PAU Ludhiana conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) and subsequent counselling for admissions to B.Sc (Hons.) courses, excluding B.Sc (Architecture/Fashion Designing). For the B.Sc in Architecture program, candidates must take the national-level Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT). Those interested in B.Sc in Fashion Designing must appear for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID. Admission to B.Tech and Integrated M.Sc programs is based on CET scores, except for B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, where a valid JEE Main score is required. For M.Tech, MBA, MCA (Regular+Lateral), MJMC, and M.Sc programs, PAU conducts the MET followed by an interview. Ph.D. admissions are based on the PAU Written Test and Interview, with ICAR qualified candidates being directly eligible for the interview.
Eligibility Criteria
| Courses | Details |
| B.Sc. (Hons) | Specialization:Agriculture, Horticulture, Community Science, Nutrition & Dietetics |
| | Duration: 4 years |
| | Eligibility: Candidate must have cleared 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate/Two-year Diploma in Agriculture |
| B.Tech. | Specialization:Biotechnology, Food Technology, (Agril. Engg.) |
| | Duration: 3 year |
| | Eligibility:Candidate must have cleared 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate / Certificate course in Food Processing and Preservation from SLIET, Longowal |
| B.Sc. (Hons) | Specialization:Agriculture |
| | Duration:2+4 year |
| | Eligibility: Candidate must have cleared Matric or equivalent with at least 65% marks in aggregate with Maths and Science as compulsory subjects |
| Diploma | Specialization:Agriculture, Hybrid Seed Production Technology |
| | Duration: 1 year |
| | Eligibility: Candidate must have cleared Matric |
| M.Sc | Specialization:Agricultural Meteorology, Agronomy, Entomology, Extension Education, Food Technology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Soil Science, Biotechnology, Horticulture (Fruit Science), Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping), Forestry Apparel & Textile Science, Community Science, Family Resource Management, Food & Nutrition, Extension Education and Communication Management, Human Development and Family Studies, Fashion Designing |
| | Duration: 2 years |
| | Eligibility: B.Sc. Agri./B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)/ B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. Hort, B.Sc. Biotech, B. Tech. Food Technology/ B.Sc. Food Science, B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science with elective in Foods & Nutrition, B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) |
| M.Sc (Hons.) | Specialization: Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Zoology |
| | Duration: 5 year integrated |
| | Eligibility: Candidate must have cleared 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology/ Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate |
| M.Tech/MCA/MBA | Specialization: Civil Engineering (Hydrology & Water Resources Engg./ Structural Engg.), Computer Science & Engineering, Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering, Soil & Water Engineering, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System (GIS), Forestry Apparel & Textile Science, Community Science, Family Resource Management, Food & Nutrition, Extension Education and Communication Management, Human Development and Family Studies, Fashion Designing |
| | Duration: 2 years |
| | Eligibility: Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Civil/Agril. Engg. ,Computer Science/Electronics / Electrical Engg., Chemical / Electrical / Food Engg. / Food Tech. / Dairy Technology / B.Sc. Food Tech. (Hons), Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agricultural Engineering/Aerospace Engineering /Information Technology / Computer Science Engg. , M.Sc. Clothing & Textiles/Apparel & Textile Science/Apparel & Textile Design and B.Sc. (H.Sc.)/B.Sc. (Hons) Home Sci./ Community Sci./B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing, Home Management/ Family Resource Management, M.Sc. in Child Development/Human Development and Family Studies/ Human Development |
| PhD | Specialization:Agricultural Meteorology, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Entomology, Extension Education, Food Technology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Horticulture (Fruit Science), Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping), Energy Science & Technology, Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering, Soil & Water Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Botany, Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Sociology, Business Administration, Microbiology |
| | Duration: 3 years |
| | Eligibility: M.Sc. Agril. Met./ Agronomy/ Forestry/ Hort./ Fruit Science and B.Sc. Agri./B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)/ B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. Hort., M.Sc. Biotech./Plant Breeding and Genetics/ Life Sciences and B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons), B.Sc. Molecular Biology, M.Sc. Extension Education/ Home Science Extension Education, M.Sc. Food Tech./M.Tech. Food Technology, M.Sc. Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Genetics |
PAU Ludhiana Admission Process 2024
For admission to various undergraduate programs like B.Sc and B.Tech, PAU conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) followed by counselling. However, for B.Sc in Architecture, candidates must appear for the national-level Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) conducted by IITs. For B.Sc in Fashion Designing, the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID is mandatory.
Admissions to B.Tech and Integrated M.Sc are also based on CET scores, except for B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering where a valid JEE Main score is required. For postgraduate programs such as M.Tech, MBA, MCA (Regular+Lateral), MJMC, and M.Sc, PAU conducts the MET followed by an interview. Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on the PAU Written Test and Interview. ICAR qualified candidates are directly eligible for the interview.
Key Point: B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture is also available at the Institute of Agriculture in Bathinda and Gurdaspur. The minimum eligibility is 10+2 with 75% aggregate marks.
PAU Ludhiana PG Admission 2024: M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc & MJMC
At the postgraduate level, PAU offers M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and MJMC in various disciplines. Besides regular courses, the university provides MCA (Lateral Entry) and Integrated M.Sc.
Admission is based on MET scores followed by an interview. For M.Tech in Remote Sensing and GIS, admission is based on an interview for shortlisted candidates. CET qualified candidates can apply for the Integrated M.Sc program.
Note: No entrance test is required for M.Tech in Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System. Candidates are called for counselling based on their marks in the last qualifying examination.
PAU Ludhiana Ph.D. Admission 2024
Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on a Written Test conducted by PAU and an Interview. The minimum eligibility is a Master's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. ICAR qualified candidates are directly eligible for admission to any Bachelor’s/Master’s or Ph.D. program and must provide their testimonials during the Interview/Counselling.
Selection Criteria:
- Entrance Exam Performance: 80% (60% MCQ + 20% Subjective)
- Master’s Research by Thesis & Quality of Thesis: 10%
- Interview: 10%
PAU Ludhiana Application Process 2024
For Ph.D.:
Application forms can be filled online or offline:
Online Mode:
1. Visit the official PAU, Ludhiana website.
2. Fill out the application form and pay the INR 5320 application fee via Credit/Debit Card, Net-Banking, or Challan.
3. Print the filled form and send it along with the transaction statement to:
The Registrar,
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana- 141004
Note: If paying via Challan, download the Punjab National Bank challan form and send the university copy along with the application form to the PAU address.
Offline Mode:
Obtain the prospectus and application form in person by paying INR 2120 in cash at:
The Additional Director of Communication,
Centre for Communication and International Linkages,
PAU, Ludhiana – 141 004
Alternatively, the application form can be obtained by post by sending a DD of INR 3820 to 'Additional Director of Communication', payable at Ludhiana.
How to Apply?
Candidates should visit the university's official website and pay ` 5640/- for each Entrance Test, which includes the cost of the downloaded form/prospectus (` 610/- for additional options in MET-Agri & MET-Community Science). Applicants must have a valid unique E-mail ID for uploading each application form. While filling out the form, candidates must upload a clear, recent passport-sized colored photograph along with a scanned copy of their signature. Payment can be made via online mode (credit card/debit card/net banking) or Challan mode:
a) For online payments, candidates should click 'pay online' and make the payment. Send the transaction statement and the computer-generated printout of the signed application form to:
The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, clearly mentioning the entrance test's name on the envelope.
b) For Challan payments, download the Bank Challan Form from the relevant bank. After printing the challan, visit the bank branch to deposit the fee. Send the university copy of the Challan Form along with the computer-generated printout of the signed application form to The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004.
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