Anand Institute of Higher Technology Chennai BE Agricultural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.E. Agricultural Engineering at Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Chennai, is INR 2,20,000 for the four-year programme, payable at INR 55,000 per year. University examination and registration fees are charged separately each semester. Hostel and transport charges are additional. Eligible students may apply for Tamil Nadu state scholarships or the NSP Central Sector Scholarship to offset tuition costs.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate in PCM (40 percent for SC/ST/SCA candidates). Admission is through TNEA 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University. No separate entrance examination is required. The TNEA rank is computed from Class 12 marks.

Ans. Graduates of B.E. Agricultural Engineering at AIHT Chennai can pursue careers as agricultural engineer, farm machinery specialist, irrigation engineer, agri-tech consultant, and rural development officer in government agencies, agribusiness firms, and NGOs. AIHT’s 2023-24 placement record shows a UG median package of INR 3.85 LPA and 390 students placed. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Hexaware, and Hyundai. Graduates may also pursue M.E./M.Tech or MBA programmes to advance to specialised or managerial roles.

Ans. The four-year Anna University curriculum covers farm machinery design, soil and water conservation, irrigation and drainage engineering, agricultural processing, rural electrification, GIS and remote sensing in agriculture, post-harvest technology, and agri-project management. The programme also includes common engineering subjects such as engineering mathematics, physics, chemistry, and communication skills in the first year, followed by core specialisation papers, laboratory work, and a final-year project.

Ans. Admission to B.E. Agricultural Engineering at AIHT Chennai is through TNEA 2026 counselling conducted by Anna University. Candidates register on tnea.ac.in, submit Class 12 marks and required documents, and receive a TNEA rank. After the rank list is released on June 29, 2026, candidates participate in online counselling, select AIHT Chennai as preference, and confirm admission by paying the first-year fee of INR 55,000.