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PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

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History

Pakistan is predominantly an agricultural country. However, since its independence in 1947, emphasis has been on irrigated agriculture, while the dryland / arid agriculture remained neglected. With rapid increase in population the irrigated areas failed to provide food requirements and it became imperative to find out ways to make use of the huge part of culturable land in the rainfed region.

Education

The University includes a Faculty of Crop and Food Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, Range Management and Wildlife, Directorate of Advance Studies and Research, the University Institute of Management Sciences (UIMS), University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT) and Division of Continuing Education, Home Economics and Women Development.

Research

The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) was established at the university in January 2011. Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization a central staff office reporting to the Vice Chancellor, is charged with administrative responsibility for all University research and related activities involving extramural sponsorship. In fulfilling its duties, the Office of Research serves as both a centre of advocacy for research and related activities, and facilitator of the research environment.

PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Scholarships

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1000000 INR
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Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Diamant Gerstein
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
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Salvado Law
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Grant
500 USD
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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Grant
1000 GBP
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Pearl Lemon Scholarship
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Pearl Lemon
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Grant
1000 USD
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Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
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International Bipolar Foundation
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
05 Feb 2025
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
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Grant
5000 USD
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International Conference Scholarship
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2025
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1000 USD
Deadline
11 Jun 2025
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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
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10000 USD
Deadline
05 Feb 2025
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
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University Ranking

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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Student services

The purpose of Director of Student Affairs is to act as advocate for students, to consult and work with individual students and student groups. The Director also coordinates with other University offices to create a sense of community at the PMAS-AAUR. Assistance is available all the time during office hours and beyond that for some very urgent affairs.

Housing services

The university provides accommodation facilities to students. For this purpose, two boys hostels (Iqbal Hall and Jinnah Hall) accommodating around 500 students.

There is a girl hostel (Fatima Jinnah Hall) which can provide accommodation to around 500 female students at the campus.

Library services

In any educational and research institution the Library department hold a key position being the major source of the inflow of knowledge. For this purpose, the library department incorporated 47917 books, textbooks, reference books, theses, periodicals and research journals etc. The library concerned is equipped with modern software , LMS (Library Management System) for Library automation.

Medical services

The PMAS-AAUR maintains a small health unit with a qualified Doctor-in-Charge and supporting para-medical staff. The services provide first aid and preliminary diagnostic facilities with appropriate medication. Plans are underway to expand this service in such a way that a test laboratory and X-ray facilities are provided.

Student clubs

To provide initiative for talented students to develop their debating ,dramatic and creative faculties at various levels, it is proposed to launch different societies/clubs for the university students.

  • Debating Society
  • Literary Society
  • Art Club
  • Dramatic Club
  • Humanitarian Services Club
  • Software Club

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Student Reviews

An Amazing Learning Journey in Forestry
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University has been truly rewarding. The university provides a well-structured program that combines theory and practical knowledge, which has helped me build strong skills in forestry and environmental conservation. I especially appreciated the hands-on internship in nursery techniques and the opportunity to contribute...

Honest Review of PMAS Arid Agriculture University
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

The most amazing thing about this university is its natural environment. This university is indeed beautiful with many facilities for students like a big library with alot of books collection, an e-library, a big market area and scholarships. Teachers are well educated and cooperative in my faculty. But in my opinion, the main issue is that we are not offered much...

Very satisfied
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good and more knowledge learn. And good Learn

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

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