Report: FT
RAWALPINDI — Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) has enrolled more than 4,500 new students in the Fall 2026 semester, marking a record in the university’s admission history under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman.
According to a four-year comparative analysis released by the university, admissions increased by approximately 73.1% compared with 2,600 students in Fall 2024. The figure also represents an increase of nearly 9.8% over the 4,100 admissions recorded in Fall 2025.
University statistics show that 3,000 students enrolled in Fall 2023, followed by a decline to 2,600 in Fall 2024. Admissions subsequently rose to 4,100 in Fall 2025 before exceeding 4,500 in the current semester.
Congratulating faculty members, administrative staff and admission teams on the achievement, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman attributed the growth to the collective efforts of the university community.
He said the growing enrolment across a range of academic disciplines reflected students’ interest in the university’s educational and research programmes. These fields include agriculture, livestock, computer science, information technology, natural and social sciences, management sciences, engineering and biotechnology.
University spokesperson and Director of DITS, Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Malik, said the strong admission figures reflected the institution’s academic reputation, practical training opportunities and laboratory facilities.
He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to providing quality education, modern academic facilities and an environment that supports learning, research and professional development.
