PAU CET ( Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test )
The oldest university in the field of agricultural education is Punjab Agriculture University, located in Ludhiana. It was founded in 1962. The application form can be downloaded online, picked up in person, or sent by mail. For admission to UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes in various specialisations, the university administers the PAU entrance examination. Candidates must be citizens of Punjab or Chandigarh's Union Territory to be eligible. The article below provides candidates with comprehensive information regarding Punjab Agricultural University Admission 2023, including the exam schedule and counselling information.
Entrance Exam Highlights:
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Exam
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PAU CET
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Organized by
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Punjab Agriculture University
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Category
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State Level
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Frequency
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Once a year
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Official Website
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www.pau.edu
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Mode of Registration
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Online and offline both
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Exam Mode
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Offline Exam (Pen and paper)
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Total Questions
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200
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Negative marking
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Yes
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Languages
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English
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PAU CET 2023: Important Dates (Tentative)
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Event
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Date
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Application Start Date
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2nd week of April 2023
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Application End Date
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2nd week of May 2023
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Application End Date (with late fee)
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3rd week of May 2023
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Entrance Exam
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2nd week of June 2023
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Interview/Counselling
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1st week of July 2023
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PAU 2023 Application Form:
Students must first register online by going to the Punjab University of Agriculture's official website. Following the completion of the form, a verification connection will be sent to the candidate's email address. To complete the application submission process, the candidate must click on the verification connection. A one-of-a-kind identification number will be produced. The student must log in using his or her email address and date of birth.
Step 1: Go to the Punjab University of Agriculture's official website.
Step 2: Choose ‘Apply Now' from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Input the generated DOB and UID number.
Step 4: Fill out the application form with your personal and academic details.
Step 5: Adjust the dimensions and sizes of the images before uploading them.
Step 6: Fill out the application form using an online method, such as net banking, credit card, or debit card.
Step 7: The candidate has successfully applied after making the deposit.
Step 8: Take a printout and mail it to The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004 with the name of the entrance test clearly written on the envelope.
PAU CET: Application Fee
The application fee can be paid online through debit card/ credit card/ net banking or offline in HDFC Bank, using Challan Form.
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Online mode
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Rs.5640
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Offline mode
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Rs.4200
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Eligibility Criteria for PAU CET:
For Diploma:
- Pass in class 10th from a recognized board
For UG Courses:
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B.Sc. (Hons)
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Agriculture
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10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Diploma in the relevant discipline for the duration of two years
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Community Science/ Nutrition & Dietetics
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10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture / Home Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
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Architecture
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Matriculation or equivalent with at least 65% marks in aggregate in compulsory subjects
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Fashion Designing
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10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate
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B.Tech:
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Biotechnology
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10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate
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Food Technology
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10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate OR Certificate in Food Processing from SLIET Longowal
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Agricultural Engineering
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10+2 (Non-Medical) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate
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For PG Courses:
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Specialization
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Eligibility Criteria
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M.Sc.
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Agricultural Meteorology
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60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Agronomy
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60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)
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Entomology
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60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Extension Education
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60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. H.Sc. / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Tech. Food Tech.
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Food Technology
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60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Tech. Food Technology / B.Sc. Food Science (4-year) and / or Food Technology / B.Sc. Home Science (4-year) with elective in Foods & Nutrition
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Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping), Horticulture (Fruit Science)/ Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
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60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Hort.
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Forestry/ Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Plant Pathology
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60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Soil Science
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60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Biotechnology
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60% in B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4-year / B.Sc. Biotech. 4-year / B.Tech. Biotech. 4-year / B.Sc. Molecular Biology 4-year / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Agril. Economics
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60% in B.Sc.Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Economics / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. (Agri-MaCo) / B.Com / B.A. with Honours in Economics / B.A. with Economics (at least 60% marks in the subject)
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Biochemistry
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60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with any Biological Science / B.Sc. Biochemistry / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) / B.Sc. Food Tech. / B.Tech. Food Tech. / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry
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Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology
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60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with Botany / B.Sc. Botany / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Sc. Forestry
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Physics
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60% in B.Sc. with Physics and Math. / B.Sc. (Hons) with Physics
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Sociology
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60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Home Science / B.Sc. Home Science (Hons) / B.A. with Sociology or Economics.
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Statistics
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60% in B.Sc. (Non-Medical) / B.A. with Mathematics / B.Sc. with Statistics / B.Sc. in Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics
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Zoology
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60% in B.Sc. Medical / B.Sc. (Hons) with Zoology / B.Sc. Zoology / B.Sc. Fisheries / B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons)
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Apparel & Textile Science, Family Resource Management, Food & Nutrition, Extension Education and Communication Management, Human Development and Family Studies
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B.Sc. (Hons) H.Sc / B.Sc. (H.Sc.) with an OGPA of 6.00 or 60% marks or equivalent.
