PAU Ludhiana Admission 2026

Punjab Agricultural University

Ludhiana, Punjab · PAU Ludhiana · Estd. 1962

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

PAU UG admissions 2026 through PAU Entrance Test (typically May-June 2026) and ICAR AIEEA UG. Updates at pau.edu. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Punjab Agricultural University

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), established in 1962 by the Punjab Agricultural University Act 1961 at Ludhiana, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) — modelled on the US land-grant university system. PAU is credited with pioneering India's Green Revolution alongside scientists like Dr. M.S. Swaminathan and Dr. Norman Borlaug. The 1500-acre campus at Ludhiana is the principal centre for Indian agricultural research, education and extension.

PAU has 7 constituent colleges — College of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Science (separated to GADVASU in 2005), College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Home Science, College of Horticulture & Forestry, and College of Community Science. ICAR-accredited; consistently ranked among India's top agricultural universities by NIRF. The PAU Library is one of South Asia's largest agricultural libraries.

UG admissions through PAU Entrance Test (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and PAU-conducted entrances.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹750 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

PAU Entrance / ICAR AIEEA UG

Conducted by Punjab Agricultural University / NTA

UG admissions to BSc Agri, BTech Agri Engg, BSc Horti, BSc Forestry, BSc Community Science through PAU Entrance Test (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and PAU-conducted entrances.

Eligibility

BSc Agri: Plus Two PCB/PCM 50% (45% SC/ST) + PAU Entrance/AIEEA. BTech Agri Engg: PCM + PAU Entrance. PG: bachelor in agri 65% + ICAR AIEEA PG. PhD: PG 65% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
PAU Entrance Application 2026	15 Apr 2026	—	pau.edu	Upcoming
PAU Entrance Examination 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	pau.edu	Upcoming
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026	01 Jun 2026	—	icar.nta.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

PAU merit scholarships, ICAR JRF/SRF, Punjab state Mai Bhago Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship, Mukhyamantri Scholarship Scheme Punjab, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

State quota (85%): Punjab policy (SC 25% including Mazhabi-Balmiki 12.5% + Other SC 12.5%, BC 5%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%); ICAR quota (15%): national policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Punjab Agricultural University?

Punjab Agricultural University admits students primarily through PAU Entrance / ICAR AIEEA UG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Punjab Agricultural University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Punjab Agricultural University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Punjab Agricultural University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Punjab Agricultural University accept PAU Entrance / ICAR AIEEA UG scores?

PAU Entrance / ICAR AIEEA UG is the primary basis for admission at Punjab Agricultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.