Institute of Paper Technology
Constituent Department of University of Roorkee
About Institute of Paper Technology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Institute of Paper Technology at Saharanpur, an industry oriented technological institute, is a unique academic departement of the University of Roorkee in India. It offers academic programmes at various levels in Pulp and Paper Technology. Initially the institute was established in collaboration with Royal Swedish Government in 1964 and merged with University of Roorkee in 1978. The curriculum for the undergraduate, postgraduate and post BSc diploma programmes are modified and updated continuously to keep pace with the changing needs of the pulp, paper and related industries. Workshop and laboratories are well equipped with modern equipment made avaliable through Swedish International development Authority earlier in 1964 and updated time to time with other governmental supports. The library is adequately equipped with technical books and journals.
The departmental research activities are tuned with the needs of industry. These include: Environmental management, Energy efficent process and material conservation, Optimum use of available Indian raw material to modern pulping and bleaching processes , Secondary fiber processing, Evaluation of hydro-dynamic characteristics of pulp suspension. Evaluation of black liquor and improvements in its processing, Evaluating paper surface and printability characteristics, Development of proper controls and use of bio-technological applications.
Institute of Paper Technology
University of Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
India
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
BSc
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Common queries about Institute of Paper Technology
Where is the Institute of Paper Technology located?
The Institute of Paper Technology is an academic teaching department of University of Roorkee, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Institute of Paper Technology are conducted as per University of Roorkee guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Institute of Paper Technology?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Roorkee.