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Question
Which institutes are offering Agriculture Engineering? What are its career prospects?
The following are the details of institutes that offer Bachelor’s degree courses in Agriculture:
College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla, College of Agricultural Engineering, Madkasira and College of Agricultural Engineering, Sangareddy offer B. Tech in Agricultural Engineering. The eligibility criterion is Intermediate with Physical Sciences and Mathematics. These colleges are affiliated to ANGRAU.
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad offers four-year B. Sc in Agriculture. The eligibility criterion is Intermediate with M.P.C or Bi.P.C. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.angrau.net
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu offers B. Tech in Agricultural Information Technology. The eligibility criterion is +2. Admission is based on performance at entrance test. The university offers B. Sc in Agriculture also.
For details, log on to www.tnau.ac.in
After the completion of the course you can find employment in government organizations and PSUs. You can assume roles as a Scientist in Government research organizations or Agriculture officer, Agriculture Inspector etc. The Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi conducts examinations for aspiring scientists. Krishi Vigyan Kendras, offer roles like Training Organisers, Associates and Assistants. Civil Services is another challenging option. In banks, you can do roles like Rural Development Officers and Agricultural Finance Officers.
Coming to opportunities in private sector, you can work as a Scientist in R&D departments of private seed companies or as Marketing Executive in a private seed/ pesticide company. If you are interested in pedagogy, you can teach in agriculture universities. Lecturer, Reader, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor are some of the openings you can look forward to.
College of Agricultural Engineering, Bapatla, College of Agricultural Engineering, Madkasira and College of Agricultural Engineering, Sangareddy offer B. Tech in Agricultural Engineering. The eligibility criterion is Intermediate with Physical Sciences and Mathematics. These colleges are affiliated to ANGRAU.
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad offers four-year B. Sc in Agriculture. The eligibility criterion is Intermediate with M.P.C or Bi.P.C. Admission is based on performance at entrance test.
For details, log on to www.angrau.net
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu offers B. Tech in Agricultural Information Technology. The eligibility criterion is +2. Admission is based on performance at entrance test. The university offers B. Sc in Agriculture also.
For details, log on to www.tnau.ac.in
After the completion of the course you can find employment in government organizations and PSUs. You can assume roles as a Scientist in Government research organizations or Agriculture officer, Agriculture Inspector etc. The Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi conducts examinations for aspiring scientists. Krishi Vigyan Kendras, offer roles like Training Organisers, Associates and Assistants. Civil Services is another challenging option. In banks, you can do roles like Rural Development Officers and Agricultural Finance Officers.
Coming to opportunities in private sector, you can work as a Scientist in R&D departments of private seed companies or as Marketing Executive in a private seed/ pesticide company. If you are interested in pedagogy, you can teach in agriculture universities. Lecturer, Reader, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor are some of the openings you can look forward to.
