13 PAU Students Awarded Prestigious Prime Minister's Fellowship for PhD Research

Thirteen students from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana have set a new benchmark by being awarded the highly esteemed Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research. This remarkable achievement makes PAU the top institution in the country in terms of selections under this competitive fellowship programme.

The Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme, a prestigious public-private partnership initiative led by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is aimed at supporting exceptional PhD scholars engaged in cutting-edge, industry-linked research

This recognition not only honors the dedication and academic excellence of the selected candidates but also reflects PAU’s strong focus on promoting research that addresses real-world challenges

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Big achievement for Punjab Agricultural University!

A total of 13 PhD scholars from PAU, Ludhiana have been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research — marking a major milestone for the university’s research excellence.

The fellowship supports high-quality, industry-linked doctoral research and is among the most competitive research recognitions in India. This success highlights PAU’s strong academic environment, expert mentorship, and focus on impactful research.