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Engineering Agriculture for a Sustainable Future.

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Engineering Agriculture for a Sustainable Future

The Department of Agricultural Engineering at Shreenivasa Engineering College (Autonomous), Bommidi, was established in 2019 with the objective of developing skilled and innovative engineers capable of addressing the evolving challenges of agriculture through engineering excellence and sustainable technologies. The department offers a four-year B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering programme that combines engineering principles with agricultural sciences to enhance productivity, resource conservation, and food security.

Agricultural Engineering is one of the most multidisciplinary branches of engineering, integrating concepts from Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences. The programme provides comprehensive knowledge in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Systems, Agricultural Structures, Surveying, Renewable Energy, Post-Harvest and Food Process Engineering, Precision Agriculture, and Natural Resource Management.

In line with Agriculture 5.0 and Industry 5.0, the department incorporates emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Drone Technology, Robotics, GIS, Remote Sensing, Automation, Smart Sensors, and Data Analytics into teaching, learning, and research. This technology-driven approach enables students to develop intelligent, efficient, and sustainable agricultural systems for the future.

The department follows an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework that emphasizes experiential learning, innovation, research, and professional ethics. Students gain practical exposure through laboratory experiments, field demonstrations, the 7-acre instructional farm, industrial internships, live projects, technical workshops, certification programmes, and interactions with industry experts, researchers, and progressive farmers.

Graduates of the programme are well prepared for careers in agricultural machinery industries, irrigation and water resource organizations, food processing industries, renewable energy, agri-tech companies, precision agriculture, government departments, research institutions, higher education, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Farm Machinery Irrigation & Drainage Precision Agriculture GIS & Remote Sensing AI & IoT in Agriculture Food Process Engineering

Program Educational Objectives

  • PEO 1Professional Career: Graduates will establish successful careers in agricultural engineering, higher education, research, government organizations, or entrepreneurship by applying engineering knowledge and professional skills.
  • PEO 2Innovation and Leadership: Graduates will lead the development and adoption of innovative, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, resource efficiency, and food security.
  • PEO 3Professional Excellence: Graduates will demonstrate leadership, ethical values, effective communication, teamwork, and lifelong learning while adapting to emerging technologies and global agricultural challenges.
  • PEO 4Societal and Environmental Contribution: Graduates will contribute to sustainable agricultural development, environmental conservation, climate resilience, and the well-being of society through responsible engineering practices.

Program Outcomes

  • PO 1Engineering Knowledge:Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  • PO 2Problem Analysis:Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
  • PO 3Design/Development of Solutions:Design solutions for complex agricultural engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  • PO 4Conduct Investigations:Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
  • PO 5Modern Tool Usage:Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computer-aided tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • PO 6The Engineer and Society:Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional agricultural engineering practice.
  • PO 7Environment and Sustainability:Understand the impact of professional agricultural engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  • PO 8Ethics:Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of agricultural engineering practice.
  • PO 9Individual and Team Work:Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • PO 10Communication:Communicate effectively on complex agricultural engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • PO 11Project Management and Finance:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 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.
  • PO 12Life-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.

Program Specific Outcomes

  • PSO 1Apply Agricultural Engineering principles in farm machinery, irrigation, soil and water engineering, and post-harvest technology.
  • PSO 2Develop smart agricultural solutions using AI, IoT, GIS, drones, automation, and precision agriculture.
  • PSO 3Develop sustainable and entrepreneurial solutions for agriculture and allied sectors.

Board of Studies

The Board of Studies (BOS) is responsible for designing, reviewing, and updating the curriculum and syllabi of the department. It ensures that the academic programmes remain relevant to industry needs and align with the latest technological advancements in agricultural engineering, precision agriculture, and allied sectors.

S. No. Name Designation Organization Role
1Dr. R. ThiyagarajanHOD/BMEShreenivasa Engineering CollegeConvener
2Er. K. Ramesh BabuSenior Technical ManagerCaliber Embedded Technology India Pvt. Ltd, ErodeChairman
3Er. S. Monish RaoSenior Service EngineerFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd, Pune, MaharashtraMember
4Dr. V. Arun M.S. OrthoFounder and DirectorKavan Hospital, DharmapuriMember
5Dr. B. EzhilavanCEOVEI Technologies, ChennaiMember
6Mr. Paresh ModhManaging DirectorPamtrons Healthcare Device, MumbaiMember
7Mr. C. A. AkilanAP/BMEShreenivasa Engineering CollegeCo-Ordinator

Advanced Laboratories for Agricultural Engineers

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide hands-on exposure in farm machinery, irrigation, soil science, food processing, remote sensing, GIS, and precision agriculture. Each laboratory supports practical learning aligned with modern agricultural engineering practices.

