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Punjab Agricultural University Courses & Fee Structure 2025
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, established in 1962, is Asia’s largest agricultural university, recognized by UGC and ICAR, and accredited with an A+ grade by ICAR. Ranked 3rd in Agriculture and Allied Sectors by NIRF 2024, PAU offers 84 undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across six constituent colleges: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Basic Sciences & Humanities, Community Science, Horticulture & Forestry, and PAU-College of Agriculture Ballowal Saunkhri. Popular courses include B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech, and MBA (Agri-Business). PAU B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture Fees for 4 years is INR 3,00,000. All details about courses and fee structure of Punjab Agricultural University are given below:
Punjab Agricultural University Fee Structure 2025
The table below lists PAU fees for select courses along with their eligibility criteria:
| Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) (Agriculture, Community Science, Nutrition & Dietetics) | INR 76,880–3,00,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB/PCBM/Agriculture with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify PAU CET, AAT, or ICAR AIEEA. Punjab/Chandigarh residency required. |
| B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology) | INR 7,68,000–8,64,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCM with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify JEE Main, PAU CET, or ICAR AIEEA. Non-residents eligible. |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Architecture | INR 3,00,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCM and 50% marks. Must qualify IIT AAT or PAU entrance test. Punjab/Chandigarh residency required. |
| M.Sc. (Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Microbiology, Biochemistry) | INR 1,09,000–1,51,000 | B.Sc. in relevant discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Must qualify PAU MET, ICAR AIEEA, or SKUCET. Punjab/Chandigarh residency required. |
| M.Tech (Agricultural Engineering, Remote Sensing & GIS, Food Technology) | INR 2,88,000 | B.Tech in relevant discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Must qualify PAU MET or ICAR AIEEA. Non-residents eligible. |
| MBA (General, Agri-Business) | INR 2,30,000–3,10,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Must qualify PAU MET, CAT, CMAT, or MAT, followed by PI. Non-residents eligible. |
| MCA | INR 2,38,000 | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level with 50% marks. Must qualify PAU MET or NIMCET. Punjab/Chandigarh residency required. |
| M.J.M.C. (Journalism & Mass Communication) | INR 1,51,000 | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks. Must qualify PAU MET or CUET-PG. Punjab/Chandigarh residency required. |
| Ph.D. (Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Food Technology, Biotechnology) | INR 2,09,000 | Master’s degree in relevant discipline with 70% marks (65% for SC/ST). Must qualify PAU PET, ICAR AIEEA, UGC-NET, or JRF. |
| Diploma (Hybrid Seed Production Technology, Agriculture) | INR 20,000 | Passed 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture with 45% marks. Admission based on merit or PAU entrance test. |
Punjab Agricultural University Hostel Fees 2025
Hostel and mess charges at PAU are given in the table below:
| Particulars | Single Room | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel Charges | INR 30,000 | INR 25,000 | INR 20,000 |
| Mess Charges | INR 36,000 | INR 36,000 | INR 36,000 |
| Other Charges | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 71,000 | INR 66,000 | INR 61,000 |
PAU Ludhiana Courses & Fees Latest Update
Empanelment of Manufacturers/Firms under CRM/SMAM for 2025-2026 - Manufacturers and firms are invited to apply for empanelment under the CRM (Crop Residue Management) and SMAM (Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization) schemes for the upcoming year 2025-2026. Interested parties can find the advertisement in both English and Punjabi, along with the CRM guidelines and lists of machines under the respective schemes. Applications can be submitted online through the provided link.
Postponement of Interview for Project Scientist-1 - The interview for the position of Project Scientist-1, which was initially scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., has been postponed due to the Code of Conduct. This position is part of the project titled 'Application of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in Agriculture' at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, with a fixed salary of Rs. 56,000/- plus 16% HRA. The next date for the interview will be communicated through the PAU portal. Please refer to the previous advertisements for application details.
Auction Notice for Sale of Old Weeded Out Record (Raddi) - In reference to the meeting of the committee for the auction of old weeded out records, sealed quotations are invited for the auction of the above weeded out record. The approximate weight of the Raddi is 5.80 quintals. The last date for submission of quotations to the PAU Health Centre is 26-05-2025 by 5:00 PM. The quotations will be opened by the committee on 27-05-2025 at 11:00 AM in the PAU Health Centre. (Event Date: 2025-05-26)
Conduct of Practical Test for Office Assistant Position - The Practical Test of Computer Basics for the post of Office Assistant on a contractual basis will be conducted on 05/06/2025 at 9:30 AM in the UG Lab on the first floor of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, PAU. Candidates who qualify this exam will be considered for further processes. The list of candidates for the practical test will be uploaded shortly. All candidates are directed to visit the website (www.pau.edu) regularly for updates, as no separate information will be sent through other means. The structure and syllabus of the practical test are also enclosed.
Allotment of Grocery-cum-Stationery Shop in Hathi Complex, PAU, Ludhiana - Applications are invited from individuals/organizations for the allotment of a Grocery-cum-Stationery shop in Hathi Complex near Gate No. 4, PAU, Ludhiana. Interested parties can obtain the application form from the office of the Estate Officer on any working day between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The completed application must be sealed in an envelope labeled 'Application for Allotment of Grocery-cum-Stationery Shop'. The allotment will be based on the best offer and experience. The successful applicant will need to deposit a refundable security equivalent to six months' license fee in the form of a demand draft in favor of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana. Any expenses for repairs or modifications to make the shop functional will be borne by the allottee. The sealed applications must reach the office of the Estate Officer by 28.05.2025, after which they will be reviewed by the Business Advisory Committee.
