Scholarships, Fellowships, Stipends, Prizes, Awards and Merit Certificates

Postgraduate Scholarships/Fellowships

• University Fellowships

One fellowship @ 2000/- per month shall be awarded for the first 7 students in each discipline of M.Sc./MBA/M.Tech. and one additional fellowship for every 7 additional students or a part thereof, provided the number of students is not less than three.

• ICAR Scholarships

The ICAR awards National Talent Scholarships for its nominees, based on ICAR AIEEA PG conducted by the ICAR/NTA, for postgraduate programmes for full degree duration subject to fulfilment of prescribed conditions. The value of scholarship is `5000/- p.m. The ICAR also awards its nominees ICAR PG Scholarship @ `12,640/- p.m. + Contingency @ 6,000/- per annum to masters’ student based on AICE conducted by the ICAR.

• Mrs Jaswant Kaur Bindra w/o Dr Onkar Singh Bindra Scholarship

This scholarship @ `3000/- per month plus contingency grant of `5000/- per annum is awarded to one M.Sc. student with the highest rank in the admission list from the discipline of Entomology.

• Merit-cum-Means fellowship

The fellowship amount is `1000/- per month per student. This fellowship is awarded to 10% of the students admitted in self-supporting programmes.

• Sh. Jarnail Singh Basi Memorial Fellowship

This fellowship `3000/- per month is awarded to one M.Sc. (Agri.) student on merit basis.

• Dr G S Grewal Memorial Fellowship*

This fellowship @ `2000/- per month is awarded to two M.Sc. students on merit basis (one each from 1st and 2nd year) from the discipline of Chemistry.

• Dr S S Guraya Memorial Fellowship*

This fellowship @ `1500/- per month is awarded to two M.Sc. students on merit basis (one each from 1st and 2nd year) from the discipline of Zoology.

• DBT Fellowship

All M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology students admitted through GAT_B are paid a fellowship of 5000/- per month as per DBT guidelines.

• SS-SW Chawlas Memorial Fellowship

SS-SW Chawlas Memorial Fellowship of `2000/- per month is awarded to freshly enrolled one M.Sc. student in the discipline of Genetics and Plant Breeding belonging to economically weaker section. The fellowship for the first year is awarded to the student with the highest rank/marks obtained in MET of the PAU.

• Vinay and Kumud Kaushal Scholarship for MBA

Vinay and Kumud Kaushal Scholarship has been instituted by Mr. Vinay Kaushal, alumnus (1975 batch), School of Business Studies, PAU. This Fellowship (30,000/-) is awarded to the outstanding student of MBA 1st year and MBA 2nd year of the programme.

Doctoral Fellowships

• University Fellowships

One Senior Fellowship @ 3000/- per month in each discipline of Ph.D Programme.

• ICAR Scholarships

The ICAR awards its nominees ICAR-JRF/SRF @ `31,000/-p.m. for first 2 years and 35000/- p.m. from the third yearto doctoral degree students alongwith contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- per annum based on AICE-JRF/SRF(Ph.D) conducted by the ICAR/NTA.

• Mrs Jaswant Kaur Bindra w/o Dr Onkar Singh Bindra Fellowship

This fellowship @ `4000/- per month plus contingency grant of `10000/- per annum is awarded to one Ph.D. student with the highest rank in the admission list from the discipline of Entomology.

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• Khaira and Kapur Endowment for Scholastic Achievement in Zoology

This Scholastic Achievement has been instituted by Dr (Mrs.) Mohanjit Kaur and Dr Kanwal (Ken) Kapur (alumni of Department of Zoology) in the memory of their parents. The Endowment for Scholastic Achievement (`25,000/- per month) is awarded to the one student of Ph.D. programme in Zoology securing the highest OCPA at the end of second year of Ph.D. programme.

Other Scholarships*

Some students may be granted interest free Loan Scholarships and National Loan Scholarships under Scholarships Scheme of Govt. of India on fulfilment of prescribed conditions.

Punjab Govt. Scholarships*

The Punjab Govt. also provides assistance to students subject to fulfilment of prescribed conditions under the following schemes:

– Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme (Govt. of India)

– National Merit Scholarship Scheme

– State Merit Scholarship Scheme

– Scholarships Scheme for Backward Class Students

– Fellowship Scheme under State Scheduled Castes Welfare Department

– Scholarship for students Belonging to Ex-criminal Tribes

– Scholarship for Teachers Wards

– Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Terrorists/1984 Riots Affected Families

– Grant for the Wards of Serving/ex serviceman

– Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship to SC students

– Post-Matric Scholarships for OBC Students

– National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SC Students for Higher Studies Abroad

– Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Educationfor SC Students

• Plant Pathology Alumni Medal with Cash Prize

Plant Pathology Alumni Medal with Cash Prize of `25,000/-has been instituted by Piara Singh Parmar Memorial Society for M.Sc. meritorious student excelling in academics in the discipline of Plant Pathology.

