Punjab Agricultural University

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), established in 1962, is located in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It is a Public State university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). PAU is ranked among the top agricultural universities in India, holding Rank 2 in the NIRF Agriculture category 2025. The university has played a pivotal role in India's Green Revolution and continues to be a leader in agricultural education, research, and extension services. Punjab Agricultural University offers a comprehensive range of programmes across various disciplines including agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering, food technology, home science, and basic sciences. The university provides Diploma programmes, Undergraduate programmes (B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Sc. Home Science, B.Sc. Food Technology), Postgraduate programmes (M.Sc., M.Tech., MBA Agribusiness Management), and PhD programmes across multiple specialisations. Admissions to various programmes at Punjab Agricultural University are conducted through different entrance examinations. Undergraduate admissions are primarily based on ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission), PAU Entrance Test, and merit-based selection through state counselling. Postgraduate admissions are conducted through ICAR AIEEA PG, GATE, and university-level entrance tests.