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PAU: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Ludhiana, Punjab
State UniversityICAR, UGC Approved
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is funding a winter school in artificial intelligence for agricultural water resource management, which is being held at Punjab Agricultural University for 21 days. More than 300 scientists from India, Nepal, Mexico, and Russia attended the National Symposium on "Plant Pathology: Sustainable Approaches for Food Security and Human Health," hosted by Punjab Agricultural University.

Punjab Agricultural University – PAU, Ludhiana is a public university established in 1962 and was ranked 74 among universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) overall category in 2023. Currently, the university offers 43 Master’s and 29 PhD programs and 11 undergraduate programs in Ludhiana and outstations, across 32 departments and 3 schools in the four constituent colleges. Punjab Agricultural University consists of 8 Research Stations, 3 Fruit Research Stations, 4 Seed Farms, 18 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and 14 Farmers’ Advisory Service Centres (FASCs) under its wing. The admissions process at PAU is entrance-exam-based. PAU-CET exam is the basic eligibility criteria for UG programs whereas PAU-MET is the basic eligibility criteria for PG programs. PhD admission is determined by the results of the PAU Written Test and a PI round. Kirloskar, Nestle, New Holland, VNR Seeds are the few top recruiting companies of this university.

PAU Ludhiana Highlights

  • PAU is recognized by UGC.
  • Punjab Agricultural University is the third oldest agricultural university in the country and one of Asia’s largest agricultural universities.
  • In addition to PAU Pre-Graduation Institutes of Agriculture in Gurdaspur and Bathinda, the university now has four constituent colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Home Science, College of Basic Science & Humanities.
  • NIRF ranked PAU on 74 rank overall category in 2023.

PAU Ludhiana Courses & Fees 2024

The following are courses offered by PAU Ludhiana along with their total fee details:

Program Total Tuition Fees
B.Tech

INR 9.9 Lakhs

B.Sc Hons.

INR 1.84 Lakhs

B.Sc Hons. + M.Sc

INR 1.05 Lakhs

M.Sc

 INR 1.14 Lakhs

MBA

INR 2.78 Lakhs

M.Tech

INR 1.19 Lakhs

MCA

INR 33.28k

MJMC

INR 1.14 Lakhs

Diploma

INR 81.99k

PhD

INR 84,390

 PAU Ludhiana Admission Process 2024

The following are PAU Ludhiana Admission process and how to apply:

Program Criteria  How to apply?
B.Tech

10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Diploma in the relevant discipline for regularly two years

PAU CET / JEE Main followed by counseling
B.Sc Hons.

10+2 with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Diploma in the relevant discipline for two years.

PAU CET followed by Counselling or Interview.
B.Sc Hons. + M.Sc

10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks.

Entrance conducted by PAU
M.Sc

Graduation from respective disciple with at least 60% aggregate score.

Score in MET conducted by PAU followed by Interview
MBA

Graduation from any disciple with at least 60% aggregate score.

M.Tech

Graduation from respective disciple with at least 60% aggregate score.

MCA

Graduation from any disciple with at least 60% aggregate score.

MJMC

Graduation from any disciple with at least 60% aggregate score.

Diploma

10th or equivalent from a recognized board

Based on a PAU interview or counseling session
PhD

Graduation from respective disciple with at least 60% aggregate score.

MET conducted by PAU followed by Interview/ ICAR score

PAU Ludhiana Placements 2024

Punjab Agriculture University’s Counseling and Placement Guidance Cell not only assists students in finding jobs in related organizations but also looks after their overall progress. Various events such as guest lectures, mock interviews, and subject tutorials from corporate leaders are arranged by the placement cell for university students on a regular basis in this direction.

The average annual salary ranges from INR 2.5 lakhs to INR 4 lakhs approximately.

Top recruiters of these universities include:

Federal Bank PEPSICO Fortis VNR Seeds AXIS Bank
Amul John Deere Trident Nestle Ralson Tyres

PAU Ludhiana Scholarships 2024

Punjab Agricultural University offers two types of scholarships. The following table consists of the details regarding scholarship name, eligibility, and amount:

SCHOLARSHIP NAMES SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Dr. S.K.Vasal Scholarship One M.Sc. student with the highest OCPA in the discipline of Plant Breeding and Genetics will be awarded this scholarship of Rs. 1500/- per month.
Mrs. Jaswant Kaur Bindra w/o Dr. Onkar Singh Bindra Scholarship One M.Sc. student from the discipline of Entomology with the highest rank in the admission list will be granted this scholarship of 3000/- per month plus a contingency grant of 5000/- per year.

