Paint technology is a career option dependent on the automobile and real estate industries. A paint technologist can find work in research and development, quality assurance, production, and marketing departments of paint manufacturing companies. The minimum requirement to study paint technology is completing 10+2 with science subjects, and one can pursue M.Tech after earning a B.Tech in paint technology. Starting salaries for paint technologists range from Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,65,000 per year, though some industries offer over Rs. 2,50,000 annually.