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Fashion Designing
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B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing / B.Sc. Fashion Designing with a minimum OGPA of 6.00 / 10.00 or 60% marks or equivalent.
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M.Sc (Integrated)
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Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Zoology
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10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture with 50% marks in aggregate
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M.Tech.
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Civil Engineering
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60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Civil / Agril. Engg
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Computer Science & Engineering
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60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Computer Science / Electronics / Electrical Engg
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Farm Machinery & Power Engineering
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60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Mechanical Engg
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Processing & Food Engineering
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60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Food Engg / Food Tech. / Dairy Technology / B.Sc. Food Tech.(Hons)
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Soil & Water Engineering
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60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Civil Engg
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Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System
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60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agricultural Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Information Technology / Computer Science Engg / Electronics & Communication / Civil Engg / Water Resources Engg / Mining Engg / Mineral Engg / Petroleum Engg or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences / Earth Sciences / Remote Sensing / Geoinformatics / Geography / Geology / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Sciences / Information Technology / Agricultural Sciences / Forestry
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MCA
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60% in Graduate in any discipline.
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MCA Lateral entry
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60% in BCA / B.Sc. (IT) / B.Sc. (Computer Science)
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MBA
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Business Administration
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60% in Graduate in any discipline
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Agri-Business
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60% in Graduates in any field of Agricultural Sciences or allied subjects [Food Technology / Biotech. / Dairy Technology / Fisheries / Forestry / Agri Engineering / Veterinary Sciences / Agri-Business / Home Science (4 / 6 yr duration) / B.Sc. (Agri-MaCo)]
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MJMC
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60% in Graduate in any discipline / second class Master’s degree / second class graduate with a Diploma in Journalism.
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For Ph.D. Courses
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Specialization
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Eligibility Criteria
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Agricultural Meteorology
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70% in M.Sc. Agril. Met. / Agronomy / Forestry / Hort. / Fruit Science and B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / and 55% in B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Agronomy
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70% in M.Sc. in respective subjects and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)
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Biotechnology
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70% in M.Sc. Biotech. / Plant Breeding and Genetics / Life Sciences and B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4-year / 55% in B.Sc. Biotech. 4-year / B.Tech. Biotech. 4-year / B.Sc. Molecular Biology 4-year / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Entomology
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70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech.
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Extension Education
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70% in M.Sc. Extension Education / Home Science Extension Education and B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. H.Sc. / B.Sc. Forestry / 55% in B.Sc. Hort. / B.Tech. Food Tech.
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Food Technology
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70% in M.Sc. Food Tech. / M.Tech. Food Technology and 55% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B. Tech. Food Technology / B.Sc. Food Science and / or Food Technology (4-year) / B.Sc. Home Science with elective in Foods & Nutrition
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Horticulture ( Floriculture & Landscaping )/ Horticulture (Fruit Science)/ Horticulture ( Vegetable Science )
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70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort.
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Plant Breeding & Genetics
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70% in M.Sc. Plant Breeding / Plant Breeding & Genetics / Genetics and B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / 55% in B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort
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Plant Pathology
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70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort
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Soil Science
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70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
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Energy Science & Technology
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70% in Master’s degree in Agril. Engg / Technology or in any of its specialization
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Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering/ Soil & Water Engineering
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70% in Master’s degree in Engg / Technology or equivalent in the respective discipline of Engg
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Agril. Economics
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70% in M.Sc. Agril. Economics / M.A. Economics
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Biochemistry
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70% in M.Sc. Biochemistry
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Botany
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70% in M.Sc. Botany
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Business Administration
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70% in Master’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce
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Chemistry
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70% in M.Sc. Chemistry
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Microbiology
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70% in M.Sc. Microbiology
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Sociology
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70% in M.Sc. Sociology / M.A. in Sociology
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Zoology
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70% in M.Sc. Zoology
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Apparel & Textile Science
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70% in M.Sc. Clothing & Textiles / Apparel & Textile Science / Apparel & Textile Design and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing
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Family Resource Management
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70% in M.Sc. Home Management / Family Resource Management and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
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Food & Nutrition
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70% in M.Sc. Food & Nutrition / Human Nutrition / Food Science & Technology / Dietetics and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics
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Extension Education & Communication Management
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70% in M.Sc. H.Sc. Education & Extension / Extension Education / Home Science Extension and Communication Management and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
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Human Development & Family Studies
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70% in M.Sc. in Child Development / Human Development and Family Studies / Human Development and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
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PAU CET: Exam Pattern
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Exam Mode
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Offline
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Language
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English and Hindi
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Duration
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3 Hours
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Type of Questions
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MCQs
