Horticulture

In the situation of Covid-19, LPU has relaxed their eligibility norms. The eligibility criteria for this programme is Pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Agriculture) (Hons. ). Or B.Sc. (Horticulture) or B.Sc. (Biotechnology) (Hons. ). (4 years) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. Also, LPU believes in the fact that money should not be a constraint for a student to pursue his choice of studies. Scholarship can be availed in the various courses offered by LPU. LPU offers scholarship on the various categories :-
The first and foremost category is that a student can avail the scholarship on the basis of his/her previous qualification or previous to previous qualification which should be minimum of 70 percentage. For instance if a student is applying for a Bachelors degree, LPU will be considering the 12th marks or 10th marks whichever will be higher. LPU conducts Lovely professional university national entrance and scholarship test LPU NEST on the basis of which student can enhance their scholarship. Some national level tests like JEE Mains, NATA NEET UCEED CAT XAT MAT CMAT NMAT GPAT GATE etc. Performance on the basis of sports, cultural or co-curricular activities. Board Toppers
For Orphan students or person with certain disabilities
Defence personnel and central armed police forces (CAPF) dependents
Covid-19 frontline scholarship
From all the above mentioned whichever is higher that will be applicable. For the subjects and syllabus for exam you may visit the website NEST. Lpu. In and as per your desired programme you may SEE to the details.

Hi Ambika, Well, it is totally depend on you and your managerial skills. Just review your attitude and interest where it has inclination, either it is towards preceding a career as a teacher or how to become a manager in any Agri Business firm. India is a agrarian country and by looking at the demand of agricultural graduates decent job placements will not be a problem. Agriculture is a research oriented programme where you can do a lot of research on soil, vegetable, fruit, floriculture landscaping entomology, plant breeding. Thus, scope is more towards Masters of Science in horticulture. There are three specialisations in Masters of Science horticulture:
1) M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science).
2) M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science).
3) M.Sc. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping). There are other Agricultural specialisation also:
#1 Agronomy. #2 Plant Breeding. #3 Plant Molecular Bio-technology. #4 Pomology and Olericulture. #5 Entomology, Plant Pathology and Soil Science. Curriculum in LPU is as per the guidelines of ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research) and is designed to train students to understand ways of improving the crop production in a sustainable manner and to provide overall knowledge related to agriculture. The demand for Post-graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. Course fees for 2 years PG programme is also considerably lower in comparison to other Agriculture colleges while rewarding with good jobs and a better packages. Infact one of LPU student has got the package of Rs 1 Crore per Annum. All the best.

Hi Pankaj, Eligibility criteria for M.Sc. Horticulture is that candidate must be pass with 60% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Agriculture) (Hons. ). Or B.Sc. (Horticulture) or B.Sc. (Biotechnology) (Hons. ). (4 years) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. I am afraid that you won't be able to change your stream and you may not be able to take admission in M.Sc. Horticulture. However, 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. All the best for your future.