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Punjab Agricultural University Courses & Fees 2025

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
B.Sc.(14 courses)
76.9 K - 3 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
M.Sc.(33 courses)
76.9 K - 1.9 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 50 %
Graduation : 55-60 %
Exams : ICAR AIEEAGAT B+1 More
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
10+2 : 50 %
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Q:   Which is the top course of Punjab Agricultural University?
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Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is a renowned institution that offers a variety of courses in agriculture and allied fields. The top course offered by PAU is M.Sc. program, which is ranked 42nd in the country. The university has a total of 92 courses, with an average fee of INR 1,88,888 per year.Some of the popular courses at PAU include:

  • B.Sc. (Hons.)
  • Diploma
  • B.Tech
  • MBA
  • Ph.D.

The university has a strong focus on research and collaboration, as evidenced by its global rankings in agricultural sciences.

 
Q:   What is the fee refund policy if I wish to cancel my B.Sc admission at PAU?
A: 

A candidate can get a fee refund if he/she wishes to cancel the admission. Listed below are the conditions under which the refund is granted:

  • If the programme is suspended due to not meeting the minimum no. of admissions.
  • A candidate shall be entitled to refund of the admission fee if found medically unfit.
  • If a student wishes to withdraw the admission, the entire fee collected from the student, after deduction of the processing fee of INR 1000 shall be refunded and returned to the student, given the seat is consequently filled by another candidate on the waiting list by the last date of admission.
Q:   What are the courses that Punjab Agricultural University offers?
A: 

 The university offers UG, PG and PhD programmes under 32 academic departments with Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry being the top choices for aspirants.

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Q:   What is the fee for MBA at Punjab Agricultural University?
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The fees for MBA at Punjab Agricultural University is around 3.1lacs for the full course. The fees can be given semester vise, which means you will be able to pay this fees in four semester wise installments. Also student can get some discount from the fees by availing certain scholarship programs which are meant for students who are good in studies. The fees for this university is reasonable and you will be getting good return. 

Q:   How good is School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University in terms of ranking?
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The School of Distance Education at Bharathiar University is well-regarded in terms of ranking. In the Times Higher Education Ranking for 2023, the university secured the position in the 801-1000 band among world universities and stands at the 44th position among Indian Universities. It also holds an overall ranking of 21 and is ranked 19 among other universities by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) . The university offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and professional courses and is provisionally recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC) . 

Q:   What is the online application fee for admission in Punjab Agricultural University?
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For all the entrance exams, online application fee is Rs 5,640.

