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B.Sc. Sericulture

Bachelor of Science in Sericulture


Did you have completed your 10+2 in Science stream and thinking to do agricultural related course? Do you want to involve yourself in silk farming and production of silk? Then, B.Sc Sericulture course is what you are looking for. Here, you will get complete information about B.Sc Sericulture course.

Course Name: B.Sc. Sericulture
Group: B.Sc.
Stream: Science
Course Category: Agriculture
Duration: 3 years

About B.Sc Sericulture course

It is an undergraduate Agricultural and Technology course. The silkworms are used to collect cocoons which are used as basic raw material for the production of silk. There are several commercial species of silkworms out of which Bombyx mori is the most intensively studied and widely used silkworm. Sericulture comes under cottage industry and it offers a wide range of employment opportunities to the women belonging to rural areas which adds to the growth of rural economy of our country. This course is career originating in nature.

Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing B.Sc Sericulture course is a pass degree in Higher Secondary School or 10+2 with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology Science from a recognized college or university.
The minimum duration of B.Sc Sericulture course is about 3 years which is divided into six semesters, each semester lasting for a period of six months.


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B.Sc. Sericulture - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering B.Sc. Sericulture course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2025 - 2026 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
Agricultural College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu
Govt E Raghavendra Rao Science P.g. (Auto) College, Chhattisgarh
Govt. First Grade College, Karnataka
Gramya Bharti Vidya Pith Hardibazar Korba, Chhattisgarh
Krishnath College, West Bengal

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Who is suitable for B.Sc Sericulture course

  • Candidate should know about land preparation, crop maintenance and mulberry plantation, acid treatment and silk moth pairing.
  • They should also know about reeling, rearing, propagation skills, twisting and disease identification.
  • Candidates who want to go for further higher degree courses such as Master's degree and then for research work are suitable for this course.
  • They must be able to work harder, care taker, possess team work spirit and can work continuously for long hours.

Advantages or benefits of B.Sc Sericulture course

  • Experienced sericulture graduates can find placement as supervisors in Government sericulture units.
  • Candidates can apply for the position of assistant director, research officer and project manager positions in the sericulture industry.

Jobs in Government sector

Those who have completed degree level or short term courses in Sericulture can find jobs in Government owned sericulture companies. Sound knowledge in sericulture or silk farming can aid the aspirants to obtain long term career in Government firms engaged in the sericulture industry.

Opportunities for sericulture graduates in academic fields

Those aspirants with B.Sc degree in Silk Technology (Sericulture) can apply for lectureship or professor in various colleges and institutes where sericulture courses are offered. Other opportunities in academic fields include Lab Assistant, Instructor, etc.

Jobs openings in sericulture also occurs in organizations such as

  • NABARD
  • District Khadi Board
  • Silk Board
  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra
  • Central Export Promotion Council.


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