Can we get job in government sector after getting agriculture degree from a private institution?

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Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

YES you can, provided the University is ICAR Accredited. For example, LPU is ICAR accredited and was the first one to be done so by ICAR ! Let me explain why the LPU is best option: 1. School of Agriculture, LPU is Accredited with ICAR. No private University has the ICAR Accreditation, so LPU become the first to get the ICAR accreditation. 2. LPU offers the B.Sc. Agriculture with hons. Degree is much more standardized and superior than the general degree. So this is also one of the factor to be considered. 3. Moreover, LPU has well-equipped labs, lecture halls, excellent agriculture farms to conduct the agriculture experiments. 4. LPU provide the overall exposure through innovative pedagogy, updated curriculum, industry focused academics. 5. The students of School of Agriculture also placed in the reputed companies like Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics. The track record of LPU in placements and curriculum development is unmatched to date. Its an easy choice here! DVD.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear Nomanjee, Yes definitely you will get government job. Being a alumni of Lovely Professional University, I would say Lovely professional Universities School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped Laboratories, Library, lecture rooms, and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. I did MBA from LPU, During my post graduation years I had few friends from agriculture department, Sometimes I used to visit fields, Labs with them they also discussed about placements, academic, placements etc. So I have Idea about this course. Few Points I am sharing which will help you to know more about B.Sc. (Hons)Agriculture course:- Students learn about the latest advancements in the field of agriculture, disease resistance, fertilizers and, insecticides with extensive fieldwork and field trips preparing them for the evergreen field of agriculture. LPU lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped laboratories, library, lecture rooms, and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Emphasis on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios. B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture students done research on Project On Floating Island-The project involves the introduction of floating islands for water management and improving sanitation and regulation of water quality & restoration of the water table with the help of biological agents. Students hitherto organic yields of Spinach, Cauliflowers, Cabbage, Turnip, Radish, Carrots have been well accepted by local consumers at University, who have liked these for quality, taste, appearance and appeal. They have also produced organic wheat. LPU students have got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of School of Agriculture are placed in Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics and many more. Student of Lovely Professional University, Kavita Faman, a final year student of M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy), has bagged a package of Rs 1 crore. The package has been offered by Monsanto, global leaders in agrochemicals and now part of the crop sciences division of the Bayer Group.

Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi Nomanjee, Being an education consultant I can tell you efficiently that Bachelor's degree in agriculture is a big demanding degree now a days even in the government sector. I know about one of the premier institution in India which is situated in Jalandhar, Punjab "lovely professional University" this is India's first private University to get the ICAR accreditation. I am a resident of Jalandhar city so I know enough of LPU. It is a lush green campus in more than 600 acres of land. If I am not wrong they have allocated approximately 20 to 30 acres of land to the students of school of agriculture just for the research purpose. This year they have relaxed their eligibility criteria just to facilitate the candidates due to COVID19 pandemic situation across the country. IN FACT THEY HAVE STARTED SCHOLARSHIP FOR THOSE WHO ARE SURVIVING FROM CORONAVIRUS UNDER THE NAME OF "COVID19 FRONTLINE SCHOLARSHIP". I have heard that online admissions are only started so one can proceed through their website or can call at toll free number of the university. Their Academic Executives will help you more than your imagination. All the best.

Tanzeela Qadir · Answer

Certainly, a degree in agriculture from a private university can indeed open up employment opportunities in the public sector, provided the university is approved by both the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). While having a degree from an ICAR-accredited university may be favored or even required for certain government roles in agriculture, there are other government positions that do not specifically mandate this criterion. Individuals possessing an agriculture degree recognised by the UGC may be eligible for employment in government departments related to agriculture, encompassing roles in agricultural extension services, marketing, research, teaching, and administration.

