Discontinued (SEP 2025) B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering 

at Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, Coimbatore

The BTech Agricultural Engineering syllabus is not similar for all colleges and universities in India. Every institution has a certain set of curriculum guidelines that they follow and set the syllabus in that manner. But, the general topics covered in Agricultural Engineering classes are usually the same.
Some important concepts include agricultural processes in industries, farm machinery, surveying methods, soil investigation, tools and control of machinery, horticulture and field crops. You will get a good hang of the field after you pursue a BTech degree course in this field that covers both theoretical as well technical aspects.

Both B.Tech Agricultural Engineering and B.Tech Food Technology are promising courses with excellent career opportunities. However, the scope and career opportunities for each course may vary based on various factors. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering deals with the design, development, and maintenance of agricultural equipment, irrigation systems, and other farm-related technologies.

Agricultural engineers work on improving agricultural productivity, sustainability, and the quality of agricultural products. The scope of this course includes areas such as agricultural machinery, soil and water conservation, food processing, and post-harvest management. Graduates of this programme can work in various sectors such as agriculture, food processing industries, machinery manufacturing, irrigation, and environmental engineering. B.Tech Food Technology deals with the study of food processing, preservation, and quality control.

Food technologists work on developing new food products, improving existing products, and ensuring the safety and quality of food products. The scope of this course includes areas such as food processing, food Chemistry food microbiology, and food safety. Graduates of this programme can work in various sectors such as food processing industries, food packaging industries, research and development, quality control, and food safety. Both courses have excellent career opportunities and growth prospects. However, the choice between B.Tech Agricultural Engineering and B.Tech Food Technology depends on your interests, skills, and career goals.

If you are interested in agriculture, machinery, and sustainability, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering can be a good choice for you. On the other hand, if you are interested in food processing, product development, and quality control, B.Tech Food Technology can be a good choice for you.

Well, this is a subjective question. Both the fields have their own pros and cons. Information Technology has a wide scope and career opportunities, given the technological advancements and digital revolution that the world is heading towards. If you are passionate and have skills you can get amazing opportunities in abroad as well with lucrative salary. 

Further, Food technology is rather a growing field with increasing demand for the food technologists across the country with rasing concerns around food safety and nutrition in India. So, you need to think about your interest areas and then decide for yourself. Best of luck!

The BTech Agricultural Engineering course can lead to a lot of exciting job roles with a decent earning potential and job satisfaction. Some popular B Tech Agricultural Engineering jobs for freshers in India are:

·       Agricultural Engineer

·       Farm Equipment Specialist

·       Farm Manager

·       Food Production Engineer

·       Agricultural Consultant

·       Irrigation Engineer

·       Post-Harvest Specialist

·       Research and Development Engineer

Agricultural engineers are usually involved in a plethora of tasks that revolve around the overall management of the agricultural production process. They look after product processing, drainage and irrigation systems, soil health, up keeping of agricultural machinery, forecasting of weather to ensure the crop is rightly produced, etc. They also have to plan and come up with cost-effective strategies to ensure best output.

Agriculture and Farming Engineering is a fusion of technology and agriculture. It includes deep knowledge of agricultural activities, alternatives for farming, food production, food process, and food marketing. It also combines other related areas such as plant biology, animal biology, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering.