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Rank #10
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
Rawalpindi, Punjab
About PMAS-AAUR
A specialized public university located in the heart of Rawalpindi. Originally focused on rain-fed agriculture, it has expanded into a general university with strong IT, Management, and Science faculties.
Established in 1970 as a Barani Agricultural College, it was upgraded to university status in 1994. Named after the Sufi saint Pir Mehr Ali Shah, it is dedicated to solving the agricultural problems of the Pothohar region and offers one of the country's best Hydroponic Agriculture programs.
Programs Offered
5 programs available
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture
4 YearsModerate (Flagship Program)
26,800 (M) / 64,300 (E) PKR
1st Semester
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
5 YearsHigh
55,650 (M) / 111,350 (E) PKR
1st Semester
BS Computer Science
4 YearsHigh
66,750 (M) / 96,950 (E) PKR
1st Semester
BS Food Science & Technology
4 YearsModerate-High
52,800 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
BS Human Nutrition & Dietetics
4 YearsHigh
52,800 PKR (1st Sem)
1st Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
3 common questions answered
Campus Facilities
- Institute of Hydroponic Agriculture (IHA)
- Koont Research Farm
- University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT)
- Fatima Jinnah Hall (Girls Hostel)
- Iqbal & Jinnah Halls (Boys Hostels)
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Academic Departments
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT)
University Institute of Management Sciences (UIMS)
Faculty of Sciences
Admission 2024
Application Period
Twice a Year (Spring: Dec-Jan | Fall: June-Aug)
Deadline
Fall 2026: August 08, 2026 (Expected)
Entry Test
University Entry Test (for Graduate Programs) / Open Merit (for BS)
Test Date
July 15 - August 05, 2026
Fee Structure
Fee Range
26,000 - 111,000 PKR (Per Semester)
Highly affordable. BS Agriculture (Morning) is approx 26,800 PKR (1st Sem). BS Computer Science is approx 66,750 (Morning) to 96,950 (Evening). DVM (Evening) is significantly higher at approx 111,350 PKR/Sem.