Samaksh kaistha · Answer

Hello, Undoubtedly, provided the private university is approved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), a degree in agriculture from a private university can still lead to employment chances in the public sector. While a degree from an ICAR-accredited university may be preferred or required for some government employment in agriculture especially, there are other government jobs that do not have this particular criterion. Individuals holding an agriculture degree recognised by the UGC may be qualified for work in government departments pertaining to agriculture in the areas of agricultural extension services, marketing, research, teaching, and administration.

Vidushi Sharma · Answer

Yes, you can get a job in the government sector after getting an agriculture degree from a private institution, provided that the institution is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Many government jobs in agriculture require a

Priya Singh · Answer

YES you can, provided the University is ICAR Accredited. School of Agriculture, LPU is Accredited with ICAR. No private University has the ICAR Accreditation, so LPU become the first to get the ICAR accreditation. LPU offers the B.Sc. Agriculture with hons. Degree is much more standardized and superior than the general degree. So this is also one of the factor to be considered. LPU provide the overall exposure through innovative pedagogy, updated curriculum, industry focused academics. Students are exposed to Commercial farms (350 acres) to know-how that create an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. They were also engaged in complete cultivation practice of seasonal crops for 6 months, wherein land preparation till harvesting and marketing of the final products will be done by student to expose farming.

deepak kumar · Answer

Yes, but your university/college should be accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ university and also has a B.Sc. Agriculture course that is accredited by ICAR.

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello, Nowadays there is a huge demand for agri graduate in our country. As our P. M. Modi ji launch so many scheme regarding the upliftment in the field of agriculture. There are so many government, central government, state government jobs for agri graduates. You can get a job in- KVK(KRISHI VIKASH KENDRA) Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) Agricultural Extention Officers (AEO) Range Forest Officer Farm Manager Agricultural Loan Officer Agri Graduate Trainee Lab assistant at plant pathology, soil science lab. There is a special post for only agriculture student at bank. Like Assistant Officer(AO), (AAO), Field Officers (FO). There is also an opportunity for agri graduates in govt and central govt seed, fertilizers, machinery, inputs, insecticide, pesticides, bio pesticide companies. You can get a job at govt veterinary clinic as an agri graduate. There are so many govt contractual projects regarding irrigation projects, live stocks development projects, sericulture projects, plant breeding labs where mostly the agri graduates have been employed. So here are some govt fields where an agri graduate can get a job. Apart from this our Govt is supporting financially to those who wants a start up with agriculture and allied field. NABARD is one of them. One can go for these job right after the graduation orelse go for higher studies, for research, for academic line like lecturer, professor for better salary. Now answering your another concern, yes you get job after studying from private institution but you should make sure the institution you are selecting should be ICAR accredited and have all the necessary lab facilities for your complete learning. If you are counting upon private institutions then Lovely Professional University is the first private university to get the ICAR Accreditation. Being an LPU Alumni, I can say that LPU has experienced faculties, well equipped labs, great infrastructure, excellent placements, complete training and placement assistance and lot more and that too at a very low fees and high scholarships. The university is equipped with the latest technologies delivering the most effective methods of teaching in its spacious campus. LPU provides an environment where students are enlightened through the extensive array of learning methodologies. Highly qualified teaching staff combined with the best laboratories and all facilities. I hope this helps. All the Best.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

Lovely professional university is the first private university to get accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). LPU provides the quality education by the well qualified teachers. LPU has become a brand across the globe. It has various national and international tie-ups. LPU provides a proper atmosphere or environment for agriculture students. In this stream as most of the work is fieldwork, there every student is allocated a separate piece of land to perform their tasks in the supervision of the staff. Students here are given the opportunity to work on the live projects. University provides additional professional enhancement classes as part of the curriculum to prepare the students for all types of competitive exams. LPU excels in terms of placement as well. Students of agriculture are availing a good amount of packages from the recruiters. I would like to name a few companies that visit LPU- Nestle, VLCC Health Care, HDFC, Rallis India, and many other firms. After Studying from here definitely you can go ahead in the government sector as well.

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