Is LPU recognised by ICAR and UGC?
Asked about Lovely Professional University, Admission Office - M.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
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Hi,
LPU is a renowned university and is recognized by the University Grants Commission(UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India and Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It has other accreditations also like Association Of Indian Universities (AIU), Council Of Architecture(COA), National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI), Bar Council Of India (BCI), The Institution Of Engineers (India), Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI) as well as International Memberships.
You can visit https://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php for more information.
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LPU is a recognized university under section 2f of UGC act in the year 2005. If was one of the first private universities to be recognized as such in the northern region. please check the link for full detail:
https://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php
LPU also became first ever private university to be accredited by ICAR in 2018. please check the details in the following link:
https://www.lpu.in/FullNewsRelease/LPU-becomes-Indias-first-Private-University-to-get-ICAR-Accreditation-.php
LPU has made a great reputation for itself in field of education in last 15 years, becoming the largest private university in India and attracting more...more -
Dear Hareesh,
LPU is famous for top placements of his students in leading companies due to more than 700 tie ups. LPU has both UGC and ICAR accreditation for agriculture studies, so the placement of students exponentially increased. Let me clear first what is the meaning of ICAR. ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) is an accreditation from the Central ministry of India related to study of agriculture which is given to those universities who are the best for this field means, if a university have all the resources in terms of labs, fields, well qualified and experienced staff and faculty, hi Tech labs, research background etc....more -
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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHI Hareesh,
Yes, LPU is an UGC approved University under section 2F of UGC act in the year 2005. Even you can check it from https://www.ugc.ac.in/. or https://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php.
LPU has become the first and yet it is the only private University to get the ICAR accreditation.
LPU has made a great reputation for itself in field of education in last 15 years, becoming the largest private university in India and attracting more than 30000 students from all the states and over 70 countries.
LPU has set a benchmark for all the other Private and Public Universities especially in the aspect of Curriculum, Diversity, Exposure t...more -
Hi Hareesh,
LPU is a renowned university and is recognized by the University Grants Commission(UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India. It has other accreditations also like Association Of Indian Universities (AIU), Council Of Architecture(COA), National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI), Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Bar Council Of India (BCI), The Institution Of Engineers (India), Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI) as well as International Memberships.
You can visit https://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php for more information.
Thanks. -
HI Hareesh,
Yes, LPU is an UGC approved University under section 2F of UGC act in the year 2005. Even you can check it from https://www.ugc.ac.in/. or https://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php.
LPU has become the first and yet it is the only private University to get the ICAR accreditation.
LPU has made a great reputation for itself in field of education in last 15 years, becoming the largest private university in India and attracting more than 30000 students from all the states and over 70 countries.
LPU has set a benchmark for all the other Private and Public Universities especially in the aspect of Curriculum, Diversity, Exposure t...more -
Dear Hareesh,
LPU is a UGC recognised university. You can check the link below for more information:
http://www.lpu.in/about_lpu/accreditation.php
ICAR is a government process and concerned body will take their own time however we have initiated process after successful pass out of first batch B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture (in May 2015) as per ICAR guidelines. Furthermore, ICAR is an accreditation body, not a regulatory body as in case of MBBS (Medical Council of India) and B.V.Sc (Veterinary council of India) which accredit our program and advise changes (if any needed) to run the program whereas no permission is required from ICAR for such p...more -
Yes, LPU is ICAR and UGC recognised. In addition to this, LPU is recognized by 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). -
Hello!
Yes, LPU is recognised by both ICAR and UGC. LPU is famous for top placements of his students in leading companies due to more than 700 tie ups. LPU has both UGC and ICAR accreditation for agriculture studies, so the placement of students exponentially increased. Let me clear first what is the meaning of ICAR. ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) is an accreditation from the Central ministry of India related to study of agriculture which is given to those universities who are the best for this field means, if a university have all the resources in terms of labs, fields, well qualified and experienced staff and faculty,...more -
Dear Hareesh,
Being a alumni of Lovely Professional University,I would say Lovely professional Universitys School of Agriculture is among Punjab and Indias 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. LPU is the first private University which is recognised by ICAR.
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,...more
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