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Akansha Bisht
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Apiculture and sericulture are both practices that involve raising insects for commercial purposes, but they differ in the insects used and the products they produce.Apiculture is the process of rearing bees or maintenance of honey bee colonies or hives. Sericulture is the process of raising silkworms. Apiculture is done with the help of honey bees. Meanwhile, Sericulture is done with the help of silk moths.
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Diploma in Sericulture is a 1 Year Undergraduate Programme within agriculture science. It focuses on silkworm rearing and raw silk manufacturing. India being one among the two largest producers of silk; sericulture plays a huge role in rural development.The areas of training are Silk Worm Rearing and Grain age, Breeding and genetics, Silk reeling and spinning, Grading and Testing, Seed Technology, Production Planning and Extension, Costing and management, Silk Weaving Technology, etc.Graduates can get placed as supervisors in government sericulture units, Farm Technicians, Research Officers, Assistant Director, Project Manager, etc in
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Yes, you can pursue an MSc in Sericulture after a BSc in Agriculture. To be eligible for an MSc in Sericulture, you must have a BSc degree in Sericulture, Agriculture, or Horticulture. You may also need to have a minimum aggregate score of 55% from a recognized university.
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Yes, the minimum age requirement to enrol for a BSc Sericulture course is 16 years and the maximum age is 21 years. There is no relaxation in the minimum age limit for the BSc courses.
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Here are some popular colleges offering different types of Sericulture courses in Assam:Sericulture Colleges in AssamTuition FeeBiswanath College of AgricultureINR 24,000SCS College of AgricultureINR 24,000T.H.B. College-Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary.
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Here are some top Sericulture college options in India offering great placement opportunities:Sericulture collegesAverage Package OfferedSKUASTINR 28.07 LPAGovernment First Grade College, ChikkaballapurINR 10.8 LPATemperate Sericulture Research InstituteINR 5.34 - 8.46 LPAPGIMERINR 8 LPAUniversity of Agricultural SciencesINR 7.5 LPANote: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary.
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Here are some of the top Sericulture book options you can study from:Sericulture BooksAuthorsHandbook of Silk TechnologyArindam BasuSericulture - Principles and Practice V. Subrahmanyam and M. AnanthakrishnanTextbook of SericultureSatish KumarNote: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.
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The Sericulture course duration depends on its level and the college providing the program. For instance, the UG course lasts for 3 to 4 years, similarly, a PG course lasts for 2 years. Meanwhile, a PhD course can last up to 6 years and a diploma or certification course can be anywhere from 1 month to 1 year.
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The salary in sericulture in India can vary based on several factors, including the level of education, experience, location, and the specific job role within the sericulture industry. Here's a general overview of salary ranges at different levels:Entry-Level: INR 2.5 - 4 LPAMid-Level: INR 4 - 7 LPASenior-Level: INR 7 - 10 LPA
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The annual salary after completing an MSc in Sericulture in India can vary based on several factors, including the level of experience, the specific job role, the employer, and the geographic location. Here's a general overview of the expected salary ranges at different levels:Entry-Level: INR 4 - 6 LPAMid-Level: INR 6 - 8 LPASenior-Level: INR 8 - 12 LPA
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