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{{Infobox university<br />
|name = Punjab Agricultural University<br />
| native_name = PAU<br />
|image = Punjab Agricultural University (seal).jpg<br />
|motto =<br />
|established = 1963<br />
|type = [[Public universities|Public]]<br />
|vice_chancellor = [[Baldev Singh Dhillon]]<br />
|undergrad =<br />
|postgrad =<br />
|city = [[Ludhiana]]<br />
|state = [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]<br />
|country = [[India]]<br />
|campus = [[Urban areas|Urban]] <br />
|website= {{url|http://www.pau.edu}}<br />
|faculty = <br />
|students = <br />
|administrative_staff=<br />
|affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Indian Council for Agricultural Research|ICAR]]<ref>[https://www.icar.org.in/sites/default/files/2009_1566198030932.pdf Status of NAEAB Accredited Agriculture Universities/Colleges as on 29 July 2019], [[Indian Council for Agricultural Research|ICAR]]</ref><br />
}}<br />
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The '''Punjab Agricultural University''' ('''PAU''') in [[Ludhiana]] is largest agriculture university in asia{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} It is a state agricultural university in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icar.org.in/en/universities.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-07-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818145202/http://www.icar.org.in/en/universities.htm |archive-date=18 August 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> It was established in 1962 and is the nation's third-oldest agricultural university, after [[Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology]], [[Pantnagar]] and [[Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology]], [[Bhubaneshwar]]. It was formally<br />
inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, [[Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]], on July 8, 1963. PAU pioneered the [[Green Revolution in India]]<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oe8geX4-ny8C&q=bitter+to+better+harvest&pg=PR1 |title = Bitter to Better Harvest: Post-green Revolution : Agricultural and Marketing Strategy for India|isbn = 9788172111199|last1 = Roul|first1 = Chhabilendra|year = 2001}}</ref> in the 1960s. It was bifurcated in 2005 with the formation of [[Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University]] (GADVASU).<br />
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==History==<br />
[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi spinning a Charkha at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.png|thumb|Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] spinning a ''[[Charkha (spinning wheel)|charkha]]'' at PAU; October 2016.]]<br />
The Punjab Agricultural University was established in 1962 to serve the state of erstwhile. In 2006, the College of Veterinary Science was upgraded to become Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University (GADVASU) at Ludhiana.<br />
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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 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.<br />
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The Punjab Agricultural University now has five constituent colleges, viz. College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering, College of Community science and College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, College of Horticultural Science.<br />
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At present the university, through 28 departments in the five constituent colleges, offers 31 Master's and 30 Ph.D. programmes. The course curricula are constantly revised and restructured to keep pace with the latest developments in agriculture and allied fields.<br />
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==Infrastructure and athletics==<br />
The university has a very strong reputation in sports{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}, and it and its alumni have won many awards for excellence in sport. The university has facilities for [[basketball]], [[badminton]], [[cycling]], [[cricket]], [[field hockey]], [[association football|football]], [[gymnastics]], [[handball]], [[volleyball]], [[lawn tennis]], [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[table tennis]], [[weight training]], and [[kabbadi]]. There is also a [[velodrome]], an [[astroturf]] field for [[field hockey|hockey]], and a stadium for various sports.<br />
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There is an [[Amphitheatre|open-air theatre]] for cultural activities and a student community center for miscellaneous extracurricular activities. Numerous international and Punjabi culture festivities have been staged at the university.<br />
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There is a [[Faculty (university)|faculty]] of 1250 members at the main campus and at regional research stations.<br />
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==Campus==<br />
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is in [[Ludhiana]] city (Punjab State) in northwest India, 316&nbsp;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 {{convert|1510|acre|km2}} on its main campus and {{convert|4615|acre|km2}} at the regional research stations. Modeled on the pattern of land grant colleges in the United States, the PAU performs the integrated functions of teaching, research and extension in agriculture, agricultural engineering, home science and allied disciplines. The university has well-equipped laboratories, library and lecture rooms and elaborate farm facilities. Accommodation is available in the university hostels for single students. Married students, if accompanied by their family members, have to find accommodation outside the campus.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}<br />
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== Sports ==<br />
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[[Punjab Agricultural University Stadium]] is a multipurpose stadium located in the campus. The stadium has facilities for [[cricket]], [[association football|football]], [[field hockey|hockey]], and other sports. There is an [[astroturf]] field for hockey.<ref>[http://www.worldkabaddileague.net/season-2014/venues/15.html Hockey Ground]</ref> In addition to this there is a [[swimming pool]] and a [[velodrome]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ludhiana.nic.in/dept/district_sports.html |title=District Sports Office |access-date=6 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809133853/http://ludhiana.nic.in/dept/district_sports.html |archive-date=9 August 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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There are facilities for indoor sports such as [[basketball]], [[badminton]], [[gymnastics]], [[handball]], [[volleyball]], [[lawn tennis]], [[table tennis]], [[Olympic weightlifting|weight lifting]] and [[Kabbadi]] etc. The Ground has also hosted 10 [[Ranji Trophy|Ranji]] including a final in [[1992–93 Ranji Trophy|1993]] where [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab]] defeated [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]] to win their only Ranji Trophy title and one [[Irani Trophy]] matches from 1987 to 1999<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/1122_f.html First-class matches]</ref> and 10 [[List A]] matches.<ref>[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/1122_a.html List A matches]</ref><br />
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==Academics==<br />
The university offers five [[bachelor's degree]]s, 51 [[master's degree]] and 42 [[doctorate]] programmes in 50 departments of five constituent colleges. In addition, it offers a [[Bachelor of Education]] program and five Diploma programs in its four constituent colleges:<br />
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* College of Agriculture<br />
* College of Horticulture and Forestry<br />
* College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology<br />
* College of Home Science <br />
* College of Basic Sciences and Humanities<br />
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In 1988 the university switched from the [[Academic term|trimester]] to semester system and in 1993 it switched from the letter grade system to a 10.00 credit point average system.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}<br />
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==Rankings==<br />
{{Infobox India university ranking<br />
| NIRF_U_2019 = 51<br />
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The [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) ranked Punjab Agricultural University 51 among universities in 2019.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2019/><br />
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==Photo Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:Mohinder Singh Randhawa Library.jpg|Mohinder Singh Randhawa Library <br />
Image:Thapar Hall PAU.jpg|Thapar Hall<br />
Image:NesCafe PAU.jpg|Nescafe<br />
Image:Hockey Ground PAU.jpg|Hockey Ground<br />
Image:College of Agriculture Engineering & Technology.jpg|Engineering Department<br />
Image:College of Home Science.jpg|College of Home Science<br />
Image:College of Agriculture PAU.jpg|College of Agriculture <br />
Image:Agriculture Engineering department PAU.jpg|Department of Agricultural Engineering, PAU<br />
Image:PAU Market.jpg|PAU Market<br />
Image:PAU Bank.jpg|PAU Bank<br />
Image:PAMETI ludhiana.jpg|PAMETI institute, Ludhiana<br />
Image:PAU gurudwara.jpg|PAU Guruduwara<br />
Image:Deptt of Agricultural Engineering, PAU.jpg|Department of Agricultural Engineering<br />
Image:PAU, hostel no. 1.jpg|Hostel No. 1, PAU<br />
Image:Botanical garden view PAU.jpg|Botanical Garden, PAU<br />
Image:Agronomy deptt. PAU.jpg|Agronomy Department, PAU<br />
Image:PAU plantbreeding.jpg|Plant Breeding Department, PAU<br />
Image:PAU canteen.jpg|PAU Students Home<br />
Image:Plant breeding PAU.jpg|Plant breeding deptt. PAU<br />
Image:PAU canteen 2.jpg|PAU Canteen<br />
Image:PAU cafeteria.jpg|PAU Cafeteria<br />
Image:Dr. Uppal muesim.jpg|Dr. Uppal Muesuem PAU<br />
Image:PAU library 2.jpg|Dr. Mohinder Singh Randhawa Library, PAU<br />
Image:PAU ground.jpg|PAU Sports Grounds<br />
Image:Manmohan Singh auditorium PAU.jpg|Dr. Manmohan Singh Auditorium, PAU<br />
Image:PAU library.jpg|Another View of PAU Library<br />
Image:PAU clock tower.jpg|PAU Clock tower & Directorate of Extension Education<br />
Image:PAU chowk.jpg|Main Chowk of PAU<br />
Image:PAU hockey stadium.jpg|Hockey Turf Ground, PAU<br />
Image:Centre for communication and international linkages.jpg|Centre for Communication and International linkages<br />
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== Notable alumni ==<br />
{{alumni|date=April 2018}}<br />
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* [[Jaswinder Bhalla]]<br />
* [[Gurbhajan Gill]]<br />
* [[Gurdev Singh Khush]]<br />
* [[Gurmant Grewal]]<br />
* [[Baldev Singh Dhillon]]<br />
* [[Adesh Kanwarjit Singh Brar]]<br />
* [[Swarn Dhaliwal]]<br />
* Jagdeep Gill <br />
* Gurnam Gill <br />
* [[Jagdishwar Nath Ranade]]<br />
* [[Khem Singh Gill]]<br />
* [[Bal Mukand Sharma]]<br />
* [[Manmohan Singh Grewal]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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*{{Official website|http://www.pau.edu/}}<br />
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