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Punjab Agricultural University

#53 in India Admissions open
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Overview

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is a public funded agricultural university located in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It is a central agricultural university in India established under Harayana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act 1970 enacted by Parliament in the Twenty first Year of the Republic of India. It was established in 1962 and is the nation's third-oldest agricultural university, after Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar and Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneshwar.

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Punjab Agricultural University at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #53 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 641,409 times (h-index 226), according to OpenAlex.

Ranked near it in India

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Questions about Punjab Agricultural University
Is Punjab Agricultural University a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #53 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 641,409 times (h-index 226), according to OpenAlex.

Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.