Which college is better for B.Sc Agriculture between LPU and Doon Business School, Dehradun?

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Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear MD Khader, Both are good colleges but being alumni of LPU, I would be sharing the details of B.Sc. Agriculture at LPU with you as my friend did this programme from LPU and now working in HDFC Bank as an Agriculture Officer. 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
Placement: LPU students got top packages from leading Agriculture companies. Students of the School of

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Dear MD Khader, Both are good colleges but being alumni of LPU, I would be sharing the details of B.Sc. Agriculture at LPU with you as my friend did this programme from LPU and now working in HDFC Bank as an Agriculture Officer. 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
Placement: LPU students 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, Sanra organics, and many more. The highest package of this programme at LPU is 19.25 LPA and the average package is 3.4 LPA. Scholarships: LPU provides very good scholarships to bright students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from IITs, NITs, Iims, and top-ranked universities all over the world. Infrastructure: All the facilities are available on the campus itself, a student does not need to go outside for anything. On the campus, Central Library, Hospital facility is available 24*7 for staff and students, Shopping mall, Indoor Sports Stadium with 3 Olympic size Swimming Pools, Public/Private Sector Banks, ATM, etc. Ranking:
1. For Focus on Affordable and clean energy, LPU has 1st rank in India
2. For Decent Work and Economic Growth, LPU has 2nd rank in India
3. Ranked 62 Universities in India
4. Ranked 66 engineering colleges in India
5. Ranked 37 business management schools in India
6. Ranked 23 Indian pharmacy colleges
7. LPU ranks amongst the Top 200 universities of the world as per the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021, which assess universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
8. It is among the top 20 Indian organizations that have filed the highest number of patents in India in the last 10 years including IIT Madras. I hope this helps
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Niharika Singh · Answer

Hi, LPU's agriculture courses are consistently in high demand. LPU School of Agriculture is one of the best agriculture institutes in Punjab and India. It places a strong emphasis on agricultural and related studies. The institution features well-equipped laboratories, a library, lecture rooms, and a fantastic farm where agricultural experiments can be conducted. LPU is the first private University to get ICAR accreditation. Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance Retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics, and many other companies use School of Agriculture graduates. 7 Students Received a 3.74 LPA Offer 7 students from the School of Agriculture have been hired as Retail-Agri executives at HDFC, India's the largest private bank, with a starting annual remuneration of 3.75 LPA. The international camp was held to allow students to showcase their projects on sustainable water resource management. University provides unique inputs in the form of placement classes to prepare students for placements. Students receive extensive on-the-job training as well as opportunities to work on projects that pay well. The university's agriculture placements are excellent, with students receiving excellent pay packages. Kavita, an M.Sc. Agriculture student at LPU, has also been awarded a one-crore package. Thanks.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

I am not quite aware of B.Sc. Agriculture programme in Doon Business School, Dehradun but If you are interested in exploring Agricultural Sciences and practices in contemporary times, you should go for B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons). B.Sc. Agriculture will get you to understanding soil, water, pesticides, technology, harvesting and may be breeding. I must advise choosing the University that offers all-round development in both the courses. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University which is the FIRST PRIVATE SCHOOL to get accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Students are also involved in Practical crop production, Rural and 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
The school has 2500+ students who are involved in different research trials throughout the year. LPU 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. 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. Just last year, LPU student Kavita Faman has placed in Monsanto foods at the annual package of INR 1 crore. For more details on the eligibility and scholarship on the basis of LPU NEST you may visit LPU Website.

