PAU Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana is the oldest university in the field of Agricultural Education. It was established in 1962. It offers UG, PG and Ph.D. courses in different specializations. Application forms can be filled online or can be obtained in person or by post.

  • PAU Ludhiana conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) followed by counselling to offer admission in B.Sc (Hons.) courses except for B.Sc (Architecture/ Fashion Designing).
  • Candidates have to appear in the national level Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) to secure admission in B.Sc (Architecture) program.
  • For B.Sc in Fashion Designing, the candidates have to appear in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID.
  • B.Tech and Integrated M.Sc admissions are also based on the score in CET except for B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering for which a valid score in JEE Main is mandatory.
  • For M.Tech, MBA, MCA (Regular+Lateral), MJMC and M.Sc courses, PAU conducts MET followed by an interview.
  • Ph.D. admission is based PAU Written Test and Interview. Although, ICAR qualified candidates are directly eligible for the interview round.

Read More: PAU Ludhiana Fees Structure

PAU Ludhiana Admission Highlights

Name of the University Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Type of University State University
Basic Admission Criteria B.Tech/ B.Sc: CET
B.Sc (Architecture): AAT
B.Sc (Fashion Designing): DAT
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering): JEE Main
M.Tech/ M.Sc/ MJMV/ MBA/ MCA: MET
Ph.D.: Written Test+ Interview OR ICAR Score
Application Mode Online and Offline both
Reservation 5% & 10% relaxation in the qualifying marks for SC/ST & Kashmiri Migrants categories respectively
Counselling University-Based

PAU Ludhiana B.Sc & B.Tech Admission 2024

PAU serves various undergraduate programs such as B.Sc and B.Tech in various specializations. Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc (Hons.) need to appear in CET conducted by PAU except for B.Sc in Architecture and Fashion Designing. For B.Sc in Architecture, the candidates have to appear in AAT conducted by IITs.

For B.Sc in Fashion Designing aspiring candidates have to attend DAT conducted by NID which is held specially to determine the design abilities of aspirants.

B.Tech admission is also based on CET by PAU except for B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering for which the candidates have to qualify in JEE Main followed by counselling.

Course Name Specialization Seats Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 94 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Diploma in the relevant discipline for the duration of two years CET conducted by PAU followed by Couseelling or Interview
Community Science 59 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture / Home Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Nutrition & Dietetics 60 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture / Home Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Architecture 120 Matriculation or equivalent with at least 65% marks in aggregate in compulsory subjects AAT score followed by counselling
Fashion Designing 60 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate Score in DAT followed by counselling
B.Tech. Biotechnology 60 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate CET conducted by PAU and Counselling
Food Technology 60 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Certificate in Food Processing from SLIET Longowal
Agricultural Engineering 82 10+2 (Non-Medical) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate Score in JEE Main followed by counselling conducted by PTU, Kapurthala
Diploma Hybrid Seed Production Technology - Pass in class 10th from a recognized board On the basis of Interview or Counselling conducted by PAU
Agriculture -

Key Point: B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture is also offered by Institute of Agriculture, Bathinda and Institute of Agriculture, Gurdaspur. The minimum eligibility is 10+2 with 75% marks in aggregate.

PAU Ludhiana PG Admission 2024: M.Tech, MBA. MCA, M.Sc & MJMC

At PG level, PAU offers M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc and MJMC in different disciplines. Apart from regular courses, the university also offers MCA (Lateral Entry) and Integrated M.Sc.

Admission is based on the score in MET conducted by PAU followed by an Interview. Admission to M.Tech in Remote Sensing and GIS is done on the basis of an interview round for the shortlisted candidates. CET qualified candidates are eligible to apply for Integrated M.Sc program.

