Is it a good choice to pursue B.Sc in agriculture from LPU?

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Neetu Singh · Answer

One of my knowns is in Lovely Professional University in the same course. Reviews are pretty good. But you need to be wise. Take your decision by yourself. Lovely Professional University (LPU) has become India's first private university to get ICAR accreditation This shows the strength and credibility of the department and school as a whole. Few points told by my known who did her studies from LPU that will help you to make your decision: School of Agricultural Sciences is one of the fastest-growing schools of Agriculture in the entire region and India. It is being rated as among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. 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. The university has well-equipped laboratories, a library, lecture rooms, and an 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. The best thing is the University does not compromise with the academics as all the lectures are held and if a faculty wants a leave either the makeup lectures are planned or adjustments are provided for that particular slot. LPU focuses on quality education a lot and all the professors of LPU are highly qualified and friendly, LPU also focuses on practical knowledge a lot and agriculture students of LPU has to go through various practical tasks and projects which makes it very easy to understand the concepts and develop a deep knowledge of the subjects. Through the Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) program the students develop a real-time understanding of conventional agriculture methods and effective dissemination of knowledge to the farmers. In order to provide a basic understanding of emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture, field visits are conducted to neighboring farms, orchards, and nurseries. University provides additional placement-oriented classes and students also studied subjects like analytical skills, soft skills, etc. As part of the curriculum to prepare the students for all types of competitive exams. I would like to name a few companies that visit LPU- Nestle, VLCC Health Care, HDFC, Rallis India, SYNGENTA INDIA LTD, WIPRO LIMITED, and many other firms.

Mehar Sharma · Answer

Dear Aspirant, Admission in any programme depends on qualifying the Eligibility criteria for that programme. Eligibility for B.Sc. In Agriculture is to get Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 or Intermediate (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Forestry) or 10+2 or Intermediate (Agriculture) or 2 years Diploma in Agriculture after 10th or equivalent. There are ample of opportunities in this field both in Government and in Private sector. Getting a good job depends on various factors like from where you have done your Graduation, your skills, your knowledge about the field, the Industrial experience and exposure if you have any. LPU is one of the best private universities in the country with world-class infrastructure, modern facilities and highly qualified faculty. It has around 25000+ Students across the campus in different professional Schools. It offers more than 200 programmes Management, Hotel Management, Computer Application, Engineering, Architecture, Design, Commerce, Fashion Technology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Paramedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Education, Physical Education, Films, Animation, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Sciences, Arts & Languages etc. 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, library, lecture rooms and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Also, some of the programmes under the Agricultural domain are ICAR accredited which makes your degree more valuable if done from LPU. LPU PROVIDES ULTIMATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING THE STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL EXPOSURE. So, without any doubt join LPU and pursue your high dream and secure your future with good placements as it provides ample opportunities to its students for placements, internships and give industrial exposure as well to its students in terms of guest lectures, workshops, industrial visits. Last year, their agriculture student from LPU bagged a Package of 1 CRORE. LPU has extended their dates of admission and LPU NEST till 30th November, 2020. So you can check the details in your portal if the option is still open to submit it and can apply for the programme for which you are interested in. For more information, you can refer the official Website of LPU. Hope it Helps ! Good Luck !

Naini Kalra · Answer

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. 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. Accreditation is done to ensure the quality of higher agricultural education in Agricultural Universities and its constituent colleges. Accreditation of Agricultural Universities is a continuous process, and since the constitution of the Board in 1996, 43 agricultural universities have been accredited. LPU is also among one of the universities on the ICAR accreditation list presently too. The students are taught with hands-on experience with the most advanced technology. Placements in LPU are very promising for the B.Sc. Agriculture students. Thanks.

