PAU CET is the entrance test for Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana - one of India's oldest and most respected agricultural universities (est. 1962). It covers B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture and B.Tech Food Technology programmes.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Offline (OMR based)
Duration:90 minutes
Total Marks:80
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, no negative marking
Sections
Physics
20 Questions•20 Marks
Chemistry
20 Questions•20 Marks
Biology/Agriculture
30 Questions•30 Marks
English
10 Questions•10 Marks
Syllabus
Physics
Class 11-12 level - mechanics, optics, electricity
Chemistry
Organic, inorganic, physical chemistry
Biology
Botany, zoology, genetics, crop science basics
English
Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with PCB with minimum 50%
Punjab domicile preferred
Important Dates
Notification
April 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
June 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
Register on pau.edu
Fill form, upload documents, pay fee
Download admit card
Counselling at PAU campus
💡 Preparation Tips
Biology carries the most weight at 37%
PAU is highly reputed - competition is strong for Punjab students
NCERT-based preparation is sufficient
❓ FAQs
Is PAU a central or state university?
PAU is a state university under the Punjab government - one of India's top agricultural institutions.