What is Agricultural Engineering?: Course Fees 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Agriculture Engineering course is one of the branches of Engineering that deals with designing new agriculture processes, systems and construction machinery used for agricultural operations. Moreover, India has traditionally been a nation reliant on agriculture. In India, agriculture is regarded as the country's economic engine. The demand for qualified people with degrees in Agricultural and Farm Engineering has grown as a result of the expanding job opportunities. 

It entirely depends on what you want to do with your education. With India being an agricultural economy you can really strengthen the concepts about break through research techniques if you want to become a researcher or a lecturer and pursue a Masters in fields like Botany, Agricultural Chemistry, Horticulture Mycology, Nematology, Plant Ecology, Seed Technology, Soil Conservation, Agricultural Bio-Technology and Agricultural Engineering.

If you pursue B.Tech, at the end of 4 years you'll be a ready professional with excellent practical knowledge about the agriculture industry.

B.Sc Agriculture is an under graduate three year course which deals with the study of fundamental principles of agriculture whereas B.Tech in Agriculture is a professional course of four years which deals with the study of engineering principles of agriculture.

The reputation of the job profiles and also the remuneration of the B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering graduate are better than that of a B.Sc Agriculture graduate. The job opportunities available for a B.Tech in Agriculture Engg. graduate are comparatively better than that of a B.Sc Agriculture graduate.

While comparing with career opportunities and salary package, the average salary package offered to BTech Agricultural Engg. graduates is between INR 4 LPA and INR 8 LPA. But average salary package in the case of B.Sc graduates in Agriculture is up to INR 4 LPA. They can find numerous opportunities in State Farms Corporation of India, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), National Seeds Corporation Limited and Food Corporation of India. 

Rest, the choice is yours. You can think about your interests and plans ahead and then come to any conclusion as to which course to pursue.

Depends, Agriculture engineering programs are typically more expensive than BSc. agriculture programs. Make sure to factor in the cost of tuition, living expenses, and other costs when making your decision.

The course duration of Agricultural Engineering courses varies depending the course level. For UG-level Agricultural Engineering courses, the duration in India is 4 years in general. Further, for PG-level courses, the duration is 2 years. If you want to enter the work field at the earliest, you also have the option of going for a diploma in Agricultural Engineering right after completing your Class 10, which is 3 years long.

Moreover, a PhD course in Agriculture Engineering can be 3 years to 6 years long, depending on your research topic and the college from where you are pursuing the course.

In order to secure admission to Agriculture Engineering courses at popular colleges in India, you must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. For UG-level courses, you must secure at least 50 to 60% marks in Class 12 in the PCM/PCMB subjects. For reserved category candidates, the marks eligibility requirement is usually relaxed by 5%. Further, you have to appear for the entrance exams. You must secure a good rank in the same as it serves as the final call for admission.

After you successfully secure a decent rank in the exam, you will have to appear for the counselling process where you will be allotted a seat according to your rank achieved in the exam. A similar admission process is followed for PG-level courses, but the eligibility criteria is usually 55% marks in your bachelor's degree in a related field and clearing the entrance exam. Several colleges also offer admission on the basis of Class 12 merit.

Rest, you should always check the official websites of the universities you are targeting to see if they have any further requirements from your end.

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Generally, after the declaration of the entrance exam results, you need to apply in the virtual mode for the counselling process of the colleges you wish to apply to. Do upload all the necessary documents and submit the counselling fee. Then, you will get a confirmation mail or message from the universities' end after your documents are successfully verified, which happens mostly within 24 hours.

Then, you need to log in to the respective counselling portal and select your preferred course and college branch (if applicable) for admission. Further, seats will be allotted on the basis of your rank and score in the entrance exam. After the seat is allocated to you, you must visit the college to confirm your admission by paying the Agricultural Engineering course fee and fulfilling other requirements (If any).

It varies from one college to another. Every institution has their own admission procedure that they follow for providing admission to Agricultural Engineering courses at various levels. The time involved in the entire process may take a few weeks to a few months. There are a lot of formalities before you are allotted the final seat and your admission is confirmed so you must stay patient during the entire process and keep an eye on all the important admission-related events of the colleges you are targeting.

Here's the list of some of the important documents you must keep handy during the admission process for BTech Agricultural Engineering:

·       Class 12th mark sheet with at least 50 to 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.

·       Class 10th mark sheet (if applicable).

·       A valid ID proof like Adhaar, Passport, PAN Card, etc.

·       Migration and character certificates, if required.

·       Transfer certificate (if applicable)

·       Recent passport-size photographs

Some colleges may also ask for other documents for which you must go through their admission guidelines available on the college website and then collect your documents accordingly.

