India's premier agricultural university advancing farming through research, education, and farmer outreach.
Punjab Agricultural University operates five colleges offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across agriculture, agricultural engineering, basic sciences, community science, and horticulture & forestry. The university maintains a satellite campus at Ballowal Saunkhri. Academic programs are supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and a comprehensive library system with Wi-Fi-enabled reading facilities.
The main campus in Ludhiana features the Mohinder Singh Randhawa Library, a centrally air-conditioned five-storey building established in 1972 with six reading halls accommodating 760 students. The university operates a network of libraries at college and department levels, plus outstation libraries at regional research stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, a health centre, guest houses, and residential accommodations.
PAU is recognized for significant contributions to agricultural research and development, including recommended crop varieties, advanced technologies, and smart agriculture initiatives. The university publishes agricultural research journals and operates multiple research stations and KVKs across Punjab. Extension activities, farmer training programs, and the PAU Kisan App connect research outcomes directly to farming communities.
The university offers admissions through multiple pathways including undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs (M.Sc., including specializations like Molecular Biology and Biotechnology), and doctorate programs. Admissions are conducted through entrance examinations including GAT-B and CET. Student fellowships and scholarships are available. The 2026-27 academic session prospectus is available for download.