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Total Questions
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200
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Total marks
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800
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Negative marking
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-1 mark for an incorrect answer
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Sections
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3 sections
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PAU CET: Exam Details
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Subjects
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No. of questions
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Physics
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66
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Chemistry
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66
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Mathematics (as per choice)
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34
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Biology/Home Science/Agriculture
(as per choice)
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68
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Total
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200
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PAU CET 2023 Syllabus :
Physics:
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Communication Systems
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Atoms & Nuclei
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Optics
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Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
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Current Electricity
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Oscillations & Waves
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Thermodynamics
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Gravitation
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Work, Energy & Power
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Kinematics
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Electronic Devices
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Dual nature of matter and radiation
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Electromagnetic Waves
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Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
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Electrostatics
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The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
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Properties of Bulk Matter
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Motion System of Practices and Rigid Body
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Laws of Motion
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Physics World and Measurement
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Chemistry:
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Environmental Chemistry
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Biomolecules
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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
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“d” and “f” block Elements
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Surface Chemistry
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Electrochemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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p-Block Elements
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s-Block Elements
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Redox Reactions
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Thermodynamics
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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
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Structure of Atom
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Solid State
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Chemistry in Everyday Life
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Polymers
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Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
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Coordination Compounds
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General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
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Chemical Kinetics
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Hydrocarbons
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Group 14 Elements
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Preparation and Properties of Important Compounds
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Hydrogen
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Equilibrium
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States of Matter: Gases & Liquid
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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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Solutions
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Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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Agriculture:
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Crop Production
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Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology
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Horticulture
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Livestock Production
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Steps to Access PAU CET 2023 Answer Key:
Check out the pointers below for some relevant instructions on how to access/download the PAU CET 2023 answer key:
- On this page, there is a direct link to the official Punjab Agricultural University.
- CET 2021 Answer Key can be accessed by clicking on the connection.
- Click the "Submit" button after entering your registration/application number and date of birth.
- For future reference, save/download the answer key.
Step to Check PAU CET 2023 Result:
All of the necessary steps to verify your PAU CET 2023 result from the Punjab Agricultural University's official website are listed below.
- On this page, click the direct link to the “PAU CET 2023 Result.”
- In the “PAU Result Section,” click on the link - PAU CET result 2022-23.
- Click the "Submit" button after entering your PAU CET registration ID and date of birth.
- Examine the scorecard that appears on the screen.
- Make a copy of the PAU CET scorecard and keep it for future reference.
PAU CET Cutoff 2023:
The PAU CET cutoff scores for admission to various UG programs are published on the Punjab Agricultural University's (PAU) official website shortly after the entrance exam is completed. The university also releases the PAU CET merit list on the official website along with the PAU CET cutoff list. On various dates, the University publishes a separate merit list for UG and PG programs. Candidates who are searching for the checked PAU CET cutoff scores should read the following sections carefully. Candidates will learn about the predicted cutoff scores for PAU CET 2023, as well as previous years' cutoff scores, in addition to the most recent PAU CET cutoff scores.
PAU CET Counselling 2023:
For those candidates who have qualified for the entrance examination with the minimum necessary cutoff scores, the Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana conducts a counseling process known as the PAU CET counseling process. The procedure is carried out by the official PAU CET counseling conducting body according to the merit list it prepares based on the candidates' entrance exam scores. Officials include dates and times to applicants who are qualified for the PAU CET counseling process, and these can be found on the university's official website. The university publishes the application list on the Punjab Agricultural University's official website after the counseling process is completed successfully. Please see the sections below for more information on the PAU CET counseling process.
Documents Required for PAU CET Counselling:
Here is a list of all those documents which must be in possession of the candidates during the PAU CET counseling process -
- Date of birth certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Counseling letter
- Class Xth original certificates and mark sheet
- Class XIIth original certificates and mark sheet
- Migration certificate
- Category/caste certificate
- Conduct and character certificate from the head of the institution last attended
- Transfer certificate signed by the head of the institution last attended
- Recent passport-sized and stamp-size photographs with names written on their back (3 x Nos)
- Other relevant documents mentioned in the prospectus
PAU Selection Procedure:
The admission exam will serve as the basis for the selection process, and a merit list will be created. Each entrance exam will have a minimal cut-off mark, and those who get more than that score will be considered for admission. The entrance exams for various courses are as follows:
For UG Admission
- B.Sc. (Hons): CET conducted by PAU followed by Couseelling or Interview
- B.Sc. (Hons) (Architecture): AAT score followed by counselling
- B.Sc. (Hons) (Fashion Designing): Score in DAT followed by counselling
- B.Tech.: CET conducted by PAU and Counselling
- B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering): Score in JEE Main followed by counselling conducted by PTU, Kapurthala
- Diploma: On the basis of Interview or Counselling conducted by PAU
For PG Admission
- M.Tech.: Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
- MCA, MCA Lateral entry, MJMC, MBA: Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
- M.Sc.: Score in MET conducted by PAU and Interview
- M.Sc (Integrated): Entrance conducted by PAU
For Ph.D. Admission
- The score in Written Test (PET) and Interview OR ICAR score
