Leather Technologists apply scientific and engineering principles to convert natural (raw hides, apple skins or 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 Bachelods degree (BTech./BE.) in Leather Technology OR
Complete Diploma in Leather Technology OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and follow it up with a Masteds 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?
This 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
3. Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT), Muzaffarpur, Bihar
4. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, Bihar
5. Government College Of Engineerilg and Leather Technology, Kolkata
6. Kashmir Government Polytechnic College, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
7, Government Leather Institute, Kanpur
8, Government Leather Institute, Agra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
2. Alagappa College Of Technology, Chennai
3. Kar Polytechnic College, Ambur, Tamil Nadu
4. Mangalore Institute Of Fashion Technology, Karnataka
5. CMJ University, Jorabat, Meghalaya
6. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
7. Lovely Professional University,
8. Sai University, Chennai
The approx. fee ranges between INR 2,00,000- 12,78,000* 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 may be employed by companies involved in leather goods manufacturing such as upholstery, footwear, clothing, fashion and retail.
Work Environment: While you may or may not have to handle a team, you will have to collaborate with different stakeholders. You may usually work 5 to 6 days a week and minimum of 8 to 9 hours every day. However, you can expect long irregular working hours
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Leather Technologist → Production Manager, Tannery → General Manager, Tannery
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx- salary Of a Leather technologist ranges between INR 20,000 -1,00,000* 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 | TST047• 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
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelods degree (BTech./BE.) in Leather Technology
OR
Complete Diploma in Leather Technology
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and follow it up with a Masteds 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
This 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
3. Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT), Muzaffarpur, Bihar
4. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna, Bihar
5. Government College Of Engineerilg and Leather Technology, Kolkata
6. Kashmir Government Polytechnic College, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
7, Government Leather Institute, Kanpur
8, Government Leather Institute, Agra
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
2. Alagappa College Of Technology, Chennai
3. Kar Polytechnic College, Ambur, Tamil Nadu
4. Mangalore Institute Of Fashion Technology, Karnataka
5. CMJ University, Jorabat, Meghalaya
6. Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
7. Lovely Professional University,
8. Sai University, Chennai
Information on institute rankings can be found at - http://www.nirfndia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. fee ranges between INR 2,00,000- 12,78,000* 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 may be employed by companies involved in leather goods manufacturing such as upholstery, footwear, clothing, fashion and retail.
Work Environment: While you may or may not have to handle a team, you will have to collaborate with different stakeholders. You may usually work 5 to 6 days a week and minimum of 8 to 9 hours every day. However, you can expect long irregular working hours
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Leather Technologist → Production Manager, Tannery → General Manager, Tannery
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx- salary Of a Leather technologist ranges between INR 20,000 -1,00,000* per month.
Source: https://targetstudy.com/profesions/leather-technologist.html
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.nationalskillsnetworkin/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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