Gold Medals/Medals Instituted for Students

The 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:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• COLLEGE GOLD MEDAL : One college level medal is awarded at the convocation to the students securing highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in the programmes mentioned below :
  • B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) 4 year/6 year
  • B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering) 4 year
  • B.Sc. (Hons) H.Sc. 4 year
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Fashion Designing 4 year
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics 4 year
  • B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons) 4 year
  • B.Tech. Food Technology 4 year
• Dr. P. N. THAPAR GOLD MEDAL : This medal has been named after Dr. P.N. Thapar, the founder Vice-Chancellor of PAU who set very high standards and traditions by way of strict discipline and excellence in every field. This medal is awarded to the student who is adjudged as the best all round graduate of this University during a year.
• Dr. SUKHDYAL NIJHAWAN MEDAL : This medal has been named after Dr. Sukhdyal Nijhawan, a Soil Scientist of international fame. This medal is awarded to a student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) from amongst the students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) with elective of Soil Science, Agronomy and Agroforestry, who opt for Experiential Learning Programme in Soil Science in the last semester of the degree programmes.
• Dr. RAM DHAN SINGH MEDAL : This medal has been named after a great plant breeder of International fame. This medal is awarded to most outstanding undergraduate student who obtains the highest Overall Credit Point Average, (not less than 8.00) amongst the students of B.Sc. Agril. (Honors in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology).
• S. S. LABH SINGH MEDAL : Professor Labh Singh was founder of LSS variety of cotton premier American Variety which revolutionized cotton production in the state. This medal is awarded to a student securing the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) amongst the students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) with elective of Agronomy, Soil Science, Agroforestry who opt for Experiential Learning Programme in Agronomy in the last semester of the degree programmes.
• Dr JIWAN SINGH SIDHU MEDAL : This medal has been named after Dr Jiwan Singh Sidhu who was former Head, Department of Food Sciences & Technology, PAU Ludhiana. This medal is awarded to the next to toper eligible student with OCPA (not less than 8.00) amongst the students of B.Tech. Food Technology.
• Dr JAGDISH CHAND THAKUR MEDAL : This Medal is awarded to the most outstanding undergraduate student who obtains the highest OCPA but (not less than 8.00) amongst the students of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons) in elective subject of Horticulture.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

