Punjab Agricultural University
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026· 20 sources
Punjab Agricultural University campusReviewed 7 Sept 2026Punjab Agricultural University · Ludhiana
LudhianaEst. 1962

Punjab Agricultural University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission

Punjab Agricultural University is an university in Ludhiana, Punjab, established in 1962. It is affiliated to Punjab Agricultural University. Punjab Agricultural University offers 6 programmes, 3 at…

Overview

About Punjab Agricultural University

Punjab Agricultural University is an university in Ludhiana, Punjab, established in 1962. It is affiliated to Punjab Agricultural University. Punjab Agricultural University offers 6 programmes, 3 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. These include College of Agriculture and related agricultural faculties: programme family (UG), Agricultural faculties: programme family (PG), Agricultural faculties: programme family (Doctoral), College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology: programme family (UG) and College of Basic Sciences & Humanities: programme family (PG), among others. Official PAU sources describe a state agricultural university established in 1962, with six constituent colleges, 32 departments and three schools. The 2024-25 ICAR report states 4,360 students and 92 academic programmes; figures are reported for the university as a whole. The ICAR report states A+ accreditation by the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board for 2024-2029. Repair completed: the current UGC fake-universities page and the February 2026 state-wise fake-universities PDF do not list Punjab Agricultural University; the current UGC violating-regulations page also does not list it in the defaulter State (Private) Universities list. The institution is a Punjab state public agricultural university, not a fake or defaulter university. UGC's 17.01.2024 state-public-university list and 26.09.2022 Section 12(B) list name it as Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004. The older general-information page describes four constituent colleges, while the current PAU website presents six constituent colleges/college units; the current website value is recorded. The general-information PDF is undated/older; its area and library figures are retained with that caveat. No current official admissions contact distinct from the Registrar contact was located.

Courses & costs

Punjab Agricultural University fees

Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.

Fees
ProgrammeYearAmount
Programmes requiring an entrance testApplication fee · For each entrance test; includes cost of downloaded prospectus/form. Source2026-27₹3,500one-time
Additional entrance testApplication fee · Additional fee for each additional entrance test. Source2026-27₹1,500one-time
Farming Aptitude Test (Fat)Application fee · Additional Farming Aptitude Test (FAT) fee for wards of farmers. Source2026-27₹610one-time
Met-Agri, Met-Hort or Met-Community ScienceApplication fee · Additional fee for each additional option/discipline in MET-Agri, MET-Hort or MET-Community Science. Source2026-27₹610one-time
Programmes without an entrance testApplication fee · For programmes not requiring an entrance test; includes downloaded prospectus/form and counselling/interview charges. Source2026-27₹2,000one-time
All application routesApplication fee · Late fee for late submission of the online application form. Source2026-27₹1,000one-time
Additional entrance test Source2026-27₹1,500
Farming Aptitude Test (Fat)Wards of farmers Source2026-27₹610
Programmes without an entrance test Source2026-27₹2,000
All application routesLate submission Source2026-27₹1,000
Programmes requiring an entrance testRegistration · For each entrance test; includes cost of downloaded prospectus/form. Source2026-27₹3,500one-time
Additional entrance testRegistration · Additional fee for each additional entrance test. Source2026-27₹1,500one-time
Farming Aptitude Test (FAT)Registration · Additional Farming Aptitude Test (FAT) fee for wards of farmers. Source2026-27₹610one-time
MET-Agri, MET-Hort or MET-Community ScienceRegistration · Additional fee for each additional option/discipline in MET-Agri, MET-Hort or MET-Community Science. Source2026-27₹610one-time
Programmes without an entrance testRegistration · For programmes not requiring an entrance test; includes downloaded prospectus/form and counselling/interview charges. Source2026-27₹2,000one-time
All application routesRegistration · Late fee for late submission of the online application form. Source2026-27₹1,000one-time
Placements

Punjab Agricultural University placements

Punjab Agricultural University placements are listed below branch-wise for PG [2 Years Program(s)], UG [4 Years Program(s)], with median, average or highest package where published.Source: placement source

273Graduating cohort
Branch-wise packages
PG [2 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · PG [2 Years Program(s)]median ₹4.8L placement source
UG [4 Years Program(s)] · 2023-24 · UG [4 Years Program(s)]median ₹4.8L placement source
Recruiter network
John DeereMahindra & MahindraTAFECase New HollandCLAASICICI
Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Agricultural faculties: programme family (PG)

PG

Agricultural faculties: programme family (Doctoral)

Doctoral

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology: programme family (UG)

UG

College of Basic Sciences & Humanities: programme family (PG)

PG

College of Community Science and College of Horticulture & Forestry: programme families (UG)

UG

Recognition & affiliations

RegulatorStated session
UGC STATE LIST
1
17.01.2024
1
UGC 12B LETTER
1
26.09.2022
1
UGC FAKE LIST
1
February 2026
1
Regulator
UGC DEFAULTER LIST
1

