- Course Overview
Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Accreditation
AICTE Approved
Intake
30 Students
- Introduction – Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Engineering is a specialized branch of engineering that combines technology with agriculture to improve farming practices and increase productivity. It focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and processes used in modern agriculture.
The course covers areas like farm machinery, irrigation systems, soil and water conservation, food processing, renewable energy, and sustainable farming techniques. It prepares students to apply engineering solutions to real-world agricultural challenges, helping to make farming more efficient, eco-friendly, and profitable.
Agricultural engineers play a key role in supporting food security and rural development, making this field vital for the future of sustainable agriculture.
- Core Laboratories – Agricultural Engineering
Farm Machinery Lab
- Offers hands-on experience with tractors, harvesters, ploughs, and other agricultural tools.
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering Lab
- Focuses on studying soil properties, erosion control, and designing irrigation systems.
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Lab
- Provides training in designing and testing irrigation techniques for efficient water use.
Food Processing Lab
- Teaches processing, packaging, and preservation techniques for agricultural produce.
Renewable Energy Lab
- Explores the use of solar, wind, and bioenergy in agriculture and rural applications.
- Career Opportunities
Agricultural Engineer
Farm machinery design, irrigation systems, CAD software, problem-solving, project planning
Irrigation Engineer
Hydraulics, irrigation design, water resource management, AutoCAD, GIS tools
Food Process Engineer
Food preservation, quality control, process design, hygiene standards, packaging tech
Soil and Water Conservation Officer
Soil testing, erosion control, watershed management, surveying, environmental awareness
Contact Our Department
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Thirumalai Engineering College
Krishnapuram Post, Kilambi,
Kancheepuram – 631 551,
Tamil Nadu,India .