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PAU Ludhiana Admission Latest Update
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card has been released for exams scheduled on April 5, 6, 7, and 8. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card has been released for exams scheduled on April 2 and 4. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip for Session 2 is out now. Applicants can check and download it through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (Paper 1) will be conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, while Paper 2 is scheduled to be held on April 7, 2026.
Punjab Agricultural University Admission 2026
Punjab Agricultural University admission 2026, register online at pau-apms. Starting in April 2026, upload 10+2 or graduation marks, and pay Rs. 5640 for entrance-based programs. As the best agriculture university in Punjab, Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana, reserves 85% seats for state residents, with CET in mid-May 2026 leading to counselling in July for high-demand PAU University spots like 26 in M.Sc Agronomy.
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Punjab Agricultural University Admission Dates 2026
Punjab Agriculture University sets fixed timelines for admission 2026 to manage seat fillings across PAU - Ludhiana courses.
| Event | Date (Transitive) |
|---|---|
| UG/PG Application Start | Early April 2026 |
| Last Date without Late Fee | Mid-May 2026 |
| Last Date with Rs. 1000 Late Fee | Late May 2026 |
| PAU CET (UG) | Mid-June 2026 |
| PAU MET (PG) | Late June-Early July 2026 |
| Counseling Rounds | July-August 2026 |
| Classes Start | Late July 2026 |
Punjab Agricultural University Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility for Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana, admission 2026.
- UG: 10+2 with 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math/Agriculture (general); relaxations for reserves.
- PG: Bachelor's OCPA 6.00/10 or 60%; lower for in-service with experience.
- PhD: Master's OCPA 7.00/10 or 70%, Bachelor's 60%; adjusted for ICAR/in-service.
- Punjab residency is required for 85% quota in most programs.
- No age cap, but qualifying exam completion is mandatory.
Special provisions for NRI/OCI and foreign applicants.
Punjab Agricultural University Entrance Exams 2026
Entrance tests are core to selection at the best agriculture university in Punjab for 2026 admission.
- PAU CET: UG programs, 200 marks on science subjects; mid-June 2026.
- PAU MET: PG disciplines like Agri (July 2026); 200 marks, negative marking.
- PAU AAT: For 2+4 year B.Sc at institutes; late May 2026.
- PAU BSET: B.Sc at Ballowal Saunkhri; early June 2026.
- PAU PET: PhD, November-December 2025; subject-specific.
ICAR AIEEA for 15% quota; minimum 20% score to qualify.
How to Apply for Punjab Agricultural University Admission 2026
At Agriculture University Ludhiana, the application for Punjab Agricultural University admission 2026 is fully online for efficiency.
- Access pau-apms.in and sign up with valid email.
- Enter details on education, residency, and selected PAU - Ludhiana courses.
- Scan and upload photo, signature, marksheets.
- Submit fee online; Rs. 5640 for test programs.
- Get admit card online a week prior to exam.
- Join counseling with documents for final allotment.
Over 6000 applicants compete yearly for PAU University limited intakes.
Punjab Agricultural University UG Courses and Seat Intake 2026
Punjab Agricultural University offers hands-on UG PAU - Ludhiana courses through key colleges.
| Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | 80 + 20 ICAR = 100 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture | 60 + 15 ICAR = 75 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Tech Agricultural Engineering | 70 + 17 ICAR = 87 | 10+2 PCM 50% | CET |
| B.Tech Biotechnology (Self-supporting) | 60 + 15 ICAR = 75 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Tech Food Technology (Self-supporting) | 60 + 15 ICAR = 75 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agribusiness Management (Self-supporting) | 50 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Sc (Hons) Community Science | 50 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Sc (Hons) Fashion Designing (Self-supporting) | 30 | 10+2 Any 50% | Merit |
| B.Sc (Hons) Food Nutrition & Dietetics (Self-supporting) | 30 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| 5-year Integrated M.Sc (Hons) (Self-supporting) | 60 | 10+2 Science 50% | CET |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture (2+4 year) | 120 | Matric 65% | AAT |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | 60 | 10+2 Science 50% | BSET |
Punjab Agricultural University PG Courses and Seat Intake 2026
PAU University emphasises research in agriculture.
