Leather technology is a field for those with creative designing and artistic skills. The Indian leather industry is growing fast and finding a career will not be difficult for the candidates with right educational qualifications and aptitude.
There are a number of courses in Leather Technology ranging from certificate course to M.Tech. The bachelor level courses will include analytical chemistry, biochemistry and biotechnology, leather processing, CAD etc and a background in Chemistry will be beneficial.
Courses
Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi and Government Leather Institute, Agra are the prominent institutes that offer various courses in leather technology. Many universities and colleges in India also offer courses in leather technology.
CLRI Chennai
B.Tech (Leather Technology) (in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai)
Eligibility: 10+2 (School Higher Secondary course) with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
4 Years (8 Semesters)
B.Tech. (Leather Technology) (Part Time) (in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai)
Eligibility: Diploma in Leather Technology
3½ years (7 Semesters)
M.Tech.(Leather Technology) (in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai)
Eligibility:B.Tech (Leather Technology)
2 years (4 Semesters)
M.Tech (Footwear Science & Engineering) (in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai)
Eligibility: B. Tech (Leather Technology) or B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
2 years (4 Semesters)
M.S. (By Research) (in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai)
Eligibility: B.Tech./B.E. in the Concerned discipline
2 years (4 Semesters)
PhD in Leather Technology, Footwear designing also available.
Besides the following Diploma programmes are also offered by CLRI .
P.G. Diploma Programme in Leather Processing: 50% in Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects
Diploma Programme in Leather Processing: 50% in 10+2 or Equivalent Examination
Diploma Programme in Leather Goods: 50% in 10+2 or Equivalent Examination
Diploma Programme in Leather Garments: 50% in 10+2 or Equivalent Examination
Diploma Programme in Footwear: 50% in 10+2 or Equivalent Examination
There are many tailor made short term courses ranging from 2-8 weeks for those working in the industry.
Details visit: http://www.clri.org/TrainingDetails.aspx
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Bachelor of Design (Leather Design)
The +2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/
State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education /
State Board New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
or
• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the
Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
or
• Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized
by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.
or
• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open
School with a minimum of five subjects.
or
• 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.
Admission is through a Paper Based Test (PBT).
Further details : http://nift.ac.in
Government Leather Institute, Agra
Three Year Diploma courses in (60 seats each)
Leather Technology Tanning
Leather Technology Footwear (Computer Aided Shoe Design)
Saddlery Technology & Export Management
Computer Science and Engineering
Eligibility: High School 35% With Science and Math
Diploma courses in leather and footewear technology are offered by the Government Polytechnics also.
