MSBTE K-scheme · Surface Coating
MSBTE K-scheme Surface Coating Technology (SC) syllabus: subjects and course codes
Every course in Diploma in Surface Coating Technology, semester by semester, with the official course code, abbreviation, type, credits and total marks.
What are the subjects in MSBTE K-scheme Surface Coating Technology?
MSBTE K-scheme Diploma in Surface Coating Technology (programme code SC) has six semesters. Semester 1 includes Communication Skills (English) (311303), Resin Technology (321304), Pigment Technology (321305), Industrial Chemistry (321306). Semester 2 includes Advanced Pigment Technology (322315), Advanced Resin Technology (322316), Safety in Surface Coating Industries (322317), Solvents and Additives Technology (322318). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Skills (English) | ENG | 311303 | AEC | 3 | 150 |
| Resin Technology | RTE | 321304 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Pigment Technology | PTE | 321305 | DSC | 4 | 150 |
| Industrial Chemistry | INC | 321306 | DSC | 3 | 150 |
| Fundamentals of ICT | ICT | 311001 | SEC | 2 | 75 |
| Yoga and Meditation | YAM | 311003 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Basic Surface Coating Material Synthesis | BMS | 321001 | DSC | 3 | 100 |
Semester 2 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Pigment Technology | APT | 322315 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Advanced Resin Technology | ART | 322316 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Safety in Surface Coating Industries | SCI | 322317 | DSE | 3 | 150 |
| Solvents and Additives Technology | SAT | 322318 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Professional Communication | PCO | 312002 | SEC | 1 | 50 |
| Social and Life Skills | SFS | 312003 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Material Synthesis | MTS | 322006 | DSC | 3 | 75 |
Semester 3 4 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence of Indian Constitution | EIC | 313026 | VEC | 1 | 50 |
| Industrial Practices | IDP | 323017 | DSC | 1 | 100 |
| Quality Management Systems for Paint Industries | QMS | 323018 | DSC | 2 | 200 |
| Internship (16 weeks) | IN16 | 323019 | INP | 16 | 200 |
Semester 4 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Education and Sustainability | EES | 314301 | VEC | 2 | 125 |
| Application and Testing of Architectural Coatings | QCP | 324323 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Principles of Architectural Paint Formulations | ARP | 324324 | DSC | 4 | 175 |
| Entrepreneurship Development and Startups | EDS | 314014 | AEC | 2 | 100 |
| Instrumentation in Surface Coating Industries | ISC | 324016 | GE | 4 | 100 |
| Elective-1 (Any - One) | |||||
| Allied Surface Coating | ASC | 324325 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
| Basics of Ink Technology | INK | 324326 | DSE | 4 | 175 |
Semester 5 7 courses
| Course title | Abbr. | Code | Type | Credits | Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | MAN | 315301 | AEC | 2 | 125 |
| Industrial Paint Production | IPP | 325326 | DSC | 5 | 200 |
| Surface Preparation and Paint Applications Methods | SPA | 325327 | DSC | 5 | 200 |
| Specialized Finishes | SPF | 325010 | SEC | 4 | 125 |
| Elective-2 (Any - One) | |||||
| Advanced Ink Technology | AIN | 325328 | DSE | 4 | 200 |
| Chemical Technology for Paint Industries | CTP | 325329 | DSE | 4 | 200 |
| Colorant Technology | COT | 325330 | DSE | 4 | 200 |
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) | 323019 | 3 | 16 | 200 | ITR format |
| 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 Surface Coating Technology?
Semester 3: Internship (16 weeks), abbreviation IN16, course code 323019, 16 credits and 200 marks.
What is the capstone project code for MSBTE Surface Coating 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 Surface Coating Technology?
Semester 1: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 2: 7 compulsory courses; Semester 3: 4 compulsory courses; Semester 4: 5 compulsory courses plus electives; Semester 5: 4 compulsory courses plus electives; Semester 6: 3 compulsory courses.
What is the programme code of Surface Coating Technology in MSBTE?
The MSBTE programme code is SC.
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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