All the important scholarship application forms can be accessed on the university’s official website.

PAU Ludhiana Ranking 2024

Ranking Body Rank Year
NIRF Ranking (Overall) 74 2023
NIRF Ranking (Agriculture) 3 2023

PAU Ludhiana FAQs

Ques: Can a candidate from outside Punjab apply for PAU admission?

Ans: No, PAU admission is only open to candidates from the state of Punjab or the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Ques: What are the basic selection criteria followed at PAU?

Ans: PAU follows the following as the basic selection criteria,

  • Entrance exam performance– 80% (60% MCQ +20% Subjective)
  • Masters’ Research by Thesis & Quality of the Thesis – 10%
  • Interview – 10%

Ques: What is the online application fee for admission to Punjab Agricultural University?

Ans: The online application fee for all entrance exams is INR 5,640.

Ques: What is the procedure for paying the application fee at PAU?

Ans: The application fee can be paid through a bank challan or online. Payment for offline forms can be made by Challan, in person at the PAU campus, or by mail.

Ques. Are there any scholarships offered at PAU?

Ans: Yes, there are scholarships offered at PAU. Dr. S.K.Vasal Scholarship and Onkar Singh Bindra Scholarship are the two scholarships a candidate studying at PAU can avail.


PAU Popular Courses

Full Time Courses

Top Courses
1st Year FeesTotal FeesEligibilityRankingApplication Dates
B.Sc {Hons.} (Agriculture)

+5 More B.Sc {Hons.} Courses 

₹88,340₹2.51 Lakhs10+2 with 50% + CET3 out of 40 by NIRF View More14 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
M.Sc (Agronomy)

+27 More M.Sc Courses 

₹96,520₹1.59 LakhsGraduation with 60% + MET3 out of 40 by NIRF View More14 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
B.Sc + M.Sc (Microbiology)

+5 More B.Sc + M.Sc Courses 

₹96,980₹3.48 Lakhs10+2 with 50% + CET
-
14 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

+2 More B.Tech Courses 

₹1.02 Lakhs₹3.05 Lakhs10+2 with 50% + CET61 out of 146 by IIRF View More14 Oct - 18 Oct 2025
MBA (General)

+1 More MBA Courses 

₹1.92 Lakhs₹3.5 LakhsGraduation +MET-AGRI-BUSINESS
-
9 May 2025

Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Select degree :
B.Sc {Hons.}DiplomaM.ScB.Sc + M.ScB.TechMBAPh.D
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Select stream :
AgricultureScienceComputer ApplicationsMass CommunicationsEngineering
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1st Yr Fees

1,10,940
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date14 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
Eligibility10+2 with 50% + CET
Cut off-Ranking# 3 by NIRF

1st Yr Fees

66,790
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
Eligibility10th
Cut off-Ranking# 3 by NIRF

1st Yr Fees

96,520
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date14 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
EligibilityGraduation with 60% + MET
Cut off-Ranking# 3 by NIRF

1st Yr Fees

96,980
Duration5 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date14 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
Eligibility10+2 with 50% + CET
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

2,17,740
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date14 Oct - 18 Oct 2025
Eligibility10+2 with 50% + CET
Cut off-Ranking# 61 by IIRF

1st Yr Fees

1,92,060
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date9 May 2025
EligibilityGraduation +MET-AGRI-BUSINESS
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

1,05,050
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date15 Jan - 12 Feb 2026
EligibilityPost Graduation + PET
Cut off-Ranking# 61 by IIRF

1st Yr Fees

96,520
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date9 May 2025
EligibilityGraduation with 50%
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

96,520
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date9 May 2025
EligibilityGraduation with 60% + MET-AE
Cut off-Ranking# 61 by IIRF

1st Yr Fees

96,520
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date9 May 2025
EligibilityGraduation with 55% + MET
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

PAU Admission 2026 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
Admission Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Agriculture)Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT RegistrationAug 03, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
CAT Admit CardOct 26, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT Admit CardOct 31, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT Exam DateNov 29, 2026
CAT resultsDec 18, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT resultsDec 23, 2026 (Tentative)

PAU, Overall Rating & Reviews

7.5Based on 12 Reviews
1
0%
2
0%
3
17%
4
33%
5
50%
academic7.8/10
accommodation7.5/10
infrastructure8.0/10
placement6.6/10
Agriculture (6)
Engineering (5)
Science (1)

