What are the courses in agriculture post-graduation programmes are approved from ICAR?

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preeti gogna · Answer

Hi Sahiba, agriculture courses at LPU are ICAR recognised. They are very popular as well because LPU is the first private university to get an ICAR approval. The programme the LPU agriculture programme is designed with a target of holistic development of students. School of Agriculture offers programs with up-to -date curriculum designed to suit the aspirations of agricultural industries as well as major research and development sectors. The laboratories of the School are world class. The dedicated faculty gives the students a hands -on training experience by assigning live projects (Agricultural work) in university agricultural research farms and experiential learning on different agricultural units. It includes disciplines like Agronomy, Horticulture Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Economics, Extension, etc. The major emphasis of the programme is to get the students acquainted with knowledge and hands-on experiences in the above mentioned discipline and apply that knowledge to high value agricultural production in a sustainable manner. The ICAR approved programmes include: B.Sc (Hons. ). Agriculture M. ScAgriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science) M. ScAgriculture (Agronomy) M. ScAgriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) The minimum age required for enrolling in the programme is 16yrs. Merit in qualifying examination LPU NEST subject to eligibility criteria. Students may be given an option to go for a 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. There is also an option to join a partner university abroad for a semester. Students are engaged towards evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE programme to build interpersonal skills. The students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that create an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. Emphasis on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios is given. This year the maximum salary offered to a student was 19.55 Lacs per annum while average salary was 4 .5 Lacs. The overall NIRF rating of the university is LPU is 62.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

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 autonomous body responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. Since you have posted your query in LPU portal, so I am sharing my views in perspective to that. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University is first private school accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). LPU is offering B.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture in Graduation level, whereas in Post-Graduation level (Agriculture) LPU is offering below programs, 1) M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) 2) M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) 3) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding) 4) M.Sc. Ag. (Entomology) 5) M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology) 6) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 7) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 8) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping). .

Navneet Kaur · Answer

LPU is the only private university that has ICAR approval. LPU students got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of School of Agriculture are placed in Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics and many more. B.Sc. (Hons)Agriculture - Minimum expected cutoff is 60%. In 10+2 with English Physics maths/biology/forestry+LPUNest M.Sc. (hons)Agriculture - 60% inBSc. Agriculture (Hons) 4 year degree +LPUNest Agriculture in Graduation level, whereas in Post-Graduation level (Agriculture) LPU is offering below programs, 1) M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) 2) M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) 3) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding) 4) M.Sc. Ag. (Entomology) 5) M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology) 6) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 7) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 8) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping).. .

Sunita Singh · Answer

LPU is the only private university that has ICAR approval. LPU students got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of School of Agriculture are placed in Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics and many more. B.Sc. (Hons)Agriculture - Minimum expected cutoff is 60%. In 10+2 with English Physics maths/biology/forestry+LPUNest M.Sc. (hons)Agriculture - 60% inBSc. Agriculture (Hons) 4 year degree +LPUNest Agriculture in Graduation level, whereas in Post-Graduation level (Agriculture) LPU is offering below programs, 1) M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) 2) M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) 3) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding) 4) M.Sc. Ag. (Entomology) 5) M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology) 6) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 7) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 8) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping). .

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Since you have posted your query in LPU portal, so I am sharing my views in perspective to that. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University is first private school accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). LPU is offering B.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture in Graduation level, whereas in Post-Graduation level (Agriculture) LPU is offering below programs, 1) M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) 2) M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) 3) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding) 4) M.Sc. Ag. (Entomology) 5) M.Sc. Ag. (Plant Pathology) 6) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 7) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 8) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) In LPU, 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. 1. 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. 2. Ranked Top in India by Silicon India 3. School has 2500+ number of students who are involved in different research trials throughout the year. Now talking about Placement scenario after pursuing PG agriculture programme, aspirant will definitely get the ample of opportunities in both India & Abroad as this is very unique stream & on demand as per present market trend. Some of the popular Job role in this domain: Agriculture Research Scientist Agriculture Officer Plantation Manager Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) Farm Manager Research Officer Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks Last Years Placement Record of LPU for M.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture course is as following (Till Date In spite of Pandemic Situation) 9.55 LPA (CABINET SECRETARIAT, GOI) - the highest Salary Package offered till date. Student also availed 4 LPA (Rallis India) Placement session is still LIVE. Hope this helps !

Puneet Singh · Answer

Hi Sahiba, Being alumni of LPU, I can answer this question related to LPU. LPU is the first private university that got approval by ICAR. (I). The school of Agriculture was approved for accreditation for period of five years with GPAC of 3.42 (ii) The following post-graduate degree programs were approved for accreditation for a period of five years. Sc. Agriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science)} with GPAP of 3.75M. Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy) with GPAP of 3.60M. Sc. Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) with GPAP of 3.60 Let me share the eligibility criteria for admission in M.Sc. Agriculture programme Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons. ). (4 years) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. LPU also offer other specialisation in M.Sc. Agriculture as follow: Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry Entomology Plant Pathology Horticulture (Vegetable Science) Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) 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, 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. For more details, you may refer to the LPU website, I hope this helps Thanks!

Priya Singh · Answer

Agriculture Discipline is among Punjab and India's sought after courses by students. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. is a well-renowned university. It is recognised by UGC and also it has got the ICAR accreditation. It is the first private university to be accredited by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 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. 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. Among all the 8 institutions evaluated, LPU School of Agriculture got the highest ICAR Rating, which is a clear indication of the quality of programmes at LPU School 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 by the National Agricultural Education Board of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. For more details of agriculture courses in LPU, you may refer to the LPU website.

Vishal Singh · Answer

According to research and discussion with alumni of LPU, I observed the following about agriculture programs at LPU. LPU is the first private university that got approval by ICAR. (I). The school of Agriculture was approved for accreditation for period of five years with GPAC of 3.42 (ii) The following post-graduate degree programs were approved for accreditation for a period of five years 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 Let me share the eligibility criteria for admission in M.Sc. Agriculture programme Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons. ). (4 years) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. LPU also offer other specialisation in M.Sc. Agriculture as follow: Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry Entomology Plant Pathology Horticulture (Vegetable Science) Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) 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, 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. For more details, you may refer to the LPU website, I hope this helps Thanks!

Mehar Sharma · Answer

Accreditation is done to ensure the quality of higher agricultural education in Agricultural Universities and their constituent colleges. The University/ institution/programme is critically evaluated by a group of experts as per approved guidelines of the Council. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. There is a total of 4 deemed universities, 3 central universities, and 64 state universities. LPU is a well-renowned university. It is recognised by UGC and also it has got the ICAR accreditation. It is the first private university to be accredited by The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 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, a library, lecture rooms, and an excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. In the recent 22nd meeting of Board Members, Chairman of the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board and Director General (ICAR), Dr Trilochan Mohapatra reiterated that grading of agricultural universities (AUs) creates a healthy competitive environment and enhances the quality of education. In this meeting, the Board examined 8 PRT reports and discussed accreditation based on the information contained in Self Study Reports, Peer Review Team Reports and remarks of the Board Secretariat. Here, LPU School of Agriculture was approved for accreditation with GPAC of 3.42. Among all the 8 institutions evaluated, LPU School of Agriculture got the highest ICAR Rating, which is a clear indication of the quality of programmes at LPU School 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 by the National Agricultural Education Board of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. Also, admission in these programmes are open now so proceed to apply for it from the official website of LPU. Hope this information helps !

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