PAU B.Tech Agricultural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering program at this state government-funded university requires taking the JEE Main exam. Candidates with a rank above 200,000 can gain direct admission through PTU counseling or via direct college counseling if PTU forms are missed. The university's faculty is highly qualified, mostly from IITs and IIMs, and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 1:2, fostering accessible and supportive educational relationships, though a few faculty members may seem unapproachable.

The program spans 8 semesters, each with 8-9 courses, and includes four types of exams per semester. Standard semester fees range from Rs. 45,000-50,000 for day scholars and Rs. 65,000+ for hostellers, with tuition around Rs. 130,000 annually. Scholarships and loans are available, with SC/ST students paying significantly reduced fees. The placement program is strong, focusing on manufacturing companies like John Deere and Mahindra & Mahindra. Around 40% of students secure placements with packages between 4-6 LPA, and the highest around 15 LPA.

Students are placement-eligible from the 6th semester, with an 80-90% probability of securing a job. Internships, often unpaid, are mandatory in the 7th semester and graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Scholarships of up to Rs. 40,000 are available, including a Rs. 3000 monthly scholarship for ICAR-admitted students from outside Punjab.