B.Text, Bachelor of Textiles, is an undergraduate degree course that deals with the subjects of textiles and apparels. This is a 3 or 4-year degree program which normally comprises of the following areas of specialization such as; fabric manufacturing, fabric analysis, textiles chemistry, apparel designing and construction, fashion studies and etc. Courses cover theoretical concepts as well as practical exposure on production processes of textiles and apparels, quality assurance, new technologies being used.
The admission procedure in B.Text program is governed by the necessity to pass class 12th examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as major subjects. Most colleges admit students through their own tests that are usually conducted at the various institutions. Some of the most sought entrance tests for design/textile at national level are NID DAT, NIFT, UCEED, CEED, FDDI AIST, SOFT CET etc Minimum 50% in 12th standard is expected to give these tests.
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Full Form | Bachelor of Textiles (B.Text) |
Duration | 4 years |
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, minimum 50% aggregate marks, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai, Anna University, University of Calcutta |
Entrance Exam | JEE Main, JEE Advanced |
1. 10+2 pass in Science, Commerce, Arts stream in any recognized board with 50 % marks.
2. For reserved category students only, the minimum percentage requirement is set at 45% for 10+2.
3. Those students who have the qualification as 10+2 diploma in textile manufacturing.
4. The candidates passed the 10+2 vocational course in the textile trade/textile manufacture are eligible to apply.
5. This is a unique course that does not have any restriction as to the age of the students who want to pursue it.
6. The admission into these institutes offering this program is done after passing an entrance exam as required of the candidate.
Specialization | Average Salary (INR lakhs per annum) |
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Fashion Design | 3-5 |
Textile Design | 4-6 |
Textile Engineering | 4-7 |
Quality Control | 3-4 |
Production Management | 4-5 |