Reviews found (12)

Overall Rating9
placement
10.0
college
8.0
course
8.0
hostel
10.0
internship
10.0
campus life
8.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

The university offers wide range of cources for Civil ,Architecture ,law, design ,carpentry, agriculture etc. I chose agriculture because i have interest in farming .The teaching faculty was good they really care about the students and always there to help. Every semester we gave two exams and the difficulty level was average

Placement Experience:

Every year companies come for recruitment in our college recuiters from companies like infosys, vmart, google, microsoft and some agriculture companies. Students are eligible for placement once they are in 5th semester. Highest package being 250000 yearly and average 150000 yearly. The percentagge of students getting placement is about 40 percent.

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Overall Rating8.6
placement
7.0
college
9.0
course
8.0
internship
9.0
campus life
10.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

To be honest, the curriculum is designed in a way that we dont get the track of time, the exams are scheduled almost every month, leave aside the practicals we have to perform or the assignments thta have to be submitted within time. The courses are honestly very informative and grounded to real life, but it think due to more courses in a semester, approx 9-10 per semester, each course gets less clarity and the importance is diminished. The faculty is good and highly qualified. The teachers are supportive.

Placement Experience:

The college has professional tie ups with companies like CLAAS, Mahindra and Mahindra, John deere, Tafe, etc. The average package ranges from 6-12 lacs, depending upon the companies and the role they offer. Mostly, the jobs offered are related to sales and engineering works.

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Overall Rating5.8
placement
3.0
college
8.0
course
9.0
hostel
7.0
internship
3.0
campus life
5.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

PAU has 5 colleges in its campus which offer different courses. The curriculum is different for each college/ course. Everyone is taught regarding their disciplines however common courses which are taught in every department are Maths, Stat, English, communication, botany etc. one good thing of this university is that it immenses non medical students with biology and medical students with mathematics which helps to grasp every subject for each and everyone. Most of the faculty here is helpful and provide notes for what is being taught in the classroom. The university follows an OCPA grading system and has definite credit points for a specific course. The ocpa is alloted out of 10. And exams are conducted thrice in a semester. The difficulty level toh the exams solely depends upon the teacher but generally exams are put from the syllabus taught in the class itself or the study material given by the teacher.

Placement Experience:

The placement here is below than average. The highest package was around 5-6 lpa this year. Only agricultural firms come here for placement. But the university is now developing more employment opportunities by organising some programmes in the campus. But the placement rat is very less. Around only 5% students get placed through the placement cell of the university.

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Overall Rating6.5
placement
6.0
college
6.0
course
7.0
hostel
6.0
internship
7.0
campus life
7.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

I have chosen this course because I was having interested food related things and the qualification of quality was really good that is all the senior teachers have been qualified in PHD and the junior teachers have been qualified in MSC and and exam system is three times exams in a semester that is first hourly mid semester and end term examination the first hourly and midsmester exams were prepared by college and the end semester examination was from outside

Placement Experience:

There are very good placements and job opportunities that is the students who have an overall CP of more than 8 are placed by the university there were many companies recruited the students the highest package is a round 12 lakh per annum and the average packages is a round 7 to 8 lacs per annum my plans after getting in the degree is to study masters abroad

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Overall Rating8.2
placement
7.0
college
9.0
course
9.0
hostel
7.0
internship
7.0
campus life
10.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

I chose this course because its a vast field which is continuously evolving. This if a vast area of research and much of it is still not explored. So I look forward in improving the food quality of my nation and researching about organic farming and other methods to improve our food habits and its nutrition value. Most of our teachers are Msc or Phd graduates. Their teaching style is very good as we are able to grasp things really well and easily. We recently had our hourly semester exams and they were moderately difficult.

Placement Experience:

Yes our college offers placements after completion of the course. Recruiters like Verka and Nestle visit our campus for placements. Average placement package 3LPA. Mostly all the students get placements after their course.

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Overall Rating7
placement
5.0
college
8.0
course
6.0
internship
7.0
campus life
9.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum is by ICAR Guidelines but it's a bit stressful for a student to manage so many classes continuously from 9-5. Some staff is good but not all. You can avail merit scholarship if you somehow manage to be in the top 10 and maintain your OCPA but the amount of the scholarship is very low around 6000/year.

