PAU CET

(Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test)

The PAU CET (Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test) is an annual entrance exam held by Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana. This exam is used to admit students to several undergraduate agriculture courses offered by the institution, such as B.Tech in Food Technology, B.Tech in Biotechnology, and B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture (4 Years). Candidates from Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh can apply for the PAU entrance exam.

Candidates can conveniently complete and submit the PAU application form online via the official website. Candidates must have completed a 10+2 or comparable program with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or Mathematics as required subjects. The minimum age requirement is sixteen years.

After completing the application process, you will receive your PAU admit cards. The PAU entrance exam is administered on paper and contains sections on physics, chemistry, mathematics/biology, and agriculture/basic sciences, depending on the field for which you apply. The exam lasts three hours and carries a maximum score of 800.

For additional information on the PAU exam, please visit the following websites.

PAU CET/AAT/BSET 2025 Important Dates

The dates for the PAU CET 2025 exam have been presented in the table below.

Event	Important Dates
Registration Notification	April 2025
Last Date to Apply without Late Fee	May 2025
Last Date to Apply for with Late Fee	May 2025
BSET 2024 Exam	June 2025
PAU CET 2024 Exam	June 2025
AAT 2024 Exam	June 2025
Counselling Process 2024 (1st Round)	General Category: July 2025 All Reserved Category July 2025 Others July 2025
Counselling Process 2024 (2nd Round)	July 2025

PAU CET 2025 Exam Highlights

Name of Exam	Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test (PAU CET)
Official Website	https://www.pau.edu/
Purpose of Exam	Admission into various UG Agriculture programmes
Stream	Agriculture
Duration of Exams	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours)
Conducting Body	Punjab Agricultural University
Admission Process	Entrance exam > Result declaration > Counselling process

List of Courses for Admission through PAU CET/BSET/AAT 2025

Here is a list of courses for admission through the PAU CET 2025 exam.

Name of the Exam	Courses
CET	BSc (Hons) Agriculture BSc (Hons) Horticulture BSc (Hons) Agribusiness Management BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics BTech Biotechnology BTech Food Technology BTech Agricultural Engineering 5 Year Integrated MSc (Hons) Programmes
BSET	B.Sc Agriculture at PAU College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhiri
AAT	B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 2+4 year programme at Bathinda and Gurdaspur

PAU CET 2025 Application Form

The PAU CET 2025 application form will be made available on the official website. Both online and offline applications are accepted for the PAU CET test in 2025. Candidates should examine the PAU CET 2025 eligibility requirements before submitting their application. Candidates should only submit the PAU CET 2024 application form if they meet the qualifying requirements; otherwise, the official exam conducting organization will reject their application.

Step 1: Visit the Punjab University of Agriculture's official website.

Step 2: Select 'Apply Now' from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Enter the generated DOB and UID numbers.

Step 4: Complete the application form with your personal and academic information.

Step 5: Before uploading the photographs, make sure they are the proper dimensions and sizes.

Step 6: Submit the application form online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.

Step 7: The candidate successfully applied after completing the deposit.

Step 8: Take a printout and mail it to The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, with the name of the admission test clearly visible on the envelope.

PAU CET: Application Fee

The application fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking, or offline at HDFC Bank using a Challan Form.

Online mode	Rs.5640
Offline mode	Rs.4200

Eligibility Criteria for PAU CET:

For Diploma:

Pass in class 10th from a recognized board

For UG Courses:

B.Sc. (Hons)
Agriculture	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
Community Science/ Nutrition & Dietetics	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture / Home Science with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
Architecture	Matriculation or equivalent with at least 65% marks in aggregate in compulsory subjects
Fashion Designing	10+2 or equivalent in any stream with at least 50% marks in aggregate
B.Tech:
Biotechnology	10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate
Food Technology	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
Agricultural Engineering	10+2 (Non-Medical) or equivalent with at least 50% marks in aggregate

For PG Courses:

