Agricultural engineering applies engineering principles to efficiently produce and process food, feed, fiber and fuels. Candidates who have passed 10+2 or a diploma exam are eligible for agricultural engineering programs. Agricultural engineers have bright career prospects with government organizations in departments of transportation and agriculture, as well as private organizations, MNCs, and NGOs. Starting salaries range from Rs. 240,000-300,000 per year in government jobs and higher pay in private sector jobs. Top institutes for agricultural engineering include the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and Punjab Agricultural University.
2. Introduction
Agricultural engineering is the branch of engineering
that applied engineering science disciplines and
technology practices to the efficient production and
processing of food, feed, fiber and fuels. This course is
made after merging the principles of animal biology,
plant biology, mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical
engineering.
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4. Job Prospects
Agricultural Engineers have bright career prospects.
These graduates have been hired by NC Department of
Transportation, NC Department of Agriculture.
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5. In the government organizations, a fresher can expect a
salary between Rs 240,000/- to Rs 300,000/- per year
depending on the efficiency and capability. In private
organizations, MNC's and NGO's, an agriculture engineer is
paid well. As for a lecturer in the filed of agricultural can
earn an initial amount of Rs 180,000/- per year plus other
allowance.
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6. Institutes
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana National Dairy
Research Institute
Karnal Chaudary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural
University, Hisar
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