## Punjab Agricultural University

`college/punjab-agricultural-university` · College · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-09-29 · as listed, not verified yet

State institution · Ludhiana, Punjab · NIRF 2025 #3 Agriculture · Agriculture

Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana is the state agricultural university that powered India's Green Revolution and still ranks third in NIRF Agriculture. Its flagship four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, along with horticulture, agricultural engineering and food technology degrees, is entered through PAU's own common entrance test. Extensive research farms, ICAR funding and one of the country's best-known extension networks make it a strong choice for careers in agri-science and agri-business.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Type | State institution · Government | as listed, not verified yet |
| Where | Ludhiana, Punjab | verified |
| NIRF 2025 | #3 Agriculture | verified |
| Founded | 1962 | verified |
| UG fee a year (listed) | ₹72,920 | as listed, not verified yet |
| PG fee a year (listed) | ₹1,02,390 | as listed, not verified yet |
| Placed (listed) | 14% | as listed, not verified yet |
| Median salary (listed) | ₹4.32 L a year | as listed, not verified yet |
| Website | https://www.pau.edu/ | verified |
| Shiksha rating | 3.86/5 (88 reviews) | as listed, not verified yet |

Sources:
1. [Campus Binge college data (campusbinge.in)](https://campusbinge.in/colleges/Punjab%20Agricultural%20University), 2026-09-29
2. Listed on Shiksha, via Campus Binge, 2026-09-29
3. Checked by the Campus Binge data team, 2026-09-29
4. [NIRF rankings (nirfindia.org)](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings)
5. Campus Binge editorial description
6. [Punjab Agricultural University (official website)](https://www.pau.edu/)