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About B.Sc Sericulture

The course that deals with the rearing of silkworms and the production of raw silk is called Sericulture. While there are UG and PG courses in the field, the UG programme, i.e., B.Sc Sericulture is most popular, and the competition for the limited seats available in this course are high. The duration of the course is three years. Most universities in India offer a Hons course in B.Sc Sericulture while some universities offer the same with subject combinations such as Botany, Zoology, Sericulture.

The course covers topics related to various processes of Sericulture and Silk Farming. Through this course, students study techniques related to the rearing of silkworms to produce raw silk which is further used to manufacture silk clothes and products.

The implementation of Sericulture is found in the development of the rural economy of the nation. A person with a degree in Sericulture can work in cottage industry and hence the scope of employment for people from rural areas is high.

B.Sc Sericulture Course Highlights

Following are the major highlights of B. Sc Sericulture course: -

Name of the Course	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Sericulture
Duration	3 years
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admission in B.Sc Sericulture is Class 12th in PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) stream.
Admission Process	Merit Basis/ Entrance Exam
Job Roles	Sericulturist Sericulture Researcher Sericulture Assistant Sericulture Instructor
Average Course Fees	Rs. 20,000 Per Annum
Starting Salary	Rs 15,000 per month

B.Sc Sericulture Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc Sericulture course is as follows -

Minimum Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required to get admission in B.Sc Sericulture course is Class 12th in PCB stream. The candidates must have at least 40% of marks in 12th.
Age Limit	In most of the states across the country, the upper age limit for admission in B.Sc Sericulture course is 21 years. However, SC/ ST category candidates will have relaxation in age limit.
Domicile Rules	If you want to get admission in your respective state, you must be the permanent resident of your state and must have passed Class 10th and 12th from the respective state.

B.Sc Sericulture Admission Process

The admission process for B.Sc Sericulture course is either merit-based or entrance test based. Some states conduct an entrance exam for admission in B.Sc Sericulture, and the selection of candidates will be made on the basis of the entrance exam.

Some states conduct a centralized counselling process for admission. For example, Tami Nadu conducts TNAU, a centralized admission process for Agriculture courses including Sericulture.

The number of seats available in India for B.Sc Sericulture are limited, and the aspirants can expect heavy competition for the admission.

B.Sc Sericulture Syllabus

B.Sc Sericulture is a three years course that is divided into six-semester. The semester wise syllabus of B.Sc Sericulture course followed in most institutes in India is as follows: -

Semester 1

• Principles of Agronomy
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Applied Mathematics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Agricultural Botany
• History of Sericulture Industry
• Cultivation Techniques

Semester 2

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry
• Crop Physiology
• Plant Genetics
• Agriculture Economics
• Principles of Horticulture
• Environmental Science
• Mulberry Silkworm Rearing

Semester 3

• Fundamentals of Entomology
• Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
• Fundamentals of Soil Science
• Livestock Management
• Rural Sociology and Psychology

Semester 4

• Soil and Water Conservation
• Agribusiness Management
• Biotechnology basics
• Disease of host plants of silkworms
• Pest control of host plants of silkworms

Semester 5

• Mulberry Silkworm rearing technology
• Silk Reeling
• Mulberry production and management
• Silkworm rearing and management
• Fundamentals of nanotechnology

Semester 6

• Principles of Farming
• Extension Methodologies and Agricultural Technology
• Financial Management
• Silk throwing, dyeing and weaving
• Planning and Management of Silk Reeling Industry
• Genetics and Breeding of host plants of silkworms
• Silk Marketing, Trade and Prices
• Planning and Management of Silk Reeling Industry

 

B.Sc Sericulture Career Options and Job Prospects

After the completion of B.Sc Sericulture course, a candidate can apply for jobs in government sectors. Some of the job roles suitable for a B.Sc Sericulture candidate is as follows:

• Sericulturist
• Sericulture Researcher
• Sericulture Assistant
• Sericulture Instructor

 

About B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management

BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management is an undergraduate degree programme that is offered to create professionals with agricultural and management skills.