Faculty & teaching

Total
700
1

Dr Satbir Singh Gosal

1
Qualification
B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Plant Breeding; postdoctoral research at the University of Nottingham and John Innes Centre
1
Admissions · collected information

Punjab Agricultural University admissions

CETAATBSETAICE-JRF/SRF

CET

Punjab Agricultural University · CET

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admission source

AAT

Punjab Agricultural University · AAT

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admission source

BSET

Punjab Agricultural University · BSET

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admission source

AICE-JRF/SRF

Punjab Agricultural University · AICE-JRF/SRF

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admission source

Applications are submitted online through PAU's admissions system, followed where applicable by the programme-specific entrance test (including DAT, CET, AAT, BSET, MET and PET) and counselling/interview. The 2026-27 prospectus states deadlines of 08 May 2026 without late fee and 15 May 2026 with late fee for UG/PG, and 16/23 October 2026 for PhD. Admission source

From the sources

Hostel — sourced details

NamePAU Regional Research Stations, Fruit Research Stations, Seed Farms, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Farm Advisory Service Centres Source
Institution typeFarm Source
PurposeAgricultural field training, research and extension Source
From the sources

Scholarships — sourced details

Fee categoryAll Source
PeriodOne-time Source
Fee year2026-27 Source
ComponentApplication fee Source
Fee set byCollege Source
Amount (INR)3500 Source
Is estimateNo Source
Fee categoryAll candidates Source
Fee authorityUniversity Source
Includes noteFor each entrance test; includes cost of downloaded prospectus/form. Source
Year of studyAll years Source
Programme codeAll Source
From the sources

Research — sourced details

Teaching languageEnglish Source
Exam patternSemester Source
Attendance min pct75 Source
DisciplineUniversity Source
Institution typeResearch Source
Year2025 Source
CompanyOrion Organics, Ludhiana Source
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Admissions reading

Helpful guides for your admission

Planning your application to Punjab Agricultural University? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.

Reach the college

Punjab Agricultural University contact details

AddressThe Registrar Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004
Emailregistrar@pau.edu
Websitehttps://pau.edu/
Office bearerRole
Sh. Rishi Pal Singh (IAS)Registrar Source
Dr. Satbir Singh GosalVice-Chancellor Source
Dr. Ajmer Singh DhattDirector of Research Source
Dr. Makhan Singh BhullarDirector of Extension Education Source
Dr. Manav Indra Singh GillDean, Postgraduate Studies Source
Dr. Nirmal JauraDirector of Students’ Welfare Source
Sh. Kapil BansalPublic Information Officer Source
Sh. Varinder Pal SinghAssistant Public Information Officer Source
Dr Satbir Singh GosalHead of institution Source
From the sources

More details

Established1962 Source
NameCollege of Agriculture Source
Institution typeConstituent college Source
Same campusYes Source
NameCollege of Agricultural Engineering and Technology Source
NameCollege of Basic Sciences and Humanities Source
NameCollege of Community Science Source
NameCollege of Horticulture and Forestry Source
NamePAU-College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri Source
Same campusNo Source
Recognition code typeAISHE Source
Recognition codeU-0381 Source
Ranking year2025 Source
Ranking categoryAgriculture Source
NamePunjab Agricultural University Source
Institution typeSelf-awarding Source
Affiliation statusSelf Source
Closes monthMay 2026 for UG/PG; October 2026 for PhD; June 2026 for NRI/OCI Source
Reservation noteThe prospectus states programme-specific reserved-category and Punjab/Chandigarh-resident provisions; exact quota and seat numbers vary by programme. Source
Centralised portalYes Source
Programme codeFAM AGRI Source
NameCollege of Agriculture and related agricultural faculties: programme family (UG) Source
Study levelUG Source
EligibilityAs specified by the 2026-27 PAU prospectus; most UG programmes require Punjab or Chandigarh residence. Source
FAQ

Punjab Agricultural University FAQs

What are the fees at Punjab Agricultural University?
Published annual fees at Punjab Agricultural University range from ₹610 for Farming Aptitude Test (Fat) under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹2,000 for Programmes without an entrance test under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Punjab Agricultural University?
Admission to Punjab Agricultural University is through CET, AAT, BSET, AICE-JRF/SRF scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://pau-apms.in/prospectus/Prospectus2026.pdf.
What courses does Punjab Agricultural University offer?
Punjab Agricultural University offers 6 programmes, including College of Agriculture and related agricultural faculties: programme family (UG), Agricultural faculties: programme family (PG), Agricultural faculties: programme family (Doctoral), College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology: programme family (UG), College of Basic Sciences & Humanities: programme family (PG), College of Community Science and College of Horticulture & Forestry: programme families (UG).
Where is Punjab Agricultural University located?
Punjab Agricultural University is located at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Is Punjab Agricultural University recognised and accredited?
Punjab Agricultural University is affiliated to Punjab Agricultural University.
Sources

Verification & sources

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Last reviewed: 7 Sept 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.

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