B. Sc Agriculture : 3 years B. Sc Agriculture - how it is different from 4 years B. Sc Agriculture?

- AdminUpdated On February 27, 2023 04:32 PM

The LPU is the first private university to get ICAR approval. 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. One can get a job of a Biochemist, Food Scientist, environmental Engineer, Agricultural Lawyer, Agricultural Operations Manager, Animal Geneticist, Agricultural Engineers, Agronomy Sales Manager etc The dedicated faculty of LPU 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. ). AgricultureM. ScAgriculture {Horticulture (Fruit Science) M. ScAgriculture (Agronomy) M. ScAgriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding)The minimum age required for enrolling in the programme is 16yrs. 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 creates 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 19.25 Lacs per annum while average salary was 4.5 Lacs.

- rubinaAnswered on February 27, 2023 04:32 PM
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A four year Agriculture degree programme which produces graduates with broad understanding of Agriculture and allied science with broad understanding of agriculture related problems and got expertise through well planned on-field implementation, basic concepts in disease, insect pest, weeds and nutrient disorders to enhance the production. Bhushan Sonwane, and Mahendra Gunjal have been awarded with Chhatarpati Shahu Maharaj National Research Fellowship 2021.Sumant Bindal, got Student Research Fellowship worth Rs 38,000 per month from AVRC, Taiwan.Kritika Gupta has been selected for the University of Mississippi, USA with full scholarship of approx 1.5 Cr. Shambit Shome got a Padua Excellence fellowship from University of Padua, Italy.Prashant Sharma got selected in Kleve, Germany for pursuing Masters of Science in Biological Resources. School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University is the first private school accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The LPU agriculture programme is outlined and conveyed with a target of wholesome 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 school offers world class equipped laboratories, library and faculty for one to one assistance. Special emphasis is given to students for hands- on training experience by assigning live projects (Agricultural work) in university agricultural research farms and experiential learning on different agricultural units. The School of Agriculture exhibits a rich diversity as the academic staff and students come from across the globe. We believe that excellence flourishes in an environment that embraces the broadest range of people, helps them to achieve their full potential, nurtures free expression of diverse perspectives through respectful discourses and high standards are maintained for students and staff.

- priyal gognaAnswered on February 09, 2023 12:05 PM
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Dear student,

A 3-year B.Sc in Agriculture is a UG Science course that deals with the study of fundamental principles of agriculture, whereas a Bachelor of Technical Education (B.Tech) in Agriculture is 4 years course which deals with the study of engineering principles in agriculture. 
 

3 years B. Sc in Agriculture:

After successful completion of this course, you can find job options in:

  • Seed Companies
  • Research organizations
  • Fertilizer Companies
  • NABARD
  • Educational Institutes
  • Pesticide companies

4 years B. Tech in Agriculture:

After successful completion of this course, you can find jobs in:

  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute
  • National Seeds Corporations
  • National Dairy Development Board
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research
  • Natural Agricultural Innovative Projects
  • Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, New Delhi
  • Food Corporation of India
  • Directorate of Oil Palm Research
  • United India Insurance Company Limited

Eligibility Criteria:

  • B. Sc Agriculture: Minimum 50% - 60% in Class 12 Board exam with Physics, Chemistry & Biology as subjects
  • B. Tech Agriculture: Minimum 60% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology as subjects + entrance exam

 

- Jayita EkkaAnswered on December 05, 2016 11:37 AM
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details of course and practical exposure?

- AdminAnswered on November 28, 2016 10:27 AM
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