MSBTE K-scheme · Printing
MSBTE K-scheme Printing Technology (PN) syllabus: subjects and course codes
Every course in Diploma in Printing Technology, semester by semester, with the official course code, abbreviation, type, credits and total marks.
What are the subjects in MSBTE K-scheme Printing Technology?
MSBTE K-scheme Diploma in Printing Technology (programme code PN) has six semesters. Semester 1 includes Basic Mathematics (311302), Communication Skills (English) (311303), Basic Science (Physics / Chemistry) (311305), Fundamentals of ICT (311001). Semester 2 includes Graphic Design (322324), Printing Processes (322325), Screen Printing Process (322326), Professional Communication (312002). The full semester-wise list with course codes, credits and marks is below.
Semester 1 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Mathematics | BMS | 311302 | AEC | 4 | 125 |
| Communication Skills (English) | ENG | 311303 | AEC | 3 | 150 |
| Basic Science (Physics / Chemistry) | BSC | 311305 | DSC | 5 | 250 |
| Fundamentals of ICT | ICT | 311001 | SEC | 2 | 75 |
| Yoga and Meditation | YAM | 311003 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Engineering Workshop Practices (Mechanical, Electrical and Allied Branches) | EWP | 311005 | SEC | 2 | 100 |
| Engineering Graphics (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Allied Branches) | EGR | 311006 | DSC | 3 | 100 |
Semester 2 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | GFD | 322324 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Printing Processes | PRP | 322325 | DSC | 4 | 150 |
| Screen Printing Process | SRT | 322326 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Professional Communication | PCO | 312002 | SEC | 1 | 50 |
| Social and Life Skills | SFS | 312003 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Engineering in Printing Machines | EPM | 322008 | DSC | 3 | 125 |
| Web Page Designing using HTML | WDH | 322009 | SEC | 3 | 125 |
Semester 3 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Material Science | PMS | 323320 | DSC | 3 | 125 |
| Flexographic Printing Process | FPP | 323321 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Offset Printing Process | OPP | 323322 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Prepress in Digital Printing | PDP | 323323 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Essence of Indian Constitution | EIC | 313002 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Graphic Design Software | GDS | 323010 | SEC | 2 | 75 |
| Print Finishing | PTF | 323011 | SEC | 2 | 75 |
Semester 4 8 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Education and Sustainability | EES | 314301 | VEC | 2 | 125 |
| Rigid Packaging | RPG | 324318 | DSC | 4 | 150 |
| Gravure Printing Process | GPP | 324319 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Digital Printing | DGP | 324014 | DSC | 3 | 125 |
| Print Estimating & Costing | PEC | 324015 | SEC | 3 | 100 |
| Elective-I (Any - One) | |||||
| Data Analytics using Excel | DUE | 324320 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
| IOT in Printing | IOP | 324321 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
| Printed Electronics | PRE | 324322 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
Semester 5 9 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | MAN | 315301 | AEC | 2 | 125 |
| Flexible Packaging Process | FPG | 325334 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Quality Control in Printing | PQR | 325335 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Entrepreneurship Development and Startups | EDS | 314014 | AEC | 2 | 100 |
| Printing Machine Maintenance | PMM | 325014 | SEC | 3 | 75 |
| Printing on Textiles | PTX | 325015 | AEC | 2 | 50 |
| Elective-II (Any - One) | |||||
| Advertising and Digital Marketing | ADM | 325336 | DSE | 3 | 150 |
| Digital Proofing and Workflow | DPW | 325337 | DSE | 3 | 150 |
| Security and Speciality Printing | SSP | 325338 | DSE | 3 | 150 |
Semester 6 3 courses
Highlighted rows are internship, seminar and project courses. Data source: MSBTE curriculum search portal, retrieved 2026-10-09. For the detailed curriculum of a course, open it on the official portal. This page is a student-friendly reference, not an official document.
Internship and project courses
| Course | Code | Semester | Credits | Marks | Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship (16 weeks) | 316002 | 6 | 16 | 200 | ITR format |
| Capstone Project | 334001 | 6 | 3 | 200 | Black book format |
| Seminar Course | 324011 | 6 | 1 | 100 | Guidelines |
How K-scheme marks work
- FA-TH is the average of two class tests of 30 marks each.
- SA-TH is the end-semester theory examination.
- FA-PR and SA-PR are continuous and end-semester practical assessment. A student who does not secure minimum marks in FA-PR of any course is declared detained in that semester.
- SLA is self-learning assessment (assignments, micro-projects). Failing SLA means the work must be repeated and resubmitted.
- One credit equals 30 notional learning hours.
FAQs
Which semester has the internship in MSBTE Printing Technology?
Semester 6: Internship (16 weeks), abbreviation IN26, course code 316002, 16 credits and 200 marks.
What is the capstone project code for MSBTE Printing Technology?
Capstone Project is course code 334001 (CP01) in semester 6, with 3 credits and 200 marks.
How many subjects are there in each semester of Printing Technology?
Semester 1: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 2: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 3: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 4: 5 compulsory courses plus electives; Semester 5: 6 compulsory courses plus electives; Semester 6: 3 compulsory courses.
What is the programme code of Printing Technology in MSBTE?
The MSBTE programme code is PN.
What do AEC, DSC, SEC, VEC, DSE and INP mean?
They are course types: AEC is Ability Enhancement Course, DSC is Discipline Specific Core, SEC is Skill Enhancement Course, VEC is Value Education Course, DSE is Discipline Specific Elective and INP covers internship and project courses.
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