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#2
NIRF Rank
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₹45K/yr
Annual Fees
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1510 acres
Campus Area
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8,000
Students
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600
Faculty
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4.4/5
Rating
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4
Programmes
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Punjab
State
📖 About the College

Punjab Agricultural University was established in 1962 with assistance from Land Grant Colleges of USA and is one of Asia's leading agricultural universities. PAU is credited with developing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice that powered India's Green Revolution in the 1960s-70s. The university maintains 1,510 acres of experimental farms, making it one of the world's largest working agricultural campuses. PAU's seed varieties are used across South Asia and have contributed to food security for billions of people.

🎓 Streams Offered
✅ Accreditations
✅ NAAC A+ 🇮🇳 NIRF Ranked #2 🏠 Hostel Available 🎖️ Scholarships
ℹ️ Fees are approximate. Contact the institution for the latest fee structure.
ProgrammeDurationFeesSeatsEligibility
B.Sc Agriculture (Hons)4 Years₹45K/yr600PAU Entrance Test
B.Sc Horticulture4 Years₹45K/yr100PAU Entrance Test
M.Sc (All Agri Sciences)2 Years₹40K/yr400ICAR AIEEA
Ph.D3-4 Years₹30K/yr200ICAR NET + Interview
📝 Entrance Exams Accepted
📝 PAU Entrance Test 📝 ICAR AIEEA
📋 How to Apply
  1. Check eligibility on official website
  2. Appear in the required entrance exam: PAU Entrance Test, ICAR AIEEA
  3. Apply online through the institution portal with required documents
  4. Attend counselling / interview if applicable
  5. Pay admission fee and confirm your seat
  6. Report to campus on the stipulated date
⚠️ Always verify admission dates on the official college website. Dates vary every year.
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6 LPA
Avg Package
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20 LPA
Highest Package
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85%
Placement Rate
📊 Placement Stats
Students Placed85%
On-campus Recruitment80%
Students in Core Sector34%
🏢 Top Recruiters
Government Agriculture Dept IFFCO Godrej Agrovet Monsanto Syngenta ITC PepsiCo Agri State Farms
🏛️ Facilities
✅ Research Farms (1510 acres) ✅ Farm Machinery Museum ✅ Plant Pathology Lab ✅ Soil Testing Lab ✅ Hostel ✅ Stadium
👨‍🎓 Notable Alumni
M
M.S. Swaminathan
Father of Green Revolution (collaborated closely)
D
Dr. Gurdev Khush
World Food Prize Winner
📊 Rankings
#2
NIRF Overall Ranking
National Institutional Ranking Framework, 2024
#2
NIRF Agriculture Category
Category-specific ranking
A+
NAAC Accreditation Grade
Latest cycle
ℹ️ Rankings sourced from NIRF 2024.
4.4
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Overall Rating
139 reviews
Detailed Ratings
Academics4.8/5
Placements4.7/5
Campus Life4.5/5
Faculty4.7/5
Value for Money4/5
Student Reviews
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Rohan G. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2019
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✅ Modern infrastructure ❌ Limited social life

"Best decision of my life. The academics and exposure to industry are unparalleled."

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Aisha T. ✓ Verified
B.Tech 2020
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✅ World-class faculty ❌ Competitive environment

"The campus life is incredible. Placements were great — got an international offer."

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Rahul K.
B.Tech 2021
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✅ Strong peer network ❌ Fees can be high

"Highly competitive environment but the rewards are immense."

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Anjali B.
B.Tech 2022
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✅ Active campus life ❌ High academic pressure

"Good overall experience. Made great friends and learned a lot."

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