Top Agricultural Engineering Colleges in India

Agricultural Engineering is a particular branch of engineering that is meant to deal with study, research and application of agricultural science in the country. The Agricultural Engineering course is inclusive of the processing of agricultural products as well. From designing machinery and equipment to the management of land and soil, the field is an efficient career. To understand well, agricultural engineering is a combination of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering and electrical engineering. There are top agricultural colleges in India that offer various undergraduate and postgraduate specializations in the field. Here is the list of top Agricultural engineering colleges in India.

Top Agricultural Engineering Admission in India

The Ministry of Human Resource Development releases National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF ranking) for the educational institutes in India in accordance with various factors. Various Agricultural Engineering colleges in India have been listed below along with their NIRF ranking. Also, Careers360 also rates the various colleges based on the quality of education, facilities, courses offered, etc. Careers360 ranking for top agriculture engineering colleges in India has also been reflected below.

Top Agricultural Engineering Colleges in North Zone of India

North India comprises states like Haryana and Punjab, which are known for the production of a wide range of crops and vegetables. Thus it is not a surprise that some of the best agricultural engineering colleges in India are present in the north zone.

Name of the college	NIRF Ranking	Careers360 Ranking/Rating/Score	Course fee to be paid	Admission process
Sharda University, Greater Noida	-	AAA	6.36 lakh rupees	JEE Main/SUAT (Sharda University Admission Test)/UPSEE
Integral University, Lucknow	-	AAA	3.20 lakh rupees	IUET or JEE Main/JEE Advanced
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar	-	AAA+	45.05 K	JEE Mains
College of Technology and Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur	-	AAA+	1.91 lakh rupees	JEE Mains
Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur	-	AAA+	3.08 lakh rupees	JEE Mains
Rajasthan Technical University, Kota	-	AAA+	3.80 lakh rupees	JEE Main
Shivdan Singh Institute of Technology and Management	-	-	3.40 lakh rupees	UPSEE
College of Technology, G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar	-	AAAAA	2.28 lakh rupees	JEE Main
OPJS University, Rajgarh	-	-	1 lakh rupees	RPET/JEE
NIMS University, Jaipur	-	AAA	3.20 lakh rupees	All India Admission Test conducted by the university

Top Agricultural Engineering Colleges in South Zone of India

South India also boasts of some of the best agricultural engineering colleges in India. South India is also the technology hub of India and most of the latest innovations in agricultural engineering take place here.

Name of the college	NIRF Ranking	Careers360 Ranking/Rating/Score	Course fee to be paid	Admission Process
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Erode	98	AAAA	3 lakh rupees	Merit list based on 12th result followed by state-level counselling called TNEA
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore	80	AAAA	7.24 lakh rupees	Karunya Entrance Examination
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	- (87th Overall though)	AAAA	6 lakh rupees	BEEE
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar	60	AAAA	5.30 lakh rupees	Kalasalingam University Entrance Exam
Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore	-	AAA	1.60 lakh rupees	Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) exam
Vignan’s Foundation for Science Technology and Research, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh	180	AAAA	5.40 lakh rupees	JEE Main/AP EAMCET
SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore	-	AAA+	2.20 lakh rupees	TNEA
Siddhartha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Puttur	-	-	2.90 lakh rupees	EAMCET
Saveetha School of Engineering	-	AAA+	5.20 lakh rupees	Merit and TNEA counselling
Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal	-	AAA	2 lakh rupees	TNEA Counselling

Top Agricultural Engineering Colleges in East Zone of India

Like all other regions of India, there are numerous noteworthy agricultural engineering colleges in the eastern region of India as well. Boasting of excellent infrastructure, pedagogy, and facilities, these colleges attract students from all over India.

Name of the college	NIRF Rank	Careers360 Ranking/Rating/Score	Course fee to be paid	Admission Process
GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha	-	AAA	4.65 lakh rupees	JEE Main/OJEE/GIET Entrance Examination
Centurion Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar	-	-	5 lakh rupees	JEE Main/CUEE
Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur	-	AAA	42.40 K	Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Nadia	-	AAA+	45.95 K	JEE Main/WBJEE
Bhubaneswar Engineering College, Bhubaneswar	-	-	2.52 lakh rupees	JEE Main
William Carey University, Shillong	-	-	3.52 lakh rupees	Merit-based
Triguna Sen School of Technology, Assam University, Silchar	-	-	98,000 rupees	JEE Main
Jagannath Institute of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi	-	-	4.21 lakh rupees	CUEE
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya	-	AAA+	1.06 lakh rupees	WBJEE
Centurion Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar	-	-	5 lakh rupees	JEE Main/ CUEE

Top Agricultural Engineering Colleges in West Zone of India

With cities like Mumbai, Jaipur and Pune present here, it is not a surprise that many of the prominent agricultural engineering colleges of India are present in the west zone. Students from all over the country seek admission to colleges here to advance their prospects in agricultural engineering.