Course Name Specialization Seats Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
M.Sc. Agricultural Meteorology 10 60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort. Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
Agronomy 18 60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)
Entomology 10 60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Extension Education 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. H.Sc. / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Tech. Food Tech.
Food Technology 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Tech. Food Technology / B.Sc. Food Science (4-year) and / or Food Technology / B.Sc. Home Science (4-year) with elective in Foods & Nutrition
Forestry 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 - year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping) 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Hort.
Horticulture (Fruit Science) 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Hort.
Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Hort.
Plant Breeding & Genetics 18 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 - year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Plant Pathology 10 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 - year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Soil Science 18 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Biotechnology 10 60% in B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4-year / B.Sc. Biotech. 4-year / B.Tech. Biotech. 4-year / B.Sc. Molecular Biology 4-year / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Agril. Economics 15 60% in B.Sc.Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Economics / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Agri-MaCo) / B.Com / B.A. with Honours in Economics / B.A. with Economics (at least 60% marks in the subject)
Biochemistry 10 60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with any Biological Science / B.Sc. Biochemistry / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) / B.Sc. Food Tech. / B.Tech. Food Tech. / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry
Botany 10 60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with Botany / B.Sc. Botany / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry
Chemistry 10 60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with Botany / B.Sc. Botany / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry
Microbiology 15 60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with Botany / B.Sc. Botany / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry
Physics 10 60% in B.Sc. with Physics and Math. / B.Sc. (Hons) with Physics
Sociology 9 60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Home Science / B.Sc. Home Science (Hons) / B.A. with Sociology or Economics.
Statistics 7 60% in B.Sc. (Non-Medical) / B.A. with Mathematics / B.Sc. with Statistics / B.Sc. in Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics
Zoology 18 60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with Zoology / B.Sc. Zoology / B.Sc. Fisheries / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons)
Apparel & Textile Science 9 B.Sc. (Hons) H.Sc / B.Sc. (H.Sc.) with an OGPA of 6.00 or 60% marks or equivalent. Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
Family Resource Management 9
Food & Nutrition 1
Extension Education and Communication Management 9
Human Development and Family Studies 9
Fashion Designing 7 B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing / B.Sc. Fashion Designing with minimum OGPA of 6.00 / 10.00 or 60% marks or equivalent.
M.Sc (Integrated) Biochemistry - 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture with 50% marks in aggregate Entrance conducted by PAU
Botany -
Chemistry -
Microbiology -
Zoology -
M.Tech. Civil Engineering 7 60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Civil / Agril. Engg Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
Computer Science & Engineering 7 60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Computer Science / Electronics / Electrical Engg
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering 9 60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Mechanical Engg
Processing & Food Engineering 13 60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Food Engg / Food Tech. / Dairy Technology / B.Sc. Food Tech.(Hons)
Soil & Water Engineering 9 60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Civil Engg
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System 15 60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agricultural Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Science Engg / Electronics & Communication / Civil Engg / Water Resources Engg / Mining Engg / Mineral Engg / Petroleum Engg or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences / Earth Sciences / Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics / Geography / Geology / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Sciences / Information Technology / Agricultural Sciences / Forestry
MCA - 20 60% in Graduate in any discipline. Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
MCA Lateral entry - 40 60% in BCA / B.Sc. (IT) / B.Sc. (Computer Science)
MBA Business Administration 50 60% in Graduate in any discipline
Agri-Business 40 60% in Graduates in any field of Agricultural Sciences or allied subjects [Food Technology / Biotech. / Dairy Technology / Fisheries / Forestry / Agri Engineering / Veterinary Sciences / Agri-Business / Home Science (4 / 6 yr duration) / B.Sc. (Agri-MaCo)]
MJMC - 7 60% in Graduate in any discipline / second class Master’s degree / second class graduate with Diploma in Journalism.

Note: There is no entrance test for M.Tech in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System. Shortlisted candidates will be called for counselling on the basis of their marks in last qualifying examination.

PAU Ludhiana Ph.D. Admission 2024

Admission to Ph.D. is based on the Written Test conducted by PAU and Interview. The minimum eligibility criteria is Master’s degree in the relevant discipline form a recognized university.

ICAR qualified candidates are directly eligible for admission to any Bachelor’s/ Master’s or Ph.D. program. Such candidates have to provide their testimonials at the time of Interview/ Counselling.

