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B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture
Prelude
The Department of Sericulture was established in 1989 as a separate department under the Directorate of Plant Protection Studies in TNAU, for the purpose of strengthening research, teaching and extension activities of the Sericulture sector in the State.
To develop human resources in sericulture for working as extension functionaries, targeted towards improving the socio-economic conditions of the sericulture farming community, the Undergraduate degree programme, B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture was started during 2011-12 in the Department of Sericulture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore with a strength of 30 students per year. Later, the Department of Sericulture was shifted to Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam in 2014. This degree programme has been notified as a professional education course from the academic year 2011-12 by the State government of Tamil Nadu.
Bachelors Avenues
The college has a team of well-experienced and qualified faculty to teach sericulture, agriculture, basic and allied science subjects to the students. Spacious and modern classrooms, laboratories, field facilities, seminar hall, library and other facilities are available for imparting quality teaching. Total quality management (TQM) is the guiding principle adopted at all levels.
Programme
Acquire competency in the discipline with sound knowledge and skill to secure B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture.
- Know the different components and chain links of the sericulture industry.
- Understand concepts of the sericulture industry and demonstrate interdisciplinary skills acquired in mulberry plant cultivation, silkworm rearing, diagnosis of diseases and pests of mulberry and silkworm and their prevention and their relevance in Seri-farmers’ livelihood.
- Demonstrating laboratory and field skills in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing with an emphasis on technological aspects.
- Competent to transfer knowledge and technical skills to the Seri-farmers.
- Critically analyze the environmental issues and their application in the management of the mulberry garden and silkworm rearing at the field.
- Demonstrate comprehensive innovations and the skills in the improvement of mulberry varieties and silkworm races for the betterment of the sericulture industry and human welfare.
- Apply knowledge and skills of seri-biotechnology for the development of new mulberry varieties and silkworm breeds suitable for varied agro-climatic zones.
- Use bioinformatics tools and techniques for the analysis and interpretation of bimolecular data for better understating mulberry and silkworm.
- Demonstrate communication skills, scientific writing, data collection and interpretation abilities in all the fields of seri-biotechnology.
- Thorough knowledge and application of good laboratory and good manufacturing practices in sericulture and biotech industries.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurship abilities, innovative thinking, planning, and setting up small-scale enterprises
Why this programme?
- To have a better understanding of mulberry cultivation techniques, silkworm-rearing practices and value addition in sericulture
- To impart techniques associated with sericulture and allied sectors.
- To develop value-added products related to mulberry and silkworm
- Acquire analytical skills in which post-cocoon technology and will help in further research for the master’s and start Seri-Clinics to serve the sericulture farming community
Study Programme
The bachelor programme in Sericulture has been designed following the UGC and ICAR guidelines. The course imparts:
- Sericulture students an able environment for better learning
- Develop globally competitive human capacity in sericulture and allied sectors
- Promote research on frontier areas in sericulture for developing high-performance and nutrient-rich mulberry varieties and silkworm breeds
- Foster international alliances and collaborative initiatives to reach global excellence.
- Promoting entrepreneurial skills of sericulture students.
Admission and Application
Interested in taking part in the programme of programme of Sericulture? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures. If you doubt whether admission is possible, feel welcome to apply online. The Admission Committee will check your admissibility.
Colleges offering
The bachelor programme in B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture is offered only at the Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam – 641 301.
Future Career
- Higher studies leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Sericulture within the country and abroad
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture graduates can also pursue higher studies in 15 other disciplines (details given under point 10)
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and other Central Government Organizations
- Central Silk Board, a regulatory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
- Department of Sericulture, Government of Tamil Nadu
- State Agricultural Universities and other Universities offering courses on sericulture
- Nationalized banks and NABARD
- Public and Private Sector business firms, NGOs etc.
- Eligible for IAS, IPS, IFS and other allied services
- Entrepreneur
- Consultant
Moving to Master’s
Choice of discipline for higher studies are Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Physiology, Agricultural Nematology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Agri. Business Management (for MBA), Nano Science & Technology, Agricultural statistics in any of the State and Central Agricultural Universities and also peer institutions abroad.
Student Experiences
I am Ms. R Vina Chandni,
(2011 Batch) currently working as Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, (Group-1 services) Government of Tamil Nadu. I have completed my Bachelor degree in Sericulture at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. During my studies in Bachelor degree, I have learnt Sericulture has wider opportunities in various sectors like cosmetics, biomedical and food industries. The course also imparts many scientific skills needed to efficiently deliver the duties as extension personnel or scientist in both state and central government. The UG degree programme in Sericulture offered at FC&RI provide a solid platform for higher studies, civil service exams, banking jobs in various sectors in sericulture and agriculture.
I am Tmt. Sangavi,
(2011 Batch) currently working in the State Department of Sericulture, Government of Tamil Nadu as Inspector of Sericulture, Office of the Assistant Director of Sericulture, Gopichettipalayam, Erode (District). I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in Sericulture at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. During my studies in Bachelor degree, I have learnt technical skills in mulberry cultivation, crop protection, silkworm rearing practices and post-cocoon technology. Sericulture has wider opportunities in various sectors like cosmetics, biomedical and food industries. The course also imparts many scientific skills needed to efficiently deliver the duties as extension personnel or scientist in both state and central government.
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