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Academic Department Ludhiana, Punjab University Estd. 1962

Department of Plant Pathology

Constituent Department of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

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About Department of Plant Pathology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Plant Pathology Section came into existence as a full-fledged unit in 1929 at the Punjab Agricultural College and Research Institute, Lyallpur. As the Punjab Agricultural University came into being in October 1962,when the Plant Pathology Section was constituted as one of the Department of the College of Agriculture. It was under the charge of Late Pandit Chetan Sarup Paracer. During 1964-65, the section of Botany was merged into the Department of Plant Pathology, with the appointment of Dr Suryanaryan at the Hisar Campus to head it. Present set up of the Department of Plant Pathology came into existence during 1972.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Campus Location Ludhiana, Punjab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Plant Pathology

Where is the Department of Plant Pathology located?

The Department of Plant Pathology is an academic teaching department of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, located in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Plant Pathology are conducted as per Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Plant Pathology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.