BCT503 Carpet Manufacture Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 5th Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BCT503 Carpet Manufacture (also written as KCT503) is a subject in Semester 5 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit (1), Unit (2) and Hand made dhurry, 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 2024-25.
BCT503 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCT503 / KCT503 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Carpet Manufacture |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · 5th Semester |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-19 |
BCT503 Carpet Manufacture Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Unit (1)
Unit (1): Total lectures required = 8 Classification of hand made carpets and brief description of each type. Yarn used in hand made carpet. Brief introduction of hand made carpet sector of India and abroad. Carpet export proceedings and process control of hand made carpet sector. Designing of hand made carpet- brief introduction of CAD for carpet.
Unit 2: Unit (2) · Hand made dhurry
Unit (2): Total lectures required = 8 Hand Knotted Carpet: Terms and definitions, Persian, Turkish, tibetan and other type of knot structure and its quality parameters. Manufacturing of various hand knotted carpets - Preparatory process, tools and equipments used for Persian, Tibetan, shaggy carpets. Washing and other mechanical finishing for hand knotted carpets. Hand made dhurry: Techniques , Quality and other process parameter of Hand made flat carpet on horizontal / Vertical loom frame viz. panja dhurry, Shoumak , Chindi dhurry and other fancy products. Defects in hand knotted carpets and their remedies.
Unit 3: Unit (3)
Unit (3): Total lectures required = 8 Hand loom Carpets: Flat carpet making – quality parameters, jacquard dhurry making and its finishing. Pile carpet making - Preparatory process and weaving techniques for plain and Jacquard loom pile carpet.
Unit 4: Unit (4)
Unit (4): Total lectures required = 8 Tufted Carpets: Structure of tufted carpet, backing cloth and quality parameters. Hand tufting process - Preparatory process, tools and equipments , tufting frame, manual / electric hand tufting gun Backing of hand made carpet, Natural latex, synthetic resin and its composition of backing solution for hand made carpet. Finishing of hand tufted carpet. Defects in hand made carpets and their remedies.
Unit 5: Unit (5)
Unit (5): Total lectures required = 8 Introduction to machine made carpet.Brief introduction to Broad loom woven,tufted carpets and other types of carpet machines.
BCT503 Course Outcomes
- Course objectives:
- A comprehensive understanding of various types of handmade and machine made carpets,
BCT503 Reference Books
- Advances in Carpet Manufacture by K. K. Goswami, Woodhead Publishing
- Journals & Magazines 3. Carpet-e-World
- Carpet Manufacture by Crawshaw
- Tufted Carpet by Von Moody
- Process control in carpet manufacturing by K KGoswami, Abhishek Publishing,
Frequently Asked Questions about BCT503
What is the syllabus of BCT503 Carpet Manufacture?
The AKTU BCT503 Carpet Manufacture syllabus is divided into 5 units: Unit (1); Unit (2) and Hand made dhurry; 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 2024-25.
How many units are there in BCT503?
BCT503 Carpet Manufacture has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus.
Is BCT503 the same subject as KCT503?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCT503 and KCT503 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCT503 taught in?
BCT503 Carpet Manufacture is taught in Semester 5 of the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
Where can I download BCT503 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 BCT503?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Carpet & Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-19.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 3rd Year Carpet & Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-19.