Component

Amount (INR)

First Year Fee

INR 85,000

Second Year Fee

INR 75,000

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 1,60,000

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Sericulture Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Registration Closes	June 7, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Examination	July 4, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result	August 2026
UAS Bangalore State Counselling	August to September 2026
Classes Commence	October 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG Registration End	June 7, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG Exam Date	July 4, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG Result	August 2026

ICAR AIEEA PG: register on the NTA portal before June 7, 2026.

State-merit seats: apply directly to UAS Bangalore after AIEEA results.

Bring degree certificates, mark sheets, and scorecard at document verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Sericulture, Agriculture, Horticulture, or Zoology from a recognised university.

A minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent) is required.

A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required for ICAR-allotted seats (15 percent).

State-merit candidates must meet UAS Bangalore’s eligibility criteria and Karnataka-domicile requirement.

Admission Process

Participate in ICAR counselling for ICAR-allotted seats using the AIEEA PG rank.

For state-merit seats, apply directly to UAS Bangalore during the counselling window.

Submit degree certificates, mark sheets, and required documents at the UAS admissions office.

Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment to confirm the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

Sericulture or agriculture graduates targeting silk sector careers.
Karnataka candidates aiming for state sericulture department posts.
ICAR AIEEA PG rank holders seeking funded sericulture research.
Students near Chintamani or interested in rural silk enterprise.

✗ Skip if

Candidates without sericulture or agriculture undergraduate background.
Those seeking urban campus life or IT-sector career pathways.
Students targeting corporate or business management careers.

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Sericulture Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students, apply via state scholarship portal
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship	INR 31,000/month (JRF)	ICAR AIEEA PG merit-based, awarded to top-rank candidates
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000, apply at scholarships.gov.in
State OBC/Minority Scholarships	Variable	Karnataka OBC/minority students, apply via state scholarship portal

SC/ST Karnataka students apply for fee reimbursement after joining.

ICAR JRF is awarded on ICAR AIEEA PG rank, highly competitive.

Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Sericulture FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Sericulture at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Sericulture at UAS Bangalore is INR 1,60,000 for two years (first year INR 85,000, second year INR 75,000). This is as per the official UAS Bangalore PG fee structure 2025-26. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Sericulture at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Sericulture, Agriculture, Horticulture, or Zoology from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent). A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required for ICAR-allotted seats (15 percent). State-merit candidates must fulfil UAS Bangalore’s eligibility and Karnataka-domicile criteria.

Ques. Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc Sericulture at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. UAS Bangalore accepts ICAR AIEEA PG for 15 percent of seats. The ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 examination is scheduled for July 4, 2026, with registration closing June 7, 2026. Remaining seats are filled through UAS Bangalore state-merit counselling for Karnataka-domicile students.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Sc Sericulture from UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as sericulture development officer, silk board scientist, mulberry research officer, sericulture extension officer, and research associate. UAS Bangalore’s ICAR affiliation and research infrastructure support placements at ICAR institutes, state departments of agriculture, and private companies. Top candidates may also qualify for ICAR Senior Research Fellowship and proceed to doctoral research.

Ques. What scholarships are available for M.Sc Sericulture students at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Top-rank ICAR AIEEA PG candidates may receive the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (INR 31,000 per month). Karnataka SC/ST students can avail full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Merit-based Central Sector Scholarships (up to INR 12,000 per year) are available through scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. Why choose UAS Bangalore for M.Sc Sericulture?

Ans. UAS Bangalore is Karnataka’s oldest agricultural university with NAAC A+ accreditation and a Collegedunia Agriculture rank of 11 (2026). Its M.Sc programme benefits from well-equipped research laboratories, ICAR-funded projects, and experienced faculty actively engaged in funded research. Graduates benefit from strong career prospects in government services, ICAR institutes, and the private agri-sector.

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Sericulture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility