PAU - Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana Answered Questions

The Punjab Horticultural College (PAU) has different B.Tech programs with various seating limits: *Agricultural Engineering in B.Tech includes 87 students. *B.Tech in Food Technology: 60 students.*Biotechnology in B.Tech: 60 students. The expense for the course is may upto 8.64 lakhs.

PAU BSc in Agriculture course educates students on various facets of Agriculture such as plants,   degree can expect a promising career. Graduates with a BSc degree have ample job opportunities in both government and private sector. Students specializing in Agriculture course can expect positions such as Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Analyst, Plant Breeder, and Seed Technologist. Moreover, the prospect job profiles and respective payouts may differ depending on the subject. Tabulated below are prospective job profiles for BSc grduates and respective average salaries:Job ProfileAverage SalaryLand Geomatics SurveyorINR 4.4 LPASoil Forestry OfficerINR 3.8 LPAClinical Research AssociateINR 4.2 LPABiostatisticianINR 5.7 LPAPlant Breeder/Grafting expertINR 4.6 LPA

For its B.Tech programs, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) charges the following fees:*B.Tech in Engineering of Agriculture: charges INR 1.73 Lakhs for educational expense, INR 34,170 for a one-time fees as confirmation charge, for admission.*Also, INR 78,510 should be collected for innovation fees for B.Tech in Food Innovation students.Agricultural Engineering costs approximately INR 99,000 at PAU (Punjab Agricultural University).

According to Punjab Agricultural University overall NIRF report 2024, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years is presented below:Particulars UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2021)UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2022)UG 4-Year Placement Statistics (2023)Total students430351277Students placed544743Students opted for higher studies4228115Particulars PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2021)PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)PG 2-Year Placement Statistics (2023)Total students451388207Students placed11010287Students opted for higher studies392553Particulars PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2021)PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2022)PG 5-year Integrated Placement Statistics (2023)Total students836629Students placed461Students opted for higher studies5615

A comparison between these college based on fees, median salary, and no.of seats is shown in the table given below:CollegeFeesMedian PackageNo. of BSc SeatsBSc at PAU LudhianaRs. 76.8 K to Rs. 3 LRs. 3.5 LPA565BSc at Bhavan's Vivekananda College of Science, Humanities and CommerceRs. 1.38 LRs. 2.52 LPA500BSc at Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural UniversityRs. 57.6 KRs. 4 LPA1932Note- The above mentioned info has been taken from various official sites thus it is still subject to change.

Yes, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana offers a BSc programme. Under this programme, students can choose from various specialisations including Agriculture, Biotechnology, Agri-Business Management, Horticulture, and Community Science, and more. The duration for these courses ranges from four to six years. The university also offers various integrated (BSc + MSc) courses who wish to pursue PG-integrated courses. Admission to all courses, except Fashion Designing and Community Science is made based on score in CET/AAT/ICAR UG.

PAU BSc course admissions are entrance based. Interested students are required to fill the application form that is available on the university's official website. The step by step process to apply is as mentioned below:Step 1- First of all open the official site of the collegeStep 2- Click on the Admissions tab present in the menu. It will lead you to another webpage. Locate the 'Click here to read instructions' and follow the link by clicking on it.Step 3- Click on the 'Apply Now' buttonStep 4- Fill out the available application formStep 5- Upload the scanned copies of the required documentsStep 6 Pay the application feeStep 7 Click on the submit button

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:ParticularsAmountTuition feeINR 76,880 – INR 3 lakhOne-time PaymentINR 34,170HostelINR 70,770 – INR 1.13 lakhOther FeesINR 39,940 INR 1.08 lakhNote: The above-mentioned fees have been sourced from official sources. However, it is subject to changes. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, BSc students at PAU Ludhiana can avail of various scholarships. Under one of the schemes, students with excellent performance in the entrance examination/qualifying examination are rewarded. Students who qualify for this scholarship get INR 500 per month. However, the scholarships are limited and are given on a first come first-serve basis.

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 equivalentCET/AATICAR scorecardSeat allotment letterCategory Certificate (if applicable)Two colored passport-size photographs