COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LUDHIANA

Punjab
Fees: Approx. ₹65,000 - ₹70,000 per year (for Agricultural Engineering).
Average Package: 4.8 - 5.0 LPA
Highest Package: 10 - 15 LPA

About COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LUDHIANA

Established in 1964 as a constituent college of PAU, it is one of the premier institutes for agricultural engineering in India. It played a pivotal role in the Green Revolution by developing and promoting farm mechanization technologies.

Admission Process

UG admissions via PAU-CET or JEE Main. PG admissions (M.Tech) require GATE or PAU's Master's Entrance Test (MET).

Cutoffs

JEE Main ranking varies; priority given to Punjab residents through CET.

Rankings & Recognition

Ranked 3rd in Agriculture & Allied Sectors by NIRF 2025.

Top Recruiters & Placements

John Deere,Mahindra & Mahindra,TAFE,CLAAS,Amul,Nestle,PepsiCo,Trident

Scholarships

PAU Merit Fellowship, ICAR NTS, Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST).

Student Life & Campus

Vibrant campus life with cultural fests, Kisan Melas, and extensive sports facilities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Facilities

Hostels (Boys & Girls),Central Library,Sports Stadium,Astroturf Hockey Ground,Swimming Pool,Velodrome,IT Infrastructure,Medical Facilities,Transport

Faculty Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary entrance exam for B.Tech admission?

Admission is primarily based on the PAU Common Entrance Test (CET) and JEE Main scores.

Does the college offer scholarships?

Yes, merit-based fellowships for UG/PG students and Post Matric scholarships for SC/OBC residents of Punjab are available.

Courses & Fees

  • Agricultural Engineering - 2,86,000
  • Food Technology - 7,68,000
  • Processing and Food Engineering - 1,44,000
  • Farm Machinery and Power Engineering - 1,44,000

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Pros

  • Highly qualified and cooperative faculty
  • Excellent research facilities
  • Beautiful green campus
  • Strong reputation in agricultural sector

Cons

  • Hostel infrastructure needs renovation
  • Heavy academic workload
  • Limited campus placement for some branches

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Notifications & Updates

  • B.Tech/B.Sc Admissions 2026 Registration Open (2026-02-15)
  • Annual Farmers Fair (Kisan Mela) Scheduled for March (2026-03-01)

Location

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004

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Contact Details

Phone: 0161-2401960

Email: deancoaet@pau.edu

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