The
Punjab Agricultural University was established in 1962 to serve
the state of erstwhile Punjab. On the reorganization of Punjab
, two independent universities for the two states - Punjab and
Haryana were established under the Haryana and Punjab Agricultural
Universities Act, 1970.The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
is located in Ludhiana city (Punjab State) in north-west India
at a distance of 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 1510 acres
on its main campus and 4615 acres at the regional research stations.
Modelled on the pattern of land grant colleges in U.S.A., the
PAU performs the integrated functions of teaching, research and
extension in agriculture, agricultural engineering, veterinary
and animal sciences, home since and allied disciplines. The University
has well equipped laboratories, library and lecture rooms and
elaborate farm facilities. Hostel accommodation is available
in the university hostels for single students. Married students,
if accompanied by their family members, will 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 share 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 has five constituent colleges,
viz. College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering,
College of Veterinary Science, College of Home science and College
of Basic Sciences & Humanities.
At present the University, through 50 departments in the five
constituent colleges, offers 54 Master's and 43 Ph.D. programmes.
The course curricula are constantly revised and restructured
to keep pace with the latest developments in agriculture and
allied fields.
