Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
- Fees / year
- ₹20,000 - ₹1L
- Median salary
- ₹4.8 LPA
- Placed
- 49.5%
- NIRF Overall
- #81
- Established
- 1962
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana is ranked #3 in Agriculture, #28 among state public universities, #64 among universities and #81 overall.
How are placements at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana?
In the data Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana submitted to NIRF 2025, 135 of the 273 students who graduated from its 2-year PG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (49.5%), at a median salary of ₹4.8 LPA. Another 100 went on to higher studies.
Is Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana a government or private institution?
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana is a government institution in Ludhiana, Punjab, established in 1962. It is affiliated to State Agricultural University (ICAR).
Which bodies approve or accredit Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana?
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana lists approval or accreditation from ICAR.
Do students at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 419 of its 3,463 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 340 through state and central government schemes, 58 by the institution and 21 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana?
3,463 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 48.8% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.