Organisation : Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana PAU
Entrance Exam : Master’s Entrance Test (MET) 2024 Admission
Application Deadline : 17.05.2024
Exam Date : 01.07.2024, 05.07.2024, 9.07.2024, 12.07.2024 & 21.07.2024
Apply Online here : https://pau-apms.in/index.php
Website : https://www.pau.edu/index.php
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PAU Master’s Entrance Test
Master’s Entrance Test (MET) is conducted by Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana. A candidate can appear in different entrance tests as per his/her eligibility by filling separate application form for each entrance test. The candidate must critically go through the qualifications for admission to a particular programme and must satisfy himself/ herself before applying for the admission. Candidates desirous to appear in more than one Master’s Test (MET), must ensure that there is no clash of entrance test dates. Last date for submitting online application form is 17th May 2024.
Related / Similar Entrance :
Kashmir University Entrance Test KUET 2024 PG Admission
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Eligibility of Master’s Entrance Test
Only those candidates who are residents of Punjab or Union Territory of Chandigarh are eligible for seeking admission to all Undergraduate, Masters’ and Diploma programmes except for MBA, M.Tech. (Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System) and self-supporting programmes for which admission will be made as per the following criteria:
** For MBA and M.Tech. (Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System) 85% seats for state domicile candidates and 15% seats for candidates of other states.
** In self-supporting programmes, 15% additional seats for the candidates of other states.
How To Apply for MET?
Candidates are advised to download PAU prospectus and read it carefully before applying. Applicants have to pay ` 3500/- for each Entrance Test that includes the cost of downloaded form/ Prospectus (` 610/- for additional option in MET-Agri & MET-Community Science). Applicants who apply for multiple entrance test will have to pay additional ` 1500/- for each. A valid unique e-mail ID is necessary to fill each application form.
1. The candidates are advised to visit PAU website www.pau.edu and click the following link page on the website: PAU ADMISSION, 2024-25 ENTRANCE TEST APPLICATION FORM
2. A clear and recent passport size coloured photograph with size upto 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format and scanned copy of signature (black/blue) with size upto 50 KB are required for uploading while filling online application form.
3. After filling the application form, the candidate is required to click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
4. Candidates must ensure that e-mail address and mobile number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as the same shall be used by the university to convey the important information/ communication.
5. A verification link will be sent to the candidate’s e-mail ID. Candidate has to click on the verification link to complete submission process of the application.
6. After verification, the candidate has to login using his e-mail ID and Date of Birth in order to download & print the application form and pay application fee. A unique identity (UID) number will appear on the top of the application form. In order to pay fee, the candidate will be provided two modes:
(a) Online payment (credit card / debit card / net banking)
(b) Challan mode
(a) If a candidate wishes to pay using online mode, then he/she has to click pay online and make payment. After successful payment, the candidate should print the transaction statement.
(b) If a candidate wishes to pay using challan form, 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. After taking the print-out of challan, the candidate has to visit any branch of the above mentioned bank with the relevant Challan Form in order to deposit fee as mentioned on the Challan Form.
7. Candidates are advised to keep checking PAU website www.pau.edu and also check their e-mail/SMS regularly for latest updates.
8. PAU disclaims any liability that may arise to the candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by the candidate(s) during online registration process.
General Instructions For Entrance Test
1. All Entrance Tests will start at 10:00 A.M. on the prescribed dates. The candidates must reach the Centre of Examination at 9:00 A.M. sharp. No entry after 10:15 A.M. under any circumstance will be allowed.
2. Admission to the Examination Centre will be on production of the Admit Card and original ID proof i.e. Aadhaar Card or Driving Licence or PAN Card or Voter Card or Passport (not photocopy or scanned copy) to the Staff at the Centre, otherwise no entry will be allowed.
3. Candidates will be permitted to appear for the Entrance Test only after the credentials are verified by the Centre officials from Admit Card and original ID.
4. The candidates are advised to locate the Examination Centre and its accessibility one day before the examination so that they can reach the Examination Centre on time.
5. Candidates are not allowed to carry Mobile phones, bluetooth devices, head phones, buttonhole cameras, calculators or any kind of electronic devices, books, notebooks, digital pen, digital watch or any other paper/material etc. in the Examination Hall. There is no facility for safekeeping of personal belongings of the candidates outside the Examination Hall and the University will not be responsible for any loss.
6. No candidate will be allowed to appear in the Entrance Test wearing belts, bracelets, goggles and caps.
7. Any candidate having in his/her possession or accessible to him/her papers/books or notes which may possibly be for providing assistance, or copying from any paper/book or note or allowing any other candidate to copy from his/her answer sheet or found writing on any other paper, or using or attempting to use any other unfair means will be expelled from the Entrance Test.
8. Any candidate, who creates disturbance of any kind during the Entrance Test or otherwise misbehaves in or around the Examination Centre or changes his/her seat will be expelled.
9. Frisking of the candidates can be done at the Centre.
10. The decision of the Centre Superintendent/Coordinator/Controller of Examinations to expel a candidate from the Examination Centre will be final.
11. If a candidate puts any identification mark on the OMR sheet, the same shall be cancelled. The decision of the Controller of Examinations in this regard will be final.
12. If impersonation in the Entrance Test is detected, the candidature will be cancelled and a case will be registered with the police.
13. 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.
Important Dates of MET
i. Last date for submitting online application form
UG & PG : 17.05.2024 without late fee; 24.05.2024 with late fee
Ph.D. : 14.10.2024 without late fee; 21.10.2024 with late fee
NRI/OCI : 21.06.2024
ii. Uploading Admit Card on PAU website 7 days before the conduct of the Entrance Test
iii. Date of Entrance Test
BSET (Ballowal Saunkhri Entrance Test) 07.06.2024
CET (Common Entrance Test) 16.06.2024
AAT (Agriculture Aptitude Test) 23.06.2024
MET (Master’s Entrance Test) 01.07.2024, 05.07.2024, 9.07.2024, 12.07.2024 & 21.07.2024