Awards
and Medals

Gold Medals/Medals Instituted for Students

University has
instituted a number of Gold Medals/Medals for award to the students on
fulfillment of certain prescribed conditions. These Gold medals/medals are
conferred at the time of Annual Convocation of the University or Prize
Distribution Function-cum-

Convocation of the
respective colleges. The detail is as under:

Postgraduate Programmes

• PAU Gold
Medals for Ph.D programmes

– PAU Gold
Medal in Crop Production & Mechanization

– PAU Gold
Medal in Crop Improvement and Protection

– PAU Gold
Medal in Horticulture, Forestry, Value Addition and Nutrition

– PAU Gold
Medal in Agricultural Social Sciences

– PAU Gold
Medal in Basic Sciences

• Dr S.K.
Gosal Memorial Medal

Dr S.K.
Gosal Memorial Medal has been instituted by Dr S.S. Gosal, Former Director of
Research and currently, the Vice Chancellor, PAU, Ludhiana, in the memory of
his wife late Dr Satwant Kaur Gosal, Former Professor, Department of
Microbiology, PAU. This medal is awarded to Ph.D. pass out student from
Department of Microbiology, securing highest OCPA (not less than 8.00 out of
10.00) and having specialization in the field of Soil

Microbiology
during Ph.D.

• Sardarni
Manjit Kaur W/o Surjit Singh Medal

This Medal
has been instituted by Dr Surjit Singh, Retired Senior Extension Scientist,
Agronomy, PAU in the name of his wife Sardarni Manjit Kaur. This medal is
awarded to a Ph.D. student from Department of Agronomy, securing highest OCPA
and having Specialization in the field of Agronomy.

• Alumni
Medal for Excellence in Zoology

This Medal
for Excellence in Zoology has been instituted by thirty three alumni of College
of Basic Sciences & Humanities, PAU. This medal is awarded to one pass-out
student of Ph.D. Zoology for obtaining the highest OCPA.

• Shri
Kashmir Singh Dhillon Medal

Shri Kashmir
Singh Dhillon Medal has been instituted by Dr Tarsem Singh Dhillon, Head,
Department of Vegetable Science, PAU in the memory of his late father Shri
Kashmir Singh Dhillon. This medal is awarded to the student obtaining the
highest OCPA (not less than

8.00) in
Ph.D. Programme in the discipline of Vegetable Science.

• Dr Darshan
Singh Brar Medal and Cash Prize

This Medal
has been instituted by Dr (Mrs.) Parveen Chhuneja, Principal
Geneticist-cum-Director, School of Agricultural Biotechnology, PAU in the name
of Dr. Darshan Singh Brar Medal with cash prize of ` 5000/-. This medal is
awarded to only one pass-out Ph.D. student every year, securing highest OCPA
but not less than 8.00/10.00 in the discipline of Biotechnology/Molecular
Biology and Biotechnology.

• Dr Jugraj
Singh Dhillon Medal

This medal
has been named after Dr Jugraj Singh Dhillon, a renowned Animal Breeder who
served PAU as Dean, College of Veterinary Sciences and strived hard throughout
his professional career towards improving the quality of teaching and research,
laying a great

emphasis on
holistic development of students through co-curricular activities. This medal
is awarded to a student who is adjudged as the Best All Round Student in
Master’s programme of PAU for an academic year.

• Sardar
Kartar Singh Kahlon Gold Medal

Sardar
Kartar Singh Kahlon was a great agriculturist who contributed immensely to the
development of Horticulture in Punjab and reclamation of large tracts of waste
land in the state. This Medal is awarded to the student who is adjudged as the
Best All Round Student

in M.Sc.
(Agri.) in the University.

• Dr Avtar
Singh Atwal Gold Medal

Dr AS Atwal
was a great Entomologist who introduced Italian honey bee into India. He was
Dean, College of Agriculture twice and also served as Dean, Postgraduate
Studies of PAU. He was the founder president of Indian Ecological Society. This
Medal is awarded to the Best Student of the University adjudged on the basis of
academic achievements including the quality of research work of M.Sc./M.Tech/5
years integrated M.Sc. (Hons) will be eligible who have cleared all the listed
courses of first 3 years (6 semesters) .

