Agricultural Engineer
Applies engineering principles to design farming equipment and sustainable agricultural solutions.
Overview
An agricultural engineer is a professional who applies and uses the principles of agriculture and engineering to come up with solutions in the sector. They design and develop new farming technologies that help in making farming more efficient in terms of sustainability, safety and environment-friendliness. Their roles entail designing, constructing and modernizing farming equipment and machinery to improve land use, increase yields, and conserve resources.
Where they work
- Private Offices
- Factory
- On-Field
- Laboratory
Work environment
You will typically work in offices, but may spend time at a variety of worksites, both indoors and outdoors. You may travel to agricultural settings to see that equipment and machinery are functioning according to the manufacturers' specifications.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to build or assemble things
- You like to analyse/interpret given information
- You like to lead
- You like to solve problems
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream.
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering and Technology/Biotechnology.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree and follow it up with Master's in Agriculture Engineering.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete Diploma in Agriculture Engineering.
- 2For admissions, you must qualify JEE Main. JEE Advanced is needed for admissions to IITs. Other entrance exams can be taken: ICAR/GATE/AIEEA/MHT/CET/UPCATET/AP EAMCET/CG PAT/SHIATS Entrance Exam/CCSHAU Entrance Exam/Assam Agriculture University VET/Rajasthan JET/AGRICET
Forms, exams and applications
JEE Main required; JEE Advanced for IITs. State/university-level alternatives include ICAR, GATE, AIEEA, MHT CET, UPCATET, AP EAMCET, CG PAT, SHIATS, CCSHAU, Assam Agriculture University VET, Rajasthan JET, AGRICET. Check official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam
- Periyar University, Palkalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- NorthCap University, Gurugram, Haryana
- Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Chitkara University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
- Lingaya's Vidyyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Engineer Trainee
- 2Assistant Engineer
- 3Senior Engineer
- 4Operations Manager
- 5Head of Geographical Unit
- 6Head of Company/CEO
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Agriculture, Maths.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Dr. Shyam Narayan Jha — President of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, recognized for pioneering research on nondestructive evaluation of food quality and makhana processing in India. First principal investigator of the ICAR mega-project on Secondary Agriculture; contributed to national and international policy-making and is a member of numerous scientific panels.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 3 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/agriculture-engineer-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Note: the printed card's 'Where will you study' list for this specific career appears to reuse the Computer Science and Engineering department list from the source PDF layout — verify institute names for Agricultural Engineering specifically on official sources before relying on them.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.