A rubber technologist has expertise in transforming rubber and other forms of elastic into useful products, such as automobile tires, rubber mats, rubber stretching bands for exercise and so on.
Personal Competencies
• You like Science and Math
• You like to build things
• You like to do experiments
• You like to analyse problems/situations
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BE./&Tech.) in Rubber and Plastic Technology OR
Complete a Diploma in Rubber Technology OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Masters degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in the same discipline OR
Complete Bachelor's and Master's degree after which you can also pursue a PhD. degree in Rubber Technology
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level ( JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department Of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2. Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
3. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
5. Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura
6. Anna University, Chennai
7. Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
8. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Dr MGR Educational Research Institute, Chennai
2. Amity University, Noida
3. Hindustan College Of Engineering, Chennai
*NPTEL-National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000-1,50,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship- This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You can find employment in the agriculture sector, automobiles industry, transportation companies, construction firms, telecommunication sector, electronics industry, defense and aerospace sector, computer industry, power transmissions, artificial limbs industry and also in the pharmaceutical sector
Work Environment: Research timings are generally fixed for 5 or 6 days a week and 8 or 9 hours everyday, This may vary from organization to organization and shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Engineer Trainee → Assistant Engineer → Senior Engineer → Principal Engineer/Project Manager → General Manager Engineering/Head of Engineering → Chief Engineer/Vice President → Chief Technology Officer/Director
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Rubber Technologist ranges between INR 16,000 - 25,000* per month.
Ramesh Kumar Dua is the owner Of Relaxo Footwears, which is one Of the leading shoemakers in the country. Dua started his career as a trained rubber technologist from London who worked for his family footwear and cycle parts business since 1974. Today, Relaxo Footwear has eight factories which have the capacity to produce one million pairs a day.*
RUBBER TECHNOLOGIST
NCS Code: 2145.1300 | TST064• You like Science and Math
• You like to build things
• You like to do experiments
• You like to analyse problems/situations
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (BE./&Tech.) in Rubber and Plastic Technology
OR
Complete a Diploma in Rubber Technology
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree, followed by a Masters degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Bachelor's and Master's degree after which you can also pursue a PhD. degree in Rubber Technology
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level ( JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc) or institute level (VET, IP etc.)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department Of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2. Indian Institute Of Technology, Kharagpur
3. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai
5. Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura
6. Anna University, Chennai
7. Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
8. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Dr MGR Educational Research Institute, Chennai
2. Amity University, Noida
3. Hindustan College Of Engineering, Chennai
Information on Institute rankings is available at -https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
ONLINE COURSES
• NPTEL*Swayam - https://nptel.ac.in/courses113105028
*NPTEL-National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000-1,50,000* for the full course.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Scholarship- This scholarship is provided to students enrolled in the first year of their engineering undergraduate course. Eligibility includes an aptitude test. It is awarded by the Government of India for economically backward students who have a strong aptitude for scientific research*
• Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship - About 20,000 such engineering scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs every year. The full course fees of awardees is directly paid to their institutions under this scheme.*
• Indian Oil Educational Scholarship - The IOC Ltd offers 300 scholarships every year to eligible students. Students need to be enrolled in an undergraduate course. The scholarship particularly focuses on students with physical disabilities, women and students from North East and J&K.*
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.*
• Scholarships are also available in institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry Of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: You can find employment in the agriculture sector, automobiles industry, transportation companies, construction firms, telecommunication sector, electronics industry, defense and aerospace sector, computer industry, power transmissions, artificial limbs industry and also in the pharmaceutical sector
Work Environment: Research timings are generally fixed for 5 or 6 days a week and 8 or 9 hours everyday, This may vary from organization to organization and shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Engineer Trainee → Assistant Engineer → Senior Engineer → Principal Engineer/Project Manager → General Manager Engineering/Head of Engineering → Chief Engineer/Vice President → Chief Technology Officer/Director
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Rubber Technologist ranges between INR 16,000 - 25,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/industry=Rubber%2C_Rubber_Products/Salary
Experts from the field
Ramesh Kumar Dua is the owner Of Relaxo Footwears, which is one Of the leading shoemakers in the country. Dua started his career as a trained rubber technologist from London who worked for his family footwear and cycle parts business since 1974. Today, Relaxo Footwear has eight factories which have the capacity to produce one million pairs a day.*
Source: https://www.forbes.com/profile/ramesh-kumar-dua/?sh=7bcd64751370
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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