Agricultural Engineering Syllabus & Subjects

Agriculture Engineering is a 4-year course that is offered to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students. Students interested in doing Agriculture Engineering have two options 1 to complete the program in  4 years and another option is doing a diploma which is for 3 years. Students who want to opt for higher education can enroll themselves in a course of M.Tech in agricultural engineering or in a PG Diploma course. Interested students can also do a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering.

The course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to design, develop, and manage agricultural systems. Agricultural Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines engineering principles with agricultural sciences to address the evolving challenges of modern agriculture. The syllabus typically covers subjects such as farm machinery and equipment design, irrigation systems, soil and water conservation, crop production techniques, and agricultural automation. Students learn about sustainable farming practices, precision agriculture, and agribusiness management. 

Agricultural Engineering is a branch of engineering that applies engineering principles and technology to solve problems in agriculture. Agricultural engineers work to improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agricultural production. Below listed are some main highlights of Agricultural Engineering.

• Agricultural engineers play a vital role in feeding the world's growing population. They develop and implement technologies that help farmers produce more food with fewer resources, and also protect the environment during the process of production.
• Agricultural engineers can work in a wide range of industries, including agriculture, food processing, environmental engineering, and renewable energy. They may also work for government agencies, research institutions, or non-profit organizations.
• Agricultural engineering courses typically include a significant amount of hands-on learning. Students have the opportunity to work in labs, design and build agricultural equipment, and conduct field research.
• Agricultural engineering is a multidisciplinary field that draws on knowledge from engineering, science, and agriculture. This allows agricultural engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

The course of Agricultural Engineering covers a wide of subjects that include farm machinery, livestock an poultry production, agricultural processes in industries, and more. Mentioned are the subjects which are included in the Agricultural Engineering syllabus

B. Tech Agricultural Engineering Syllabus 

Candidates can check the semester wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the BTech level.

First Year Agricultural Engineering Syllabus- BTech Level

The semester wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the BTech level for the first year has been presented in the table below.

Second Year Agricultural Engineering Syllabus- BTech Level

The semester 3 and semester 4 Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the BTech Level has been listed in the table below.

Third Year Agricultural Engineering Syllabus- BTech Level

The semester wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the BTech level for the third year has been presented in the table below.

Fourth Year Agricultural Engineering Syllabus- BTech Level

Candidates can check the semester wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the BTech level from the following table. 

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Syllabus 

The semester-wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the diploma level has been listed in the table below.

First Year Agricultural Engineering Syllabus - Diploma Level

The semester-wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the Diploma level for the first year has been presented in the table below.

Second Year Agricultural Engineering Syllabus - Diploma Level

The semester-wise Agricultural Engineering Syllabus at the Diploma level for the Second year has been presented in the table below.

The Agricultural engineering subjects include Farm Machinery and Equipment, Engineering Hydrology, Watershed Hydrology, Crop Process Engineering, and much more. The course is further divided into core, elective, and help subjects that help students to get complete knowledge and understanding about the subject /topics.

Agricultural Engineering Core Subjects

The syllabus of Agricultural Engineering includes core subjects that play a crucial role in developing the base of the course. Core subjects help students to get basic knowledge about the course. Below listed are some core subjects of Agricultural Engineering 

• Soil Mechanics 
• Farm Machinery and Equipment
• Principles of Agronomy
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Properties of Biological Materials and Food Quality
• Watershed Hydrology
• Crop Process Engineering 
• Electrical Machines and Power Utilization
• Tractor Systems and Controls
• Tractor and Automobile Engineering
• Agril. Structures and Environmental Control 
• Agricultural Structures & Environmental Control

Agricultural Engineering  Elective Subjects 

During the program, students get the chance to choose electives based on their area of ??interest or their field of career which allows students to gain deeper or more detailed knowledge about the subject they choose. Below are the electives offered to students.

• Soil and Water Engineering
• Farm Machinery and Power Engineering 
• Agricultural Process & Food
• Mainstream Agricultural Engineering 
• Dairy Engineering Specialisation
• Agritech & Entrepreneurship Specialisation
• Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
• Agricultural Process Engineering
• Farm Structure

Agricultural Engineering Specializations allow a student to gain a better understanding and knowledge in the field of Agriculture. The subjects offered are listed below

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Machinery Design
• Agricultural Waste Management
• Crop Production
• Dairy Management
• Food Engineering
• Irrigation and Drainage Systems
• Process Control
• Post-Harvest Technology
• Poultry and Fish Processing
• Soil and Water Engineering

The Agricultural Engineering course is divided into 8 semesters. The structure of Agricultural Engineering courses includes the design, manufacturing, and development of agricultural tools and machinery. Listed below are the important books that can be referenced in the B.Tech Agricultural Engineering syllabus:

• VIII Semesters
• Core and Elective subjects
• Internship
• Project Submission

While studying, students refer to books to help them learn more and improve their knowledge and understanding of a particular topic or subject. Mentioned is the list of popular books recommended for students pursuing Agricultural Engineering.

• Soil Enzymology by Ajit Varma and Girish Shukla
• Pulses and Vegetables by Jack Dongarra
• Coastally Restricted Forests by Aimlee D Laderman
• High-Tech and Micropropagation Volume: 5 by YPS Bajaj
• Machine Design by Dr. Sadhu Singh