What are the placements in agriculture courses?

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Arshiya Singh · Answer

B.Sc. Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate professional course offered by various government and private universities in India. The demand for graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. Course fees are also considerably lower in comparison to other professional degrees while rewarding with good jobs and a better package. Best colleges/Universities for B.Sc. Agriculture is IIT, Kharagpur, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Lovely Professional University A degree in agriculture will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage business farms and agriculture business or to work in areas such as food production agriculture sales and farming journalism. B.Sc. Agriculture is considered a professional degree. The graduates from this degree can find jobs in both the public and private sectors. The importance of agriculture is growing rapidly and thereby is increasing the job prospects in the field of agriculture. Today graduates with B.Sc. Agriculture is readily accepted in government projects. Agricultural departments, Extension services, Research organizations, Commercial farming, etc. These are some of the sectors where graduates of this field can find job opportunities in.

preeti gogna · Answer

If you want to study Agriculture, you will deal with agricultural processes and their conditions. This includes the cultivation of renewable raw materials and the production of food for humans and animals. Let me tell you agriculture courses are very popular 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 9.55 Lacs per annum while average salary was 4 Lacs. The overall NIRF rating of the university is LPU is 62.

Sunita Singh · Answer

Agriculture courses are much sought after courses in LPU with very good placements. It provides the students with world class education and bright career opportunities. LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. Lovely Professional University provides opportunities to all the students. 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 as well. Placements in LPU are very promising for the B.Sc. Agriculture students. Based on the Lol, IEA, Compliance Certificate and Self Study Report submitted by the University and subsequent report of Peer Review Team, the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board of ICAR in its XXII meeting, held on 28th September 2018, granted accreditation to the School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University. For campus placements several Brands of the industry visited the LPU campus every year, students get trained for that and the process is still going on. Around 180+ reputed companies visit every year for campus-placement from LPU. 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. In agriculture programs candidates got very good packages. The highest package offered is approximately 8 LPA and the minimum package is 3.5 LPA. For more details you can go to the LPU website.

Navneet Kaur · Answer

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. The package really depends on what he can show to the recruiters that, how much he is worth or deserved. There were some students who cracked the placement and got offered 1 crore LPA, while many failed to do so. On an average the Agriculture students of LPU is offered and placed in the starting package of 5.5 TO 6 LPA (Fixed salary) while there may be cases of students getting less than that or more than that. Like I said, LPU will provide you the platform and the opportunity, but it is really you who have to go and perform on the platform being provided. 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 born of deeds. Students are engaged in evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE programme to build interpersonal skills. 2. Exposure To Commercial Farms 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. 3. Innovative Pedagogy And Curriculum 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.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Sahiba, One of my cousins is pursuing an Agriculture course from LPU so with all I hear from her would like to answer this question. Among all 8 institutions evaluated at Cars 22nd Board Meeting, LPU School of Agriculture was approved for accreditation with one of the highest ratings. With 101 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the world. University provides opportunities and exposure to students by: Research and Entrepreneurship:- Project On Floating Island: The project involves the introduction of floating islands for water management and improving sanitation and regulation of water quality & restoration of the water table with the help of biological agents. Flying Farmer: A drone that can be guided by remote control can be used on agricultural land to analyze the soil nutrient status and water stress is an innovation by LPU students to simplify the farming experience. Placements? Top recruiters are Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics, and many more. Reliance Retail has selected 6 students of B.Sc. Agriculture at starting an annual package of 3.75 LPA. 7 students of School of Agriculture selected in HDFC India's leading private bank at starting annual package of 3.75 LPA as a Retail- Agri executive. Dhanuka selected 8 students from the School of Agriculture at an annual package of 3.09 LPA as a Trainee Business Development Marketing Positions offered? 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. Internship: Students have been selected for internships in different companies, Syngenta, Bioseed, Smur Agro, Khandari Beverages, Mahindra Agri Solution, etc. With an average stipend of rupees 9000 per month. Hope it will help! Thank You!

Priya Singh · Answer

Agriculture courses are much sought after courses in LPU with very good placements. It provides the students with world class education and bright career opportunities. LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. Lovely Professional University provides opportunities to all the students. 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 as well. Placements in LPU are very promising for the B.Sc. Agriculture students. Based on the Lol, IEA, Compliance Certificate and Self Study Report submitted by the University and subsequent report of Peer Review Team, the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board of ICAR in its XXII meeting, held on 28th September 2018, granted accreditation to the School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University. For campus placements several Brands of the industry visited the LPU campus every year, students get trained for that and the process is still going on. Around 180+ reputed companies visit every year for campus-placement from LPU. 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. In agriculture programs candidates got very good packages. The highest package offered is approximately 8 LPA and the minimum package is 3.5 LPA. For more details you can go to the LPU website.

Rajdeep Sharma · Answer

Career Scope of Agriculture is not limited to Domestic base rather its been accepted globally in different career aspects or profiles like Corporate job, Government Job, Teaching, Research etc. Salary is competitive enough as it is unique field. At the same time its equally important to select the Best University for pursuing this course to get prepared all round to achieve best placement. In this regard I must suggest, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University which is FIRST PRIVATE SCHOOL to get accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). There are several specific features available with this school which makes the School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University miles ahead than the contemporary other institutes in terms QUALITY education. Agriculture Students of LPU 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. 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. Ranked Top in India by Silicon India School has 2500+ number of students who are involved in different research trials throughout the year. Just for reference Last Years Placement Record of LPU for B.Sc. (Hons. ). Agriculture course is as following (Till Date In spite of Pandemic Situation) 19.25 LPA (De Shaw) - the highest Salary Package till date. Placement session is still LIVE. Hope this helps !

Vishal Singh · Answer

I have checked the placements of many universities for the agriculture programmes, I found that LPU has the best placements record in the field of agriculture, They have 1200+ acres of agricultural land for students apart from 600+ acres of campus. Moreover, it the first private university that got ICAR approval. Let me share the placements of LPU for this programme, 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. LPU students have got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of the 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. 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. University prepares its students for placements through special inputs in the form of placement classes. Students are given a lot of on-job training and work on projects where they can also earn. Agriculture placements of the university are very good with students getting high packages. Research and Entrepreneurship:- Project On Floating Island: The project involves the introduction of floating islands for water management and improving sanitation and regulation of water quality & restoration of the water table with the help of biological agents. Flying Farmer: A drone that can be guided by remote control can be used on agricultural land to analyze the soil nutrient status and water stress is an innovation by LPU students to simplify the farming experience. Hope this answer is helpful! Thank!

Naina Kalra · Answer

Hi, LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. Lovely Professional University provides copious opportunities to all the students. 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 as well. Placements in LPU are very promising for the B.Sc. Agriculture students. Based on the Lol, IEA, Compliance Certificate and Self Study Report submitted by the University and subsequent report of Peer Review Team, the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board of ICAR in its XXII meeting, held on 28th September 2018, granted accreditation to the School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University. For campus placements several Brands of the industry visited the LPU campus every year, students get trained for that and the process is still going on. Around 180+ reputed companies visit every year for campus-placement from LPU. 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. In agriculture programs candidates got very good packages. The highest package offered is approximately 8 LPA and the minimum package is 3.5 LPA as far as I came to know from my cousin who is part of the same stream at LPU. Hope this information helps. Thank You.

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