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PAU Ludhiana
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3.8/5
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One of the students got an internship in the USA for the Ph.D. programme, So all the students perform well in their fields.
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The rest of the students either went to study abroad or are doing jobs at a lesser salary.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (6 years) - Batch of 2029
4.8
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Fully satisfactory university.
Placements: There are almost 200 seats at PAU for B.Sc. (Hons) agriculture 2+4 years. This is the best university for agriculture students. It also offers good packages as the persons in my known are well settled in America, Canada, and they are earning good around 100000 $.
Infrastructure: All the facilities are available but the some hostel which is given to first year students is average, and that hostel has 3S rooms. But in second year another hostel is allotted to students, and that are too good than that of 1st year, and that hostel has big rooms.
Faculty: Teachers are quite good there. They are well educated and have a lot of knowledge. They guide us in a good way. Semester exam's difficulty level is medium but it depends on our studies too. Passing percentage is 50% to clear course, overall 50% marks are required.
Other: I chose B.Sc. (Hons) agriculture 2+4 year course, and I completed my 2 years. My experience was quite good and I also scored good over these 2 years.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture - Batch of 2028
4.6
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PAU is full of opportunities and research.
Placements: There are not many options after a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture, and we can either study further, or we can prepare for job exams. The scope is very prominent in horticulture but placements are very low as there are not many jobs for B.Sc in Horticulture. We have to do a master's degree in order to get a job.
Infrastructure: The university is very big and it comprises many different colleges. The campus is spread over 1,600 acers. Classrooms are also fully furnished and all studies are done by projector PPT based. It has one of the biggest libraries in Punjab. Hostels are in liveable conditions and not very lavish.
Faculty: Teachers are very supportive and educative. They help at every turn of our course. It has a very unique system of allotting advisors to every group of 10 students who will help and solve all of our problems. Exams are just going on all year, and we are tested every 1 and a half months.
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B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2026
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A current student's perspective on the food science department.
Placements: Food technology students do not get placements but they do get internships in the last year. You should be performing well in the internships if you want to secure a place in the company. They do provide placements for some other courses So if you can you should check other courses out.
Infrastructure: The building is okay in condition but it never gets renovated. The labs are small but if you are a small group then you will be fine. Wi-Fi is not great. Classrooms are okay. They have put new ACs in there so that is a start. They are improving the conditions but slowly.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. You should be making acquaintances with teachers. If you can become a teacher's pet. The curriculum in theory is great but in practical lags a bit but elp prepares students for industries so no worries. We have three exams hourly, mid-term, and end-term. Hourly and mid-term are easy and from the course but end terms are set up by outside and a little difficult. The passing % varies it can be 50% or 35% as per teacher.
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture - Batch of 2027
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Dissatisfied hostels but the great campus life and placement at PAU.
Placements: Getting placed here is quite easy due to the strong alumni network within the university. The seniors are very helpful, and there are no issues with ego among them. Alumni of PAU are spread across top universities around the globe and are eager to offer assistance.
Infrastructure: The overall infrastructure of the institution is good, but the hostels are in poor condition. Some renovation work has now been initiated, so we hope for improvements soon. The Wi-Fi system functions well, classes are engaging, and the mess food is satisfactory—there have been no issues in that regard. Additionally, the sports facilities are excellent.
Faculty: The courses offered are not overly challenging. Teachers are supportive and helpful in explaining new topics. They maintain a positive demeanor and do not have anger issues. The practical sessions are beneficial in encouraging students to grasp concepts more easily.
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B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2025
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Good placements in 2023, highly cooperative faculty.
Placements: Around 70-80% of students are placed each year. Companies like Mahindra and Mahindra, TAFE, CLAAS, John Deere, and other companies are invited every year for the on-campus placements. The students are shortlisted based on merit. The average package offered by companies is 6 lakhs per annum, and the highest package was offered by John Deere, starting at 15 lakhs per annum.
Infrastructure: The campus has Wi-Fi in the library and other academic buildings. The infrastructure of the college is not very complex; a simple building consists of classrooms and labs in the UG building, while the PG building has all the teacher cabins. I am a day scholar, but the hostels have rooms in considerably poor condition, and the washrooms seriously need renovation.
Faculty: The teachers and other faculty members are highly educated and qualified. They are highly cooperative and maintain great relations with the students. The coursework is rather a bit overloaded, as studying 9-10 courses per semester is demanding. The exams occur 3 times in 6 months, with a gap of one month between each, excluding practicals and other assignment submission deadlines.
Other: I chose this course for two reasons: my keen interest in agriculture and the other reason being the close proximity of the campus to my hometown. The things I genuinely want my college to improve are its fee structure and infrastructure, as the fee structure doesn't justify the facilities that are provided to us. The fests are conducted once every year, named Youth Fest. The other fests are conducted in the form of different fairs.
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B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Everything about the College of Agricultural Engineering and PAU is positive.
Placements: Placements are really good here. If you have scored a good CGPA or even less, they will provide you placements if you don't want to continue your studies further. About 35 students get placed every year among 80 because others continue their studies in M.Tech.
Infrastructure: The hostels are really not good, but the mess food is awesome. Classes are good, but in summer they are exhausting because they don’t have AC in the classrooms. Otherwise, there is a problem of leakage in some classes. Some creativity is also shown in the classrooms as the infrastructure is unique.
Faculty: Exams are taken three times in a semester: hourly, mid, and final. The final exams are the toughest; the others are easy to pass. Teachers are good and helpful; they have a lot of experience, and their way of teaching is good. The seniors are also very helpful, and there is no ragging in the whole PAU.
Other: You will get a lot of opportunities here in every field. In whichever area you are good, you can participate very easily. It is a very open environment here, and every five students are provided with one advisor to help with any problems they may have.
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PAU Ludhiana 
Admission FAQs

Q:   What are the top Scholarships for MBA at Punjab Agricultural University and how to avail them?
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Only one scholarship provide in Punjab Agricultural University and that is college provide itself. One fellowship 2000/- per month shall be awarded for the first 7 students in each discipline of M.Sc./MBA/M.Tech. and one additional fellowship for every 7 additional students or a part there of, provided the number of students is not less than three. For availing the scholarship you have to contact college scholarship section. 