• 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 Mater'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 a student who is adjudged as the best all round student in M.Sc. (Agri) in the University.
• Dr AVTAR SINGH ATWAL GOLD MEDAL : Dr. A.S. 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.
• BHAI BAL MUKAND MEDAL : Bhai Bal Mukand rendered outstanding service as an Assistant professor of Mathematics and Physics, Agriculture College, Lyallpur. He significantly contributed to the development of this premier institute during its formative stages. This medal is awarded to the student securing the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Mathematics/Physics/Statistics.
• SARDAR BAHADUR LAL SINGH MEDAL : Sardar Bahadur Lal Singh was the First Director of Agriculture of Punjab and was responsible for establishing Agriculture College of Ludhiana which ultimately develop into PAU. In recognition of his services, Postgradutae Laborites have been named after him. This medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science).
• Dr SARDAR SINGH MEDAL : Dr Sardar Singh was the renowned Entomologist. He served various organizations for 30 years and was also the Plant Protection advisor to the Government of India as well as Director of Locust Control to Government of India. This medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. entomology.
• SARDAR IQBAL SINGH DHILLON MEDAL : Sardar Iqbal Singh Dhillon was one of the most eminent farmers of the state and was known as 'Potato King' for promoting cultivation of potatoes in the state. This Medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Plant Breeding & Genetics.
• 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 a student who writes best essay on 'Evolution of life.'
• Dr. NARINDER SINGH RANDHAWA MEDAL : Dr. Narinder Singh Randhawa was an eminent Soil Scientist and an able administrator. He rose to the position of Director General of I.C.A.R. and bagged many National and International Awards. This medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Soil Sciences.
• Dr. GURBAKHSH SINGH GILL MEDAL : Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh Gill played a key role in making cultivation of New Mexican Dwarf Wheat varieties a great success in the Punjab state and was owned with Dr Borlaug Gold Medal. This medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Agronomy.
• Dr. K. KIRPAL SINGH MEDAL : Dr. K. Kirpal Singh did a yeoman's service in rehabilitating fruit industry in Punjab. He was the first Director of Extension Education at PAU. He also served as Dean, Postgraduate Studies and was awarded Padma Shri in 1972. This medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Food Technology.
• LATA MAHAJAN CHINNAN MEDAL : Lata Mahajan Chinnan, M.Sc. (Biochemistry) had been a outstanding hockey player who represented India in the first Women Hockey World Cup in 1976 in France. This medal is awarded to the best 'girl athlete' of the University.
• Dr B. R. SHARMA MEDAL : Dr B.R. Sharma served as Head of the Department of Vegetable Science, PAU and later became Vice Chancellor Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan. This medal is awarded to a student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science).
• SHRI PURAN ANAND ADLAKHA MEDAL : This Medal has been named after Shri Puran Anand Adlakha who was an eminent teacher of Botany at PAU. This medal is awarded to a student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) based on the joint merit of the students in M.Sc. Botany, Zoology and Microbiology.
• Dr G.S. SIDHU MEDAL : Dr GS Sidhu has been founder Head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, PAU and was renowned Biochemist. He served as Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO, Food Research Laboratories, New South Wales, Australia. This medal is awarded to a student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Biochemistry.
• 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 the all round best M.Sc. Entomology student with OCPA not less than 8.00.
• Dr MANJIT SINGB KANG MEDAL : Dr Manjit Singh Kang served as Professor of Genetics, Louisiana State University, USA. He has edited several books on quantitative genetics and has been owned the editorial board of many International Journals. He also served as Vice Chancellor of PAU, Ludhiana. This medal is awarded to a student who secures the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.Sc. Biotechnology.
• LALA SRI RAM JI MEDAL : Lala Sri Ram Ji dedicated his life to the growth of industry, agriculture, commerce in India. He was a great industrialist and guided many educational industrial and agricultural organizations. This medal is awarded to a student securing the highest OCPA (not less than 8.00) in M.B.A. programme in the University.
• Dr BHUPINDER SINGH SEKHON MEDAL : Dr Bhupinder Singh Sekhon had been the Head, Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, PAU Ludhiana and was a renowned Chemist. This medal is awarded to a 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.
• HARSUKH MEDAL : Harsukh Medal shall be awarded to the best all round graduate among all the Bachelor Degree programme of the College of Agriculture.

The Students' Home building developed as a fully fledged central hub of activities for the students of PAU was inaugurated by former Vice Chancellor Dr. M.S. Randhawa on 15th August, 1971. The primary objective of the Students' Home is to utilize spare time of the students in the best possible manners by providing various facilities for their knowledge, comfort and relaxation.

The Building of Students Home consist of a large glazed reading room with comfortable sofas and tables for the sitting arrangement and racks for latest magazines and news papers in English, Punjabi and Hindi. It has an auditorium with sitting capacity of 150 persons for organizing functions, seminars and parties of students and staff members. Art exhibitions are also being arranged for students and staff from time to time. Two canteens carter to the needs of the students, staff members and their guests by providing them hot and cold drinks, sweets and snacks at reasonable rates. Stationary items PCO facilities and photostat machines are also provide within the complex. A free of cost internet facility is also available for the students.

The university provides free medical facility to its bonafide students. The office of Director Students' Welfare issues medical files to the bonafied students of the University through Welfare Officer for their treatment in PAU Hospital. The bus, railway and air travel concessions and stickers for their two wheelers i.e. motor cycles, scooters, mopeds etc to ensure entry in to PAU campus are also issued to the bonafied students of the university.

The worthy Vice Chancellor, PAU, Ludhiana is pleased to constitute the following PAU Anti-Ragging Committee (University level) to avoid any untoward incident of ragging in the hostels under the administrative control of the Directorate of Students’ Welfare for the academic session 2024-25:

Special Invitee: Associate Director (Culture) and Chief Warden (Boys/Girls)

Note:

• The term of Ombudsperson shall be for a period of 3 years or until he/she attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier, from the date of assuming office, and shall be eligible for reappointment for another one term.
• The term of Chairperson and Member shall be a period of two years
• The term of Special Invitee shall be one year.