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.

Why this programme?

Study Programme

The bachelor programme in Sericulture has been designed following the UGC and ICAR guidelines. The course imparts:

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

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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