Farm Machinery Laboratory
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Food Process Engineering Laboratory
ICT in Agricultural Engineering Lab
Irrigation Field Laboratory
Post Harvest Laboratory
Remote Sensing and GIS Laboratory
Soil Science Laboratory
Strength of Materials Laboratory
Surveying & Levelling Laboratory
Tractors and Farm Engines Laboratory
CAD for Agriculture Machinery

Placement Records

Our graduates have consistently secured placements in leading agricultural, food processing, and manufacturing industries. Below are the placement details for the past three academic years.

2023 Passed Out – Placement Details
S.NoNameCompanySalary
1Aarthi MHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
2Aijithkumar SHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
3Dhilip Kumar MHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
4Gayathri JHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
5Guna SHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
6Ishwarya KHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
7Kaveri AHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
8Mani SHindustan Foods Limited, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
9Nivetha AHindustan Foods Limited2.1 LPA
10Nivetha GTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
11Oviyanandhini ATAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
12Prasanth STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
13Ranjithkumar STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
14Rudhranayagi MTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
15Sandhiya STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
16Saranya STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
17Tamilsingam RTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
18Thamaraiselvan PTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
19Sakthivel ATAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
2024 Passed Out – Placement Details
S.NoNameCompanySalary
1Arthi RTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
2Arulmathi THindustan Foods Ltd2.1 LPA
3Asmiya STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
4Dharshini STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
5Dhayanithi STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
6Gopi MTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
7Hariprakash TTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
8Karthika ATAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
9Maniyarasi RTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
10Mariya Mukesh IBio Farmux LLP, Coimbatore2.88 LPA
11Mega STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
12Murugesan STAFE, Chennai (Permanent Employee)4.21 LPA
13Nandhini MTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
14Nishanthi STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
15Poovizhi TTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
16Porchelvan ATAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
17Praveen Kumar MTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
18Preethi STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
19Saiprasad VTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
20Sandhiya GTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
21Sanjay CTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
22Sathya KTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
23Sivakumar STAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
24Sivasakthi RTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
25Sneha MTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
26Srikanth ATAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
27Srimathi GHindustan Foods Ltd, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
28Subicksheya KHindustan Foods Ltd, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
29Surya RTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
30Tamilkodi RTAFE, Chennai2.04 LPA
31Ushanandhini SHindustan Foods Ltd, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
32Vimalraj PHindustan Foods Ltd, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
33Monisha AHindustan Foods Ltd, Coimbatore2.1 LPA
2025 Passed Out – Placement Details
S.NoNameCompanySalary
1M. YoganathanTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
2V. RamanaadityanTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
3A. ElumalaiTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
4R. RajuTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
5S. SanthoshTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
6S. NalanTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
7G. VasanthkumarTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
8G. VijayasarathyiTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
9P. ElavarasanTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
10S. MuraliTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
11T. RagulTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
12S. RamanTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
13P. PrakashTAFE, Chennai2.16 LPA
14K. SandhiyaKGIS, Coimbatore1.80 LPA
15A. DeepikaKGIS, Coimbatore1.80 LPA
16P. DhineshkumarKGIS, Coimbatore1.80 LPA
17S. PavithraLayam Flexi Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hosur2.28 LPA
18M. KanimozhiLayam Flexi Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hosur2.28 LPA
19A. KaviyaLayam Flexi Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hosur2.28 LPA
20S. KaviyaLayam Flexi Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hosur2.28 LPA
21S. ArchanaLayam Flexi Solutions Pvt Ltd, Hosur2.28 LPA
TAFE, Chennai Hindustan Foods Ltd Layam Flexi Solutions Bio Farmux LLP KGIS, Coimbatore

Careers Without Limits

Graduates of Agricultural Engineering can build successful careers in agricultural machinery industries, irrigation and water resource organizations, food processing industries, renewable energy, agri-tech companies, precision agriculture, government departments, research institutions, higher education, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Farm Machinery Engineer
Irrigation Engineer
Food Process Engineer
GIS / Remote Sensing Analyst
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Agri-Tech Consultant
Renewable Energy Engineer
R&D Engineer
Government Officer
Entrepreneur
Research Scholar

Why Agricultural Engineering at Shreenivasa?

Established in 2019
Multidisciplinary Engineering Programme
7-Acre Instructional Farm
Agriculture 5.0 & Industry 5.0 Focus
Modern Laboratories & Equipment
Experienced & Qualified Faculty
Industry Internships & Field Exposure
Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
Strong Placement Record

Engineering the Future of Agriculture

Agricultural Engineering is about applying engineering principles to solve real-world agricultural challenges — improving productivity, conserving resources, and ensuring food security. If you aspire to become a farm machinery expert, irrigation engineer, food process engineer, precision agriculture specialist, researcher, or entrepreneur, the Department of Agricultural Engineering provides the knowledge, facilities, mentorship, and opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions.

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