Sericulture is the method of rearing silkworms for the manufacture of raw silk. The term sericulture is originally derived from both Greek and English word. The words are ‘sericos’ which is a Greek word and ‘culture’ which is an English word. Together this word means ‘rearing of silk’. Those aspirants who have finished their studies in the field of Sericulture can find employment with firms of the Central as well as State Government, Banks or with academic institutions. In the government sector, the initial salary one can receive from this field will be around Rs 15000/- a month. It is possible for Sericulturists who work in private firms to earn more. With more experience as well as proficiency this field, one will be able to look forward to exceptional gains.

Qualifying Exam

There are many colleges as well as universities in our country from which interested students can attain their degrees. To gain admittance into these courses, the aspirants are required to write an entrance exam. Some of those entrance exams are Karnataka Department of Sericulture Entrance Exam, Shivaji University Kolhapur Entrance Exam, Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute Entrance Exam, University of Agricultural Sciences Entrance Exam, Sri Krishnadevaraya University Entrance Exam, Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute Entrance Exam, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Entrance Exam, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences Entrance Exam, Andhra University Entrance Exam, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Entrance Exam, Annamalai University Entrance Exam,  University Of Vishakhapatnam Entrance Exam and Banaras Hindu University Entrance Exam.

Who is eligible to apply?

The basic qualification that is needed to join the graduate course in sericulture is a pass in class 12 with a strong background in biology. After finishing graduation, it is possible for aspirants to go for the Masters course or for research with any institute that offers sericulture as a subject.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

The main quality a student who seeks to become a Sericulturist ought to have is a passion towards science and its many possibilities. They must be familiar with the methods of sericulture and its many processes. The best method to do so is to read books or articles on this subject. When preparing for the exam, the students can make short notes on topics which they think difficult. Reading it repeatedly will help them memorize it. At the time of the interview, the candidates must be prepared to answer in a composed and unhurried manner.