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The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Agricultural Engineering at Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology (AIET), Moodubidri, is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. Established in 2021, the programme exposes students to a wide range of topics including Soil and Water Conservation, Irrigation and Drainage, Farm Machinery and Power, Post-Harvest Processing, Farm Buildings and Storage, Precision Agriculture, and Renewable Energy in Agriculture. The programme is conducted in full-time on-campus mode at AIET's campus in Mijar, Moodubidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Admission is through KCET and COMEDK UGET. Agricultural Engineering is a unique and emerging branch that combines engineering principles with agricultural science, preparing graduates for careers in agro-industries, food processing, farm machinery, irrigation, and government agricultural departments. The programme is particularly relevant given India's focus on agricultural modernisation, precision farming, and food security.

Admissions for the 2026-30 batch are expected to open through KCET 2026 (April 23-24, 2026) and COMEDK UGET 2026 (May 9, 2026). KCET counselling is conducted by KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) and typically begins in June-July after results are declared. COMEDK counselling follows in June-July as well. Candidates are advised to monitor the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) and COMEDK portal (comedk.org) for the 2026 counselling schedule.

Key Points:

AIET's Agricultural Engineering department has produced VTU Rank Holders from the 2021-25 batch, with the first graduating batch achieving 100% pass percentage in the 8th semester VTU examination.
The department has an impressive 80% campus placement rate, significantly higher than many other engineering branches, reflecting strong industry demand for agricultural engineers.
The department has MoUs with Buhler India (Bangalore), Mila University (Malaysia), and Kealadi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agriculture and Horticultural Sciences (Shivamogga), providing students with international and industry exposure.
Students undergo mandatory internships at premier organisations including Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Buhler India, GKVK Bangalore, Escorts Tractor and Development Centre (ETDC), and Southern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (SRFMTTI).
The department has received KSCST (Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology) project funding for student-led innovations including a corn husk cup-making machine and a solar-operated self-propelled paddy harvester.

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AIET BE Agricultural Engineering Fees

The BE Agricultural Engineering programme at AIET is available under two quota categories: KCET (government quota) and COMEDK (private quota). The COMEDK quota fee for Agricultural Engineering at AIET is Rs. 1,00,000 per year (Rs. 80,000 tuition + Rs. 20,000 other charges), making it one of the most affordable COMEDK engineering programmes. The KCET quota fee is regulated by the Karnataka government's fee fixation committee.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	KCET Quota (Per Year, Rs.)	COMEDK Quota (Per Year, Rs.)
Tuition Fee	35,000	80,000
Other Institutional Charges	10,750	20,000
VTU Registration and Examination Fees	~5,000	~5,000
Total Per Year	~50,750	~1,05,000
Total for 4 Years	~2,03,000	~4,20,000

KCET quota fee is regulated by the Karnataka government's fee fixation committee.
COMEDK quota fee is as per COMEDK's approved fee structure for 2024-25 (Rs. 1,00,000 per year for Agricultural Engineering at AIET); subject to revision for 2026-27.
VTU examination and registration fees are paid directly to VTU, Belagavi.
Hostel facilities are available on campus; hostel fees are charged separately and are optional.
No EMI option is explicitly mentioned; fees are typically payable semester-wise.

AIET BE Agricultural Engineering Admission 2026

Admission to the BE Agricultural Engineering programme at AIET is conducted through KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) managed by KEA and COMEDK UGET (Undergraduate Entrance Test) managed by COMEDK. KCET is for government quota seats (approximately 60% of total seats), while COMEDK is for private quota seats (approximately 40%). A small percentage of seats may be available under NRI/management quota as per VTU and AICTE norms.

Important Dates

Event	Date (2026)
KCET Registration Start	January 17, 2026
KCET Registration End	February 27, 2026
COMEDK UGET Registration Start	February 3, 2026
COMEDK UGET Registration End	March 16, 2026
KCET Admit Card	April 10, 2026
KCET Exam	April 23 and April 24, 2026
COMEDK UGET Admit Card	April 29, 2026
COMEDK UGET Exam	May 9, 2026
KCET Answer Key	April 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK UGET Answer Key	May 20, 2026
KCET Result	May 24, 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK UGET Result	May 26, 2026
KEA KCET Counselling Begins	June - July 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK Counselling Begins	June - July 2026 (Tentative)
Reporting to AIET	July - August 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Exam	Event	Date
KCET 2026	Registration Start	January 17, 2026
KCET 2026	Registration End	February 27, 2026
KCET 2026	Admit Card	April 10, 2026
KCET 2026	Exam Date	April 23 and April 24, 2026
KCET 2026	Result	May 24, 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK UGET 2026	Registration Start	February 3, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026	Registration End	March 16, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026	Admit Card	April 29, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026	Exam Date	May 9, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026	Answer Key	May 20, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026	Result	May 26, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 (PUC or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Must be a Karnataka domicile for KCET quota; COMEDK is open to all Indian nationals.
Must have a valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score.

