Is LPU ICAR approved?

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Amarjit Kumar · Answer

Yes, LPU is ICAR approved. In fact, LPU is the first private university to get ICAR approval. LPU has well-equipped laboratories, libraries, 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. Also, LPU follows an innovative teaching methodology, hence it has embedded things like frequent visits to commercial farms, experimental learning activities, etc. In its academics for the agriculture department students. LPU also lays emphasis on research and entrepreneurship to make its students capable enough to come up as job providers/creators instead of one looking for the job.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Yes, LPU is ICAR approved. In fact, LPU is the first private university that got ICAR approval. LPU is spread over 600 acres of campus and 1200+ acres of agricultural land (especially for agriculture students) having 3000+ students and 3500+ faculty and staff. Many students come there across the world which made me feel like in a foreign country. The school of Agriculture was approved for accreditation for a period of five years at LPU with a GPAC of 3.42 The following degree programs were approved for accreditation for a period of five years B.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture with GPAP of 3.72 M.Sc. Agriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science)} with GPAP of 3.75 M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with GPAP of 3.60 M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) with GPAP of 3.60 LPU School of Agriculture is engaged in cutting edge areas of agricultural Science and technology development. Promoting quality higher agricultural education, LPU will certainly develop required skilled manpower inadequate number, not only for the country but for the world also. The Council is the apex body for managing education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. With 101 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world. The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development. Ranking: LPU has the following Ranking in India: 1. Among top 80 Universities in India 2. Among the top 90 engineering colleges in India 3. Among the top 50 business management schools in India 4. Among the top 30 Indian pharmacy colleges For more details and approval copy, you may refer to the LPU website Hope this information is helpful for your question. GOOD LUCK!

Debraj Nath · Answer

Hi Sameeksha, in my Opinion in India, Lovely Professional University will be the best option for pursuing Agriculture programme in Graduation or PG level. Please note the following points about Agriculture course in LPU related to your query, 1. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University is first private school accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 2. School of Agriculture offers programs with up to date curriculum designed to suits the aspirations of agricultural industries as well as major research and development sectors. 3. Ranked Top in India by Silicon India 4. School has 2500+ number of students who are involved in different research trials throughout the year. LPU is offering B.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture in Graduation level, whereas in Post-Graduation level (Agriculture) LPU is offering below programs, M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding) M.Sc. Ag. (Entomology) M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) Agriculture Students are exposed to live Commercial farms (350 acres) to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. Students are also involved in Practical crop production, Rural and Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE), Nursery raising for horticulture crops, Crop And SEED Identification, Soil And Water Sampling And Analysis, Soil Description And Interpretation, Organic And Chemical Fertilizer etc. Projects other than regular course work. Placement: 5.6 LPA (Rallis India) was the highest salary package last year. Huge number of Campus placement drives with reputed brands used to be held every year for this course. Students are placed in the best brands like NESTLE INDIA LIMITED, BRITISH BIOLOGICALS, EBRO INDIA PVT LTD, SANRA ORGANICS, HINDUSTAN BEC TECH INDIA PVT LTD etc. Hope the above mentioned facts & figures would definitely solve your query regarding prospect of Agriculture programme in LPU. All the best.

Prachi Sharma · Answer

Hi Sameeksha, Yes, LPU is ICAR accredited. LPU Becomes the First Private University to be Granted ICAR Accreditation. Also, Lovely Professional University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India. The overall ranking is 26th in India among top Pharmacy colleges. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach And Inclusivity' by NIRF 2018 ranking released by MHRD. Also, LPU ranks among the top 20 Universities of India in Pharmacy under Research and Practice parameter. Students of Agriculture and Forestry had a research stay and an edu-excursion Camp at TERI university New Delhi. The international camp was organized to share projects by students related to sustainable water resources management. Various projects has been introduced which involves like - like 1) introduction of floating islands for water management and improving sanitation and regulation of water quality & restoration of water table with the help of biological agents. 2) 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 farming experience. Good Luck!

