RAWALPINDI:Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, has set a new record in its admission history by enrolling more than 4,500 new students in the Fall 2026 semester.
According to a four-year comparative analysis released by the university, this year’s admissions registered an extraordinary surge of 65.4% compared to the 2,600 admissions recorded in 2024.
Furthermore, an increase of approximately 5% was observed compared to the 4,100 admissions in Fall 2025, underscoring the growing public trust in the university’s academic excellence.
A review of the four-year statistics reveals that student admissions stood at 3,000 in Fall 2023, which dropped by 13.3% to 2,600 in Fall 2024. However, the university staged a strong recovery in Fall 2025, witnessing a 57.7% increase as admissions climbed to 4,100. Maintaining this upward momentum, the institution crossed the historic milestone of over 4,500 admissions in the Fall 2026 semester.
Congratulating the faculty, administrative staff, and admission teams on this landmark achievement, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman attributed the success to the collective and tireless efforts of the entire university community.
He stated that the current era belongs to Information Technology, emphasizing that strong student enrollment across diverse fields including conventional agriculture and livestock, computer sciences, IT, natural and social sciences, management sciences, engineering, and biotechnology reflects widespread confidence in the institution’s dynamic learning and research environment.
University Spokesperson and Director DITS, Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Malik, remarked that the high volume of applicants reflects the university’s strong academic reputation, hands-on practical training, and cutting-edge laboratory facilities.
Lauding the visionary leadership and progressive initiatives of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman, he reaffirmed the university’s commitment to providing students with modern academic amenities and quality education.