Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Agricultural Engineering) - Course Overview

Shivam Saini
December 30, 2020
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B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering (B.Tech AE) is a 4-year 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. The mode of admission is through State/ National/ University Joint Entrance Examination or Pre Engineering Test.

Top Institutes offering this course are:

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
The Neotia College, Kolkata
Chandigarh University
LPU, Jalandhar
Assam University, Silchar

The average tuition fee for this course ranges between INR 50,000 to 1.5 Lacs

B. Tech AE graduates can find various Career Options and Jobs 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 a research scientist, lecturer, microbiologist etc. A fresh graduate of this course can expect an annual salary of between INR 1.5 – 2.5 Lacs 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 in the Indian Economy. It is needless to say that a career in Agriculture in India is nothing but bright and shining.

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.