Leather technologists apply scientific and engineering principles to convert natural (raw hides and skins, apple skins, discarded leaves of pineapple plant) or artificial (polymers) materials to leather. They also handle all aspects of leather processing, materials, chemistry, manufacturing and machinery.
Personal Competencies
You are a creative person
You pay attention to details
You like to have clear instructions to follow
You like to build or assemble things
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream ( Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.E) in Leather Technology
OR
Complete a Diploma in Leather Technology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field.
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?
The course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Harcourt Butler Technological University, Kanpur 2. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai (Diploma) 3. MIT Muzaffarpur 4. AKU Patna 5. Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology, Kolkata 6. Kashmir Government Polytechnic College (Diploma) 7. Government Leather Institute, Kanpur (Diploma) 8. Government Leather Institute, Agra (Diploma)
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1.Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra 2.Alagappa College of Technology, Chenna 3.Kar Polytechnic College, Ambur (Diploma) 4.Mangalore Institute of Fashion Technology, Mangalore 5.CMJ University, Meghalaya 6. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh 7. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar 8. Sai University, Chennai
The approx course fee ranges between INR 27,000 to Rs 1,12,000*
*(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 the National Scholarship Portal. Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Scholarships are made available by institutes themselves 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) 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: Leather Goods Manufacturing Companies — upholstery, footwear, clothing, fashion and retail
Work Environment: You will work in tanneries, factories, or workshops. You are likely to work 8 to 9 hours 5 to 6 days a week. Local travel is not a part of the job. You are not likely to handle a team at the entry level
Opportunities for work exist for the differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Leather Technologist → Production Manager, Tannery → General Manager, Tannery
Expected Income
The approx salary of a Leather Technologist ranges between INR 11,000 - 2,50,000* per month
Sangeetha is a leather cutter. She is trained at the Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) under the aegis of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Following her training at LSSC she works at Mohib Shoes as a leather cutter. She says, "Today I work in Mohib Shoes as a leather cutter, I am able to provide education to my children and take care of my basic household needs. I am a confident woman today."*
Leather Technologist
NCS Code: 2141.2100 | E0191. Complete 10+2 in Science stream ( Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.E) in Leather Technology
OR
Complete a Diploma in Leather Technology
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or allied field.
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
The course is offered by the Department of Engineering.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Harcourt Butler Technological University, Kanpur
2. Government Polytechnic, Mumbai (Diploma)
3. MIT Muzaffarpur
4. AKU Patna
5. Government College of Engineering and Leather Technology, Kolkata
6. Kashmir Government Polytechnic College (Diploma)
7. Government Leather Institute, Kanpur (Diploma)
8. Government Leather Institute, Agra (Diploma)
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1.Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
2.Alagappa College of Technology, Chenna
3.Kar Polytechnic College, Ambur (Diploma)
4.Mangalore Institute of Fashion Technology, Mangalore
5.CMJ University, Meghalaya
6. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
7. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
8. Sai University, Chennai
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx course fee ranges between INR 27,000 to Rs 1,12,000*
*(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 the National Scholarship Portal. 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 made available by institutes themselves 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), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) 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: Leather Goods Manufacturing Companies — upholstery, footwear, clothing, fashion and retail
Work Environment: You will work in tanneries, factories, or workshops. You are likely to work 8 to 9 hours 5 to 6 days a week. Local travel is not a part of the job. You are not likely to handle a team at the entry level
Opportunities for work exist for the differently abled in this field
Leather Technologist → Production Manager, Tannery → General Manager, Tannery
The approx salary of a Leather Technologist ranges between INR 11,000 - 2,50,000* per month
Source: payscale.com/research/IN/Degree=Bachelor_of_Technology_(BT_%2F_BTech)%2C_Leather_Technology/Salary
* These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sangeetha is a leather cutter. She is trained at the Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) under the aegis of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Following her training at LSSC she works at Mohib Shoes as a leather cutter. She says, "Today I work in Mohib Shoes as a leather cutter, I am able to provide education to my children and take care of my basic household needs. I am a confident woman today."*
Source: https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/ women-in-leather-industry/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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