Selection Criteria:

  • Performance in the entrance exam – 80% (60% MCQ +20% Subjective)
  • Masters’ Research by Thesis & Quality of Thesis – 10%
  • Interview – 10%
Course Name Specialization Seats Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
Ph.D. Agricultural Meteorology 4 70% in M.Sc. Agril. Met. / Agronomy / Forestry / Hort. / Fruit Science and B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / and 55% in B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort. Score in Written Test (PET) and Interview OR ICAR score
Agronomy 6 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)
Biotechnology 4 70% in M.Sc. Biotech. / Plant Breeding and Genetics / Life Sciences and B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4-year / 55% in B.Sc. Biotech. 4-year / B.Tech. Biotech. 4-year / B.Sc. Molecular Biology 4-year / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Entomology 4 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (
Extension Education 4 70% in M.Sc. Extension Education / Home Science Extension Education and B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. H.Sc. / B.Sc. Forestry / 55% in B.Sc. Hort. / B.Tech. Food Tech.
Food Technology 4 70% in M.Sc. Food Tech. / M.Tech. Food Technology and 55% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B. Tech. Food Technology / B.Sc. Food Science and / or Food Technology (4-year) / B.Sc. Home Science with elective in Foods & Nutrition
Horticulture ( Floriculture & Landscaping ) 4 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort.
Horticulture (Fruit Science) 4 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort.
Horticulture ( Vegetable Science ) 4 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort.
Plant Breeding & Genetics 5 70% in M.Sc. Plant Breeding / Plant Breeding & Genetics / Genetics and B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / 55% in B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 - year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort
Plant Pathology 4 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 - year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort
Soil Science 5 70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Energy Science & Technology 4 70% in Master's degree in Agril. Engg / Technology or in any of its specialization
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering 4 70% in Master’s degree in Engg / Technology or equivalent in the respective discipline of Engg
Processing & Food Engineering 4 70% in Master’s degree in Engg / Technology or equivalent in the respective discipline of Engg
Soil & Water Engineering 4 70% in Master’s degree in Engg / Technology or equivalent in the respective discipline of Engg
Agril. Economics 5 70% in M.Sc. Agril. Economics / M.A. Economics
Biochemistry 4 70% in M.Sc. Biochemistry
Botany 4 70% in M.Sc. Botany
Business Administration 4 70% in Master’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce
Chemistry 4 70% in M.Sc. Chemistry
Microbiology 5 70% in M.Sc. Microbiology
Sociology 4 70% in M.Sc. Sociology / M.A. in Sociology
Zoology 5 70% in M.Sc. Zoology
Apparel & Textile Science 4 70% in M.Sc. Clothing & Textiles / Apparel & Textile Science / Apparel & Textile Design and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing
Family Resource Management 4 70% in M.Sc. Home Management / Family Resource Management and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
Food & Nutrition 6 70% in M.Sc. Food & Nutrition / Human Nutrition / Food Science & Technology / Dietetics and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics
Extension Education & Communication Management 4 70% in M.Sc. H.Sc. Education & Extension / Extension Education / Home Science Extension and Communication Management and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
Human Development & Family Studies 4 70% in M.Sc. in Child Development / Human Development and Family Studies / Human Development and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)

PAU Ludhiana Application Process 2024

For Ph.D.

Application form can be filled online or offline by following the below-listed steps:

Online Mode:

  1. Visit the official website of PAU, Ludhiana.
  2. Fill the application form and pay the application fee of INR 5320 by Credit/ Debit Card or through Net-Banking or Challan.
  3. Take the printout of duly filled form and send it to the below mentioned along with the transaction statement:

The Registrar,

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana- 141004

Note:  In case of payment through Challan, download the challan form of Punjab National Bank. Send the university copy of challan along with the printout of application form to PAU address.

Offline Mode:

  1. Prospectus and application form can be obtained in person on payment INR 2120 in cash at the counter from

The Additional Director of Communication,

Centre for Communication and International Linkages,

PAU, Ludhiana – 141 004

  1. Application form can also be obtained by post by sending DD of INR 3820 in favour of ‘Additional Director of Communication’, payable at Ludhiana.

