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PAU Ludhiana Ranking 2026

Ludhiana

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PAU Ludhiana Rankings
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Punjab Agricultural University is one of the leading higher education institutions that consistently ranks high in several national evaluations by different ranking bodies. It was ranked #81 in the NIRF 2025 'Overall' category, depicting the continuous success in providing quality education.

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Punjab Agricultural University Ranking Highlights 2025
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PAU Ludhiana
Punjab Agricultural University Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top schools is Punjab Agricultural University. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #81 rank in the Overall category, #64 under University, #28 under State Public University, and #3 under Agriculture and Allied Sectors. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around Punjab Agricultural University rankings.

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Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#81

5th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->

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NIRF Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from NIRF, Punjab Agricultural University outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the NIRF ranking system. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have dropped in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, Punjab Agricultural University fell 1 rank to #81 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, Punjab Agricultural University fell 7 ranks to #64 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

It can be seen that; in the 'State Public University' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, Punjab Agricultural University climbed 2 ranks to #28 rank in the 'State Public University' category by the NIRF ranking.

In the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when compared with previous year's ranking. In 2025, Punjab Agricultural University's rank is #3, the same as last year's rank in the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category by the NIRF ranking.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2025
Business & Management Studies	81
Science	3

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NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, Punjab Agricultural University received #81 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as SSN College of Engineering, and KGMU for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

Punjab Agricultural University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
Punjab Agricultural University	81
MG University, Kerala	79
IIT Bhubaneswar	80
SSN College of Engineering	82
KGMU	83

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Business & Management Studies

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College	Ranking
Bharathiar University Compare	76
MNIT Jaipur Compare	77
MG University Compare	79
PAU Ludhiana	81
SSN Compare	82
DMIHER Compare	84
Shiv Nadar University Compare	85

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Faculty & Course4.1

Campus Life4.3

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The top recruiting companies visited our campus and offered many jobs, like Amul, Verka, Nesle, MTR Foods Ltd., and also government jobs like FCI, NABARD etc.

Based on 16 Reviews

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Only a few number of students gets the placements, others either go for higher studies or do the jobs at less salaries.

Based on 20 Reviews

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (6 years) - Batch of 2029

4.8

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Horticulture - Batch of 2028

4.6

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture - Batch of 2027

4.2

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025Read More

Robin

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2028

3.6

4Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2028

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

BTech in Food technology at Punjab agricultural University Ludhiana.

Placements: Most of the students from our college get placements in their final year or even after that. The average package offered is about 3 to 4 lakhs per annum. Major companies like Nestle, Verka, and Amul recruit students from PAU for internship opportunities as well as job offers. The workplace quality of the internship and job is very good and promises a good salary as well.

Infrastructure: Our classrooms are clean and well maintained. Most rooms on the premises are air-conditioned and well furnished. We are provided with a 24-hour library facility. We can study for the whole night as well in time of exams. The library is air conditioned as well. We have various departments for each subject for the practical knowledge about the particular subject. Our hostels are clean and fully furnished. We are provided a bed, an almirah, a study table and a chair. Washrooms are common on each floor. They are regularly cleaned and are in good condition.

Faculty: Our teachers are friendly, motivating, and very helpful in our studies. They regularly motivate us to study and remain focused in our college life. Most of our teachers are Msc. graduates or are Phd holders. Their method of teaching is very good and they make concepts easy to grasp. The exams are of moderate to hard level. Questions are of good quality and test students knowledge about the subject.

Other: We have regular events and various festivals at our college to help students engage in social activities.

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2024Read More

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture - Batch of 2022

3.2

2Placements4Infrastructure2Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

PAU- one of the best state agriculture university.

Placements: Only 20% of the of the students placed in our batch had an average package of 3 lacs. The top recruiting companies include Bayer and Syngenta. But most of the students prefer Masters and government job preparation, as there are many jobs for agriculture graduates. Internships were available last year on campus as well as at companies like Crop Chemical.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is very good. The university has play grounds, library, cafe, hotel, etc. Hostels have wi-fi and the rooms are also clean. university has its own hospital, where treatment is free for students. Classrooms have projectors and lawns have all the required equipments.

Faculty: All the teachers are well qualified, having Ph.D. They are very cooperative with students. The method of teaching is also good. The course curriculum is completely relevant and makes the students ready to work in agriculture department. Semester exams are not very difficult to qualify for, and passing percentage is 55%.

Reviewed on 18 May 2024Read More

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What is the process for admission to MSc in PAU? I have done BSc Agriculture from another college.

Answered 4 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

Anushree Bhargava

Contributor-Level 7

I want to know about the latest cutoff information for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nutrition and Dietetics at PAU Ludhiana.

Answered 4 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

Saksham Tiwari

Contributor-Level 10

What is the ranking of Punjab Agricultural University?

Answered 4 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 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

Neha Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Which courses are offered at Punjab Agricultural University?

Answered 4 months ago

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 Un

Rashmi Arora

Contributor-Level 10

What is the admission process for PAU Ludhiana?

Answered 4 months ago

The mode of Punjab Agricultural University course admissions is online. PAU Ludhiana admissions to various programmes are based on merit and scores of entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams are Punjab7 Entrance Exam, Punjab8 ICAR AIEEA, and others. Candidates applying through the PAU Entrance

Ishita B

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