Does LPU have all the facilities related to agriculture courses?

Question

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

LPU offers Agriculture courses in Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels in various streams and specializations. It is the only Private university to get the coveted accreditation from ICAR so it is imperative that LPU has all the facilities to conduct the courses in this highly specialised and sought after field. The courses on offer are: Graduation: B Sc (Hons. ). Agriculture, Duration : 4 years. (8 Semesters) (Approved by ICAR) Post Graduation: M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics and Plant Breeding)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. (Entomology)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science)2 years. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) +2 years. (4 Semesters) Doctoral: Agronomy* Entomology* Food Science and Technology* Genetics and Plant Breeding* Horticulture (Fruit Science)* Horticulture (Vegetable Science)* Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering Plant Pathology* Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry* The special counselling schedule has been announced by LPU for benefit of students in wake of Covid-19 lockdown. Career Prospects after Agri courses Primary Prospects Students can attain positions as Agriculture Inspectors, Agriculture Officers, POs, Food Quality Inspectors, Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Development Officer, Technical Assistants and administrative posts in government and non-government organizations. Secondary Prospects Other career options as Sales Officer in private companies and Technical Representatives in pesticide, fertilizer, SEED and irrigation companies Opportunities include pursuing higher studies in reputed universities in India and abroad Tertiary Prospects Entrepreneurship ventures such as poly house, green house, mixed farming and agriculture-based small industries can be opened. Salient Features of pedagogy: Knowledge Enhancement Experiential Learning Field Visits for practical exposure. Professional Enhancement There are ample placement opportunities for students. Recently M.Sc. Agriculture student has bagged INR ONE CRORE package from Monsanto foods Inc. Go ahead and kick start your dream career DVD.

Deepak Kumar · Answer

Yes, LPU is first private university to get approved by ICAR that LPU provides all the facilities related to agriculture courses.

Reedam Jain · Answer

Yes, they have great facilities related to agriculture and all the other essentials things you want.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. LPU Becomes the First Private University to be Granted ICAR Accreditation By the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. 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. Students are prepared at academics level to achieve higher placements, some steps are taken as follows: 1. Experiential Learning Activities The future of agriculture lies with a faith born of deeds. Students are engaged in evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE programme to build interpersonal skills. 2. Exposure To Commercial Farms Students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that creates an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. 3. Innovative Pedagogy And Curriculum 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. Students Innovate a drone which can be guided by remote control can be used on agriculture land to analyze the soil nutrient status and water stress is an innovation by LPU students to simplify the farming experience. 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. Hope this answer is helpful.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

The most significant thing which should be emphasized is that LPU is the first private university which has been approved by ICAR. I along with my cousins had visited the fields, labs. In order to infuse understanding on emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture field visits are conducted to neighbouring farms, orchards and nurseries. Not only subject related education is imparted but also the professional enhancement is added by the university through the different courses like soft skills and communication skills. Major Highlights of the programme that I would be highlighting over here are as follows: a)The course would impart knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of maintaining and enhancing soil fertility, crop production, crop management, crop improvement, biodiversity and sustainability of agriculture worldwide. B)The course would develop the ability to know farming practices and their scope to improve in the rural areas and the environments. C)It would help in applying the knowledge of basic Science through Agricultural microbiology, Plant biochemistry and Biotechnology. D)It will focus on application of knowledge of Agri-business management and finance to develop profitable agricultural system. E)19.25 LPA PLACEMENT OFFERED IN PANDEMIC BY DE SHAW 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 Gare lot of government job available for agricultural graduates in different sectors like FCI, KVK, CCI, ATMA IFFCO, NABARD RBI etc. The following are the key job opportunities in B.Sc. In Agriculture : Job Roles for Agriculture Graduates. UPSC (Indian Forest Service) IFS. Staff Selection Commission SSC IBPS Specialists Officer (AO) Food Corporation of India (FCI) Jobs. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD Jobs.

Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, LPU has ICAR accreditation which is itself proof that LPU has all the facilities. However, for your information, let me share few highlights for the same. LPU School of Agriculture is one of the best agriculture institutes in Punjab and India. It places a strong emphasis on agricultural and related studies. The institution features well-equipped laboratories, a library, lecture rooms, and a fantastic farm where agricultural experiments can be conducted. LPU is the first private University to get ICAR accreditation. Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance Retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics, and many other companies use School of Agriculture graduates. 7 Students Received a 3.74 LPA Offer 7 students from the School of Agriculture have been hired as Retail-Agri executives at HDFC, India's the largest private bank, with a starting annual remuneration of 3.75 LPA. The international camp was held to allow students to showcase their projects on sustainable water resource management. University provides unique inputs in the form of placement classes to prepare students for placements. Students receive extensive on-the-job training as well as opportunities to work on projects that pay well. The university's agriculture placements are excellent, with students receiving excellent pay packages. Kavita, an M.Sc. Agriculture student at LPU, has also been awarded a one-crore package. Thanks.

Priya Singh · Answer

HI, LPU School of Agriculture is one of the best agriculture institutes in Punjab and India. It places a strong emphasis on agricultural and related studies. The institution features well-equipped laboratories, a library, lecture rooms, and a fantastic farm where agricultural experiments can be conducted. LPU is the first private University to get ICAR accreditation. Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance Retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics, and many other companies use School of Agriculture graduates. Students receive extensive on-the-job training as well as opportunities to work on projects that pay well. The university's agriculture placements are excellent, with students receiving excellent pay packages. Kavita, an M.Sc. Agriculture student at LPU, has also been awarded a one-crore package. Thanks.

Poonam Angural · Answer

Hi,LPU Becomes the First Private University to be Granted ICAR Accreditation.The eligibility criteria for BSC Hons Agriculture includes 60% in 10+2/Intermediate with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths/ Biology/ Forestry + LPUNEST or 60% in 10+2/Intermediate 10+2 (Agriculture) + LPUNEST OR 60% in 2 year Diploma(Agriculture) after 10th + LPUNEST Age Condition :- Minimum 16 Years (i.e. born on or before last date of admission) . In addition to the regular course work, especially designed practical courses like Hands on training, Practical crop production, Rural and Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE), Nursery raising for horticulture crops, Crop And Seed Identification Laboratory, Soil And Water Sampling And Analysis, Soil Description And Interpretation Discipline Highlights: Agriculture aboratory, Organic And Chemical Fertilizer, Manure Identification And Application Laboratory, Introductory Nematology, Disease Of Horticultural Crops And Their Management, Practical Floriculture And Vegetable Crop Production Laboratory, Bio-Safety Rules And Intellectual Property Rights are offered to promote practical implication of various courses which train students for industry. Students are exposed to Commercial farms (100 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 experience. Profit earned by selling solely shared by students of a group. Highest numbers of PhDs as faculties are enrolled in School of Agriculture faculties throughout the LPU university. These experienced faculties mostly engaged in consultancy, research and publication to add immense value to the academic life. Sharing life-based experience and suggesting personality development steps time to time. Placement Insight Due to ICAR accreditation large numbers of companies are visiting the campus. More than 44, 46 and 43 renowned firms and industries are on board for on campus and off campus drive in 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively. Around 90% of the students getting placed every year. Among the drive conducted the major associates were with Syngenta pvt. Lmt., Tata Rallis India, Bioseed, Emami,GSR, IFFCO, Dhanuka, ITC, Relience Agr. Retail, Uniborn, HDFC Bank, Intellow lab, WIPRO, ESCORTS Tractor

Prabjeet Kaur · Answer

ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) co-ordinates agricultural education and research in the country under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture (government. Of India). ICAR provide the Accreditation to the Educational Institutes in order to ensure the quality assurance in higher agriculture education. LPU is not only the ICAR Accredited but become the India's first private University to be Granted with ICAR Accreditation. The four programmes B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) with GPAP of 3.72/4; M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science) with GPAP of 3.75/4; M.Sc. Agronomy with GPAP of 3.60/4; and, /M.Sc. Genetics & Plant Breeding with GPAP of 3.60/4 are accredited. LPU have good infrastructure to carry out the agriculture related activities. Well-equipped Laboratories, library, lecture rooms and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural Experiments. The innovative teaching approach, Updated curriculum, case studies, workshops, Industrial Visits, Agriculture Projects etc. Are the part of practical learning. Students of School of Agriculture are placed in the good companies like Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics and many more. Moreover, the Agriculture students are the part of various research projects like Flying Farmer An Innovative Approach, Hydroponics Mineral Nutrient Solution, Haqaeponics Novel Agricultural Technology, Project on Floating Island.

Naini Kalra · Answer

Well as we know agriculture is the process of producing food, feed, fiber, and many other desired products by the cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals (livestock) and that what LPU teaches to students. I am glad to tell you that at LPU yes, you will get the desired exposure in the farms of LPU where you will come to know in deep about agriculture with hands-on sessions. Moreover, LPU focused on the improvement of academic quality and public accountability and that's the reason that LPU got ICAR accreditation to run this programme. LPU meets official standards. LPU 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, libraries, lecture rooms, and excellent farm facilities to conduct agricultural experiments. As per my knowledge, I would like to tell you getting one of the highest Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) rating of 3.42/4, among all Universities, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has become India's first private university to get ICAR accreditation By the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. To know more visit www.lpu.in Thank You.

Similar Questions for you

Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?

Learn more about...

LPU - Lovely Professional University

Share Your College Life Experience

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?

Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts

Quick Actions

Have a question related to your career & education?