Top 2 educational institutions in India to study courses in the Leather Industry


Searching for top educational institutions in India that offer Leather Technology courses? Want to know the institutions that offer training courses in the Leather Technology field? Check out this article to know the details of these institutions including their courses, duration, fees, eligibility, selection criteria, and other important information.

Leather Technology is a popular course in India. If you are interested to pursue your career in Leather Technology, it will be good if you can do the courses in reputed institutions. There are currently only two top educational institutions in India that offer different courses in Leather Technology. So far, Kanpur and Chennai are the places that have institutions with good accreditation in offering various courses in Leather Technology. HBTU Kanpur's B.Tech in Leather Technology is very popular for those who are interested to enter the Leather Technology field, while the Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR) offers different types of short-term as well as long-term training programs in the same field. Let's have a closer look at these institutes and their programs so that you can plan your career in the field accordingly.

Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur

Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur, also known as HBTU Kanpur is located at Uttar Pradesh state, India. Uttar Pradesh government established this university in the year 2016. Earlier this institute was known as Harcourt Butler Technological University Kanpur. The 13 undergraduate programs in HBTU includes Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Leather Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Food Technology, Oil Technology, Paint Technology and Plastic Technology. Here we are discussing about the Leather Technology program offered by leather Technology department, School of Chemical Technology, HBTU Kanpur.

  • Courses offered- B.Tech in Leather Technology
  • Intake: 30
  • Duration- 4 academic years(8 semesters)
  • Fee: Check the link given below
  • Eligibility:- Candidates with 60% marks in the 10+2 examination from UP board or any equivalent board/university with a minimum of 5 subjects in which Math and Physics are compulsory along with one of the subjects from Biology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/computer Science as Technical vocational subject. SC/ST candidates require only 55% marks
  • Selection process: - Admission to B.Tech programs shall be made as per the rules prescribed by the University from time to time. The admissions shall be made on the merit of the candidates in JEE (Main / any other National Level Entrance Examination as specified by the University. Usually, the admission process starts November every year. So interested candidates should check the official website regularly


Contact information:
Harcourt Butler Technical University, Nawabganj,
Kanpur (U.P.) – 208002
+91-512-2534001-03, +91-512-2533812
Website: www.hbtu.ac.in



CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute

CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute functions under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India. CLRI departments consist of Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Human Resource Development, R& D Services, and Leather Technology. Apart from the Adyar location, it has regional centres located at Kolkata, Jalandhar, Kanpur, and Ahmedabad. The below-mentioned courses are conducted not only in Adyar but also in any of its 5 regional centres. So, candidates are requested to check the link mentioned below to know the details of centres where the course might be conducted.

CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute courses, eligibility and duration


  1. Post Graduate Diploma Program in Leather Technology- 18 months
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a bachelor's degree in science background and minimum age limit of 21 years are eligible to apply for this program
    • Training cost- Rs.75,000/-
  2. Diploma in Leather Processing- 12 months
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a minimal educational qualification of standard 10+2 (with science background) and minimum age limit of 18 years can apply for this course
    • Training cost- Rs.40,000/-
  3. Integrated Skill Development on Quality Control Methods in Leather Manufacture-3 months
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Science with background knowledge in leather industry can apply for this course
    • Training cost- Rs.25,000/-
  4. Short Term Executive Skill Development Program in Leather Processing- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a minimal educational qualification is bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with background knowledge in the area of leather processing and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply for this course
    • Training cost- Rs.25,000/-
  5. Computerized colour Matching for Leather manufacturing- 1week
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Science with background knowledge in leather industry can apply
    • Training cost- Rs.25,000/-
  6. Diploma in Leather Goods Manufacture- 12 months
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a minimal educational qualification of standard 10+2 and minimum age limit of 18 years can apply for this program
    • Training cost- Rs.40,000/-
  7. Diploma in Leather Garments Manufacture- 12 months
    Here the eligibility and training cost are same as that of Diploma in Leather Goods Manufacture
  8. CAD for Garments- 4 weeks
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a Knowledge in garment pattern designing and basic computer skills can apply for this program
    • Training cost- Rs.25,000/-
  9. Training Program in Leather Goods Design (Manual and CAD)- 8 weeks
    • Eligibility- Those having knowledge in leather goods pattern designing and basic computer skills can apply
    • Training cost- Rs 25,000/-
  10. Short Term Executive Skill Development Program in Leather Garments Manufacture- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Those with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with the minimum age of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost- Rs 25,000/-
  11. Short term Executive Skill development Program in Leather Goods Manufacture- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Those with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with background knowledge in the area of goods manufacture with minimum age of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost- Rs 25,000/-




