Agricultural Engineering

B.Tech – Agricultural Engineering

Introduction

The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established in 2021 and offers a four-year B.Tech. programme, approved by AICTE and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. The programme integrates engineering and agricultural sciences to enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and rural development.

The department provides quality education, practical training, and hands-on learning through qualified faculty, modern infrastructure, and well-equipped laboratories. Facilities include a Mechanized Farm with a four-wheel-drive tractor and farm machinery, CAD and GIS Laboratory, Farm Machinery Laboratory, Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory, Soil Science Laboratory, and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.

Students gain practical exposure to crop husbandry, farm mechanization, post-harvest technology, soil and water conservation, CAD, GIS, and emerging agricultural technologies. Through skill development programmes, industry interaction, workshops, expert training, projects and research, the department prepares skilled and innovative professionals for modern and sustainable agriculture.

Career Opportunities for Agricultural Engineering Graduates

Agricultural Engineering graduates can build careers across agriculture, engineering, technology, industry, research and entrepreneurship. Key opportunities include:

  • Agricultural Machinery & Farm Mechanization
  • Precision Agriculture, GIS & Remote Sensing
  • Drone and UAV Technology
  • Irrigation & Water Resource Management
  • Soil and Water Conservation
  • Post-Harvest Technology & Food Processing
  • Agri-Tech Industries & Start-ups
  • Research, Higher Education & Academia
  • Government and Agricultural Institutions
  • Agribusiness, Consultancy & Entrepreneurship

Vision

To be a leading center of excellence in Agricultural Engineering, advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative education, cutting-edge research, and technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity, environmental stewardship, and rural development.

Mission

  • To provide high-quality education that equips students with strong engineering fundamentals, practical skills, and ethical values.
  • To promote research and innovation in agricultural machinery, soil and water conservation, renewable energy, and post-harvest technologies.
  • To develop sustainable and climate-resilient engineering solutions for modern agriculture and agro-industries.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO-1: Apply their technical and allied knowledge to address agriculture and societal problems with creativity and ethical values.
  • PEO-2: Convey and receive the problems and their solutions while working in teams and to become an effective leader.
  • PEO-3: Produce the good farm machinery with strong fundamentals and work in accompany with industries and research organization as team members in inventing new technologies in agriculture engineering on multi-disciplinary projects and engaging in life-long learning.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO-1: Apply principles of basic sciences, crop husbandry, surveying, post harvesting, renewable energy and to identify, formulate and solve real time problems and societal issues for the sustainable development.
  • PSO-2: Develop their abilities to qualify for Employment, Higher studies and Research in Agricultural Engineering.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

  • Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
  • Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
  • Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  • Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  • Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  • Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • Communication: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Faculty Members

S.No AU-FIN AICTE ID Name of the Faculty Designation Photo
1 2633991995 1-47920436090 Dr SIVASAKTHI S Associate Professor Dr SIVASAKTHI S
2 2678141994 1-11096586371 Mr TAMILSELVAN K Assistant Professor Mr TAMILSELVAN K
3 2661971998 1-44736743973 Mrs SHARMILA B Assistant Professor Mrs SHARMILA B
4 2780932003 1-47920436082 Ms SOWMIYA N Assistant Professor Ms SOWMIYA N
5 2798802001 1-47940812602 Ms NIVETHA S Assistant Professor Ms NIVETHA S
6 2798382000 1-47940812610 Ms THRIVENI K V Assistant Professor Ms THRIVENI K V
7 2735781996 1-47940812618 Mr VINODKUMAR S Assistant Professor Mr VINODKUMAR S
8 2663741993 1-9320992852 Mr VIGNESWARAN M Assistant Professor Mr VIGNESWARAN M
9 2634411989 1-2302896927 Mr NANDHAKUMAR R Assistant Professor Mr NANDHAKUMAR R

Laboratory Facility

  • Surveying and Leveling Laboratory
  • Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
  • Soil Science Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory
  • Post-Harvest Technology Laboratory
  • Irrigation Field Laboratory
  • Farm Machinery Laboratory
  • Remote Sensing and GIS Laboratory
  • Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • Tractor and Farm Engines Laboratory

Department Activities / Events

S.No Date Title of the Program Chief Guest Participants
112.01.2026Pongal Celebration 2026—159
206.02.2026Seminar on enhancing students' industry exposure and professional knowledgeMr. C. Mani Amudhan158
321.02.2026Alumni Meet 2026Dr. Srinivasan Appadurai155
427.02.2026Symposium – Uzhavu 2026Ms. Fizza Sallem158
511.03.2026Project ExpoDr. Srinivasan Appadurai37

Projects

Students actively participate in project presentations, project expos, and final-year projects. Highlights from department records:

  • Project Presentations: 108 student participations
  • Project Expo 2026: 37 participants (held on 11.03.2026)
  • Mini projects, field-based projects, and final-year projects providing hands-on experience and real-world exposure.

Detailed project titles and reports will be updated soon.

Placement Records

BatchPlacement Percentage
2021–202580%
2022–202684%

Student Achievements

i. Anna University Rank Holders

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of our students of the 2021–2025 batch who have secured prestigious ranks in Anna University examinations.

  • VANITHA A – 1st Rank & Gold Medal
  • SOUNDARYALAKSHMI M – 13th Rank
  • RITHANYA N – 15th Rank
  • NANDHINI R – 17th Rank
Anna University Rank Holders
ii. Gold Medal in Interzonal Judo Competition

We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Rahamathunnisha S. R., a 2023 Batch Final-Year Student, who secured First Prize and won the prestigious Gold Medal at the Interzonal Judo Competition held in Namakkal.

Judo Gold Medal
Student Activities Overview
S.NoStudents ActivitiesNo. of Students Participation / Recognitions
1Symposium Paper Presentation / Seminar / Workshop / Conference / Webinar50
2Project Presentation108
3Implant Training / Internship / Extension Activities214
4Value Added Course267
5Technical Quiz67
6Non-technical Events78
7Sports10

Faculty Achievements

S.NoParticularsNumbers
1Publications – Articles / Books / Book Chapter / Conference Proceedings / Newsletters17 / 6 / 2 / 2 / 7
2Conference / Workshop / FDP / Seminar / Webinar / Symposium participated103
3Paper Presentation / Poster Presentation8 / 5
4Online Courses10
5Awards12
6Patent1

Professional Societies

The Institution of Engineers (India) – IEI

IEI offers Student Membership to students pursuing undergraduate engineering programmes such as B.E. and B.Tech. This membership provides students with opportunities to enhance their professional knowledge, engage in technical activities, and develop their skills and professional networks.

ParticularsNo. of StudentsMembership Tenure
Student Member30Up to course completion

MoU Signed

S.No Name of the Institution / Industry From Duration
1 Thaiveedu Infra Builders, Madurai 2026 5 Years

Consultancy Services

Content will be updated soon.

Innovations in Teaching and Learning

  • Classroom instruction and interactive learning
  • Field training and on-farm practical sessions
  • Laboratory experiments and simulation studies
  • Industry interaction, workshops, and internships
  • Exposure to modern agricultural equipment and technologies
  • Students are encouraged to develop innovation, problem-solving skills, and social responsibility.

Library Details

Department Library
S.NoCategoryCumulative Acquisition as on Date
1No. of Book Titles320
2No. of Book Volumes1750

Industrial Visits

TANTEA, Coonoor
Xylem Corp Science Pvt. Ltd., Karipatti
Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company, Munnar
Semmozhi Poonga, Coimbatore
Flytutor Technologies Private Limited