Name of the college	NIRF Rank	Careers360 Rank/Rate/Score	Course fee to be paid	Admission Process
KK Wagh College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Nasik	-	-	2.27 lakh rupees	MH CET
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra	-	-	2.27 lakh rupees	MH CET/JEE Main/
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur	-	-	3 lakh rupees	KCET
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani	-	-	62,000 rupees	10+2 score based
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology,Talsande, Kolhapur	-	-	2.22 lakh rupees	Merit list based on 10+2 - 50%
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Akola	-	-	97,000 rupees	MH CET exam
Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Aurangabad	-	-	3.6 lakh rupees	JEE Main/ MHT CET
Oriental University, Indore	-	-	2.6 lakh rupees	JEE Main
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology and Science, Indore	-	-	3.47 lakh rupees	JEE Main
ITM University, Gwalior	-	AAA+	12 lakh rupees	JEE Main

Agriculture Engineering Admission Process for Colleges in India

The procedure for admission for agricultural engineering colleges in India is quite simple. Candidates should have passed their qualifying examination with the minimum passing marks. They should timely apply for the qualifying entrance exams conducted by universities or state agencies. Once the candidates have passed the entrance examination, a counselling session is usually conducted allowing the candidates to choose the college as per preferences. Then, ultimately if all this goes unhinged, you can start picturing yourself as a student of agricultural engineering after going through the admission formalities at the institute so concerned.

Top Government Agricultural Engineering Colleges in India

Given below is the list of top private Agriculture Engineering colleges in India. Candidates have to qualify the specific entrance examination for admission into the respective government institutes.

List of Agricultural Engineering Colleges in India - Government/ Public

Serial Number	Name of government agricultural engineering colleges in India
1	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
2	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
3	IISc Bangalore - Indian Institute of Science
4	College of Technology, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
5	The Institutions of Engineers India, Kolkata
6	Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
7	Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
8	BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University
9	Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
10	North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli

Top Private Agricultural Engineering Colleges in India

Candidates can find below the list of top Agriculture Engineering colleges in India. Some of the institutes offer admissions to agricultural engineering colleges in India based on specific entrance exams, while the others offer admission on a merit basis.

List of Agricultural Engineering Colleges in India - Private

Serial Number	Name of government agricultural engineering colleges in India
1	SRM Institute of Technology, Chennai
2	Vellore Institute of Technology
3	Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
4	CMR University, Bangalore
5	Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Erode
6	Integral University, Lucknow
7	Karunya University - Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
8	Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem
9	GIET University, Gunupur

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q- Which college is best for Agricultural Engineering in India?

A- The Indian Institutes of Technology, mainly IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur

Q- How many Agricultural Engineering colleges are there in India?

A- There are a total of 233 colleges in India that offer admission to Agricultural Engineering.

Q- Is BE Agricultural Engineering different from BTech Agricultural Engineering?

A- No, they are remarkably similar to each other. Their scope and opportunities are more or less equivalent. Even the syllabus resembles these two courses. These two courses are offered by more than several universities.

Q- What is the required skill set for BTech degree in agricultural engineering?

A- In this arena of study, there is a lot to be known and understood so students who are genuinely passionate about agricultural engineering and intend to pursue beyond post-graduation should choose this degree. This domain is all about having a team spirit and working together so that the process does not get hindered at any point. So, an ideal candidate would be someone who knows how to lead as well as follow, someone whose organization skills are immaculate. Often, during the course of work, there will be times when candidates with logical reasoning and thinking aptitude would be chosen over others who lack this skill. Dealing with co-workers or fellow team members is an art, and since job profiles related to agricultural engineering is not one man’s work, the applicant should know how to stay diplomatic when and if necessary. So, all aspirants who want to excel in this discipline must possess the above qualities.

Q- Can students pursue an MBA after BTech Agricultural Engineering?

A- Yes, students can pursue an MBA in Agricultural Engineering after their BTech as it will offer them better career opportunities.