Agriculture

B.Sc. in Agriculture is one of the leading courses since India is an agricultural country. BSc agriculture Scope is increasing rapidly. In the near future agricultural science has a huge growth; it is important for the sustainability of the world. Major technologies & science will drive growth in the field of agriculture too, initiating a new era.
The agriculture sector is becoming more modern, scientific and technology-oriented. Shifting farm structures, changing demographics in the food production system, evolving biotechnology strategies, resource management strategies, are playing a major role in the food production and management systems. Specialization in agriculture opens up a world of possibilities for students who have chosen to pursue education in this field.
There are various government and private colleges in India which offers qualify education in the agriculture field. Some top agriculture colleges are listed below:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
Punjab Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Engineering & Technology, Ludhiana
Geeta University, Panipat
Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar
Desh Bhagat University, Punjab
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),

LPU is the first private university approved by ICAR, so it is the best option to pursue agriculture programme from LPU. The agriculture courses that are approved ICAR are:
1) B.Sc. (Hons.). Agriculture
Duration: 4 years. (8 Semesters)
2) M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy)
Duration: 2 years. (4 Semesters)
3) M.Sc. Ag. (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
Duration: 2 years. (4 Semesters)
4) M.Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science)
Duration: 2 years. (4 Semesters)
LPU is well-equipped with modern laboratories, library, lecture rooms and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Students also learn field work as LPU has open farms, Poly houses etc. So, students learn advance knowledge about this course.