Course Duration:
The B.Sc. in Sericulture is a 4-year undergraduate degree program, divided into 8 semesters. This course focuses on the scientific study of silk farming, including the cultivation of silkworms, mulberry cultivation, silk production, and the management of sericulture operations.
Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Sericulture
Principles of Mulberry Cultivation
Basic Zoology and Botany
Silk Farming: History and Importance
Soil Science and Crop Management
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Morphology and Anatomy of Mulberry
Silkworm Rearing Technology
Mulberry Pests and Diseases
Sericulture Economics
Biochemistry of Silkworms
Fundamentals of Genetics
Semester 3:
Advanced Mulberry Cultivation Techniques
Silkworm Genetics and Breeding
Diseases of Silkworms and their Management
Silk Technology
Plant Protection in Sericulture
Agricultural Meteorology
Semester 4:
Silk Reeling and Spinning Technology
Non-mulberry Sericulture (Tasar, Muga, Eri)
Biotechnology in Sericulture
Pest Management in Mulberry and Non-Mulberry Sericulture
Silkworm Feed and Nutrition
Statistical Methods for Sericulture
Semester 5:
Silk Marketing and Trade
Post-Harvest Technology in Sericulture
Silk Worm Disease Management
Eco-Friendly Sericulture Practices
Sericulture Extension and Communication
Entrepreneurship in Sericulture
Semester 6:
Non-Mulberry Silkworm Rearing Techniques
Silk Dyeing and Finishing Technology
Project Management in Sericulture
Industrial Application of Sericulture
Rural Sericulture Development
Research Methodology in Sericulture
Semester 7:
Experiential Learning Program (ELP)
Sericulture Farm Management
Sericulture-Based Agroforestry
Sericulture Business Planning
Project Work (Part I)
Legal Aspects and Policy Issues in Sericulture
Semester 8:
Rural Sericulture Work Experience (RSWE)
Student READY Program
Internship/Practical Training
Final Project Submission
Project Work (Part II)
Average Fees:
The average fees for B.Sc. in Sericulture range between ₹20,000 and ₹1.2 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission): Conducted by ICAR for admissions into agricultural universities offering sericulture programs.
State-level Entrance Exams: Various states conduct entrance exams for admissions into sericulture programs, such as KEAM for Kerala or KCET for Karnataka.
CUET (Common University Entrance Test): For central universities offering sericulture programs.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:
Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI), Mysore
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur
Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat
Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan
Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Sericulture in Kerala:
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram
College of Agriculture, Vellayani
College of Horticulture, Thrissur
College of Forestry, Thrissur
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
MES College, Aluva
Government College, Kottayam
Assumption College, Changanassery