Which college or university is good for M.Sc in horticulture?

Hi I would choose LPU which tends to change instruction through scholastic meticulousness; pragmatic direction and result based education 1. In addition to the regular course work, especially designed practical and experiential inputs like READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojna), 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, Introductory Nematology, Disease Of Horticultural Crops And Their Management, Practical Floriculture And Vegetable Crop Production, Bio-Safety Rules And Intellectual Property Rights are offered to promote practical implication of various courses which train students for industry. 2. Due to ICAR accreditation large number of companies are visiting the campus. 3. More than 44 renowned firms and industries are on board for on campus and off campus drive in 2018-19. 4. Around 90% of the students got placed. 5. 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. These and many more such reasons would entice me for selecting LPU. Browse the websites of colleges to check the academic excellence offered. Choose wisely Seats are filling up fast due to online admissions so book your seat by 30th June for best scholarship benefits. All the Best !

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Dear Sharandeep, # LPU is the first private university to be accredited by ICAR. With world class infrastructure and massive investments in intellectual capital, it is the ideal choice for PG programs in agriculture and horticulture. These are the following possibilities in horticulture: # M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 2 years. (4 Semesters) # M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 2 years. (4 Semesters) # M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) 2 years. (4 Semesters) There are various scholarship schemes for different categories and criterion: # Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in qualifying exam/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification # COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship for the Frontline Workforce # Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST # Scholarship on the basis of Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular and Social Service Bravery Awards. # Special Scholarships and Fee Concessions. All the best for your future.

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Dear Sharandeep, Horticulture as a branch of studies is picking up in India these days due to proposed mega investments in food parks and government push towards different agri crops. There are few good institutions which curate the programs for horticulture. My 16 years in education tell me that LPU, with its program outcomes like: 1 : Knowledge Enhancement : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to subject areas. 2 : Communication : Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written contexts in the form of technical papers, project reports, design documents and seminar presentations. 3 : Problem Solving : Acquiring the ability to Identify, investigate, understand and analyze complex problems pertaining to agricultural practices and identify effective solution, strategies for implementation. 4 : Analytical approach : Evaluate the analytical and scientific decision making using cross functional information and research tools. 5 : Research Skill : Inculcate the role of research in developing and maintaining knowledge of the state-of-the-art in various technologies in agriculture sector. Acquire the skill to design develop and modify system to meet desired needs within realistic constraints. 6 : Entrepreneurship skills : Understand the process of setting up and managing viable business ventures. 7 : Ethics & IPR : Apply ethical principles and commit to professional responsibilities and norms of the scientific practice and become familiar with the intellectual property rights, standards and laws in agriculture and allied sectors 8 : Apply knowledge and hands on experience on in-depth studies of orchard management 9 : Apply knowledge in precision farming, GAP and biotechnological approaches of horticultural crops 10 : Impart technical skills for post harvest processing, storage and marketing of fruit crops 11 : Develop ability to use innovative techniques for improving input use efficiency Not only this, it curates specializations within the branch, the programs offered are: M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 2 yrs. (4 Semesters) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 2 yrs. (4 Semesters) M. Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) 2 yrs.(4 Semesters) LPU is one of those universities which work on the employability of the students as per the ambitions, so there are pathways for corporate, govt and research jobs as well as higher studies. Hope this helps DVD

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Hi Sharandeep, LPU is a first private University to get ICAR approval: Under the aegis of ICAR, LPU offers three programs in horticulture at PG level. These are: # M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science) 2 years. (4 Semesters) # M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 2 years. (4 Semesters) # M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping) 2 years. (4 Semesters) There are various scholarship schemes for different categories and criterion: # Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in qualifying exam/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification # COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship for the Frontline Workforce # Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST # Scholarship on the basis of Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular and Social Service Bravery Awards. # Special Scholarships and Fee Concessions LPU is the first private university to be accredited by ICAR. With world class infrastructure and massive investments in intellectual capital, it is the ideal choice for PG programs in agriculture and horticulture. This will help you.

