B.SC. SERICULTURE Course

Sericulture is one of the career options with a lot of opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Because of the constant production, manufacturing, and sale of silk clothes, the career opportunities in this field are limitless.

Sericulture, as a cottage industry, provides excellent career opportunities for women in rural India. Today, India and China are the world's leading producers of silk, accounting for more than 60% of total annual production.

BSc Sericulture, MSc Sericulture, and PhD Sericulture are the few courses that make one eligible to pursue a career as a sericulturist. However, aspirants can also pursue Agriculture Courses to become sericulturists. Top colleges to pursue a career as a Sericulturist are Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Kakatiya University, Bangalore University, and Mysore University.

Sericulturist: Top Recruiters 

Following is the list of organizations that hire Sericulturists:

Courses to Become a Sericulturist 

To become a Sericulturist, a candidate must first complete a BSc Sericulture or BSc Sericulture (Hons) course and then pursue a postgraduate or doctoral degree to gain expertise before embarking on a career as a Sericulturist.

Bachleor of Sericulture 

• BSc Sericulture or bachelor of science in sericulture is three years full-time, undergraduate degree course with mainly deals with the study of silk farming.
• The admission method for BSc Sericulture course is purely based on the marks scored by a student in the previous examination. However, some Universities conduct their own entrance exams for admission to BSc Sericulture.
• Candidates must have passed a 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board and must achieve high marks because admission is based on merit.
• Aspirants must have taken Biology as a compulsory subject in their 10 and 12 grades.
• The candidate's age should be less than 21 years.

MSc Sericulture 

• MSc Sericulture is a postgraduate level course of 2 years duration specifically aimed for students to specialize further in sericulture. A candidate must have a minimum of 50% in their bachelor's degree to be admitted to the MSc program.
• The admission method for masters of Sericulture courses is either based on the merit and marks scored by a student in the previous examinations and in the entrance examination too.
• The course fee is primarily determined by the course structure and varies from university to university. The average course fee should be around INR 1 lakhs.
• One of the major benefits of the Sericulture course is that candidates from any Agriculture course are eligible. The detailed eligibility criteria for the same are as follows:

• Candidates seeking admission to the MSc Sericulture program must pass a national-level entrance exam, the ICAR AIEEA PG. Some state universities even hold their own entrance exam for M.Sc Sericulture admission.

FAQs 

Ques. What are the disadvantages of becoming a Sericulturist?

Ans. Here are some of the disadvantages of becoming a Sericulturist-

• A Sericulturist's job requires manual labor.
• The person must have good eyesight and be stable.

• Working hours may be extended

Ques. What are some key competencies for becoming a Sericulturist?

Ans. Here are some key competencies which are as follows-

• Understanding of the silkworm's life cycle
• They should be skilled at cultivating various plant varieties used to feed the silkworms.
• Understanding of leaf harvesting techniques.
• Understanding of the temperature and humidity levels that must be maintained during the rearing process and in the rearing houses
• Understanding of silkworm nutrient requirements
• They should be knowledgeable about the tools used in child rearing.
• Understanding of sanitation and hygiene procedures, as well as disinfectants
• Familiarize yourself with the spinning process using the raw silk that has been harvested.

Ques. What does a B.Sc Sericulture course entail in India?

Ans. A person with a Sericulture degree can work in the cotton industry in India. Cottage industries also have a lot of job opportunities.

Ques. Is there an age requirement for admission to the B.Sc Sericulture programme?

Ans. The upper age limit for admission to a B.Sc Sericulture course in most Indian states is 21 years.

Ques. Which are the top colleges and institutions offering Sericulture as a course??

Ans. Some of the top colleges and universities offering Sericulture as a course are follows-

• Indian Agriculture research institute, Delhi
• Tamilnadu agriculture University, Coimbatore
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad central agricultural University, Samastipur
• Tata institute of fundamental research, Mumbai
• Indian institute of Science education and Research, IISER, Pune
• Indian institute of Science education and Research, IISER, Khargapur

• S.S Jain Subodh P.G college (SSJSPGC), Jaipur

Ques. What educational qualifications are required for government jobs in the Sericulture industry?

Ans. Candidates with the following educational qualifications may be able to find employment in the sericulture industry with the government:

• Sericulture Bachelor of Science
• A Bachelor of Science in Silk Technology is required.

• Sericulture certificate programme

Because these courses teach students about testing and seed technology, silk grading and spinning, silk reeling, silkworm genetics and breeding, and soil worm rearing, these students are given job opportunities in government organisations involved in the sericulture industry.

Ques. What are the advantages of pursuing a Sericulturist course?

Ans. Some advantages of pursuing Sericulture as a career are as follows -

• High employment potential
• Eco-friendly activity
• Women friendly occupation
• Low gestations, High returns
• Policy initiatives for the development of silk industry