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Punjab Agricultural University

Punjab Agricultural University

About College

The Punjab Agricultural University was established in 1962 to serve the state of erstwhile Punjab. On trifurcation of Punjab in November 1966, Haryana Agricultural University was carved out of PAU by an Act of Parliament in February 1970. Later, in July 1970, Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidalya was established.  In 2006 the College of Veterinary Science was upgraded to become Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University (GADVASU) at Ludhiana. The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is located in Ludhiana city (Punjab State) in north-west India at a distance of 316 km from New Delhi. It is well connected by road and rail with the national capital. Situated on the Ludhiana - Ferozepur Road, the University covers an area of 1510 acres on its main campus and 4615 acres at the regional research stations. Modeled on the pattern of land grant colleges in U.S.A., the PAU performs the integrated functions of teaching, research and extension in agriculture, agricultural engineering, home science and allied disciplines. The University has well equipped laboratories, library and lecture rooms and elaborate farm facilities. Hostel accommodation is available in the university hostels for single students. Married students, if accompanied by their family members, will have to find accommodation outside the campus.

The PAU has played a key role in increasing food grain production in the Punjab State several folds share its reputation and ushering in an era of Green Revolution in India. It has also made notable contributions in increasing livestock and poultry production. In recognition of its outstanding achievements in agricultural research, education and extension, it was adjudged the Best Agricultural University in India in 1995.

The Punjab Agricultural University now has four constituent colleges, viz. College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering, College of Home science and College of Basic Sciences & Humanities.

Facility


Laboratory,
Library,
Canteen,
Sports,
Audituorim,
Hostel,
Bank,
ATM,
Computer Lab,
Transport,
Conference Hall,
Seminar Hall    
Wi-Fi,
Internet,
Bus Facility

Courses

UG
  • B.Ed.
  • B.Sc. Fashion Designing
  • B.Sc. Interior Design
  • B.Sc. Nutrition
  • B.Tech. Civil Engineering
  • B.Tech. Energy Studies for Agriculture
  • B.Tech. Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
  • B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.Tech. Processing and Food Engineering
  • B.Tech. School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • B.Tech. Soil and Water Engineering
PG
  • M.Sc. Agro-meteorology
  • M.Sc. Agronomy
  • M.Sc. Apparel and Textile Science
  • M.Sc. Biochemistry
  • M.Sc. Botany
  • M.Sc. Chemistry
  • M.Sc. Entomology
  • M.Sc. Extension Education
  • M.Sc. Family Resource Management
  • M.Sc. Fashion Designing
  • M.Sc. Floriculture and Landscaping
  • M.Sc. Food and Nutrition
  • M.Sc. Food Science and Technology
  • M.Sc. Forestry
  • M.Sc. Home Science Extension and Communication Management
  • M.Sc. Horticulture
  • M.Sc. Human Development
  • M.Sc. Microbiology
  • M.Sc. Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • M.Sc. Plant Pathology
  • M.Sc. Soil Science
  • M.Sc. Vegetable Crops
  • M.Sc. Zoology
  • Ph.D. Agro-meteorology
  • Ph.D. Agronomy
  • Ph.D. Entomology
  • Ph.D. Extension Education
  • Ph.D. Food Science and technology - Food Technology
  • Ph.D. Horticulture
  • Ph.D. Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Ph.D. Plant Pathology
  • Ph.D. Soil Science
  • Ph.D. Vegetable Crops

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