Revised Fee Structure for M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - The annual fee for the M.Tech. program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Punjab Agricultural University has been revised to Rs. 94,500. This fee is applicable for the 2-year duration of the program.
Withdrawal of Post of Programmer (Reserved for SC Category) - The post of Programmer, as advertised in Advt. No. 02/2020, has been withdrawn due to some administrative reasons. This is for the information of all the concerned candidates.
Result of Written Exam for Office Assistant Position - The results of the written examination for the position of Office Assistant on a contractual basis have been announced. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official PAU website. Further details regarding the next steps in the recruitment process will be communicated shortly.
Download Roll No for Office Assistant Position - Applicants for the position of Office Assistant on a contractual basis can now download their Roll No. from the Punjab Agricultural University Roll No Download Portal. To access the Roll No, applicants should click on the 'Download Roll No.' link, find their Roll No. from the provided list, and enter it in the designated space to download their admit card for the upcoming tests.
Postponement of written test for the post of Programme Assistant (Computer) - The written test for the position of Programme Assistant (Computer) has been postponed.
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9 Courses are offered by PAU Ludhiana
- B.Tech in Bio Technology
- B.Tech in Food Technology
- B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
- MBA in Agribusiness
- Master of Business Administration
- B.Sc in Agriculture
- B.Sc in Horticulture
- B.Sc in Biotechnology
- B.Sc in Nutrition & Dietetics
- B.Sc in Agriculture at Institute of Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture at Bhumbia Regional Research
- Diploma
- Diploma Course in Hybrid Seed Production Technology
- Diploma in Agriculture at Regional Research Station
- Diploma in Agriculture
- M.Sc in Agricultural Meteorelogy
- M.Sc. in Chemistry
- M.Sc. in Physics
- M.Sc. in Mathematics
- M.Sc in Biotechnology
- M.Tech in Technology
- M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
- M.Tech. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
- M.Tech. in Soil and Water Engineering
- M.Tech. in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System
- Ph.D. in Horticulture
- Ph.D in Food Technology
- Ph.D. in Entomology
- Ph.D. in Agronomy
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding
PAU Ludhiana Reviews
Overall: The University focused on innovation, research, academic excellence and creativity to develop socially conscious leaders capable of addressing future challenges. The university also fosters a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, where students can learn from each other and from the faculty of eminent scholars and practitioners
Faculty: Faculty members are a very important asset to this institution. They provide very well updated knowledge and impart us not only academic lessons but also life lessons.
ReportOverall: The college is good. They offer best quality education to the students. College has experienced faculty. They provide both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Faculty: The college has well-experienced and knowledgeable faculty members. Their teaching method is simple and effective. They are very helpful and supportive.
ReportFaculty: We have nice faculty who are very cooperative. According to me they are very helpful for students with their coaching. But some lectures will be boring. Apart from that all other faculty members well experienced and skilled.
ReportOverall: Campus of the university built on over 1200 Acre of land. University have well known curriculum that aims to increase innovations and focus on al theoretical knowledge as well.
ReportOverall: I loved this university. Best staff and best study. Cooperative staff and teachers. Provided with library and study material. Experienced teachers and best hostels
Faculty: Faculty behaves like our friends. They give emotional and physical support. Also helps when we feel alone and we can share any personal information with them.
ReportOverall: Pau Ludhiana was established with aim to address the challenges facing agri and make thecountry is self sufficient in food.In Punjab PAU has 1st rank.
Faculty: There are good facilities in PAU Ludhiana. It has five college's established in PAU Ludhiana. There are good campus in university. The campus is good.
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PAU Ludhiana QnA
What types of courses does PAU Ludhiana offer?
What are the PAU Ludhiana courses after 10th?
Which courses are popular at PAU Ludhiana?
Does PAU Ludhiana accept 12th marks?
Is PAU Ludhiana easy to get into?
What is the top package of PAU Ludhiana?
Is PAU Ludhiana very expensive?
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What is required for Punjab Agricultural University course admissions?
Admissions are determined by entrance exam results and previous academic merit. JEE Main, AAT, DAT, and other national-level entrance exams are accepted. The university also conducts its own entrance tests like the CET and MET. For PhD course, PAU written test and interview is required. It is mandatory to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria, that is having qualified 10+2 with 50% marks and graduating with 60% marks, for UG and PG course admissions respectively.
What are the Punjab Agricultural University fees?
The PAU Ludhiana fee structure is Rs 76,000 to Rs 7.27 lakh approximately. It varies from course to course.
What are the PAU Ludhiana courses offered?
The most significant courses offered at Punjab Agricultural University are B.Sc (Hons), B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, PhD and Diploma.
What are the fields Punjab Agricultural University diploma courses offered?
The PAU Ludhiana diploma course is offered in two fields - Agriculture and Hybrid Seed Production Technology.
What is the application mode for admission to Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana courses?
The application mode for admission to all the PAU Ludhiana courses is both online and offline. Candidates can download the form from the website or visit the campus and collect it from the office.
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