M.Sc.
Agricultural Meteorology	60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Agronomy	60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)
Entomology	60% marks in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Extension Education	60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. H.Sc. / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort. / B.Tech. Food Tech.
Food Technology	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
Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping), Horticulture (Fruit Science)/ Horticulture (Vegetable Science)	60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Hort.
Forestry/ Plant Breeding & Genetics/ Plant Pathology	60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 4 – year / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Soil Science	60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Biotechnology	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.
Agril. Economics	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)
Biochemistry	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
Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology	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
Physics	60% in B.Sc. with Physics and Math. / B.Sc. (Hons) with Physics
Sociology	60% in B.Sc. Agri. / B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Home Science / B.Sc. Home Science (Hons) / B.A. with Sociology or Economics.
Statistics	60% in B.Sc. (Non-Medical) / B.A. with Mathematics / B.Sc. with Statistics / B.Sc. in Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics
Zoology	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)
Apparel & Textile Science, Family Resource Management, Food & Nutrition, Extension Education and Communication Management, Human Development and Family Studies	B.Sc. (Hons) H.Sc / B.Sc. (H.Sc.) with an OGPA of 6.00 or 60% marks or equivalent.
Fashion Designing	B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing / B.Sc. Fashion Designing with a minimum OGPA of 6.00 / 10.00 or 60% marks or equivalent.
M.Sc (Integrated)
Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Zoology	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture with 50% marks in aggregate
M.Tech.
Civil Engineering	60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Civil / Agril. Engg
Computer Science & Engineering	60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Computer Science / Electronics / Electrical Engg
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering	60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Mechanical Engg
Processing & Food Engineering	60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Food Engg / Food Tech. / Dairy Technology / B.Sc. Food Tech.(Hons)
Soil & Water Engineering	60% in Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Agril. Engg / Civil Engg
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System	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
MCA	60% in Graduate in any discipline.
MCA Lateral entry	60% in BCA / B.Sc. (IT) / B.Sc. (Computer Science)
MBA
Business Administration	60% in Graduate in any discipline
Agri-Business	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)]
MJMC	60% in Graduate in any discipline / second class Master’s degree / second class graduate with a Diploma in Journalism.

For Ph.D. Courses

Specialization	Eligibility Criteria
Agricultural Meteorology	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.
Agronomy	70% in M.Sc. in respective subjects and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons)
Biotechnology	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.
Entomology	70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Biotech.
Extension Education	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.
Food Technology	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
Horticulture ( Floriculture & Landscaping )/ Horticulture (Fruit Science)/ Horticulture ( Vegetable Science )	70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Hort.
Plant Breeding & Genetics	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
Plant Pathology	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
Soil Science	70% in M.Sc. in respective subject and B.Sc. Agri. / 55% in B.Sc. Agri. (Hons) / B.Sc. Forestry / B.Sc. Hort.
Energy Science & Technology	70% in Master’s degree in Agril. Engg / Technology or in any of its specialization
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering/ Soil & Water Engineering	70% in Master’s degree in Engg / Technology or equivalent in the respective discipline of Engg
Agril. Economics	70% in M.Sc. Agril. Economics / M.A. Economics
Biochemistry	70% in M.Sc. Biochemistry
Botany	70% in M.Sc. Botany
Business Administration	70% in Master’s Degree in Business Administration / Commerce
Chemistry	70% in M.Sc. Chemistry
Microbiology	70% in M.Sc. Microbiology
Sociology	70% in M.Sc. Sociology / M.A. in Sociology
Zoology	70% in M.Sc. Zoology
Apparel & Textile Science	70% in M.Sc. Clothing & Textiles / Apparel & Textile Science / Apparel & Textile Design and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing
Family Resource Management	70% in M.Sc. Home Management / Family Resource Management and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
Food & Nutrition	70% in M.Sc. Food & Nutrition / Human Nutrition / Food Science & Technology / Dietetics and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics
Extension Education & Communication Management	70% in M.Sc. H.Sc. Education & Extension / Extension Education / Home Science Extension and Communication Management and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)
Human Development & Family Studies	70% in M.Sc. in Child Development / Human Development and Family Studies / Human Development and 55% in B.Sc. (H.Sc.)

PAU CET: Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Offline
Language	English and Hindi
Duration	3 Hours
Type of Questions	MCQs
Total Questions	200
Total marks	800
Negative marking	-1 mark for an incorrect answer
Sections	3 sections

PAU CET: Exam Details

Subjects	No. of questions
Physics	66
Chemistry	66
Mathematics (as per choice)	34
Biology/Home Science/Agriculture (as per choice)	68
Total	200

PAU CET 2025 Syllabus :

Physics:
Communication Systems	Atoms & Nuclei
Optics	Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
Current Electricity	Oscillations & Waves
Thermodynamics	Gravitation
Work, Energy & Power	Kinematics
Electronic Devices	Dual nature of matter and radiation
Electromagnetic Waves	Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Electrostatics	The behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
Properties of Bulk Matter	Motion System of Practices and Rigid Body
Laws of Motion	Physics World and Measurement

Chemistry:
Environmental Chemistry	Biomolecules
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers	“d” and “f” block Elements
Surface Chemistry	Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry	p-Block Elements
s-Block Elements	Redox Reactions
Thermodynamics	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Structure of Atom	Solid State
Chemistry in Everyday Life	Polymers
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	Coordination Compounds
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements	Chemical Kinetics
Hydrocarbons	Group 14 Elements
Preparation and Properties of Important Compounds	Hydrogen
Equilibrium	States of Matter: Gases & Liquid
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Solutions
Basic Concepts of Chemistry	---

Agriculture:
Crop Production	Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology
Horticulture	Livestock Production

Steps to Access PAU CET 2025 Answer Key:

Check out the pointers below for some useful instructions on how to access/download the PAU CET 2025 answer key.

