BE Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering

BE Agricultural Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering is an Under-Graduate Agricultural Engineering course. The duration of the course is four years and the course deals with the study of applying engineering principles to the food and agricultural industries to make farming easier, more efficient, and more profitable through the design and development of new agricultural machinery and through innovations in irrigation systems, power systems, water, and soil conservation, etc.

The Bachelor of Engineering degree course in Agricultural Engineering usually comprises the study of four main branches of agriculture engineering namely: Farm Implements, Rural Structures, Soil Conservation, Drainage and Irrigation, and Rural Electricity. In short, a Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering mainly focuses on the study of the application of the concepts and techniques of various fields of engineering to the solution of problems arising in the field of agriculture and rural living.

BE Agricultural Engineering Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (and/or Biology) with a reasonably high percentage of marks in the aggregate and clearing the different national and state level entrance exams such as All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE), Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT), etc, conducted by different universities and colleges across the country.
• Selection to the BE (Agricultural Engineering) degree course is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exams.
• A Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in the country. The entrance to the IITs can be secured only after clearing this JEE.
• An examination is also conducted by the Associate Membership of the Institute of Engineers (AMIE), which enables working people in the private/public sector and diploma holders to acquire a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Engineering through distance education. The degree awarded is considered equivalent to a regular BE (Agriculture Engineering) degree.

BE Agricultural Engineering Syllabus

Syllabus of Agricultural Engineering course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BE Agricultural Engineering Colleges

• CEPT University, Ahmedabad
• College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur
• North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology - NERIST, Itanagar

BE Agricultural Engineering Course Suitability

• Candidates having good knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics are a good match for it.
• Those candidates who aspire to shine in this field and contribute to the field are also suitable for it.
• Those who want to cooperate in the agriculture sector for upgrading its present condition are also suitable for this course.

How is the BE Agricultural Engineering Course Beneficial?

• The ever-growing concerns regarding environmental protection are opening new avenues for agricultural engineers.
• Students after attaining a BE (Agriculture Engineering) degree can work in a variety of settings, including government environmental organizations, private consulting firms, and agricultural machinery manufacturers.
• The degree course in agricultural engineering combines the knowledge of mechanical, civil, and chemical engineering which aids in designing and improving agricultural systems, equipment, and tools, thereby helping farmers to increase crop production while lowering costs.
• The degree course also equips its students to focus on the impacts of farming practices on the environment and develop means to reduce pollution and restore damaged ecosystems.

BE Agricultural Engineering Employment Areas

There are many career options for students after the successful completion of their BE (Agriculture Engineering) degree. Agricultural engineers can find employment in both public and private sectors listed:

Public Sector:

• Departments of Agriculture
• Development Organizations
• Research Institutes/Agencies
• Universities/Institutions/Labs

Private Sector:

• Agricultural Co-operatives
• Bio-processing Plants
• Farming Companies
• Food Processing Units
• Forestry Departments
• Fertilizer and Irrigation Companies
• Sugar Industry
• Large Farms and Estates
• Mining and Rehabilitation
• Manufacturers of Agricultural Equipment
• NGOs
• Private Consultancies
• Rural Development Banks
• Water Resource Management Boards

BE Agricultural Engineering Job Types

• Associate AVP
• Assembly Engineer
• Agriculture Sales Engineer
• Agricultural Engineer Trainee
• Laboratory Assistant
• Sales Engineer
• Section Manager
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Engineer
• Territory Manager
• Technical Coordinator

Advanced Course in BE Agricultural Engineering

• MTech Agricultural Engineering