Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is located in Ludhiana, Punjab is one of the State Agricultural Universities in India. PAU 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.
PAU is in Ludhiana city (Punjab State) in northwest India, 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 1,510 acres (6.1 km2) on its main campus and 4,615 acres (18.68 km2) at the regional research stations. Modeled on the pattern of land grant colleges in the 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. Accommodation is available in the university hostels for single students. Married students, if accompanied by their family members, 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, 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: College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, College of Home Science and College of Basic Sciences & Humanities. At present the University, through 28 departments in the four constituent colleges, offers 31 Master's and 30 Ph.D. programmes. The course curricula are constantly revised and restructured to keep pace with the latest developments in agriculture and allied fields.
Schools & Departments:
1. College of Agriculture
* Agronomy
* Entomology
* Extension Education
* Floriculture & Landscaping
* Food Science & Technology
* Forestry & Natural Resources
* Horticulture
* Plant Breeding & Genetics
* Plant Pathology
* Soils
* Vegetable Crops
* Agricultural Meteorology
* School of Agril. Biotechnology
2. College of Agricultural Engineering
* Farm Machinery & Power Engineering
* Soil & Water Engineering
* Processing & Food Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Computer Sc. & Electrical Engg.
* Civil Engineering
* School Of Energy Studies For Agriculture
* School of Information Technology
3. College of Basic Sciences & Humanities
* Biochemistry
* Botany
* Chemistry
* Economics & Sociology
* Microbiology
* Zoology
* Business Management
* Agril. Journalism,Languages & Culture
* Maths., Statistics, & Physics
4. College of Home Science
Courses Offered:
1. UG Courses:
* B.Sc (Hons) H.Sc (4-year programme)
* B.Sc (Hons) H.Sc (6-year programme)
* B.Sc (Hons) Fashion Designing (3-year programme)
* Diploma Courses (1- year programme)
-Fashion Designing
-Interior Decoration
-Food Preservation and Baking
-Management of Creche and Nursery School
* Farm Women Training Programme- One year Certificate Course in Home Science and Selected Agricultural Practices
* Certificate Courses (3 months)
-Souvenirs and Handicrafts
-Child Care
2. PG Courses:
* M.Sc. (2-year programme)
* Ph.D (3-year programme)
* Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (1-year programme)
Facilities :
Model Laboratories
* Computer Laboratory
* Day Care Center
* Baking Laboratory
* Multimedia Laboratory
* Dress Designing Laboratory
* Diet Counselling Laboratory
Physical facilities
* Lecture Halls
* Lecture Rooms
* Committee Room
* Book Bank
* Smart Seminar Room
Contact Us:
Punjab Agricultural University
Ludhiana-141004
Punjab, INDIA
Tel. 91-161- 2401960-79 Ext:- 213
Fax. 91-161- 2400945
Email:- registrar@pau.edu
Website: www.pau.edu
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