UAS Dharwad M.Sc Apparel And Textiles: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The ICAR All India Entrance Examination for Admission to Postgraduate Programmes (AIEEA-PG) is a national-level exam conducted by NTA on behalf of ICAR. Candidates who qualify and are ranked are eligible for seat allotment at ICAR-funded universities including UAS Dharwad. Admission to M.Sc Apparel and Textiles at UAS Dharwad is exclusively through ICAR counselling. The 2026 examination was held on July 4, 2026, with results expected in August and counselling in October 2026. There is no separate institutional entrance test at UAS Dharwad for this programme.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Home Science) degree with Clothing and Textiles as a specialisation, or a B.Sc in Apparel and Textiles from a recognised university. A minimum aggregate of 60% marks in the qualifying degree is required, with a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST candidates as per ICAR norms. Candidates must also have qualified in the ICAR AIEEA-PG and secured a rank that allows seat allocation at UAS Dharwad during the ICAR counselling process. Students in their final year of the qualifying degree are eligible to apply provisionally.

Ans. The M.Sc Apparel and Textiles programme at UAS Dharwad covers fibre science, fabric testing and analysis, garment construction and pattern making, textile dyeing and finishing, fashion merchandising, retail management, consumer behaviour, and quality control in apparel manufacturing. Students also undertake research projects and practical laboratory work in textile characterisation and product development. The curriculum is designed to build both technical competency in materials science and applied knowledge relevant to the apparel and textile industry in Karnataka and the wider region.

Ans. Graduates can work as textile quality control officers, garment technologists, product development executives, and merchandising managers with apparel and textile companies. Government opportunities exist in agricultural extension (home science wing), state textile departments, and ICAR research institutes. Graduates who qualify NET/JRF can pursue doctoral research or academic roles. Entrepreneurship in boutique textile businesses, natural fibre crafts, and sustainable clothing ventures is another strong pathway. The UAS Dharwad degree is well recognised within Karnataka’s agricultural and home science extension network.

Ans. ICAR rank holders who secure a seat at UAS Dharwad through AIEEA-PG counselling are eligible for the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship of INR 3,000 per month or Senior Research Fellowship of INR 2,000 per month, disbursed monthly on the basis of academic performance. SC/ST students who are Karnataka domicile holders with a family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum can apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship, which covers the full tuition fee. Both scholarships require students to maintain satisfactory attendance and examination results each semester.