PAU Ludhiana Reservation Criteria 2023

Course and Category-wise reservation criteria offered by Punjab Agricultural University is tabulated below:

Course Name Number of seats reserved Reserved for
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture 4 Kashmiri Migrants
B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering) 3
B.Sc (Hons.) Community Science 2
MBA 1
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture 2 PAU Model High School, Kaoni

Important Updates

PAU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc {Hons.}
6 Courses
79,060 - 1.27 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + CET9 May 2025
M.Sc
28 Courses
94,500 (1st Year Fees) Graduation9 May 2025
B.Tech
4 Courses
97,550 - 2.18 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 + CET9 May 2025
66,790 (1st Year Fees) 10th-
MBA
2 Courses
1.69 Lakhs - 1.92 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation +MET MBA9 May 2025
B.Sc + M.Sc
6 Courses
93,040 - 94,960 (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 50% + CET9 May 2025
Ph.D
29 Courses
1 Lakh - 1.03 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation + PET AGRI14 Oct - 17 Oct 2025
94,500 (1st Year Fees) Graduation9 May 2025
Certification
2 Courses
66,790 (Total Fees) 10+2-
M.Tech
9 Courses
92,580 - 1.69 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation + MET9 May 2025
Part time Courses
CourseFeesAction
30,000 (Total Fees)

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B.Sc, B.Sc (Agriculture), BE/B.Tech, M.Sc, MBA/PGDM, ME/M.Tech, UG Diploma in Agriculture, Admission Link
M.Phil/Ph.D in Agriculture, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Management, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, Admission Link
MBA, Admission Link

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PAU Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

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Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
CAT Admit CardNov 05, 2025
CAT Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 30, 2025

Expired Events

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MAT ResultJul 24, 2025
MAT Exam DateJul 20, 2025
MAT Admit CardJul 17, 2025

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Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Oct 24, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Agriculture)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Agriculture)Oct 24, 2025

Expired Events

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Date re-submission of documents by candidates for Mop-Up Round ICAR AIEEA 2024-25 [Ph.D] (Agriculture)Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 19, 2025
Date Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities for Mop-Up Round ICAR AIEEA 2024-25 [Ph.D] (AgriculturFeb 15, 2025 - Feb 19, 2025
Date Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates for Mop-Up Round ICAR AIEEA 2024-25 [Ph.D] (Agriculture)Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 19, 2025

Important Events

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GATE 2026 Registration DateAug 25, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam DatesFeb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 NotificationAug 05, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [ME/M.Tech]May 16, 2025
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [ME/M.Tech]May 09, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)Oct 24, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)Oct 24, 2025

Important Events

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Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Arts)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Arts)Oct 24, 2025

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CAT Registration
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration DateAug 25, 2025 - Oct 06, 2025
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Arts)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application without Late Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Agriculture)Oct 17, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Oct 24, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Management)Oct 24, 2025
Date for Submission of Application with Fee for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Engineering)Oct 24, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 NotificationAug 05, 2025
JEE-Advanced counselling Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
JEE-Main counselling Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025

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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024(Enrolled 2014)

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I choose this college because its the best college to optt for agricultural field Pau has been ranked number 1 Agricultural university in the whole Asia twice which makes it more evident to go for PAU only Admission process is super easy there is an entrance exam which is normal general knowledge and a little about agriculture once you clear it you go for the councelling which takes place in the university itself after checking your documents your admission is approved and you are good to go for this World class University
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Chetinder Sharma
Chetinder Sharma
4.0
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024(Enrolled 2018)

Admission:

Because this college values all the students They didnot discriminate between the students all the students are treated equally They have many facilities that others donot have as compared to other colleges
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Arvind
Arvind
4.3Helpful
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Admission:

One of the keen reason for choosing this college over other because in punjab only this institution offers btech in agricultural engineering and has well reputation in all over the state. Also my interest was there in agriculture
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