This page includes a direct link to the Punjab Agricultural University's official website.
The CET 2024 Answer Key can be viewed by clicking on the connection.
Enter your registration/application number and date of birth, then click the "Submit" button.
The solution key should be saved or downloaded for future reference.

Step to Check PAU CET 2025 Result:

All of the processes required to verify your PAU CET 2025 result from the Punjab Agricultural University's official website are provided here.

On this page, click the direct link to the "PAU CET 2025 Result."
In the "PAU Result Section," select the link for PAU CET result 2023-24.
Enter your PAU CET registration ID and date of birth, then click the "Submit" button.
Examine the scorecard displayed on the screen.
Make a copy of the PAU CET scorecard and store it for future reference.

PAU CET Cutoff 2025:

The PAU CET cutoff scores for admission to various undergraduate programs are published on the Punjab Agricultural University's (PAU) official website shortly after the entrance exam is completed. In addition to the PAU CET cutoff list, the university makes available the PAU CET merit list on its official website. The University periodically publishes a separate merit list for undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates looking for the checked PAU CET cutoff scores should read the sections below carefully. Candidates will learn about the projected cutoff scores for the PAU CET 2025, as well as previous years' cutoff scores and the most recent PAU CET cutoff.

PAU CET Counselling 2025:

The Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana organizes the PAU CET counseling process for those who qualify for the admission examination with the required minimum cutoff marks. The method is carried out by the official PAU CET counseling conducting body in accordance with the merit list prepared based on the candidates' entrance exam scores. Officials provide dates and times for applicants who qualify for the PAU CET counseling process, which may be found on the university's official website. Following the successful completion of the counseling procedure, the university releases the applicant list on the Punjab Agricultural University official website. Please refer to the sections below for more information on the PAU CET counseling procedure.

Documents Required for PAU CET Counselling:

Here is a list of all the documents that candidates must have in their hands 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 foundation for the selection process, and a merit list will be compiled. Each entrance exam will have a minimum cut-off mark, and those who achieve higher scores will be considered for admission. The entrance tests for the different 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

PAU CET

PAU CET

(Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test)

Candidates can conveniently complete and submit the PAU application form online via the official website. Candidates must have completed a 10+2 or comparable program with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or Mathematics as required subjects. The minimum age requirement is sixteen years.

For additional information on the PAU exam, please visit the following websites.

PAU CET/AAT/BSET 2025 Important Dates

The dates for the PAU CET 2025 exam have been presented in the table below.

Event

Important Dates

Registration Notification

April 2025

Last Date to Apply without Late Fee

May 2025

Last Date to Apply for with Late Fee

May 2025

BSET 2024 Exam

June 2025

PAU CET 2024 Exam

June 2025

AAT 2024 Exam

June 2025

Counselling Process 2024 (1st Round)

General Category:

July 2025

All Reserved Category

July 2025

Others

July 2025

Counselling Process 2024 (2nd Round)

July 2025

PAU CET 2025 Exam Highlights

Name of Exam

Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test (PAU CET)

Official Website

https://www.pau.edu/

Purpose of Exam

Admission into various UG Agriculture programmes

Stream

Agriculture

Duration of Exams

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 hours)

Conducting Body

Punjab Agricultural University

Admission Process

Entrance exam > Result declaration > Counselling process

List of Courses for Admission through PAU CET/BSET/AAT 2025

Here is a list of courses for admission through the PAU CET 2025 exam.

Name of the Exam

Courses

CET

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

BSc (Hons) Horticulture

BSc (Hons) Agribusiness Management

BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics

BTech Biotechnology

BTech Food Technology

BTech Agricultural Engineering

5 Year Integrated MSc (Hons) Programmes

BSET

B.Sc Agriculture at PAU College of Agriculture, Ballowal Saunkhiri

AAT

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture 2+4 year programme at Bathinda and Gurdaspur

PAU CET 2025 Application Form

Step 1: Visit the Punjab University of Agriculture's official website.

Step 2: Select 'Apply Now' from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Enter the generated DOB and UID numbers.

Step 4: Complete the application form with your personal and academic information.

Step 5: Before uploading the photographs, make sure they are the proper dimensions and sizes.

Step 6: Submit the application form online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.

Step 7: The candidate successfully applied after completing the deposit.

Step 8: Take a printout and mail it to The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, with the name of the admission test clearly visible on the envelope.

PAU CET: Application Fee

The application fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking, or offline at HDFC Bank using a Challan Form.

Online mode

Rs.5640

Offline mode

Rs.4200

Eligibility Criteria for PAU CET:

For Diploma:

Pass in class 10th from a recognized board