About
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) was established on October 17, 1962. It was formally inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on July 8, 1963. On trifurcation of Punjab State in November 1966, Haryana Agricultural University was carved out of PAU by an Act of Parliament in February 1970. Later, in July 1970, Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya was established. In 2006, the College of Veterinary Science was upgraded to Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) at Ludhiana.
Modeled on the pattern of Land Grant Colleges of the USA, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is committed to impart teaching, research and extension education in agriculture and its allied fields. Its immense contribution in overall growth in agriculture and in human resource development has given it the status of the prime engine of development in Punjab and one of the best Agricultural Universities in Asia.
The University provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate education through its six constituent Colleges and two Institutes
• College of Agriculture, Ludhiana
- Institute of Agriculture, Bathinda
- Institute of Agriculture, Gurdaspur
• PAU College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhri
• College of Horticulture & Forestry, Ludhiana
• College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Ludhiana
• College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, Ludhiana
• College of Community Science, Ludhiana
Courses Offered
- B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
- B.Tech (Biotechnology)
- B.Tech (Food Technology)
- B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture
- Integrated M.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Zoology
Important Information
Only those candidates who are residents of Punjab or Union Territory of Chandigarh are eligible for seeking admission to all Undergraduate, Masters’ and Diploma programmes except for MBA, M.Tech. (Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System) and self supporting programmes for which admission made as per following criteria:
• For MBA and M.Tech. (Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System) 85% seats are filled with state domicile candidates and 15% seats from other states. • In self supporting programme 15% additional seats are to be filled from other state domicile candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply either online or offline as under (Download prospectus and read it carefully before applying).
(i) ONLINE MODE
Applicants have to pay ` 5640/- for each Entrance Test that includes the cost of downloaded form/ Prospectus (` 610/- for additional option in MET-Agri & MET-Community Science).
Applicants opting for both CET and BSET will have to pay ` 7740/-. A valid unique e-mail ID is necessary for uploading each application form.
1. The candidates are advised to visit PAU website www.pau.edu and click the following link page on the website: PAU ADMISSION, 2021-22 ONLINE ENTRANCE TEST APPLICATION FORM
2. A clear and recent passport size coloured photograph with size upto 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format and scanned copy of signature (black/blue) with size upto 50 KB are required for uploading while filling online application form.
3. After filling the application form, the candidate is required to click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
4. Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as the same shall be used by the university to convey the important information/ communication.
5. A verification link will be sent to the candidate’s e-mail ID. Candidate has to click on the verification link to complete submission process of the application.
Schedule of Admissions/Eligibility/Seats/ Entrance Tests/Counsellings/Interviews
|
PROGRAM |
ELIGIBIITY |
DATE OF ENTRANCE |
ENTRANCE TEST |
COUNSELLING |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 4 - year |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture/ |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result |
|
B.Tech. (Biotechnology) 4 – year |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture/ |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result |
|
B.Tech. (Food Technology) 4 – year |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture/ |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 2+4 year at Institute of Agriculture, Bathinda and Gurdaspur |
Matriculation or equivalent with at least 65% marks in aggregate with Math and Science as compulsory subjects. |
01.07.2021 |
AAT |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture 4 - year |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture/Two year Diploma in Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregat |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Agribusiness Management 4-year* |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result. |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science 4 – year |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture/Home Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result. |
|
B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics 4 – year |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture/Home Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result. |
|
5 – Year Integrated M.Sc. (Hons) Programmes |
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
18.07.2021 |
CET |
Dates will be notified on PAU Website (www.pau. edu) along with entrance test result |
| ENTRANCE TEST FEE - ONLINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Downloaded Prospectus charges + Entrance Test Fee for Each Test | ₹ 5640 | |
| For candidates who apply for both CET and BSET | ₹ 7740 | |
| (for additional option in MET- Agri. & MET-Community Science) | ₹ 610 | |
FOR DETAIL INFORMATION - CLICK HERE
| LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Programmes | Due Date | with late fee Rs. 1000/- |
| All programmes having Entrance Test | 16.06.2021 | 21.06.2021 |
| Without Entrance Test • M.Tech. Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System (GIS) • Diploma Course in Hybrid Seed Production Technology • Diploma in Agriculture | 21.06.2021 | 28.06.2021 |
