PAU B.Sc {Hons.} Agriculture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the University of Punjab requires passing the Common Entrance Test (CET), taken by around 10,000 candidates annually, with only about 180 securing admission. The university, renowned for its agricultural programs, demands a high CET rank and immediate fee payment during counseling. The academic year starts in late July, featuring a highly qualified faculty with over 1400 PhD holders. The B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) course operates on a semester system with exams held thrice per semester.

Tuition is affordable at 25,000 INR per semester, including hostel fees, and payments can be made online or offline. Placement support is robust, with 50-78% of students securing jobs. The average salary package ranges from 2-5 lakhs per annum, peaking at 9 lakhs. Notable companies like Infosys and HCL offer internships with stipends. The university offers scholarships for SC/ST students, rural students, and academic achievers, ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,200 monthly.

Tuition fees are about Rs. 40,000 annually, with Bachelor's degree costs between Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 1.5 lakh. Scholarships such as the Post Matric Scholarship and GS Khush Foundation Merit Scholarship are available, along with fee concessions for participants in youth festivals and tournaments.