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08/08/2021

Information of Agricultural Engineering – Eligibility,syllabus

What is Agricultural Engineering?

As the name suggests this branch of  engineering deals with the field of Agriculture.It basically is concerned with the designing and development of agricultural machinery and equipment to minimize time and energy and to simplify and better the technique of agriculture.  It creates a fine blend of concepts of modern technology and traditional techniques of agriculture to improve the efficiency in production and processing. In agricultural engineering we can find an amalgam of various other disciplines of engineering and science like mechanical engineering,electrical and chemical,civil engineering,environmental science, plant and animal science,soil mechanics etc. It also involves surveying and land profiling and also provides solution for various problems that we encounter in field of agriculture like soil erosion. It is also useful for waste management which may include animal and agricultural waste. On the basis of challanges that agriculture presents agricultural engineering can be classified into further four types

Farm Power and Machinery engineering: It is concerned with the machinery and its equipment like tractor, cultivator,rotator etc. to improve farming techniques.

Rural structures: It deals with the problem of providing shelter to animals and crop storage.

Soil conservation: It deals with the problems of soil erosion,soil drainage, irrigation, floods etc.

Electric Power: It focuses on the different applications of electricity in agriculture.

What does an Agricultural Engineer do?

Basically agriculture engineers help in improving the farming techniques by improvising the machinery used in it.They may have to work both onfield and off field.However their skills and duties are not limited just to the machines and its equipment. They also provide the solution for various other problems that agriculture face like pollution, waste  management, power supplies etc. These days  they must also have good knowledge in computers as today’s world is a technology driven world and it plays an important role in the development of agriculture. Here are some of the duties that an agriculture engineer may perform

  1. To test the machinery and ensure its safety.
  2. They are also engaged in bio-fuel production.
  3. Energy conservation.
  4. To design natural resource management system.
  5. To maintain ground water quality.
  6. To access the impact that various agricultural techniques are having on environment.
  7. Seeding, harvesting and processing of crops.
  8. Livestock production.
  9. Surveying and land profiling.

Academic programs in Agriculture Engineering Colleges:

It is a four year long undergraduate program, divided into eight semesters. Duration of each semester is about six months.Academic sessions include both theory and practical sessions. Workshops are also arranged in order to enhance the knowledge and skill of students.  As already mentioned it is a mix of different disciplines of science. Here are some of the topics that one has to study while pursuing a degree in agriculture:

  • Food Processing and Quality
  • Computer Programming and Utilization
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Environment Science
  • Biological Materials
  • Agriculture Machinery
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Land Surveying and Leveling
  • Agriculture Engineering
  • Agriculture Business and Marketing
  • Engineering Graphics

The eligibility requirement to become an Agriculture Engineer :

What it takes to become an Agriculture Engineer?

A candidate who wish to built a career as an agriculture engineer must have cleared his/her class 12th examinations from a recognized board with  science stream. Students with both PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) can apply for the course.

Career Path to become an Agriculture Engineer :

STEP 1-Take ENTRANCE TEST:

One must also clear state or national level entrance exams for engineering.

Admissions are made on the basis of ranks scored in such entrance tests.

STEP 2- Get a Bachelor degree in Agriculture engineering from a good college

STEP 3-Get licensed as a professional Engineer if you want to take on public projects. You have to clear fundamental engineering exam organised by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). To appear for that exam one must need a Bachelors degree in engineering and at least four years working experience.

Entrance Exams for an Agriculture Engineer :

List of B.E/B.Tech Entrance Exams in Agricultural Engineering

  • All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE)
  • Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University CET
  • Bharath University Engineering Entrance Examination
  • Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Exam (BCECE)
  • Common Engineering Entrance Test (Haryana CET)
  • Delhi University Combined Entrance Test
  • Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test (EAMCET)
  • GGSIP University Combined Entrance Test (CET)
  • Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GCET)
  • Indian Institute Of Technology Joint Entrance Exam
  • Institute Of Technology (BHU) Entrance Exam
  • Jammu & Kashmir State Level Entrance Test (SLET)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Engineering, Agriculture and Medicine Common Entrance Test (CET)
  • Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Exam (JCECE)
  • Joint Admission Test (JAT)
  • Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical (KEAM)
  • Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHCET)
  • National Institute of Technology Combined Pre-Entrance Test
  • Punjab University Common Entrance Test (CET)
  • Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Exam (TNPCEE)
  • Uttar Pradesh State Engineering Admission Test (UPSEAT)

M.Tech in Agriculture Engineering :-If you want to apply for M.tech in Agriculture Engineering then you should have completed  your Bachelor degree in the same field.

List of M.E/M.Tech Entrance Exams in Agricultural Engineering

  • Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examination
  • Indian Institute of Technology – Join Admission Test (IIT – JAM)
  • North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) entrance examination

Top Agriculture Engineering Schools/Colleges in India:

  • Department of Hydrology – Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh (CCS) Haryana Agricultural University : College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Hisar
  • Anna University: College of Engineering, Chennai
  • Andhra University (A.U.) College of Engineering, Vishakapatnam
  • Punjab Agricultural University : College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana
  • Govind Ballabh (GB) Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
  • Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur
  • College of Dairy Science and Technology, Thrissur
  • Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University: College Of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla
  • Dr. AS (Annasaheb Shinde) College of Agricultural Engineering, Rahuri
  • Pad. Dr. DY Patil College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology and Padamashree Dr. DY Patil College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
  • College of Agricultural Engineering and Post-Harvest Technology (CAEPHT), Gangtok
  • College of Agricultural Engineering, Tiruchirappalli
  • Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
  • Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner
  • Gujarat Agricultural University : College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh
  • Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara
  • Dharmsinh Desai University, NadiadJunagadh Agricultural University : College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh
  • Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
  • Vision Institute of Technology (VIT), Kanpur
  • National Institute of Technology (NITH), Hamirpur
  • Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology : College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneshwar
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya : College of Agriculture, Jabalpur
  • College of Technology and Agricultural Engineering, Udaipur

Career Prospects in Agriculture Engineering :

The growth rate in this field is not as fast as in some of other fields, however,there are enough job opportunities for people who wish to make their career in this field especially in an agro based country like India. One can apply for various posts in different state agriculture departments. They may also get jobs in various other government departments such as food and research departments.Agriculture engineers can also work in private sector with the industries related to agriculture.They can find jobs in machinery firms and food processing and manufacturing companies.They can also work as engineering managers in large estates. One can also work in laboratory as researchers. Here are some of different job posts an agriculture engineer can relate to

  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Agriculture Officer
  • Agricultural Inspector
  • Process Manager
  • Controls Engineer
  • Agricultural Crop Engineer
  • Research Engineer
  • Microbiologist
  • Quality Assurance Officer
  • Soil Scientist
  • Farm Manager

Agriculture Engineering jobs in India :

  • Rallies India Limited
  • Lemken India Agro Equipments Private Limited
  • Godrej Agrovet Limited
  • National Agro Industry
  • Advanta Limited
  • Poabs organic Estates
  • Monsanto India
  • Nuziveedu seed limited
  • DuPont India
  • Salary Packages after Agriculture Engineering Courses :

Freshers can expect a salary between Rs 10000-Rs 15000 per month. With a fair bit of experience one can expect high rise in their salary package. For a right candidate in any field salary has no limits.