Ph.D. in Agronomy 

at PAU Ludhiana, Ludhiana

The candidates are offered admission based on:

• Performance in the entrance exam: 80% 
• Master's research by Thesis and Quality of Thesis: 10%
• Interview: 10%

PhD programme is offered in 29 specialisations at Punjab Agricultural University. 

The annual intake of the University is 125 for PhD programme.

According to Punjab Agricultural University overall NIRF report 2024, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years is presented below:

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.

No, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) doesn't accept direct admissions. Students need to clear the preset criteria before applying for the desired course. The university accepts candidates either on merit or entrance basis depending on the course. Aspiring students must either appear for the university's entrance test or provide valid score obtained in any other accepted exams. Interested students can visit the website of the university to know more.

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.

Yes, you can apply offline for Punjab Agricultural University's courses. Before applying, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Eligible students can follow the steps listed below to apply for PAU Ludhiana:

Step 1: Visit the official website of PAU Ludhiana (pau.edu).

Step 2: Download the prospectus along with the application form attached to it (Application form can also be obtained by post by sending a DD in favour of 'Additional Director of Communication', payable at Ludhiana).

Step 3: Follow the instructions mentioned in the prospectus to fill out the application form.

Step 4: Download the challan form from Punjab National Bank. Send the university copy of challan along with the printout of the application form to the PAU address (The Registrar,  Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana- 141004)

Students seeking Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) admission need to apply for the university's entrance test and purchase the prospectus. The cost for it is INR 3,500. However, those applying for multiple entrance tests, must pay an additional 1,500 for every test. Students need to note that this information is taken from official sources and is subject to change. For more details about PAU Ludhiana application fees, students can visit the university's website.

Once all PAU counselling rounds are over, students with seats are required to report at the allocated institute for verification of documents. These documents include:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets or its equivalent
• CET/AATICAR scorecard
• Seat allotment letter
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Two colored passport-size photographs