Prabjeet Kaur · Answer

B.Sc. Agriculture is a degree course in the field of agriculture and its applications. The study of this course consists of agricultural Science and the effective implementation of modern agricultural techniques and equipment in practical applications. After going through the LPU website, I will like to share the some points which makes LPU a better option for pursuing the http://B.Sc Agriculture Programme. School of Agriculture, LPU is accredited with ICAR Recognition. After digging up the information about ICAR Accreditation of LPU, I get know that the LPU is not only the ICAR Accredited but become the India's first private University to be Granted with ICAR Accreditation. Programmes http://B.Sc). (Hons. ). Agriculture, http://M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics & Plant Breeding), http://M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) and http://M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) programmes are accredited to ICAR. The innovative pedagogy, updated Curriculum, case studies, well-equipped Labs, Lecture Halls, Agriculture Farms to conduct the Agriculture experiments are the part of the practical learning. Various educational tours, Industrial Visit, Workshops, Seminars are organised in order to tone up the confidence, exposure and practical knowledge of the students. In order to make students industry ready, professional enhancement classes are conducted. Students of School of Agriculture are placed in the good companies like Dhanuka, HDFC Bank, Reliance retail, Syngenta, Bio SEED Nestle, Smur Agro, VLCC, Virbac, Amazon, Sanra organics and many more. Moreover, the Agriculture students are the part of various research projects like Flying Farmer An Innovative Approach, Hydroponics Mineral Nutrient Solution, Haqaeponics Novel Agricultural Technology, Project on Floating Island. Thank You!
You can also refer the LPU website for the further information. India's the largest Best Private University in Punjab.

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Poonam Angural · Answer

Career in Agriculture is one of the largest industries and a good source of employment across the country. Agriculture also plays a vital role in Indian economy. It promotes the efficient production of quality food in the agricultural-food industry & on the farm linked to the farming. Though both the universities are good in academics but being an alumni let me share the details. LPU Becomes the First Private University to be Granted ICAR Accreditation. In addition to the regular course work, especially designed practical courses like Hands on training, Practical crop production, Rural and Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE), Nursery raising for horticulture crops, Crop And SEED Identification Laboratory, Soil And Water Sampling And Analysis, Soil Description And Interpretation Discipline Highlights: Agriculture laboratory, Organic And Chemical Fertilizer, Manure Identification And Application Laboratory, Introductory Nematology, Disease Of Horticultural Crops And Their Management, Practical Floriculture And Vegetable Crop Production Laboratory, Bio-Safety Rules And Intellectual Property Rights are offered to promote practical implication of various courses which train students for industry. Students are exposed to Commercial farms (100 acres) to know-how that create an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills. They were also engaged in complete cultivation practice of seasonal crops for 6 months, wherein land preparation till harvesting and marketing of the final products will be done by student to expose farming experience. Profit earned by selling solely shared by students of a group. The highest numbers of PhDs as faculty members are enrolled in School of Agriculture faculty members throughout the LPU university. These experienced faculty members mostly engaged in consultancy, research and publication to add immense value to the academic life. Sharing life-based experience and suggesting personality development steps time to time. Placement Insight
Due to ICAR accreditation large numbers of companies are visiting the campus. More than 44, 46 and 43 renowned firms and industries are on board for on campus and off campus drive in 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 respectively. Around 90% of the students getting placed every year. Among the drive conducted the major associates were with Syngenta pvt. Lmt. , Tata Rallis India, Bioseed, Emami, GSR, IFFCO, etc.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

LPU offers more than 200 programmes. Lovely professional university is the first private university to get accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is one of leading private universities in North. In the short span of time it has grown so much that major recruiters from the industry visit LPU for the placement purpose. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It is a UGC-approved university which has been ranked well by various agencies on the basis of its infrastructure, its faculty, its placements, its teaching practices, etc. The university provides ample opportunities to each and every of the eligible students to secure good placement. Special inputs in the form of professional enhancement classes are given to students to hone their skills and prepare them for placements. These are some of the reasons that LPU has become the first choice of both national and international students. LPU has availed various rankings and accreditation because of its unbeatable records.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

The most significant thing which should be emphasized is that LPU is the first private university which has been approved by ICAR. I along with my cousins had visited the fields, labs. In order to infuse understanding on emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture field visits are conducted to neighboring farms, orchards and nurseries. Not only subject related education is imparted but also the professional enhancement is added by the university through the different courses like soft skills and communication skills. Major Highlights of the programme that I would be highlighting over here are as follows:
a)The course woul

