M.Sc. in Horticulture (Fruit Science) 

at PAU Ludhiana, Ludhiana

According to PAU Ludhiana Overall NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of Punjab Agricultural University placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	UG 4-Year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 4.5 LPA
Total students	277
Students placed	43
Students opted for higher studies	115
Particulars	PG 2-Year Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 4.2 LPA
Total students	207
Students placed	87
Students opted for higher studies	53
Particulars	PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 2.4 LPA
Total students	29
Students placed	1
Students opted for higher studies	15

In Punjab Agricultural University 2022, the highest package is 10-12 LPA and average package is 4.5-5 LPA. This year placement information is not shared by college. But we can take a quick look of past few years placement record. Almost 50-60% students got placed in campus placements. In 2020 median package is 3.2 LPA, 2021 is  2.6 LPA, and median package of 2022 is 3.5 LPA. 

Top recruiters of Punjab Agricultural University are AMUL, AXIS bank, HDFC bank, CPF, Mahindra, hindustan times, etc.

PAU Ludhiana offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and other courses to students. PAU Ludhiana courses are provided across the Engineering, Management, and various other streams. At the UG level, the university provides BTech, BSc, and other courses to students. At the PG level, Punjab Agricultural University offers MBA,  MTech, and other courses to students. PAU Ludhiana also provides PhD programmes to students.

Regional Research Station, Faridkot (PAU) offers a UG Diploma course in Science. The course is available in Full Time mode. Regional Research Station, Faridkot (PAU) has specializations such as UG Diploma specializations in Agriculture.

PAU Ludhiana admission is done on the basis of clearance of the preset admission criteria. As admissions to most of the courses are entrance-based, students have to clear the accepted exam. Students are shortlisted based on multiple factors, such as entrance exam scores, past academic performance, and more. For UG, PG, and PhD admissions, students are selected based on entrance exam scores. The university accepts BSET, AAT, ICAR AIEEA, and other national-level entrance exams. Seat allotment is done through university's counselling process. For final confirmation, admission fees need to be paid.

Combined intake across all courses at Regional Research Station, Faridkot (PAU) is up to 30. Regional Research Station, Faridkot (PAU) offers a UG Diploma course in Science. The course is available in Full Time mode.

Punjab Agricultural University fee structure consists of various types of fees such as admission, hostel, tuition, etc. As per the structure, tabulated below is the complete fee structure of PAU BSc courses:

Particulars	Amount
Tuition fee	INR 76,880 – INR 3 lakh
One-time Payment	INR 34,170
Hostel	INR 70,770 – INR 1.13 lakh
Other Fees	INR 39,940 INR 1.08 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned fees have been sourced from official sources. However, it is subject to changes. Hence, it is indicative.

Regional Research Station, Faridkot (PAU) has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed Matriculation.

PAU Ludhiana rankings 2025 will be updated here once out. Over the past few years, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana has been ranked under multiple streams, namely Management, Engineering, and others. A few of the important PAU ranking are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Ranks
NIRF 2024 under the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category	3
NIRF 2023 under the University (Overall) category	54
US News 2023 under the University (Overall) category	71
NIRF 2023 under the Overall category	74