  12. Diploma in Footwear Manufacture- 12 months
    • Eligibility- Those with a minimal educational qualification of standard 10+2 and minimum age limit of 18 years can apply
    • Training cost- Rs 40,000/-
  13. Training Program in GAIT Analysis- 3 months
    • Eligibility- Those with BPT/ MPT, Orthotist and Prosthetist holding Diploma or degree on Orthosis and Prosthesis, Doctoral students/ Research Scholars pursuing research in the area of Gait/ Biomechanics and any medical practitioners/ Clinicians can apply for this training program
    • Training cost: Rs.60,000/-
  14. CAD for Footwear- 4 weeks
    • Eligibility- Those with knowledge in leather footwear designing and basic computer skills can apply for this training program
    • Training cost: Rs.25,000/-
  15. Short Term Executive Skill Development Program in Footwear Manufacture- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Those with bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with Introductory Knowledge on Leathers and their suitability in Footwear Manufacture with the minimum age of 21 years can apply for this training program
    • Training cost: Rs.25,000/-
  16. Post Graduate Diploma in Leather Products Technology- 18 months
    • Eligibility- Those with minimal educational qualification of any graduate with science background and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost: Rs.75,000/-
  17. Quality and Visual Inspection of Leather and Leather Products- 3 months
    • Eligibility- Those with minimal educational qualification of 10+2 and minimum age limit of 18 years can apply
    • Training cost: Rs.40,000/- plus GST
  18. Skill Training Program in Leather / Leather-like material Products for Emerging Entrepreneurs- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with background knowledge in leather manufacture and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost: Rs.25,000/-
  19. Short Term Executive Skill Development Program in Leather Upholstery Manufacture- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a minimal educational qualification is bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Science with background knowledge in leather industry/ Upholstery or 12th pass with 2 years of experience in the leather industry/ upholstery and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost: Rs.25,000/-
  20. Course in Fashion Design and Development for Leather Lifestyle Products- 6 months
    • Eligibility- Bachelor's degree (science background) with knowledge of Fashion and leather lifestyle products and minimum age limit of 18 years can apply
    • Training cost: Rs.60,000/-
  21. Short Term Executive Training Program on Occupational Health and Safety for Leather and Allied (Product) Industries- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a minimal educational qualification of a bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Science with background knowledge in leather industry or 12th pass with 2 years of experience in the leather industry and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost: Rs.25,000/-




  22. Short Term Executive Training Program on Testing and Calibration for Leather Sector- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with background knowledge in chemistry/instrumentation and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost- Rs.25,000/-
  23. Repair, Restore and Maintenance of Leather Products- 3 months
    • Eligibility- Candidates with bachelor's degree (with science background) and experience of mending of Shoes and Leather goods can apply
    • Training cost- Rs.30,000/- plus GST
  24. Short Term Executive Training Program on Waste Management for Leather Sector- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with bachelor's degree in Technology/ Engineering/ Science with background knowledge in leather industry or 12th pass with 2 years of experience in the leather industry and minimum age limit of 21 years can apply
    • Training cost- Rs. 25,000/-
  25. Leather Biotechnologist- 1 month
    • Eligibility- Candidates with graduation in science subjects/ biotechnology or graduate engineer in leather technology/biotechnology can apply
    • Training cost- Rs. 40,000/-

Application and selection process

Candidates can apply online for their desired courses at the CLRI official website. While filling out the application form, they will be asked to upload the passport size photograph and attested copies of Aadhar, mark sheets, age proof, Transfer certificate (TC), and Community certificates. There will be an entrance exam/trade test/interview for selecting eligible candidates. Usually, this is conducted during January and the classes are supposed to start by January-end.

Contact information
  • CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020,
    Ph: 044-24437243/7109, Fax: 044-24911589,
    Email: chord@clri.res.in
  • RCED (CSIR-CLRI), 3/1-C, Mathewartola Road, Kolkata - 700 046, West Bengal,
    Ph: 91 33 23292381, 91 44 24437412, Fax: 033-23296046,
    Email: sribalak@clri.res.in
  • RCED (CSIR-CLRI), Plot No. 5013, G.I.D.C, Phase-IV, Vatva, Ahmedabad - 382 445 Gujarat,
    Ph: +91 79 25840352, Fax: 079- 25840352,
    Email: clriahd@clri.res.in
  • RCED (CSIR-CLRI), Leather complex, Kapurthala Road, Jalandhar - 144 021 Punjab
    Ph: +91 181 2651306, Fax: 0181-2651306
    Email: clrijal@clri.res.in
  • RCED (CSIR-CLRI), Near 36, MLD Sewage Treatment Plant, Wazidpur, Jajmau, Kanpur - 208 010 UP
    Ph: +91 512 298 6936, Fax: 0512-2461440
    Email: clrikpr@clri.res.in

Quick references:
CSIR-CLRI training programs: - https://www.clri.org/courses/training.aspx
HBTU Kanpur:- http://hbtu.ac.in/leather-technology/


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