Punjab Agricultural University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2993 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #963 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #91 of 876 | In India |
| #8 of 34 | In Punjab |
| #1 of 2 | In Ludhiana |
| #17 of 1,024 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 73 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- pau.edu
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 91% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | August to July |
| Full time employee | 866 |
We've calculated the 91% acceptance rate for Punjab Agricultural University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Punjab Agricultural University has published 13,061 scientific papers with 194,666 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Botany, Engineering, Biochemistry, Horticulture, and Organic Chemistry.
Punjab Agricultural University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 108 | 526 |
| 1993 | 130 | 542 |
| 1994 | 90 | 530 |
| 1995 | 88 | 570 |
| 1996 | 77 | 547 |
| 1997 | 56 | 513 |
| 1998 | 74 | 547 |
| 1999 | 70 | 572 |
| 2000 | 96 | 613 |
| 2001 | 142 | 858 |
| 2002 | 119 | 775 |
| 2003 | 109 | 878 |
| 2004 | 96 | 1008 |
| 2005 | 172 | 1315 |
| 2006 | 144 | 1502 |
| 2007 | 150 | 1786 |
| 2008 | 147 | 1981 |
| 2009 | 170 | 2387 |
| 2010 | 214 | 2761 |
| 2011 | 223 | 3349 |
| 2012 | 265 | 3878 |
| 2013 | 282 | 4605 |
| 2014 | 355 | 5112 |
| 2015 | 381 | 5548 |
| 2016 | 435 | 5944 |
| 2017 | 554 | 6964 |
| 2018 | 547 | 8037 |
| 2019 | 550 | 10232 |
| 2020 | 756 | 14188 |
| 2021 | 1010 | 18673 |
| 2022 | 1155 | 22803 |
| 2023 | 1252 | 26537 |
| 2024 | 966 | 30055 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Punjab Agricultural University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | INR 40,000 |
| Master of Science | INR 50,000 |
| PhD | INR 60,000 |
The currency used is Indian Rupees (INR).
Punjab Agricultural University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Punjab Agricultural University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
Notable alumni
-
Deep Saini
- Years
- 1955-.. (age 70)
- Enrolled in Punjab Agricultural University
- Graduated with Master of Science in botany
- Occupations
- physiologistacademic administratoracademicuniversity teacherbiologist
- Biography
-
Hargurdeep Saini is an Indian-Canadian scientist and university administrator. He is the president and vice-chancellor of McGill University in Montreal. He was previously the president and vice-Chancellor of Dalhousie University, a vice-chancellor and President of University of Canberra, a vice-president of University of Toronto, and principal of the university's Mississauga campus.
-
Khem Singh Gill
- Occupations
- biologist
- Biography
-
Khem Singh Gill was an Indian academic, geneticist, plant breeder and Vice-Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University. He was known for his contributions to the Green Revolution in India. Instrumental for breeding new strains of wheat, linseed, and sesame, he was the author of the book Research on wheat and triticale in the Punjab along with several additional articles on the subject. He was also the vice-president of The Kalgidhar Trust and The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib, which is one of the largest Sikh charities. A Sant Teja Singh Chair Professor in Sikhism of the Eternal Global University and a founding fellow of The World Academy of Sciences, he was a recipient of Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Memorial Prize, Team Research Award of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), FICCI Award, ICAR Golden Jubilee Award and Silver Jubilee Award of the Indian Society of Oilseeds Research. In 1992, the Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honor of the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to science.
-
Gurbhajan Gill
- Years
- 1953-.. (age 72)
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Gurbhajan Singh Gill, more popular as Gurbhajan Gill is a Punjabi poet, literary commentator and active cultural activist in Ludhiana, India.
Punjab Agricultural University faculties and divisions
| College : Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Information Technology, Irrigation, Machine Building, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Soil Science, Thermal Engineering, Water Management, Water Science |
|---|---|
| College : Agriculture | Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Crop Production, Ecology, Entomology, Floriculture, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Home Economics, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Meteorology, Natural Resources, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Toxicology, Vegetable Production |
| College : Basic Sciences and Humanities | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cultural Studies, Economics, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Finance, Fishery, Inorganic Chemistry, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Nuclear Physics, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Sociology, Solid State Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
| College : Home Sciences | Child Care and Development, Clothing and Sewing, Cooking and Catering, Development Studies, Dietetics, Fashion Design, Food Science, Handicrafts, Home Economics, Interior Design, Nutrition, Textile Technology |
| Course/Programme : Post Graduate Studies | Actuarial Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Crop Production, Cultural Studies, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, Energy Engineering, Entomology, Finance, Floriculture, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Gerontology, Home Economics, Horticulture, Human Resources, Human Rights, Information Management, Information Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, International Business, Journalism, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Landscape Architecture, Library Science, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Meteorology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nuclear Physics, Nutrition, Parasitology, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Plant Pathology, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Retailing and Wholesaling, Social Problems, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Solid State Physics, Statistics, Textile Technology, Thermal Engineering, Water Management, Water Science, Wildlife, Writing, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | PAU पंजाब कृषि विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | ICAR. University Grants Commission |
| Motto | Ensuring Food Security to the Nation ...our challenge is to feed & Clothe |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ludhiana, Punjab, 141004 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,619,000 |