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Punjab Agricultural University Admission

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Established : 1962 | Accredited/Approved : ICAR,UGC
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Punjab Agricultural University was established in 1962 in Ludhiana, Punjab. The university's courses are approved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and UGC. The Punjab Agricultural University consists of four colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, College of Home Science, and College of Basic Sciences and Humanities.

  • The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) offers various agriculture and agricultural technology courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma levels.
  • The programs provided by the university include BTech, BSc, MSc, PhD, MBA and many more.

Punjab Agricultural University UG Admission

  • The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) offers various undergraduate programs in agriculture to UG students motivated to study agriculture through their degrees.
  • A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) is provided to candidates interested in pursuing agricultural engineering in numerous streams.
  • A Bachelor of Science (BSc) is also offered by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) to its talented students.
  • Applicants interested in these undergraduate degrees must have passed their 10+2 examination with a minimum aggregate score of 50% from a recognized institute and board.
  • The university conducts a CET exam which the candidates must qualify to seek admission to the UG courses at the Punjab Agricultural University.
  • Students must also have a valid score in the JEE Mains entrance exam to be eligible for admission to the BTech course.

Course

Specialization

Selection/ Eligibility Criteria

BTech

Biotechnology

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% in the 10+2 examination + JEE Mains Score + CET merit list.

Food Technology

Agricultural Engineering

BSc (Hons)

Agriculture

Candidates must have a minimum of 50% in the 10+2 examination + CET score.

Community Science

Nutrition and Dietetics

Architecture

Fashion Designing

Punjab Agricultural University PG Admission

  • The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) offers various postgraduate programs in agriculture and other fields to PG students that wish to continue their education after completing their bachelor's degrees.
  • The institute provides an MBA program to students motivated to study management at the Punjab Agricultural University.
  • Master of Computer Application is provided to the PG students as well.
  • The institute also offers various specializations in the Master of Technology (MTech) course.
  • Admission to the PG courses at this university is made based on the scores received by the aspirants in their bachelor's degrees.
  • Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree with 60% marks in graduation.
  • CAT exam scores are considered for the admission procedure of the MBA program.
  • MET exam is conducted by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), according to which admission is given to the candidates for the postgraduate courses.
  • The final selection of candidates is made based on their performance in the interview conducted by the university.

Course

Specialization

Eligibility/ Selection Criteria

MTech

Agricultural Meteorology

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree with 60% marks + MET entrance exam scores.

Agronomy

Entomology

Extension Education

Food Technology

Forestry

Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping)

Horticulture (Fruit Science)

Horticulture (Vegetable Science)

Plant Breeding and Genetics

Plant Pathology

Soil Science

Biotechnology

Agril Economics

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Botony

Microbiology

Physics

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology

Apparel & Textile Science

Family Resource Management

Food and Nutrition

Extension Communication and Communication Management

Human Development and Family Studies

Fashion Designing

MSc (Integrated)

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Botony

Zoology

Microbiology

MTech

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Farm Machinery and Power Engineering

Processing and Food Engineering

Soil and Water Engineering

Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

MCA

 

MBA

Business Administration

Agr-Business

MJMC

 

Punjab Agricultural University Diploma Admission

  • The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)  offers various undergraduate diploma courses in the field of agriculture to its students.
  • Candidates should have passed their 10th examination to be eligible for admission to PAU
  • The selection is made based on the counselling and interviews conducted by the university.

Course

Specialization

Selection/ Eligibility Criteria

UG Diploma

Hybrid Seed Production Technology

Applicants should've passed the 10th examination + PAU Counselling

Agriculture

Punjab Agricultural University PhD Admission

  • The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)  also offers a PhD course in various fields.
  • Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD from the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)  should have a relevant master's degree with a minimum aggregate score of 70% and a bachelor's degree with 55% minimum marks.
  • Shortlisting of candidates for the PhD program will be based on their scores in the entrance exam conducted by the university – PET.
  • The final selection will be based on the applicant's performance in the personal interview, academic qualification, and work experience.

Course

Specialization

Selection/ Admission Criteria

PhD

Agricultural Meteorology

Candidates must have a relevant master's degree with a 70% + PET score.

Agronomy

Biotechnology

Entomology

Extension Education

Food Technology

Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping)

Horticulture (Fruit Science)

Horticulture (Vegetable Science)

Plant Breeding and Genetics

Plant Pathology

Soil Science

Energy Science and Technology

Agril Economics

Biochemistry

Botany

Farm Machinery and Power Engineering

Processing and Food Engineering

Soil and Water Engineering

Business Administration

Chemistry

Microbiology

Sociology

Zoology

Apparel and Textile Science

Family Resource Management

Food and Nutrition

Extension Education and Communication Management

Human Development and Family Studies.

Punjab Agricultural University Application Process
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) application process is done online and offline.
For Online mode -

  • Applicants should go through the site and click on the admissions tab to access the online application form.
  • Fill in all the vital details and submit the mandatory documents in the application form.
  • Pay the application fees online and submit the form.
  • The college will contact you about the next steps in the admission procedure.

For Offline mode –

  • Collect the application form from the campus office at its authorized address.
  • Fill out the application form accurately with all the necessary details.
  • Attach all the documents required with the admission form.
  • Pay the application fees at the office.
  • Submit the application form to the person in charge.

The institute will contact you regarding the next steps in the admission procedure.

Asked question about eligibility criteria & admission procedure of Punjab Agricultural University

Q
How much are the fees for BCA at Punjab Agricultural University??
09-Jan-2023 18:01:30 asked by Anurag Maurya

There is no BCA program offered at Punjab Agricultural University.  

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What is the eligibility requirement for a full-time MBA program??
27-Aug-2021 15:31:46 asked by Tarandeep singh

The eligibility for MBA admissions is to have completed their graduation degree in any stream with appropriate CGPA. Along with that, they must also have appeared for the MET entrance exam with valid cut-off scores conducted by PAU. 

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How can I take admission for b.sc agriculture in state quota in Punjab agriculture university Ludhiana?
18-Feb-2021 15:49:35 asked by Manya

Seeking B.Sc.in agriculture admission at Punjab Agricultural University, you must appear for the university's CET (Common entrance test). After qualifying in the entrance test, you must participate in the counseling/interview for further selection. You shall have possessed 12th examination in the science stream with a minimum 75% aggregate score to appear for the entrance test

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I need to know about direct admission to bsc?
19-Jul-2020 04:41:08 asked by haritha.m

This is a state university where direct admission to Punjab Agricultural University is not accepted and seats will be allotted only through academic merit in the previous qualifying exam.

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How to take direct admission in Punjab Agricultural University?
13-Nov-2019 07:31:29 asked by Parul

Hi, Punjab Agricultural University admissions are strictly based on entrance score and academic merit because it is a public institute where direct admissions are not accepted. Candidates will either have to appear for CET conducted by PAU or based on JEE Main score followed by counselling, Punjab Agricultural University admissions for B.Tech will be granted.

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