The demand for business and management professionals in the agricultural field has increased in the past few years and B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management is an apt course for those who have an interest in the same field. The four years B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course syllabus is designed to meet the needs of the agriculture industry.

A candidate who is enrolled in B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course studies various processes involved with agriculture like breeding, crop rotation, machinery etc along with the marketing and sales strategy of food and agriculture products. An individual who is involved in agriculture production, distribution, marketing and sales is associated with agribusiness.

Skills Required to Pursue B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management:

Following skills are required to pursue B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course:

• The candidate must have an interest in agriculture, business and management.
• He/ She must have some technical knowledge
• He/ She must have practical learning skills

B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management Course Highlights

Course name	BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management
Duration	4 years
Minimum Eligibility	Class 12th
Entrance Exams	ICAR AIEEA MP PAT MHT CET TS EAMCET AP EAMCET
Course Fee	Rs 15,000 to 1 Lacs per Annum
Job Opportunity	Agriculture Sector Large Farms Food Industries Food Packaging Industries Supply Chain Industries
Average Salary	Rs 7.00 Lakhs per Annum

B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management Eligibility Criteria

Following are the eligibility criteria to pursue BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course: -

• The candidate must have passed Class 12th in any stream.
• He/ She must have scored at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management Admission Process

Admission in B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course is based on the national level or state level entrance examination. ICAR AIEEA, MHT CET, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, MP PAT, BCECE are some of the common entrance exams for admission in BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management.

B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management Syllabus

B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management is a 4 years degree course. The semester wise syllabus of B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course is given below:

Semester I	Semester II
Agro-Techniques of Principal Field Crops- Kharif Fundamentals of Soil Science Production Management of Important Fruit Crops Livestock Production and Management Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics Principles of Management and Agribusiness Introductory Biology Introductory Mathematics	Agro-Techniques of Principal Field Crops- Rabi Production Management of Vegetable, Floricultural, Aromatic and Medicinal Crop Principles of Plant Biotechnology Soil, Water and Plant Analysis Value Addition in Animal Products Farm Structures and Green House Technology Fundamentals of Entomology Agricultural Marketing Agro-based Industrialization Marketing Institutions and Organizations

Year II

Semester III	Semester IV
Modern Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops Soil Fertility, Fertilizers and Nutrient Management Fundamentals of Plant Pathology Post-Harvest Technology of Agricultural Crops Communication Skills & Personality Development Principles of Economic Theory Principles of Marketing Management Agri. Informatics	Irrigation Water Management Farm Power and Machinery Business Statistics Consumers Psychology in Business Management Agril. Cooperation, Institutions and Management Rural Marketing and Market Infrastructure Input Marketing Management Office Procedures for Agribusiness Organizational Behaviour of Business management

Year III

Semester V	Semester VI
Integrated Pest Management Indian Agriculture Farm Management and Production Economics Product Promotion Methods Strategic Business Management Production Management, Planning and Control Inventory and Risk Management Agro-processing Management Food safety and standards Export-Import Management Retail Management	Integrated Disease Management Financial Management in Agri-Business Trading of Agricultural Commodities Commodity Market Managerial Accounting Market Survey and Price Analysis Supply Chain Management Environmental Studies and Disaster Management Planning, Formulation and Evaluation of Business Projects

Year IV

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Production Management of vegetable crops Marketing Management of vegetable crops Production Management of floriculture crops Marketing Management of floriculture crop Production Management of oilseed crops Marketing Management of oilseed crops Production Management of pulse crops Marketing Management of pulse crops Production Management of Dairy Enterprises Marketing Management of Dairy Enterprises Production Management of Poultry Enterprises Marketing Management of Poultry Enterprises

Training Programmes Projects Internships

B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management Career Options and Job Prospects

After the completion of B.Sc (Hons) Agri-Business Management course, a candidate can choose to work for various job roles listed below: -

• Assistant Plantation Manager
• Agriculture Development Officers
• Business Development Executive
• Agricultural Manager
• Agribusiness Financial Manager
• Agri Supply Chain Manager
• Farm Power & Machinery Manager