The resident instruction programme in Entomology comprises undergraduate instruction for the students of College of Agriculture, College of Home Science and postgraduate instruction leading to M. Sc. and Ph. D degrees in Entomology.

The postgraduate students are trained in economic entomology, biocontrol , host plant resistance, ecology, toxicology, physiology, taxonomy and acarology. Traditional strengths of research in the department had been in economic entomology, toxicology and apiculture. At present emphasis is on synthesizing IPM modules for different crops involving bio- agents, cultural practices, host plant resistance and eco friendly chemicals.

The faculty of the department is actively involved in the running of two professional societies, viz. Indian Society for the Advancement of Insect Science and Society for Sustainable Cotton Production. The "Journal of Insect Science" is being brought out regularly by Indian Society for the Advancement of Insect Science.