Most of the Agricultural Engineering universities want students to be at least 17 years old at the time of taking admission to BTech/B.E in Agriculture and Farm Engineering courses. Apart from the lower age limit, a few institutions also have upper age limit restrictions, that of 22 years. Further, the student seeking admission must be medically fit to pursue the course.

Rest, you should visit the official website of the college you're seeking admission to in order to check for any further requirements.

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Yes, you can easily get admission to BTech Agricultural Engineering after the successful completion of Class 12 in PCM subjects with a score of 50 to 60 percent marks. Some institutions have higher eligibility requirements like 75% in case of the top IITs like IIT Kharagpur.

You should surely visit the website of the college or university you're targeting to check their specific criteria, if any, to avoid any confusion during the admission process. Also, you must prepare for entrance tests for Agricultural Engineering courses and score good marks in the same. The universities who offer admission on a merit basis may also conduct the PI or GD round for testing your skills and knowledge.

Refer to the table below to know about the Agriculture & Farm Engineering Exams in India:

Students can download JEE Main mock tests for free from this page or from the NTA official website nta.ac.in. mock tests by NTS and Shiksha are free and can be downloaded or practiced online. It is very important that JEE aspirants regularly solve mock tests. It will help them in analyzing their preparation level and also give experience of appearing in the real exam. It is advised that students solve mock tests in a planned manner. For each subject, students should solve subject/topic wise mock tests during the preparation and solve full length mock tests one month before the exam.

As per the current JEE Main pattern, the Paper 1 exam have a total of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 are multiple choice questions and 5 are questions with numerical value answers. Students need to answer all 5 numerical value type questions. Also, all 20 multiple-choice questions are compulsory and no choice is provided in them. Students need to complete all the 75 questions in 3 hours. The total marks of JEE Main exam is 300.

The test of AIEEA has a single paper of 2 hours duration. Details of the test are given below:

• Mode of Examination: CBT (Computer-Based Test) 

• Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours) 

• Number of Questions: 120 

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions 

• Scoring: 4 marks for each correct response, -1 mark for each incorrect response (negative scoring) and 0 for non-attempt Medium of Paper English only

It is not compulsory for you to give an entrance exam for admission to Agricultural Engineering courses after 12^th. Several reputed colleges and universities in India also admit students on the basis of the marks secured by them in Class 12 board exams. They usually take further assessment rounds like PI and GD in such cases.

You can work hard for your board examination, score excellent marks, and apply to Agriculture Engineering colleges that offer merit-based admissions. You must check out for such colleges well in advance and then decide accordingly.

Major subjects included in BTech Agricultural and Farming Engineering course are:

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.

Based on student ratings on our website, the following are the best options to pursue a degree in Agricultural & Farm Engineering in India:

• IIT Madras
• Aditya Kharagpur
• Integral University, Lucknow
• Integral9 Bangalore
• Aditya University, Coimbatore
• Integral5 Pilani
• IIT Roorki
• Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem

There are a total of 422 Agriculture and Farm Engineering colleges in India, out of which 286 are private, 95 colleges fall under the jurisdiction of the government and the rest 6 are public-private. These colleges are well known for their coursework, teaching faculty, infrastructure, and other facilities that make the academic journey enjoyable for the students.

One can pursue Agricultural Engineering courses at the diploma, UG, PG, and doctorate levels. The course duration also differs on the basis of the course level.

Yes, there are many private BTech Agriculture Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees and their seat intake:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

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People who should pursue a career in Agricultural and Farming Engineering include those who:

• Have a strong interest in agriculture and technology.
• Are passionate about developing innovative solutions to agricultural problems.
• Are interested in working to make agriculture more efficient,  sustainable,  and environmentally friendly.
• Are good at problem-solving and critical thinking.

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 Yes, BTech in Agricultural and Farming Engineering is the most suitable course to pursue a career in agriculture and its related fields.

Here are some of the popular career path with their salaries, that a candidate after completing BTech in agriculture and farming engineering can opt as career options are:

However, many candidates also prefer to go for higher study and enroll in M.Tech courses for even better career opportunities.

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.

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research offered the highest placement package of INR 7 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include TCS, Capgemini, Wipro, HCL, Polaris, etc.

The table below shows the top BTech in Agriculture and Farm Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh along with their average placement package and its prominent recruiters:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

No, as compared to other engineering courses such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, and Electronic Engineering, Agricultural and Farming Engineering is easy. However, Agricultural and farm engineering often combines mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering techniques to address particular issues that arise in farming and agricultural systems. While some students could struggle with particular portions of the curriculum, but others who are well informed with these subjects can do quite well.