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The most significant thing which should be emphasized is that LPU is the first private university which has been approved by ICAR. I along with my cousins had visited the fields, labs. In order to infuse understanding on emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture field visits are conducted to neighboring farms, orchards and nurseries. Not only subject related education is imparted but also the professional enhancement is added by the university through the different courses like soft skills and communication skills. Major Highlights of the programme that I would be highlighting over here are as follows:
a)The course would impart knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of maintaining and enhancing soil fertility, crop production, crop management, crop improvement, biodiversity and sustainability of agriculture worldwide. B)The course would develop the ability to know farming practices and their scope to improve in the rural areas and the environments. C)It would help in applying the knowledge of basic Science through Agricultural microbiology, Plant biochemistry and Biotechnology. D)It will focus on application of knowledge of Agri-business management and finance to develop profitable agricultural system. E)19.25 LPA PLACEMENT OFFERED IN PANDEMIC BY DE SHAW
LPU students have 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. Student of Lovely Professional University, Kavita Faman, a final year student of M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy), has bagged a package of Rs 1 crore. The package has been offered by Monsanto, global leaders in agrochemicals and now part of the crop sciences division of the Bayer G are lot of government job available for agricultural graduates in different sectors like FCI, KVK, CCI, ATMA IFFCO, NABARD RBI etc. The following are the key job opportunities in B.Sc. In Agriculture :
Job Roles for Agriculture Graduates. UPSC (Indian Forest Service) IFS. Staff Selection Commission SSC
IBPS Specialists Officer (AO)
Food Corporation of India (FCI) Jobs. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD Jobs.

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Lovely Professional University · Answer

Khader, LPU is one of the best universities in India. It is offering a lot of hands-on experience to the students as well as an opportunity to earn along with their degree. Students undergoing various degrees in Agriculture are given the opportunity to sell their produce and earn money. Apart from this, students are being placed in good companies like Dhanuka Agritech Ltd., etc.
You can check the link below for more details:
http://www.lpu.in/programmes/all/12th/Agriculture/B.Sc._(Hons.)_Agriculture#Details

Khushal Arora · Answer

Hello,I would choose LPU which tends to change instruction through scholastic meticulousness; pragmatic direction and result based education. LPU is the only private university which has been accredited by ICAR. It has set certain standards and for this FEAT it has received many accolades. The experienced faculty along with the high standards maintained for the grooming of students has made it a hub of academic excellence. The sprawling infra structure aids the practical knowledge needed for this field and well-equipped labs have been provided to propel the career of students to a zenith. LPU understands the importance of uninterrupted education and so offers scholarships for the sectors, on the marks qualified, national level award, defense, sports, etc. It has also moved forward to aid education at such grim times by offering financial assistance in the form of covid scholarships. As all exams have not been conducted as per schedule, hence LPU again has come forward to assist the students. So the last two qualifications would be considered for scholarship and you can avail the higher bracketLPU has external research funding worth 1.8 Million INRIn LPU hands on training, 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, manure identification and application etc. Are carried out in the campus. The credit transfer options allow to pursue half degree from a university abroad and get the degree of the foreign university. Many students are aspiring higher studies in International Universities such as, Technical University of Munich, Germany, Leibniz Universitat Hannover, WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY Netherland etc. Due to ICAR accreditation of LPU, large number of companies are visiting the campus. More than 44 renowned firms and industries are on board for on campus and off campus drive in 2018-19, around 90% of the students got placed, among the drive conducted the major associates were with Syngenta pvt. Lmt. , Tata Rallis India, Bioseed, Emami, GSR with maximum package offer of 5.68 Lacs. Online admissions are on, so better be fast in deciding. All the Best.

Shivani Deepa · Answer

opt for lpu honestly!!

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