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B.E. (Agricultural Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering

Duration:	4 Years
Level:	Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	10+2 or Equivalent

B.E. Agriculture Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Agriculture Engineering is an undergraduate Agriculture 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. B.E. (Agriculture Engineering) degree course 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, B.E. Agriculture 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.

B.E. Agriculture Engineering Eligibility

The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing a B.E. (Agriculture Engineering) degree is qualifying 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 B.E. (Agriculture 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 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) 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 B.E. (Agriculture Engineering) degree.

B.E. Agriculture Engineering Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Sr. No.	Subject of Study
1	Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing
2	Agricultural Process Engineering
3	Agricultural Structures
4	Agro-Energy
5	Farm Power and Machinery
6	Instrumentation and Computer Applications in Agricultural Engineering
7	Irrigation and Drainage
8	Processing of Milk and Dairy Products
9	Soil and Water Conservation

B.E. Agriculture Engineering Colleges

B.E. Agriculture Engineering Course Suitability

Candidates having good knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics are 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 agriculture sector for upgrading its present condition are also suitable for this course.

How is B.E. Agriculture Engineering Course Beneficial?

The ever-growing concerns regarding environmental protection are opening up new avenues for agricultural engineers.
Students after attaining a B.E. (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 the damaged ecosystems.

B.E. Agriculture Engineering Employment Areas

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

Public Sector: