BCT301 Yarn Technology-I Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCT301 Yarn Technology-I (also written as KCT301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit (1), Unit (2), Unit (3), Unit (4), Unit (5). The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCT301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCT301 / KCT301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Yarn Technology-I |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCT301 Yarn Technology-I Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit (1)
Unit (1): Total lectures required = 12 Introduction to yarn spinning system, Ginning, pre-cleaning of cotton. Description and working of roller ginning saw gins, and rotabar ginning, kinds of mixing. Principles of selection of cotton for mixing hand, bin, stack mixing, auto mixer, different cotton varieties advantage and disadvantage of mixing.
Unit 2: Unit (2)
Unit (2): Total lectures required = 12 Object of opening and cleaning. Types of openers, beaters, latest openers and beaters, Lap forming mechanism. Chute feed system, production calculation.
Unit 3: Unit (3)
Unit (3): Total lectures required = 12 Objects of carding, working principle of carding machine, stripping, Specification of different parts of card & card clothing, Coiling mechanism, card setting, neps/hooks formation, Production, draft and efficiency calculation.
Unit 4: Unit (4)
Unit (4): Total lectures required = 12 Objects of drawing, different drafting systems, ideal drafting, and Production monitoring and control, draft and efficiency calculation. Sliver blending on Drawframe. Auto levelers in card and Drawframe. Production, draft and efficiency calculation.
Unit 5: Unit (5)
Unit (5): Total lectures required = 12 Objectives of combing, system of lap preparation, configuration of fibre feed and process sequence in comber with working principle, Important parts of comber and their functioning, Combing cycle, concept of forward and backward feed, concept of comber waste, calculation pertaining to production and noil percentage,.
BCT301 Course Outcomes
- Course Objectives:
- 1. To acquire knowledge of fundamentals of ginning, mixing, opening and cleaning, lap forming, carding,
- drawing, and combing.
- 2. To understand technological involvement with appropriate techniques in ginning, mixing, opening
- and cleaning, lap forming, carding, drawing, and combing processes.
- 3. To formulate and apply technological knowledge in ginning, mixing, opening and cleaning, lap
- forming, carding, drawing, and combing processes in spinning industry.
- 4. To make the spinning processes more productive in ginning, mixing, opening and cleaning, lap
- forming, carding, drawing, and combing.
- 5. To demonstrate knowledge for project work and be helpful to higher studies in the field of ginning,
BCT301 Reference Books
- A Practical Guide to Spinning (Individual book for each unit) by W.Kiein.
- Spinning of man made and blends on cotton systems by K.R.Salhotra
- Manual of cotton spinning by Frank Fharnley
- Technology of carding by R.Chattopadhyay
Frequently Asked Questions about BCT301
What is the syllabus of BCT301 Yarn Technology-I?
The AKTU BCT301 Yarn Technology-I syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit (1); Unit (2); Unit (3); Unit (4); Unit (5). The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BCT301?
BCT301 Yarn Technology-I has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BCT301 the same subject as KCT301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCT301 and KCT301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCT301 taught in?
BCT301 Yarn Technology-I is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCT301 worth?
BCT301 Yarn Technology-I carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BCT301 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCT301?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Carpet and Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Carpet and Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.