Over 4,500 new admissions at Barani Agriculture University in Autumn 2026, a record

RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Barani Agriculture University has set a new record for admissions. Under Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Qamar uz Zaman, the university has crossed a historic milestone.

Over 4,500 new students took admission in the Autumn 2026 semester. Compared with 4,100 admissions in 2025, this year saw an increase of about 8 per cent. The vice chancellor congratulated the faculty, administrative officers and admission teams.

Four-year comparative figures

Comparative figures for the university’s admissions over four years have been released. Compared with 2024, the admission rate rose by an exceptional 65.4 per cent.

In Autumn 2023, 3,000 students took admission, while in 2024 the number was 2,600. In 2025, 4,100 admissions were completed, an increase of 57.7 per cent.

Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Qamar uz Zaman said the record rise in admissions was clear proof of public trust in the quality of education. Along with traditional agriculture, students also showed strong interest in IT, engineering and management sciences.

According to spokesperson Dr Nadeem Ahmad Malik, students’ choice of Barani University reflects their confidence in the institution’s high reputation and modern laboratories.