Dean’s Message

Dr.P.Venkataravana
Professor of GPB & Dean (Seri.)
M.Sc. (Agri.), Ph.D. Genetics and Plant Breeding
College of Sericulture
Chintamani-563 125.
+91-08154-240501/502
+91-9449866914

Dean’s Message

The College of Sericulture under the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore was started in 1995. It is located at Chintamani which is 75 km away from Bangalore. The college is situated 7 km away from Chintamani towards Chintamani- Kolar Road. It is the only education centre in Asia offering a B.Sc. (Sericulture) degree programme of 4 years. This college was adjudged as the best outstanding College by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi in the year 2003.

This campus is spread over 180 acres of land. The college is offering both B.Sc. (Seri.) and B.Sc. (Agri.) degree programmes. Besides this, the Agricultural Research Station is conducting research on dry land agriculture, horticulture and other crop research programmes. For the transfer of technology to the farmers Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Community-Based Tank Management Project Consultancy Services are also functioning efficiently.

The college has well-equipped lecture halls, laboratories, computer facilities, a library, sports facilities, hostels for both boys and girls and hands-on training units for the specialization of graduation students.

Hostels

Separate Hostels are available for Boys and Girls with capacity for 96 and 27 boarders, respectively.

Eligibility

Eligibility for admission to the B.Sc.(Seri.) and B.Sc. (Agri.) Degree Programme is 10+2 with PCMB as optionals.

Financial Assistance
  • Merit Based.
  • Free Student Scholarships.
  • General Scholarship.
  • Jindal Scholarship.
  • GOI Scholarship.
  • Student Aid Fund and Freeships.
  • Earn while you learn.