B.Tech Agricultural Engineering

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Dr. D. Arul Raja Sekaran

Head of Department

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B.Tech Agricultural Engineering

About the Department:The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established in 2023 and offers a four-year B.Tech programme in Agricultural Engineering with an annual intake of 30 students. The department is supported by highly qualified and experienced faculty members, excellent infrastructure, modern buildings, well-equipped laboratories, and effective career guidance for students. The department emphasizes strengthening the practical knowledge of students by encouraging them to address real-world challenges faced in small landholdings. Through practical fieldwork and industrial visits, students gain valuable hands-on experience that supports technological advancements and innovative thinking. The department plays a vital role in imparting agricultural engineering education and guiding the younger generation toward successful careers in agriculture and allied sectors. Vision To produce Agri Engg graduates with practical knowledge in Agri sector, recent innovations in smart farming and skill to New technology , help to ensure food security.


Vision

  • To produce Agri Engg graduates with practical knowledge in Agri sector, recent innovations in smart farming and skill to New technology , help to ensure food security.

Mission

  • Innovative Teaching & Infrastructure: To deliver accessible and skilled Focused Agricultural Engineering education by adopting efficient teaching methods, well-equipped laboratories and experiential field-based training. Industry Collaboration: To promote hands-on learning and training, to tie up with nearby agri farms, Agri-Tech industry, and research institutes. Leadership & Societal Impact: Nurture leadership, ethical value and community engagement among students to address Agricultural-Environmental and societal challenges

Why Study BTech Agricultural Engineering?

Aspirants studying a BTech in Agricultural Engineering will discover rewarding job opportunities in a variety of private and government-based businesses.

BTech in Agriculture Engineering leads to greater career advancement and higher-paying employment in government and private-sector organizations.

Agriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors with the biggest potential in the future. As a result, it offers students a diverse range of career options in both the public and commercial sectors.

The BTech Agricultural Engineering program is extremely job-oriented. Agricultural engineering specialists are in high demand, particularly in agrarian countries like India.

Agriculture's Role in Economic Development: Agriculture is now more important than ever in feeding both the affluent and the poor, and it is the one economic sector that no country can thrive or even live without.

High Demand for Recent Grads: There is still a lot of space for development in the agriculture industry. Young geniuses and computer nerds are in high demand for researching agriculture and assisting in the transformation of livelihood and technology in this relatively undeveloped industry.

The BTech Agricultural Engineering program is extremely job-oriented. Agricultural engineering specialists are in high demand, particularly in agrarian countries like India.

Why Choose B Tech Agriculture?

A BTech in Agriculture Engineering equips students with the necessary skills to contribute to this thriving sector. With a focus on applying engineering principles to agricultural practices, the program offers students a comprehensive understanding of crop management, soil science, irrigation systems, and food processing technology.

As the demand for agricultural products continues to rise, graduates with a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering can expect promising career prospects and competitive salary packages, starting from INR 2-8 LPA.

The agricultural sector in India is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating a market value of US$ 24 billion by 2025, as reported by Inc42.

With retail contributing 70% of sales, the Indian food and grocery market stands as the world’s sixth largest, indicating robust employment opportunities.

As per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Indian food processing industry has attracted significant FDI equity inflows, totaling US$ 12.35 billion between April 2000 and September 2023, comprising 1.89% of the total FDI inflows received across industries.