Printing Technology

What is Printing Technology

Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing. Print communication is one of the powerful and influential media of journalism which is growing very quickly. Print Media is one of the most booming sectors of the nation. The youth of today is seen selecting a career in this sector as it gives promising opportunities to step ahead very quickly. But jobs in printing technology also demand a lot of hard work and persistence. There are vast opportunities for competent printing professionals in this country.

Printing is challenging as a course as it is multidisciplinary in nature, encompassing the study of science, mathematics, mechanical, electrical, electronics and chemical engineering with computer science and management subjects. Printing technology includes printing on any substrates such as paper, tin & aluminium, plastic, glass and fabric. In the presence of computer technology and electronics:  machines, methods and processes have changed drastically. Printing technology has put emphasis on a combination of the managerial, administrative and technological aspects on modern printing. These include printing in the field of advertising, publishing, packaging, distributing, marketing and developing technologies.

Overview:

Course Highlights

For Undergraduate Courses:

Diploma in Printing Technology

B.Tech Printing Technology

B.E.  Printing Technology

M.Tech Printing Technology

M.E. in Printing Technology

M.Sc in Printing Technology

What does a print technology graduate do?

Printing is a process for reproducing text and image, typically with ink on paper using a printing press. It is often carried out as a large-scale industrial process and is an essential part of publishing and transaction printing. The course is solely dedicated to the management of the jobs concerned with printing in a printing press.

Almost every procedure of assembling the films for the operating printing equipment and the well finished jobs of cutting the finished works; are enlightened to the students. Hence, altogether the course promises an individual, the quality and experiences that would further assist him in various job profiles. The duration of the course is four years but it may be offered by some certain institutes in more or fewer times depending on their rules and regulations. Candidates have many career options after having completed the course.

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Printing Technology

• Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Printing Technology: Candidates must possess a minimum score of 50% in the 10+2 examinations with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as subjects or any other equivalent or higher academic program pursued from a recognized university.

• Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Printing Technology: Candidates must have successfully passed their senior secondary examination or its equivalent with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). They should also have secured a minimum of 50% marks in English either in Class X or Class XII. A minimum and a maximum age limit may or may not be a requirement by some printing technology institutes.

• Eligibility Criteria for B.E. in Printing Technology: Candidates who have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with 55% of marks in physics, chemistry, and mathematics subjects from a recognized board are eligible for this course. The percentage may vary from one college to another. Eligible candidates may apply for this course through online/offline at official websites of the college or admission office.

• Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech in Printing Technology: The minimum eligibility for this course requires completing their graduation with BE/BTech in Printing Technology from a recognized university and should have secured aggregate marks of 50% to 60% in their bachelor studies.

• Eligibility Criteria for M.E. in Printing Technology: Aspirants must have passed their 10+2 examination from a recognised school.  Candidates must have completed their graduation with BE/BTech in printing technology from a recognized university and should have secured aggregate marks of 50% to 60% in their bachelor studies.

• Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc in Printing Technology: The educational criteria required to pursue M.Sc in printing Technology is a Bachelor’s Degree in printing technology or its corresponding from any recognized university within India.

Admission Process for Printing Technology

• For Diploma in Printing Technology: Admission to the Diploma in Printing Technology course depends on a candidate’s overall merit or performance in the relevant entrance examination conducted by the respective institutes. This is followed by the round of interview of the candidate with a panel of evaluators. Admission process generally varies from institute to institute, while some colleges conduct entrance examinations also.

• For B.Tech in Printing Technology: Admission to this program, like most B.Tech. programs is through an entrance test. However, there are certain universities which may allow merit-based direct admission.

• For B.E. in Printing Technology:  Admission to this course is based on merit-list or entrance-based followed by the personal interview. Most of the colleges select students based on the marks obtained in their 10+2 examination. Some reputable colleges conduct entrance exam along with the personal interview for admissions. Based on the student’s performance in an entrance exam and the personal interview, they will be selected to join this course in reputed colleges/institutes.

• For M.Tech in Printing Technology: The admission process to M.Tech in Printing Technology is based on either the GATE Exam and its score or personal Interview and group discussion.

• For M.E. in Printing Technology: Candidates seeking admission for this course must have a Bachelor’s degree in B.Tech or B.E. with an aggregate of 55%. Entrance exams such as GATE are conducted for admission in IITs (Indian Institute of Technology). 

• For M.Sc in Printing Technology: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Printing Technology or its equivalent from any recognized university in India. Admission to M.Sc in Printing Technology is offered on the basis of an applicant’s performance in the entrance test regulated by the respective institute. 

Top Entrance Exams for Printing Technology

JEE Main:- JEE Main has two papers, paper 1 and paper 2. Candidates may opt for either or both of them. Paper-1 is for admission to B.E./B.Tech courses are conducted only online. Paper-2 is for admission in B.Arch and B. Planning courses and is conducted only offline. The similarity between the two of them is that the question contains only multiple-choice questions.JEE Main has a fixed exam structure and is not subject to change every year. 

Some of the key changes in JEE Main (2020) are mentioned below:-

JEE Advanced:-  Joint Entrance Examination(JEE) Advanced is viable for the students who qualify the JEE Main examination. Therefore, a student needs to be thorough with their topics before attempting the JEE Advanced examination.

Some key changes in JEE Advanced (2020) are mentioned below:-

MHT CET: MHT CET is an online entrance test examination conducted for admission into B.E./B.Tech courses. It is offered in 342 institutes across the state of Maharashtra. 

Highlights for MHT CET:-

GATE: The exam is organized by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. It is a national level entrance exam conducted to offer admission into M.Tech and M.Sc programmes in Engineering, Technology and Architecture fields. Also, candidates can get admission into various branches of PhD through this exam. Admission will be provided to the qualified candidates in various NITs, IITs, GFTIs, IISc and other renowned institutions. Using the GATE scores, candidates will also get recruitment in various PSUs for junior engineers.

Highlights about GATE: