M.Tech in Polymer Science

Compared to other engineering disciplines, polymer engineering has limited higher study options at the postgraduate level. Usually, graduates in this branch with a valid GATE score can opt for postgraduate programmes in polymer engineering, polymer science, chemical technology or polymer technology.

Polymer engineering uses the theory and knowledge of chemistry to handle production and use of polymers. In India, the demand for polymer engineers is on the rise.

Polymer science or macromolecular science is a subfield of materials science concerned with polymers, primarily synthetic polymers such as plastics and elastomers. The field of polymer science includes researchers in multiple disciplines including chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Those who have obtained a B.E. or B.Tech. degree in polymer engineering, polymer science and rubber technology with high marks can opt for M.E. or M.Tech. in polymer engineering. The selection is based on the marks scored in GATE.

Study facilities

The Department of Polymer Science is one of the pioneers in the area of higher education and research in polymer technology.

The department functions in collaboration with the Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam. It offers M.Tech. in polymer technology. Entry qualification for this programme is a B.E./ B.Tech. degree in polymer science and rubber technology, chemical engineering, technology, M.Sc. polymer chemistry, M.Sc. chemistry with polymer chemistry as a specialisation with at least 60 per cent and a valid GATE score.

Students who complete this four-semester course undergo campus selection for jobs in major tyre companies, polymer manufacturing and processing industries and research institutions.

Research facilities

The department also provides research facilities leading to a doctorate degree.

Job prospects

The plastic and polymer industry has emerged as a major growth sector. Those who obtain higher qualifications in polymer engineering and technology can find jobs with polymer manufacturing industries as production engineers or technologists, quality control inspectors, polymer specialists, marketing executives and so on.

In the public sector, polymer engineers/ technologists and scientists may find job opportunities in the petroleum and natural gas sector such as in the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), petrochemicals, and engineering plants.