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.
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