I am very much pleased to present the final draft of the syllabus for the diploma programme in Printing Technology to be implemented in our institute. Being autonomous institute, we have an additional responsibility to remain flexible in adapting and absorbing the changes take place in the industry. The restructuring of syllabus has been done meticulously with the kind help and guidance of the experts from the industry. It’s a result of the deliberations made through constant official meetings and informal brain storming sessions in groups stretched over the last year. I am highly indebted to the honorable members from the printing industry, BTE and organizations like BMPA for giving their valuable time and for the insight they have provided in putting these contents in a comprehensive manner.

It has been accepted in principle the need of updating the syllabus and some of the changes suggested here are already implemented while restructuring. It has been done in context of the syllabus approved by BTE for diploma in Printing Technology for other institutes. Overall contents are similar to BTE syllabus to maintain equivalency, additions such as industrial training etc. are also made. The aim is, without breaking away from the core needs of printing industry all over the region, to infuse the latest high-tech trends so that the students can prosper in the global competitive world.

Some highlights:

Suggestions made during the meeting of equivalence committee have been incorporated, such
as allocating number of teaching hours and marks to each topic.
The ratio of theory to practical is 35%: 65%, giving more emphasis on hands on experience.
After meeting the owners of processing houses and printing presses and discussions with the
industry people, their expectations with fresh diploma holders were assessed.
They stressed upon the need of technical skills and the aptitude for adopting new skills with
sound basics.

The entire syllabus has been divided into 4 main categories:

Pre Press, Press, Post Press, Science & Technology

Industrial training has been kept for 21 days each for pre press and post press with active support of reputed pre press houses and presses.

Project work for last year students has been introduced to give them practical experience in production.

Special lectures and seminars have been made a part of the strategy in implementing the curriculum.

To prepare this draft, eminent personalities as consultants were appointed to give proper direction.

You are requested to go through this draft and give your consent and approval to this syllabus with your suggestions.

A.B.Desai
(I/c Principal)