| Course | Duration | Seat Intake | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc Agronomy | 2 years | 18 + 8 ICAR = 26 | B.Sc Agri 60% | MET-Agri |
| M.Sc Entomology | 2 years | 14 + 6 ICAR = 20 | B.Sc Agri/Hort 60% | MET-Agri |
| M.Tech Farm Machinery & Power Engineering | 2 years | 8 + 3 ICAR = 11 | B.Tech Relevant 60% | MET-AE |
| MCA (Self-supporting) | 2 years | 30 | BCA 50% | Merit |
| M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Self-supporting) | 2 years | 12 | B.Tech Relevant 60% | MET-AI&DS |
| MBA Agri-Business Management | 2 years | 35 | Any Bachelor's 60% | MET-Agri Business |
| MJMC | 2 years | 15 | Graduate 55% | MET-JMC |
| PG Diploma Robotics & Mechatronics (Self-supporting) | 1 year | 20 | B.Tech 55% | Merit |
Punjab Agricultural University PhD Courses and Seat Intake 2026
Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana is All-India open.
| Course | College | Duration | Seat Intake | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Agronomy | College of Agriculture | 3 years | 9 + 4 ICAR = 13 | M.Sc Relevant 70% | PET-Agri |
| PhD Entomology | College of Agriculture | 3 years | 8 + 3 ICAR = 11 | M.Sc Relevant 70% | PET-Agri |
| PhD Agricultural Engineering (Various) | College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology | 3 years | 4 + 2 ICAR = 6 per field | M.Tech 70% | PET-AE |
Punjab Agricultural University Documents Required for Admission 2026
Essential for verification in PAU University counseling.
- 10th/12th/graduation certificates.
- Residence certificate for quota.
- Category proofs (SC/ST/BC/EWS).
- Entrance scorecard and photo ID.
- Medical fitness if required.
Punjab Agricultural University Application Fees 2026
Punjab Agricultural University Fees for admission 2026 support processing.
- Entrance programs: Rs. 5640.
- Merit-based: Rs. 2000.
- Late: Rs. 1000 extra.
- The prospectus is free online.
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PAU Ludhiana Important Dates 2026
Upcoming Important Dates| Degree/Course Name | Event Name | Date |
| B.Tech | Choice Locking Deadline | Late June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Result & All India Rank | Late April 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Orientation & Classes Begin | Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JoSAA Registration Starts | Early June 2026 (Approx. June 10) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | CSAB Special Rounds (Optional) | Early August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Filling Window | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Final Results & AIR | Late April 2026 (Around Apr 20) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Partial Admission Fee (PAF) | Late July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Physical Reporting | Mid-August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Orientation & Commencement of Classes | Late August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Choice Filling & Locking | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Partial Admission Fee (PAF) Payment | Late July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Mock Seat Allocation 1 & 2 | Mid-June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Rounds 2 to 5 Seat Allotment | Throughout July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Round 1 Seat Allotment | Late June 2026 (Approx. June 23) (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Rounds 2-5 Seat Allotment | Throughout July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | CSAB Special Rounds (For Vacant Seats) | Early August 2026 (Confirmed) |
| B.Tech | Online Document Verification (Round 1) | Last Week of June 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Degree/Course Name | Event Name | Date |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Session 2 Exams | Apr 2 - Apr 9, 2026 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech | JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates | Apr 02, 2026 ,Apr 09, 2026 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Application Correction | Feb 27 ,Feb 28, 2026 (Tentative) |
| B.Tech | Session 2 Admit Card Release | Late March 2026 (Approx. Mar 28) (Confirmed) |
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