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Colleges are mentioned below, but you have to crack the entrance exam. Indian Agricultural Research Institute - [IARI]. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. University of Calcutta. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth - [MPKV]. Annamalai University. Sikkim University. Birsa Agricultural University - [BAU]. Banaras Hindu University - [BHU].

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Hi Sharandeep, There are number of good University for M.Sc. Horticulture course in India, But I will suggest you to join Lovely Professional University, I would say that it is a great university which every students are looking for. Be it studies, hangout places, infrastructure or extracurricular activities, this university has it all. LPU makes leaders who are not only thorough professionals but also good human beings with values. This is just one of the many reasons why it is consistently ranked no.1. My cousin sister has completed same course from LPU and currently she is working with Dhanuka. She told me LPU becomes India's first Private University to get ICAR Accreditation. Among all 8 institutions evaluated at ICAR's 22nd Board Meeting, LPU School of Agriculture was approved for accreditation with one of the highest ratings. LPU focuses on quality education a lot and all the professors of LPU are highly qualified and friendly, LPU also focuses a lot on practical knowledge and agriculture students of LPU has to go through various such practical tasks and projects which makes it very easy to understand the concepts and develop a deep knowledge of the subjects. Through the Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) programme the students develop a real-time understanding of conventional agriculture methods and effective dissemination of knowledge to the farmers. In order to provide a basic understanding of emerging problems and technologies involved in agriculture, field visits are conducted to neighboring farms, orchards, and nurseries. LPU students are exposed to modern day technology for cultivation and farming. At LPU, they hone skills on ultra modern techniques of agriculture. This is the level of exposure one gets on joining LPU. It truly is "Transforming Education, Transforming India" 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.1. 44+ Campus Placement Drives With Reputed Agriculture Companies. LPU provides different classes for placements which helps in grooming. Students are trained in Aptitude, Reasoning, free preparation for government Exams, Soft Skills and language training, Interview skills right from the 1st year, continuously for 2/3/4 ( duration of course) years till they get the job. Thank you!

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Lovely Professional University (LPU) has become India's first private university to get ICAR accreditation. ICAR co-ordinates agricultural education and research in the country under the aegis of the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Government of India), where Union Minister of Agriculture is its President.

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Talking about the course, M.Sc. Agriculture focuses on topics such as Plant Biology Plantation management, Agricultural machinery, Biochemistry, Marketing and Management aspects of Agriculture sector etc. In short, it uses concepts of Science and Biology to improve agricultural productivity. It also focuses on managerial aspects related to this sector. Some topics in M.Sc. Programme are same as in the B.Sc. Programme, but the study material is more advanced and detailed. Those were some important subjects present in M.Sc. Agriculture programme. Apart from theoretical classes, practical hands on sessions are also present in case of these subjects. Also, seminars and research work plays an integral role throughout the course. Best private agricultural colleges : Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) Geeta University, Panipat University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUA&T), Bhubaneswar.

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Lovely Professional University is the best private university for the M.Sc. In Agriculture (Horticulture) as it is ICAR approved. LPU is the 1st private university that got approval from ICAR. Placement: 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 maximum package offered for in Agri. At LPU is 9.55 LPA and the average package is 3.6 LPA. Scholarships Offered: LPU provides scholarships to all students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement for various programmes. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from 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 37 business management schools in India 5. 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). 6. 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 Thanks!

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Dear Aspirant, a couple of universities offering M.Sc. In horticulture are: Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Lovely Professional University ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar. G B Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. Lovely Professional University is the best private university for the M.Sc. In Agriculture (Horticulture) as it is ICAR approved. LPU is the 1st private university that got approval from ICAR. Placement: 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 maximum package offered for in Agri. At LPU is 9.55 LPA and the average package is 3.6 LPA. Scholarships Offered: LPU provides scholarships to all students with good academic records, sports, or extracurricular activities achievement for various programmes. LPU also helps students in the Education loan facility. Faculty: All faculty members are well qualified from 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 37 business management schools in India 5. 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). 6. 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 Thanks!

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