Placement Experience:

Placements are decent. You just get emails from the placement cell once you are in your final year. But the companies are very less with very small package amounts. Most of the students don't go for on-campus placements. The average package is around 4lpa.

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Overall Rating9
placement
8.0
college
10.0
course
8.0
internship
10.0
campus life
9.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

I am pursuing a B.Sc horticulture (Hons). It is a 4-year program and I chose this field due to my keen interest in horticultural crops. Amazing faculty members usually all have a Ph.D. in their field and minimum qualification is PHD itself . Pretty busy schedule if followed but the syllabus is easy enough. Semester feel is 19k to 22 k but in admission, we have to pay 65k and it generally decreases each semester for SC applicants the Subhash Chandra Bose scholarship is provided, and the enjoy 0 fees criteria. Exams pattern is followed by 20 marks hourly exams with half weightage followed mid sems and finals at last . Practical 10 says before finals.

Placement Experience:

Generally, horticulture has good scope in India as the posts of HDO (horticulture development officer) are provided by the government with a starting salary of 85000 pm And in foreign countries like America annual package of 150k dollars is provided. Same as in Australia.

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Overall Rating7.8
placement
7.0
college
7.0
course
9.0
internship
8.0
campus life
8.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

I choosed this course due to broad selection of career after graduation in the field of agriculture. Teachers are highly qualified and experienced in the university. all the faculty is ph.d level and have high reaserch and education experience. Exams are pre scheduled in the acadmic planner. Exams have a different pattern in which your practical knowledge is tested and how much you have learnt in the field rather. Framing doesn't work in this university examination.

Placement Experience:

University have setuped a special placement and councelling cell in which they offer placement form many national and international companies. Students have a high chance of job in the foreign countries with good salary. The average salary offered us 12 lakh and highest can go upto 20 lakh. University claim 100 % placement rate as students can also become enterpreneur.

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Overall Rating8.8
placement
8.0
college
9.0
course
9.0
internship
9.0
campus life
9.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

There are a lot of scholarships for the students whose parents are unable to pay student fess. The faculties are really helpful and they have a lot of knowledge of their fields. Course curriculum is also well designed.

Placement Experience:

Many companies like john deere , Tafe , Mahindra etc came here for placement average package is of 7lakhs and almost 20 Students got placed and rest of students of our batch have cleared gate and wanted to pursue Mtech for IIT

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Overall Rating6.4
placement
4.0
college
7.0
course
7.0
internship
9.0
campus life
5.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

All the faculty is highly qualified. Every 3 months exams are conducted. The exams are on moderate level . The seniors are very helpful and college has a good environment so all needed help is available to students.

Remarks:

The college provided a multitude of courses. Their is a written entrance test and other competitive exams like JEE NEET , etc. results are also valid . College has professors with extensive knowledge, vast experience, and specialisation in their fields. There is a lot of focus on practical knowledge using case studies, projects and presentations, and guest lectures from industry experts.

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Prof. Satwant Kaur Gosal

Professor


Prof. Abhishek Sharma

Assistant Professor


Prof. Abrar Yousuf

Faculty Member


Prof. Afzal Ahmad

Associate Professor


Prof. Ajaib Singh

Assistant Professor


Prof. Ajay Kumar

Assistant Professor


Prof. Aman Sharma

Assistant Professor

Prof. Amandeep Kau

Assistant Professor

Prof. Amandeep Mittal

Assistant Professor


Admission Brochures & Forms

University Prospectus 2024-25
University Prospectus 2024-25

College Facilities

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Sports
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Library
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Placement

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companyMahindra & Mahindra
companyVoltas
companyDeloitte

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Ranking of Punjab Agricultural University - [PAU]


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NIRF Rankings 2025 Released Top Institutes in India
The Ministry of Education released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 results on September 4. IIT Madras kept its top position in both the Overall and Engineering categories, while IISc Bengaluru remained the best university in the country. NIRF, started in 2015, has
PAU Ludhiana Releases PhD Admission 2024 Result
Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana released the selected candidates list for PhD Admission 2024. Selected candidates must complete the registration process and submit their fees on or before January 17, 2025. Check the PAU Ludhiana PhD Admission 2024 Result Here P
JoSAA Round 4 Seat Allotment Released
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority released the round 4 seat allotment on July 10, 2024. Candidates who registered for JoSAA can check the round 4 seat allocation on the official website @josaa.nic.in. Candidates having their names in the list need to pay for the seat is July 15, 2024. Candidate

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