 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MBA at Punjab Agricultural University?
A: 

Punjab Agricultural University has MBA programme in agribusiness. It is a post graduate level course some time it is also called as PGDM ( post graduate Diploma course). As an eligibility you must ahve completed your 12th with above 80%. And after that in you must have completed a valid UG digree in any subject, without failed in any accademic year. You can get MBA through CAT or CUET PG, in CAT percentage in 12th and also marks in first three year of college are important they get evaluated for admission, in CUET you only get admission through your CUET marks but cutoff are little high.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for MBA at Punjab Agricultural University?
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The latest cutoff information for MBA at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is not yet available.However, based on the previous data, the cutoff for the general category is in the range of 80-90 for MAHGEE Score and 1-100 for the General Category Cutoff Rank. PAU conducts its own entrance exams such as CET for UG courses and MET for PG courses, along with the PAU written test, which is required for admission to the PhD program. For MBA, candidates should have a graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to visit the official website of Punjab Agricultural University or contact the university directly.
Q:   What is the ICAR UG exam result date for B.Sc admissions at PAU Ludhiana?
A: 

GLA University admits students to its BSc courses based on marks obtained in the ICAR UG CET, ATT, etc. The results for the ICAR exam 2024 are expected to come out in the month of July. Students who wish to seek admission via ICAR counselling must keep visiting the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to stay updated.

Note: The above-mentioned date is as per official sources. However, it is subject to changes at the discretion of the concerned authorities.

Q:   What is the fee for various courses at Punjab Agricultural University?
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The fee for various courses at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) varies depending on the program:

  • For the B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 4-year program, the approximate fee is around 59,675 for non-boarder students and 69,845 for boarder students.
  • The B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 2+4 year programme has a fee of around 59,675 for non-boarder students and 69,845 for boarder students.
  • The B.Tech. (Biotechnology) Self-supporting programme has a fee of around 2.16 Lakhs for the first year.
  • The M.Sc. programme has an average fee of around 86,280 for the first year.
  • The Ph.D. programme has a fee of around 93,980 for the first year.

The fees can vary for different courses and may change from year to year, so it's advisable to check the official PAU website for the most current fee information.

Q:   Is the degree offered by Punjab Agricultural University valid?
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It is reasonable to assume that the degree offered by Punjab Agricultural University is valid. Punjab Agricultural University is a recognised university that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including agriculture, biotechnology, physics, business management, and food science. The university conducts entrance exams for admission to its programs, and candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria, such as having an undergraduate degree from a recognised institute/university with a minimum of 60% aggregate in graduation. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which is responsible for maintaining the standards of higher education in India. Therefore, it can be concluded that the degree offered by Punjab Agricultural University is valid.

Q:   Can I get Punjab Agricultural University, MBA with a 75 percentile in CAT?
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Yes, Punjab Agricultural University has MBA programme in agribusiness and cutoff are average. For this course college accept admission through CAT and CUET PG. In CUET PG cutoff are good in last year first round closed at 230 marks aprox 80 percentile, and in last third round cutoff was 170 approximately 70 percentile. Also through CAT you can apply for MBA there are good chances that you get accepted at 75 percentile. There are no rounds in CAT so it depands on your application, may be you can get admission at much low cutoff.

Q:   How many specialisations does PAU offer in MBA?
A: 

MBA is offered in two specialisations at the institute which are as follows:

  • Business Administration 
  • Agriculture Business
Q:   Which entrance exam scores does PAU Ludhiana accept for admission to BSc (Hons)?
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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

Q:   What are the BSc courses offered at Punjab Agricultural University?
A: 

Punjab Agricultural University provides several BSc courses. The eligibility is same across all of them, however, selection criteria may vary depending on the specialisations. Find below the PAU Ludhiana BSc specialisations:

  • BSc (Hons) in Agriculture
  • BSc (Hons) in Fashion Designing
  • BSc (Hons) in Nutrition Dietetics
  • BSc (Hons) in Community Science
  • BSc (Hons) in Agri Business Management
  • BSc (Hona) in Horticulture
Q:   Can I get direct admission in Punjab Agricultural University?
A: 

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.

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Answered 2 months ago

If you've got a BSc in Agriculture and want to do an MSc at PAU Ludhiana, you need at least 60% in your degree plus a relevant subject background. Then you've gotta clear PAU MET or a national exam like ICAR AIEEA, attend the counselling with originals, and pay fees to lock your seat

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Anushree Bhargava

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Answered 2 months ago

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons.) degree in Fashion Designing through its College of Community Science. This is a four-year undergraduate course designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in apparel and t

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Alisha Alam

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Answered 2 months ago

Candidates who fulfill the predetermined eligibility requirements can get admitted to Punjab Agricultural University. Candidates are admitted to the institution based on their academic merit. Candidates must pass Class 12 from an accredited board in order to meet the basic requirements. To apply for

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saurya snehal

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Answered 2 months ago

The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana releases its B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nutrition and Dietetics cutoff after the completion of entrance exams and counselling. Cutoff scores vary every year based on the number of applicants, category, and the difficulty level of the exam. Generally, candidate

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Saksham Tiwari

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Answered 3 months ago

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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