company’s sales force, development and implementation of annual sales, monitoring performance of teams and sales goals | 5.5 lacs to 9.5 lacs |
Polymer Scientist | use chemical polymers to create useful materials that have unique properties such as Teflon, Kevlar, fiberglass, biodegradables, fiberglass, polyester and nylon and others | 7.5 lacs to 9.5 lacs |
Quality Assurance Manager | Work with other staff to establish procedures and quality standards, determine, negotiate and agree on in-house quality procedures, standards and specifications. | 7.6 lacs to 9.6 lacs |
FAQs:
Q: What does a polymer technologist do?
A: Polymer technologists work in the manufacture of products made from polymers such as plastics, rubber, adhesives, resins and fibers Plastics, such as those used in mass-produced toys, casings for mobile phones or medical devices as internal or external body parts.