Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering
A 2-year, thesis-driven PG program for builders of farm tech. NIRF #57 university cred, NAAC A grade, and fees that won’t wreck your savings.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#57
NAAC Grade
A (3.17)
Total Intake
15 Seats
Total Program Fee
₹90,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Tech or B.E. in Agricultural Engineering is required.
Admission Basis
Mixed mode — entrance exam score plus academic merit.
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.9L total
- First Year Tuition₹45,000
- Second Year Tuition₹45,000
24-Month Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Core + Advanced Courses
Farm Machinery Design, Precision Agriculture, Food Engineering, and lab immersion.
Year +1
Year 2: Thesis + Specialization
Water Resources Management, Renewable Energy Systems, and a major research project.
Year +2
Graduation & Career Launch
Thesis defense, placement support, and off-campus industry networking.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Budget-Friendly With Campus Perks
The entire degree costs less than most semester fees at private colleges. Hostel facilities and scholarships are available too — a rare combo for a niche agri-tech program.
The verdict
Worth considering
Pick PAU if you want deep agri-engineering research without a six-figure education loan. The 45% placement rate and broad recruiter categories mean you’ll need to hustle for off-campus roles or plan for a PhD. Skip it if you’re chasing a high-gloss, high-salary IT-style campus placement or a metro city lifestyle.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable PG education under ₹1 lakh
- ✓ Careers in farm machinery, irrigation, and food processing
- ✓ Thesis-driven research and agri-belt location
- ✓ UGC-recognized state university with hostel & scholarships
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement rates
- ✗ Metro city exposure and nightlife
- ✗ Pivot to software/coding roles
- ✗ Well-known corporate recruiter brands