B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering (B.Tech AE) is an undergraduate course in agricultural studies and processes. The minimum eligibility for this course requires passing class 12th/ Higher Secondary Examination in Biology, Maths and Chemistry.

B. Tech AE is a four year program and has similar course like B.E. in Agricultural Engineering. The mode of admission is through State/ National/ University Joint Entrance Examination or Pre Engineering Test.

The average tuition fee for this course ranges between 50,000 thousand INR to 1.5 Lakhs INR.

B. Tech AE graduates can find employment in sectors such as Agri-business firms, food processing, agricultural research and development firms, government sectors etc. The job profiles for graduates of this course can be research scientist, lecturer, microbiologist etc.  A fresh graduate of this course can expect an annual salary of between 1.5 Lakh INR – 2.5 Lakhs INR which would only increase with experience in the field.

What is Agricultural Engineering?

Agricultural Engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with the study of agricultural process and technological practices in food processing and efficient production of food.

Agriculture is the largest participant to the Indian Economy. It is needless to say that a career in Agriculture in India is nothing but bright and shinning.

How is it different from BE Agricultural Engineering?

BE in Agricultural Engineering is similar to B.Tech Agricultural Engineering. Both have the same career prospects, value and scope. Many colleges offer the Agricultural Engineering course by these two names. However, the meaning and course objectives and syllabus are similar.

Duration

Since B.Tech AE is an engineering course, the duration of the course is four years and eight semesters.

Where to study?

There are various agricultural colleges/ universities/ institutes in India which offer B.Tech Agricultural Engineering. Few of top colleges for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering are as follows:

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur

Rama University, Kanpur

College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar

Academic Options after B.Tech

After this undergraduate course, students can apply for M.Tech Agricultural Engineering and also Ph.D in Agricultural Engineer.

Students can also opt for specialization within the fields of Agriculture in Agricultural Engineering when applying for M.Tech or Ph.D course.

Admission to M.Tech is also through an Entrance Examination. Some colleges/ institutes like Indira Gandhi Agricultural University and Indian Agricultural Research Institute also take an Entrance Examination for Ph.D program.

Aspirants seeking admission to the program must fulfill following Criteria:-

Academic Requirement:

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/ Mathematics / Chemistry/ Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship.(Any of the three)
Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
OR
Passed min. 3 years Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.
(The Universities will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcomes of the programme)
Lateral Entry
Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology. OR Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (The Universities will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcomes of the programme)