Vihan Shergill · Answer

Being alumni of LPU, I can tell you that LPU has all the major accreditation. It is the largest university in India. As per the latest NIRF rankings released by MHRD LPU is: 1. Among top 80 Universities in India 2. Among top 90 engineering colleges in India 3. Among top 50 business management schools in India 4. Among top 30 Indian pharmacy colleges The university itself has the following accreditation: 1. UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC) 2. Association Of Indian Universities (AIU) 3. University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) 4. National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE) 5. Council Of Architecture (COA) 6. Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI) 7. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 8. Bar Council Of India (BCI) 9. The Institution Of Engineers (India) 10. Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI) In terms of international tie-ups, the university stands apart from other universities in the countries. With the constant zeal to improve and provide endless opportunities to the students, the following tie-ups are a few feathers in the cap: 1. International Association Of Universities (IAU), France 2. Association Of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), UK 3. The Institute Of International Education (IIE), New York 4. Accreditation Council For Business Schools And Programs (ACBSP), USA I hope your concern is answered.

Neetu Singh · Answer

I am a alumni of LPU and I can tell you take it is actually a good place for ambitious and focused people to study in. If you want to explore, learn, grow and want to get placed in good companies then I must say please go ahead and take admission. Being an Alumni of LPU, I always use to keep an eye over LPU and their updates. LPU is one the best private university which is recognised by : UGC National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). ICAR COA ACBSP accreditation Bar Council of India (BCI) Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). In addition to this, LPU has many rankings to its credit: 1. Ranked among Top 10 Engineering Institutes in India by India Today recently. 2. Ranked as 5th In Top 20 Engineering Colleges in India with Excellent Industry Exposure by Higher Education in 2016. 3. Top 50 Private Universities by India Today 4. Ranked as Best Private University by ASSOCHAM recently. 5. Ranked 2nd by Hack Earth in the race of most technologically aware crowd thrusting LPU ahead of IITs and NITs 6. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach and Inclusivity' by NIRF 2018 ranking released by MHRD, Government of India. 7. The University is ranked 19th in India's Leading Top 50 B-Schools by India Business Journal. 8. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. The university has been ranked high by outer agencies also with regard to placements of our students. 9. LPU becomes India's first Private University to get ICAR Accreditation 10. Accreditation ranked as best University of the year in Industry Academia Relationship in India by Golden star. 11. The best education brands in 2019 by Economics Times, Best Hospitality Management Institute by ASSOCHAM. 12. The highest Placement Record in North India by Digital Learning. Just few days ago, NIRF has ranked LPU in top 80 among all private and government institutes. Not only this, Management institutions are in top 50, Pharmacy in top 30 and Engineering among top 100 institutions which shows the quality being delivered at the place.

Ahana Sharma · Answer

Yes, Being a alumni of LPU, I would say, LPU is first private university to get ICAR which is a matter of privilege for the LPU family. 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 by the National Agricultural Education Board of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous body responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. Apart from this, LPU is recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Council of Architecture (COA) and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Internationally, LPU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP) and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Let me brief you about the rankings that LPU has to its credit;MHRD, government. Of India in its NIRF Ranking has ranked LPU happens to be India's the largest private university and the only private university to host None other than PM Narendra Modi during the 106th Indian Science Congress held in the university campus. LPU 38th among the best management schools of India. The overall ranking is 26th in India among top Pharmacy colleges. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach And Inclusivity' by NIRF 2018 ranking released by MHRD. Also, LPU ranks among the top 20 Universities of India in Pharmacy under Research and Practice parameter. I hope this helps.

Mir Aaliya · Answer

Hi there, I being an alumni as well as an existing student at LPU would like to answer your query. YES, LPU is first private university to get ICAR which is a matter of privilege for the LPU family Apart from this, LPU is recognised by the University Grant Commission (UGC), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Council of Architecture (COA) and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Internationally, LPU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACBSP) and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Let me brief you about the rankings that LPU has to its credit;MHRD, government. Of India in its NIRF Ranking has ranked LPU happens to be India's the largest private university and the only private university to host None other than PM Narendra Modi during the 106th Indian Science Congress held in the university campus. LPU 38th among the best management schools of India. The overall ranking is 26th in India among top Pharmacy colleges. LPU is ranked No. 2 among Indian B-Schools in 'Outreach And Inclusivity' by NIRF 2018 ranking released by MHRD. Also, LPU ranks among the top 20 Universities of India in Pharmacy under Research and Practice parameter. Hope this helps. Thanks.

Sahil Negi · Answer

Yes, LPU is ICAR approved and in fact, it is the 1st private university to get it.

Sandeep Raina · Answer

Lovely Professional University will be the best option for pursuing Agriculture programme as far as Graduation or PG level is concerned. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University is first private school accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

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