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Agricultural Engineering is an interdisciplinary field combining engineering principles with agricultural practices to improve farming, sustainable resource use, and food production. The B.Tech programme in Agricultural Engineering spans 4 years, and the M.Tech programme focuses on advanced topics for specialisation and research. This blog is a guide to the BTech and M Tech Agricultural Engineering syllabus and subject lists.
Agricultural engineering is a field that applies engineering principles to solve the challenges of agriculture. It focuses on designing and developing machinery, improving processes, and managing resources to increase efficiency. Key areas of work include designing and developing machinery, improving agricultural processes, resource management, environmental sustainability, food processing, and storage.
A course in B.Tech Agricultural Engineering generally requires candidates to have passed the Class 12 examination from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50-60% marks. The core subjects in Class 12 must include a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) as mandatory subjects. PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) combination is also accepted by colleges. For reserved categories, the minimum marks required are around 45%. Entrance exams like JEE, CUET is also required for admissions into the course. For M.Tech courses, a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering is a must, with a minimum of 50% marks.
| Course Name | Course Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering | Undergraduate | Four years |
| M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering | Postgraduate | Two years |
| Diploma in Agricultural Engineering | Diploma | Three years |
| PhD in Agricultural Engineering | Doctoral | Three to Five years |
The total course fee for a four-year B.Tech Agricultural Engineering in India is around INR 2 to 7 lakhs per year, depending on the type of institution
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering is a four-year undergraduate programme divided into eight semesters. B.Tech agricultural engineering subjects include Basic Engineering, Soil Science, Irrigation, and Farm Machinery. Admission into B.Tech Agricultural Engineering courses are through entrance exams like JEE, MHT CET, KCET, TS EAMCET, CUET and others.
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics - I Engineering Physics Engineering Chemistry Surveying and Levelling Engineering Drawing Environmental Science Electrical Circuits English and Communication Skills |
Engineering Mathematics - II Computer Programming and Data Structures Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Agriculture for Engineers Thermodynamics & Heat Engines Field Operation and Maintenance of Tractors and Farm Machinery - I Engineering Mechanics |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Engineering Properties of Biological Materials and Food Quality Soil Mechanics Soil & Water Conservation Engineering Farm Power Watershed Hydrology Engineering Mathematics - III Agribusiness Management and Trade |
Farm Machinery and Equipment - II Irrigation Engineering Fluid Mechanics Theory of Machines Advance Computer Science & Engineering Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
| Machine Drawing and Computer Graphics Machine Design Dairy & Food Engineering Strength of Materials Electrical M/C’s and Power Utilisation |
Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control Drainage Engineering Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Renewable Energy Sources Soil & Water Conservation Structures |
| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
| Project - I Seminar In Plant/Industrial Training - I |
Project - II Practical Training at Institution/University In Plant/Industrial Training - II |
M.Tech Agricultural Engineering is a two-year post-graduate programme that is divided into four semesters.
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| Nursery Technology Fundamentals of Information Technology Fundamentals of Agricultural Meteorology Applied Mathematics Principles of Analytical Chemistry |
Food Engineering Refrigeration Engineering Agricultural Microbiology Engineering Crop Physiology Properties of Biological Materials |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Commercial Production of Spices and Plantation Crops Livestock and Poultry Production Management Farm Power and Machinery Biomass Utilisation and Renewable Energy Management Fundamentals of Entomology Fundamentals of Soil Science |
Principles of Biotechnology Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management Applied Statistics Industrial Visit |
A Diploma in Agricultural Engineering is a three-year programme pursued after Class 10 education.
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
| Engineering Physics Engineering Mathematics Principles and Practices of Crop Production Engineering Chemistry Environmental Science and Disaster Management |
Engineering Mathematics-II Principles and Practices of Soil Science and Management On-farm Irrigation and Drainage Practices Computer Applications Principles of Fluid Mechanics |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| Agricultural Implements Agricultural Process Engineering-I Greenhouse Technology Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Practices Soil Mechanics |
Agricultural Machinery Agricultural Process Engineering-II Estimating and Costing of Farm Buildings and Structures Hydrology and Management of Watersheds Engineering Properties and Processing of Seeds |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
| Principles of Agricultural Economics and Business Management Tractor Systems, Operation and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machinery Micro Irrigation Principles and Practices Wells and Pumps Operation and Maintenance |
Project Work and Training |
Agricultural Engineering offers a bright future with the growing demand for sustainable farming solutions worldwide.
A1. Agricultural Engineering is a field that applies engineering principles to solve challenges in agriculture.
A2. Environmental Science, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Agribusiness Management and Trade, and Dairy and Food Engineering.
A3. Students can work in engineering roles or pursue M.Tech and PhD.
A4. Biology may be preferred but is not compulsory in most colleges.