Is LPU recognised by ICAR and UGC?
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LPU is a recognised university under section 2f of UGC act in the year 2005. If was one of the first private universities to be recognised 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-India's-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 -
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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 -
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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHi venkatesh, 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, Expo...more -
LPU is recognised by the University Grants 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). LPU's School of Agriculture is accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Internationally, LPU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The School of Law is temporarily approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) until 20182019. The dista...more -
Yes! LPU is recognised by both ICAR and UGC. Lovely Professional University is recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education in India, under section 2 (f) of the UGC Act, 1956. ICAR: It stands for Indian Council for Agricultural Research and 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 auton...more
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LPU Has all the due accreditation and memberships by the concerned agencies. Not only UGC and ICAR, LPU Has a long list of accreditation.
1. UGC 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. Bar Council Of India (BCI)
8. Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
9. The Institution Of Engineers (India)
10. Institute Of Town Planners, India (ITPI). . -
Yes, LPU is recognised by ICAR and UGC. 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 bor...more -
Yes, LPU is a recognised university under section 2f of UGC Act in the year 2005. I have spent 4 years in lpu for my studies and I have seen that the agriculture department is one of the finest departments. Well-equipped and well grown from the last couple of years. Moreover, LPU is the first private university got ICAR approval. LPU holds a 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 Offic...more -
Dear Venkatesh, Yes, LPU is recognised by ICAR and UGC. In fact, LPU is the first private university that got approval from ICAR. (I). The school of Agriculture was approved for accreditation for a period of five years with a GPAC of 3.42 (ii) 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
For more details, you may refer to the LPU website. I hope this helps
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Hi there, Lovely Professional University is the 1st Private University in India to receive ICAR Accreditation. 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)
Among all 8 institutions evaluated at Cars 22nd Board Meeting, LPU School of Agriculture was approved for accreditation with one of the highest ratings
Quality agricultural education is of paramount importance for the country: LPU Chancellor Mr Ashok Mittal
With 101 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country, this is one of...more
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