General Instructions for filling up the Application Form

Students applying for the PAU CET B.Sc. (Hons.) 2020 have to fill up the application form on the official site.

A student can submit the application only once; multiple forms will be rejected.

Candidates can apply either online or offline as under (Download prospectus and read it  carefully before applying).

Requirements to be readied before you start filling up the Application Form of PAU CET B.Sc. (Hons.) 2020

• PC or a Laptop with Internet connectivity
• Qualification details
• Scanned copy of coloured photograph in with size upto 50 KB Scanned copy of signature (black/blue) in with size upto 50 KB
• Functional e-mail Id as all communication are made through email; 
• Mobile number as all information is sent through SMS too.
• For online payments, usually a valid debit or credit card as well as Net B facility, UPI or PAYTM Service is a must.
• Printer is required for keeping hard copies; if there is no printer, one can save the printouts, transfer them on to a pen drive and get it printed from a cyber-café.
• It is recommended to download the information Bulletin Brochure and read it carefully so that you understand various requirements to fill up the form.

For Offline made

• Prospectus and application form can be obtained from The Additional Director of Communication, Communication Centre, PAU, Ludhiana–141 004 (near University Gate Number 1) personally on payment of ` 2120/- in cash at the counter or by post by sending bank draft of ` 2260/- in favour of Additional Director of Communication, payable at Ludhiana. The name of programme for which the form is required should be mentioned in the request and also at the back of the bank draft.
• Colour Code for CET is Green 
• All columns in the application form should be filled in and written carefully and legibly by the candidate in his/her own handwriting. Incomplete application form is liable to be rejected.
• Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Offline Application Form are their own as the same shall be used by the university to convey the important information/ communication
• The candidate should paste one latest passport size photograph on the application form and attach another passport size photograph with the application form. The candidate should also keep two  identical photographs ready with him/her for pasting it on downloaded admit card and other on the white application form to be filled at the time of counselling/document verification/interview  (except for M.Tech Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System, Diploma Course in Hybrid Seed Production Technology and Diploma in Agriculture).
• Candidates are advised to keep visiting PAU website and also check their e-mail/SMS regularly for latest updates.
• PAU disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by the candidate(s) during offline applicaiotn submission process

The Usual Steps in filling up the Online Application Form of the PAU CET B.Sc. (Hons.) 2020:

Step-1: Students have register for Online Application Form. A login and Password are created.

Step-2: Student has to Complete the Application Form and its various sections

Step-3: Required documents in the form of Scanned Images 

Step-4: Payments have to be made by Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / PAYTM or via Challan 

• The candidate must send immediately the transaction statement along with computer-generated print-out of application form duly signed by the candidate and his/her parents/guardian to The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004 clearly mentioning the name of entrance test on the envelope
• If candidate wishes to pay using challan mode, the candidate can download the Bank Challan Form of HDFC Bank using the link "Download Challan Form". A Unique Identity (UID) number  will appear on the top of the application form as well as on the Bank Challan Form. The candidate must retain the candidate’s copy of Challan Form and send the University Copy of the  Challan Form immediately along with computer-generated print-out of application form duly  signed by the candidate and his/her parents/guardian to The Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004 clearly mentioning the name of entrance test on the envelope

Important Instructions about PAU CET B.Sc. (Hons.) 2020 Application Process

• All steps have to be completed before you can submit the form.
• Incomplete forms will be rejected.
• No correspondence is allowed on incomplete submission of form.
• No request of remitted fees is entertained
• Please keep visiting the PAU CET B.Sc. (Hons.) 2020 official website for latest updates.

Preparation for the Exam Day

• The Admit card should be downloaded and printed immediately.
• A few copies of the Admit Card should be kept in reserve as these are also used at the time of admission and counselling.
• Photo to be fixed on the admit card, if required
• Documents to be taken to the Exam centre should be kept ready.
• Copy of the photo may be required to be taken to the Test Centre.
• Stationary related articles as mentioned should be kept ready.
• Dress related details will also be provided in the prospectus as well as with the admit card and should be followed.
• Items not to be taken to the Exam centre or barred should be noted.

Examination Day Instructions:

• All Entrance Examinations will start at 10:00 A.M. on prescribed dates. The candidates must reach Centre of Examination at 9:00 A.M. sharp. No entry after 10.15 A.M. under any circumstance will be allowed
• Frisking of the candidates can be done at the Centre
• Disabled candidates shall be granted extra time @ 20 minutes per hour in entrance tests as per rules. They will have to attach a request while applying for entrance test along with disability certificate issued  by the competent authority

Before entering the Exam Centre

• Try to reach the exam centre one hour prior to the time advised in the admit card.
• Before leaving for the site, please have a hearty breakfast or light lunch depending on the session. Drink plenty of fluids; as in summers dehydration can set in affecting your performance in the exam.
• Have a cookie or a chocolate just before entering the centre; this prevents hypoglycaemia and thus helps you stay alert longer improving your results.
• If it is a busy centre, then don’t wait till last for the entry and security check.
• Centre will not allow you to enter after the stipulated time of closing the doors.
• Admission to the Exam Centre is with the Admit Card; no candidates shall be admitted to the test without the production of the Admit Card at the Test Centre.
• Usually no bags are allowed.
• No eatables are allowed.
• No communication equipment such as mobile phones / pager/ wireless set, scanner, camera or any such electronic / digital gadget etc are allowed in the exam centre; carrying one will lead to disqualification.

After entering the centre

• Once candidates enter the centre, they should locate their designated hall and seat.
• If mentioned, candidates will be hand frisked as well as photographed or video graphed before entering the centre
• After all the formalities, candidates should enter the allotted hall and take the designated seat.
• For Objective Type question papers, rough work is to be done in the space provided for this purpose. No rough work is allowed on the OMR Answer Sheet under any situation.
• Questions have to be answered on the answer sheet only.
• Copying, use of unfair means of any kind, talking, asking questions from other candidates or borrowing of material inside the Test Centre is strictly prohibited.
• The candidates are to return their OMR answer-sheets and the question paper in full to the Centre Superintendent. Tearing or taking away of the question paper is not allowed failing which the candidates shall be disqualified from the entire Entrance Test.
• Smoking is a not allowed.
• Misbehaviour of any kind can lead to expulsion of the candidate.
• Caught copying helping in copying will mean cancellation of the answer sheet/cancellation of the candidature.
•  Marking the answer sheet or question paper in any way will also lead to cancellation of the exam for that candidate.

• The mode of availability of the admit card is Both online and offline.
• Admit Card can be downloaded from the official site 
• The Admit Card for PAU CET B.Sc. (Hons.) 2020 can be accessed using the Date of Birth and UID

• Name
• Roll Number
• Test Centre
• Date and time of the Exam
• Exam day instructions
• Documents to carry for the exam
• Dress Code
• Exam Day instructions

• Information about the mode and schedule of counseling will be put up at the PAU website along with the entrance test results. 
• Every student is required to follow the counseling instructions appearing on the PAU website and participate in the counseling as per instructions. No separate intimation will be given to  the candidate regarding the counselling. The University will not be responsible for any loss of opportunity for admission to the candidate by not participating in the counseling. 
• At the time of Counselling/document verification the candidate is required to deposit the full fee in cash to confirm the seat. Failing to deposit the full fee the allotment will be cancelled and the seat will  be declared vacant.