PAU was established in 1962 and was inaugurated by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister of India on July 8, 1963. It works in active collaboration with CGIAR institutes (CIMMYT, IRRI, ICRISAT, ICARDA, CIAT), University of Wisconsin, Purdue University, Olds College, University of Western Australia, among others. Punjab Agriculture University is recognised by the UGC and is also got ISO 9001: 2008 Certification. PAU has four constitute colleges which include College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Community Science and College of Horticulture and Forestry The university provides various ungergraduate, postgraduate, and integrated programmes. Below are the major highlights of PAU:
| Established | Institute Type | 1962 | Public |
| Recognized by | UGC |
| Courses Offered | 83 Courses across various streams |
| Application Mode | Online/offline |
| Admission Criteria | Merit-based & Entrance Test |
| Facilities Available | Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports |
| Official Website | http://www.pau.edu/ |
| COURSE | FEES | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc {Hons.} | ₹79,010 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| Diploma | ₹60,755 (1st Year Fees) | 10th |
| M.Sc | ₹86,280 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
| B.Sc + M.Sc | ₹1.77 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
| B.Tech | ₹2.16 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 + CET |
| MBA | ₹1.77 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
| Ph.D | ₹93,980 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation |
*PAU Overall ranking by NIRF is 54 out of 200 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 75 out of 200 colleges in India in 2019. PAU Agriculture ranking by NIRF is 3 out of 40 colleges in India in 2023.
*PAU Overall ranking by Outlook is 100 out of 100 colleges in India in 2019.
*PAU Overall ranking by US News is 1849 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022.
*PAU Overall ranking by Center for World University Rankings is 1869 out of 2000 colleges in International in 2022.
Application form can be filled online or offline by following the below-listed steps:
Online Mode:
The Registrar,
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana- 141004
Note:Â Â In case of payment through Challan, download the challan form of Punjab National Bank. Send the university copy of challan along with the printout of application form to PAU address.
Offline Mode:
The Additional Director of Communication,
Centre for Communication and International Linkages,
PAU, Ludhiana – 141 004
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2024 Exam Date (Session – 1) | Jan 24, 2024Â –Â Feb 01, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Result (Session – 1) | Feb 12, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Registration (Session – 1) | Nov 01, 2023 – Mar 12, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Admit Card (Session – 1) | Jan 21, 2024 – Apr 03, 2024 |
| JEE Main 2024 Counselling Date | Jun 03, 2024 |
1. Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificate
2. Graduation degree and Degree Certificate
3. Scorecard of entrance exam taken by the candidate
4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
5. Govt. ID proof
6. Passport sized photographs
Dr S.K. Vasal Scholarship-
This scholarship @ ` 1500/- per month shall be awarded to one M.Sc. student with the highest
OCPA in the discipline of Plant Breeding and Genetics.
Mrs Jaswant Kaur Bindra w/o Dr Onkar Singh Bindra Scholarship-
This scholarship @ ` 3000/- per month plus contingency grant of ` 5000/- per annum shall be awarded to one M.Sc. student with the highest rank in the admission list from the discipline of Entomology.
 The highest salary package offered ranges from 5 LPA-6 LPA. HDFC, Amul and some government companies visit here for placements. Students have to search for internships on their own, and they have to visit companies and get selected.
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