Prabjeet Kaur · Answer

B.Sc Agriculture is a degree course in the field of agriculture and its applications. The study of this course consists of agricultural Science and the effective implementation of modern agricultural techniques and equipment in practical applications. After going through the LPU website, I will like to share some points which make LPU a better option for pursuing the http://B.Sc Agriculture Programme. School of Agriculture, LPU is accredited with ICAR Recognition. After digging up the information about ICAR Accreditation of LPU, I get know that the LPU is not only ICAR Accredited but become India's first private University to be Granted with ICAR Accreditation. Programmes http://B.Sc). (Hons. ). Agriculture, http://M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), http://M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and http://M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are accredited to ICAR. The innovative pedagogy, updated Curriculum, case studies, well-equipped Labs, Lecture Halls, Agriculture Farms to conduct the Agriculture experiments are part of the practical learning. Various educational tours, Industrial Visit, Workshops, Seminars are organized in order to tone up the confidence, exposure, and practical knowledge of the students. In order to make students industry-ready, professional enhancement classes are conducted. Students of the School of Agriculture are placed in 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. You can also refer to the LPU website for further information. India's the largest Best Private University in Punjab.

Vishal Chauhan · Answer

Yes, LPU comes under best university in north India. Every year, its placement is too high.

Ahana Sharma · Answer

LPU becomes India's first Private University to get ICAR Accreditation. Among all 8 institutions evaluated at Cars 22nd Board Meeting, LPU School of Agriculture was approved for accreditation with one of the highest ratings. LPU focuses on quality education a lot and all the professors of LPU are highly qualified and friendly, LPU also focuses a lot on practical knowledge and agriculture students of LPU has to go through various such practical tasks and projects which makes it very easy to understand the concepts and develop a deep knowledge of the subjects. Through the Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) programme the students develop a real-time understanding of conventional agriculture methods and effective dissemination of knowledge to the farmers. In order to provide a basic understanding of emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture, field visits are conducted to neighboring farms, orchards, and nurseries In addition to core curricula, the course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability. Now, these were just some of the few advantages of LPU but there is much more good to say about LPU like its infrastructure, study environment, placements, cultural programs and what not, I can definitely say that LPU would be worth joining.

Tashi · Answer

On the basis of feedback of the students and Alumni, LPU is the right place to pursue Agriculture in Graduation because of the following: 1. LPU is the first private University to get ICAR accreditation. 2. The University is among a very few private institutions in India which is putting continuous efforts on the academics, research, overall development, culture, professional ethics and providing suitable infrastructure for the same. 3. Special inputs in the form of placement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. Students also go for on-job training (OJT) where they are paid stipend too. # Career Prospects a. 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. B. Secondary Prospects: Other career options as Sales Officer in private companies and Technical Representatives in pesticide, fertilizer, SEED and irrigation companiesOpportunities include pursuing higher studies in reputed universities in India and abroad c. Tertiary Prospects: Entrepreneurship ventures such as poly house, green house, mixed farming and agriculture-based small industries can be opened. #Salient Features of this course are: a. Knowledge enhancement b. Experiential learning c. Field visits d. Professional Enhancements 4. LPU holds stellar record in placements as big brands like VLCC Healthcare Ltd. , Ankur Seeds, HDFC, Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. , Ebro India Pvt. Ltd. , etc. Have visited for campus recruitment at packages upto 4.5 LPA. In addition to this, 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. Over and above, I also came to know that recently, LPU has been ranked in top 80 amongst all private and government institutes by NIRF, MHRD, GOI which shows the quality being delivered at the institute. Yes, one thing more LPU floats scholarship on the basis of caliber of the student and for that admission within stipulated date is mandatory. I will advice you to block the seat at the earliest to fetch maximum benefit of scholarship. Hope this helps.

Gagan Chopra · Answer

LPU is one of the best choices for agriculture programmes. Lovely Professional University is first private university accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. No other private university has this accreditation. LPU is one of the great places for education where the management actually believe on actions rather than words. Whatever they promised they delivered to us along with in campus placement at good package and best time of life.

Kandarp Patel · Answer

Yes, it is good to pursue B.Sc in agriculture from LPU. LPU is among the best institutes in India on every terms.

Lovely Professional University · Answer

Utkarsh, LPU is one of the best universities in India. It is offering a lot of hands-on experience to the students as well as an opportunity to earn along with their degree. Students undergoing various degrees in Agriculture are given the opportunity to sell their produce and earn money. Apart from this, students are being placed in good companies like Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., etc. You can check the link below for more details: http://www.lpu.in/programmes/all/12th/Agriculture/B.Sc._(Hons.)_Agriculture#Details

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