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Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural Engineers apply engineering principles to solve problems in farming, irrigation, food processing, and rural infrastructure. In India, they work with government bodies like ICAR, state agriculture departments, and agri-tech startups to modernize the sector. With agriculture employing over 40% of India's workforce, demand for innovative engineering solutions is significant and growing.

Salary range
₹4–22 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Field
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Score well in Science and Maths — PCM combination is required for B.Tech
  • Explore ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) website to understand career scope
  • Participate in school science fairs with agricultural or environmental themes

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Agricultural Engineer

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
Science

IITs offer Agricultural & Food Engineering; state agricultural universities are strongest for practical exposure and rural placement.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Agricultural Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Kharagpur · IIT Roorkee · Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
  5. Career
    Agricultural Engineer
B.Tech via MHT-CET (Maharashtra)
Science

Maharashtra agricultural universities conduct admissions via MHT-CET and state-level counselling.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Agricultural Engineering (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth · Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth · Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
  5. Career
    Agricultural Engineer
M.Tech / GATE route
Science

GATE Agricultural Engineering (AG) paper opens PSU jobs, ICAR positions, and funded M.Tech seats; highly recommended for government roles.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    M.Tech Agricultural Engineering (2 years after B.Tech)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Kharagpur · IIT Roorkee · Icar Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering
  5. Career
    Agricultural Engineer

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Central GovtKharagpur, West Bengal
JEE AdvancedGATEJAM
IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Central GovtRoorkee, Uttarakhand
JEE AdvancedGATEJAM
TNAU
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
State GovtCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Merit-basedInstitute entrance
GBPUAT
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
State GovtPantnagar, Uttarakhand
ICAR AIEEAGBPUAT Entrance Exam
AAU
Anand Agricultural University
State GovtAnand, Gujarat
GUJCETState Agriculture Entrance Test
PAU
Punjab Agricultural University
State GovtLudhiana, Punjab
Merit-basedInstitute entrance
KAU
Kerala Agricultural University
State GovtThrissur, Kerala
KEAMKAU CEE
MPKV
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
State GovtRahuri, Maharashtra
MHT-CETState Agricultural EntranceDirect Merit
VNMKV
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth
State GovtParbhani, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entranceICAR AIEEA
PDKV
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
State GovtAkola, Maharashtra
ICAR AIEEAState Agriculture CET
ICAR-CIAE
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering
Central GovtBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
ICAR AIEEAGATE
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