Is B.Sc agriculture course of LPU ICAR approved at present?

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    parul arora Academic Counselor, Educator, Consultant | Guide-Level 11

    5 years ago
    LPU is the First private university to get the ICAR accreditation for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Agriculture. Not just the accreditation part, LPU gives you immense opportunity to explore yourself in your academics as well as non-academic parts. As you must be aware that LPU is build up in 600 acres of land, out of which LPU has allocated specific area for Agriculture students, for their practical learning and growth. Admission for the same is open these days and last date to apply is 30th April.
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    Pragati Verma | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    Yes, LPU is the first Private University to get the ICAR Accreditation. For more details visit www.lpu. In and connect to LPU admission counselors on 1800-102-4431.
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    Dharamveer Dheer Educator at University | Scholar-Level 18

    5 years ago
    LPU's School of Agriculture is the only private institution which has been accredited by ICAR to run the agriculture courses in Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral level. The best part of LPU curriculum is that it is industry ready, being developed in consultations and feedback from industry itself, it is the ideal course for those aspiring good careers in agriculture. The most striking feature is the faculty and focus on the allied skills. Many technologies like SAP and other MOOCs etc. Are a part of the curriculum to ensure that employability of student improves and thet are able to get into dream careers. Just last year, M.Sc. Agronomy
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    Naina Kalra | Contributor-Level 9

    5 years ago
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    LPU becomes the first private university to be granted ICAR Accreditation by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. School of Agriculture at LPU 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. 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. To
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    Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Yes, LPU is the first private university to be granted The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) accreditation by Ministry of Agriculture. B.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture, M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are accredited to ICAR.
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    Tushinder Preet Kaur | Guide-Level 11

    5 years ago
    Yes, Lovely Professional University is India's first private University to get ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Apart from B.Sc. (Hons) agriculture the courses such as M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are also accredited to ICAR.
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    Khushal Arora | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hello!
    Yes, B.Sc. Agriculture Course at LPU is ICAR approved. LPU is the first private university to get the accreditation. LPU is the right place for B.Sc. (H) agriculture as Lovely Professional University is India's first private University to get ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Apart from B.Sc. (Hons) agriculture the courses such as M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are also accredited to ICAR. Placements in Agriculture are good with VLCC Healthcare Ltd. , Ankur Seeds, HDFC, Dhanuka Agritech
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    sartaj cheema | Guide-Level 11

    5 years ago
    If we talk about Agricultural programmes, there are certain validations from accreditation and parameters required by any institute running these programmes, so if we talk about LPU B.Sc. (Agriculture), is having ICAR accreditation. ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) coordinates agricultural education and research in the country under the aegis of Ministry of Agriculture (government. Of India).
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    TBhullar | Contributor-Level 9

    5 years ago
    Definitely, Lovely Professional University is India's first private University to get ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). Apart from B.Sc. (Hons) agriculture the courses such as M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are also accredited to ICAR. Thus, LPU is not only ICAR but possesses other rankings too.
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    Paramjit Kaur | Contributor-Level 8

    5 years ago
    Lovely Professional University has become India's first private university to get ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) by Ministry of Agriculture, government. Of India. Among the institutions evaluated at ICAR's 22nd Board Meeting, LPU was approved for accreditation with one of the highest ratings with 3.42/4, among all universities. B.Sc (Hons. ). Agriculture programme is accredited to ICAR.

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