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M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics 

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  • Estd. 1962
M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
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M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
 at 
PAU Ludhiana 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Seat breakup

26

Type of University

Public/Government

M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
 at 
PAU Ludhiana 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
76,880
34,170
1.11 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Does Punjab Agricultural University have good placements?
A: 

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

Q:   Which entrance exam scores does PAU Ludhiana accept for admission to BSc (Hons)?
A: 

PAU Ludhiana accepts various entrance exams for admission to its BSc (Hons) courses. The accepted exam depends on the choice of specialisation. Tabulated below is a list of specialisation-wise accepted exams:

Specialisation

Accepted Exam

Agriculture (Hons)/Horticulture (Hons)/Nutrition & Dietetics

CET

Agriculture (Hons) (6 years)

AAT

Community Science

No entrance test

Fashion Designing (Hons)

No entrance test

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Q:   What is the average package offered during Punjab Agricultural University placements?
A: 

Punjab Agricultural University average package data is not released. However, according to PAU Ludhiana Overall NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years during Punjab Agricultural University placements is presented below:

Course  

Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

UG 4-year (BTech)

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.5 LPA

PG 2-year (MTech, MSc, MBA)

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 4.2 LPA

PG 5-year Integrated

INR 2.6 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 2.4 LPA

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Q:   What was the highest package offered at Punjab Agricultural University?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What is the total fee for PAU Ludhiana BSc (Hons) course?
A: 

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.

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M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
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PAU Ludhiana 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 4.20 Lakh
Lock IconTop Recruiters for PAU Ludhiana
Aries Agro
Axis Bank
Chambal Fertilizers
CMC
Escorts
HDFC Bank
IFFCO
Jain irrigation
John Deere
Kirloskar
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Mahindra and Mahindra
Nestle
New Holland
NSM
Origo
Overseas Pharma
Pepsi
PHI Learning
sonalika
TAFE
trident group
VNR Seeds
YesBank
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M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
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PAU Ludhiana 
Entry Requirements

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OBC
SC
ST
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M.Sc. in Plant Breeding and Genetics
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PAU Ludhiana 
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Does PAU Ludhiana offer better placements that other top Management and Technology institutes?
    A: 
    It is difficult to compare the placement opportunities offered by Management and Technology institutes such as Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Management and Technology and Punjab Agricultural University as both the colleges provide great placemenet opportunities. However, Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Management and Technology has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell that plays a pivotal role in exploring and locating job opportunities for the young engineers passing out from the institute by liaising with reputed industrial firms. Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Management and Information Technology, which is affiliated with Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Management and Technology, has an average placement record with the highest package offered being 6 LPA for BBA. Punjab Agricultural University also has a placement cell that helps students in securing jobs.
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    Q:   Are admissions open for Punjab Agricultural University?
    A: 

    Yes, admissions are open for Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana. Students lookint to take admission may apply for the same at the official website of the university. The university shortlists students on an entrance basis for most of the courses. Interested candidates need to check the admission criteria of the desired course and apply for the same. For any questions students can reach out to the university's admission help desk.

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    Q:   What is the ranking of Punjab Agricultural University?
    A: 

    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 BodyRanks

    NIRF 2024 under the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category

    3
    NIRF 2023 under the University (Overall) category54
    US News 2023 under the University (Overall) category71
    NIRF 2023 under the Overall category74
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    Q:   Can you share details about the extracurricular activities at PAU Ludhiana?
    A: 

    There are five major clubs that are functioning in the PAU Ludhiana which are the University Dance, University Fine Arts and Photography Club, University Speakers’ Forum, Drama and Music Club, Young Writers’ Association, Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, and others. Students can take part in the various events organised by the clubs. 

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    Q:   What is the online application fee for admission in Punjab Agricultural University?
    A: 

    For all the entrance exams, online application fee is Rs 5,640.

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