Admission Process

Register and appear for KCET 2026 (April 23-24) or COMEDK UGET 2026 (May 9).
For KCET: Register on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for counselling after results are declared. Fill college and course preferences and participate in seat allotment rounds.
For COMEDK: Register on the COMEDK portal (comedk.org) for counselling after results are declared. Fill preferences and participate in seat allotment.
Report to AIET with original documents (10th and 12th marksheets, KCET/COMEDK scorecard, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate) within the stipulated reporting dates.
Complete the admission formalities and fee payment at AIET.

AIET BE Agricultural Engineering Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to the BE Agricultural Engineering programme at AIET can avail scholarships from the Government of Karnataka and the central government. The Karnataka government's post-matric scholarship scheme is the primary financial support for SC/ST/OBC and minority students. AICTE's Pragati and Saksham scholarships are also available for eligible students. The institute also provides merit-based fee concessions for academically outstanding students.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minority)	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below prescribed limit	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance as per Karnataka government norms
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	Female students in technical education, family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year	Rs. 50,000 per year (up to 4 years)
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	Differently-abled students in technical education	Rs. 50,000 per year (up to 4 years)
AICTE Swanath Scholarship	Orphans / children of armed forces / central paramilitary forces	Rs. 50,000 per year
Institute Merit Scholarship	Students with outstanding academic performance	Partial tuition fee waiver (as per institute policy)

Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship applications are submitted through the Karnataka Scholarship Portal (scholarships.karnataka.gov.in) typically in July-October each year.
AICTE scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance to continue receiving scholarships.
Minority students (Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi) can apply for the Karnataka Minority Scholarship through the Karnataka Minority Welfare Department.

AIET BE Agricultural Engineering Placement 2026

Placement Highlights

Highlight	Details
Placement Rate	80% campus placement rate
VTU Ranks	VTU Rank Holders from 2021-25 batch
Pass Percentage	100% pass percentage in 8th semester VTU examination (first graduating batch)

Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology Mangalore BE Agricultural Engineering Ranking

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#133 out of 175 in India 2025

#23rd in Karnataka

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AIET BE Agricultural Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the scope of BE Agricultural Engineering from AIET in terms of career opportunities?

Ans. BE Agricultural Engineering graduates from AIET can pursue careers in agro-industries, food processing companies, farm machinery manufacturers, irrigation departments, government agricultural departments (ICAR, KVK, NABARD), and research organisations. The department's 80% placement rate reflects strong industry demand. Graduates can also pursue higher studies (M.Tech/M.E.) in Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, or related fields at premier institutions.

Ques. What makes AIET's Agricultural Engineering programme unique compared to other colleges?

Ans. AIET's Agricultural Engineering department is unique due to its strong industry linkages (MoUs with Buhler India, Mila University Malaysia, and Kealadi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agriculture), mandatory internships at premier organisations (KVK, Buhler India, GKVK Bangalore, Escorts ETDC, SRFMTTI), KSCST-funded student projects, and VTU Rank Holders from the first graduating batch (2021-25). The department also has 30+ research publications in referred journals and conferences.

Ques. Is the COMEDK fee for Agricultural Engineering at AIET lower than other engineering branches?

Ans. Yes. The COMEDK quota fee for BE Agricultural Engineering at AIET is Rs. 1,00,000 per year (total Rs. 4 lakhs for 4 years), which is significantly lower than branches like Computer Science (Rs. 2,20,000/year) or Mechanical Engineering (Rs. 1,90,000/year). This makes Agricultural Engineering one of the most affordable COMEDK engineering programmes at AIET.

Ques. What internship opportunities are available for Agricultural Engineering students at AIET?

Ans. AIET's Agricultural Engineering students undergo mandatory internships at premier organisations. 2nd year students intern at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Brahmavara. 3rd year students intern at Buhler India Ltd, GKVK Bangalore, and Bangalore Dairy. Final year students have interned at Escorts Tractor and Development Centre (ETDC) and Southern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (SRFMTTI). These internships provide hands-on experience in tractor operations, food processing, farm machinery, and modern farming solutions.

Ques. Can students with a Biology background (PCB) apply for BE Agricultural Engineering at AIET?

Ans. Yes. BE Agricultural Engineering at AIET accepts students with both PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) backgrounds at the 10+2 level. This makes it accessible to students from both science streams, unlike most other engineering branches that require PCM only.

Ques. What research and innovation opportunities are available for Agricultural Engineering students at AIET?

Ans. AIET's Agricultural Engineering students have access to KSCST (Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology) project funding for student-led innovations. Recent funded projects include a corn husk cup-making machine and a solar-operated self-propelled paddy harvester. The department also conducts workshops on drones in agriculture, hydroponics, jackfruit processing, and greenhouse cultivation. Students have presented research papers at national conferences including NIT Puducherry and attended international conferences on smart horticulture.