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• Dr M S
Randhawa Medal

Dr M S
Randhawa was an eminent scientist, administrator, educationist, art critic and
lover of nature and sports. This University owes special debt of gratitude to
him for taking it to International standards. The faculty and students cherish
the memory of this leader as Vice Chancellor. This medal is awarded to the
student who writes the Best Essay on ‘Evolution of Life’.

• Dr Gurmail
Singh Dhaliwal Medal

Dr Gurmail
Singh Dhaliwal, former Professor of Ecology, PAU, Ludhiana, is a renowned
Entomologist and Ecologist. He has authored/edited a number of books on
different aspects of pest management, environment and sustainable agriculture.
This Medal is awarded to All Round Best M.Sc. Entomology student with OCPA of
not less than 8.00.

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• Dr
Bhupinder Singh Sekhon Medal

Dr Bhupinder
Singh Sekhon was the Head, Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, PAU,
Ludhiana, and was a renowned Chemist. This medal is awarded to the student with
highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) based on the joint merit of the students of
M.Sc.

Chemistry
and Five Year Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry (Hons) Programme.

• Dr H S
Toor Medal

Dr H S Toor
served as Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, PAU, Ludhiana, and was a
dedicated teacher. He was instrumental in introducing the concept of
Agricultural Ornithology and also in setting up of the Fish Farm as part of
Department of Zoology in

PAU. This
medal is awarded to the All Round Best M.Sc. Zoology student with OCPA of not
less than 8.00.

• Dr S D
Khepar Medal

Dr S D
Khepar was the founder Head of the Dept. of Soil and Water Engineering, an
eminent scientist who served as Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering and
Technology, and later became National Professor of ICAR. This medal is awarded
to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Tech.
(Soil and Water Engineering).

• Alumni
Gold Medal for Excellence in Academics in Chemistry/Biochemistry

The Medal is
instituted by the Alumni batch of B.Sc. (Hons) programme (1970-74) of
Chemistry/ Biochemistry. It is awarded to the student obtaining highest OCPA in
M.Sc./Five Year Integrated M.Sc. (Hons) programme in Chemistry/Biochemistry.

• Sardar
Harpreet Singh Kalsy Memorial Medal

The medal has
been named after Sardar Harpreet Singh Kalsy who did his MBA from PAU in 1985.
He served as Managing Partner in the firm H S Balbir and Bros, G.T. Road,
Ludhiana for about 34 years. This medal is awarded to the student who secures
the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in MBA (Agri-Business Management)
Programme.

• Dr T S
Thind Medal

Dr T S Thind
served as Additional Director of Research and was a renowned Plant Pathologist.
This medal is awarded to the student securing highest OCPA (not less than 8.00)
in M.Sc. Plant Pathology.

• Dr Ranjit
Singh Dhanda Medal

Dr Ranjit
Singh Dhanda served as Head, Department of Forestry & Natural Resources.
This medal is awarded for Overall Best Masters’ Student and also for securing
highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Forestry & Natural Resources.

• S. Kishan
Singh Dhaliwal Memorial Medal

S. Kishan
Singh Dhaliwal Memorial Medal has been instituted by Dr Jit Singh Dhaliwal,
former Senior Entomologist, Department of Entomology, in the memory of his
father late S. Kishan Singh Dhaliwal. This medal is awarded to the student for
securing highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Entomology.

• Chawla
Memorial Maize Research and Development Medal

Chawla
Memorial Maize Research and Development Medal has been instituted by Dr Jasbir
Singh Chawla, former Principal Maize Breeder, Department of Plant Breeding
& Genetics in the memory of his parents. This medal is awarded to the
student obtaining the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. pass out in a
calendar year.

• Sardarni
Sujan Kaur Memorial Medal

Sardarni
Sujan Kaur Memorial Medal has been instituted by Dr Amanpreet Kaur, Assistant
Professor of Sociology, Department of Economics & Sociology. This Medal is
awarded to a student obtaining highest OCPA based on the joint merit in M.Sc.
Agricultural Economics/

Sociology
programme.

• Dr A P S
Gill Medal

This Medal
has been instituted by Mr. Avtar Singh Dhindsa in the name of Dr A P S Gill.
This medal is awarded to M.Sc. student who secures the highest OCPAin M.Sc.
Horticulture (Floriculture & Landscaping).

• Dr Dalip
Singh Sidhu Medal

This
Medal has been instituted by Sh. Harpreet Singh in the memory of his late
father Dr Dalip Singh Sidhu. This medal is awarded to M.Sc. student in
discipline of Agricultural Economics, securing highest OCPA.