Four Year Bachelor of Applied Science (Pulp and Paper) Degree Non-Semester Self–Financing Degree Course starting in the year of 1978. This is a unique course of Bachelor of Applied Science with specialization in Pulp and Paper Technology. It is the only one of its kind in South East Asia and the graduates of this course are in good demand in Paper Industry in India and abroad. Started in 1978 with a 3 ½ year duration the course was up-graded in 1989 to 4 years thus putting it on par with other Technology and Engineering professional courses. So far over 400 graduates of this course have already made their mark in the paper industry in India and abroad. Experienced and highly qualified faculty, excellent library and Laboratory facilities give the students all the necessary skills and training to work in responsible positions in the Paper and allied Industries.

Frequent training / visits to the Paper Mills and in-plant training programmes form a part of the curriculum. In addition, the students also have free access to the well-stocked library and sophisticated equipment’s available at the West Coast Paper Mill’s Research Centre.

Compulsory Industrial training for four months, study tour, report writing on a specific project and attendance at Seminars and lectures by visiting experts form a part of the course content in order to qualify for the Degree. The Course Syllabus updated from the last year. And highlights of the new syllabus are C++, cad drawing, machine drawing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Printing and packaging, electronics etc.

The Pulp and Paper Association (PPA) Dandeli: The P. P. A. is a technical association of the past and present students of the Pulp and Paper Science and faculty members of B.N. Degree College. The Association aims to further the cause of Paper Industry by organizing Lectures and Seminars related to the developments in Paper Industry. All students admitted to the 4-year degree course in pulp and paper science are eligible for membership of the P.P.A.

B.A.Sc. Part I NON SEMESTER SYSTEM:

Code No. Compulsory Subjects

101 English Communication

102 Physics

103 Chemistry

104 Mathematics

105 Forestry and Wood Chemistry

106 Elements of Mechanical Engineering

107 Indian Constitution

B.A.Sc. Part II NON SEMESTER SYSTEM:

Code No. Compulsory Subjects:

201 Pulp Manufacture

202 Stock Preparation and non-fibrous additives

203 Chemistry

204 Electrical Engineering & Electronics

205 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

206 Computer Concepts & C Programming

207 Mechanical Operations & Process Calculations

B.A.Sc. Part III (NON SEMESTER SYSTEM):

Code No. Compulsory Subjects:

301 Pulp Treatment & Bleaching

302 Pressing, Drying & Paper Evaluation

303 Chemistry

304 Speciality Paper

305 Engineering Drawing & Machine Drawing

306 Mass Transfer & Fluid Mechanics

307 Process Control & Instrumentation

308 Industrial Training

B.A.Sc. Part IV (NON SEMESTER SYSTEM):

Code No. Compulsory Subjects:

401 Chemical Recovery

402 Coating, Printing and Conversion

403 Environment Science and Pollution Control

404 Business Management

405 Process Designing

406 Quality Management System

407 Project Work

408 Industrial Training.