Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute Coimbatore Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Coimbatore, Tamil NaduEstd 1972 TNAU, Coimbatore

Established in 1972, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute (AEC&RI) is located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute (AEC&RE) offers the B.Tech in 2 specializations. The course has an intake of 55 students per specialization.

  • Application and admission is restricted to native candidates of Tamil Nadu and to candidates who have studied 10th, 11th and 12th standards in Tamil Nadu.
  • Candidates who have completed their 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Computer Science as subjects, with 55% marks or more, are eligible to apply for the B.Tech course.
  • B.Tech seats at AEC&RI will be allotted on the basis of performance in the 10+2 examination.
  • Candidates can apply online through the official TNAU website.
  • Counseling will be conducted for the meritorious students by the TNAU.

Read More: Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute Fees Structure

Admission Highlights

Name of the College Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
College Type Private
Basic Admission Criteria Merit based
Application mode Online
Counseling TNAU
Scholarship Yes

Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute B.Tech Admissions 2023

Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) course at the UG level, under 2 specializations. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech should have completed 10+2 with 55% marks, having taken Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Computer Science as the subjects. Admission to the B.Tech courses will be done on the basis of merit i.e. performance in the 10+2 qualifying examination.

Applications for admission to the B.Tech courses are accepted from the native Tamil Nadu candidates or candidates who have completed their 10th, 11th and 12th standard from Tamil Nadu. Candidates who have not studied 10th, 11th and 12th standards in Tamil Nadu should produce the Certificate of Permanent Residence in Tamil Nadu, issued by the competent authorities.

  • Candidates should be below 21 years of age as on July 7, 2021.
  • However, there are no age restrictions for SC, SCA and ST candidates.
Course Specializations Minimum eligibility Selection criteria
B.Tech Food Process Engineering 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Computer Science as subjects, with 55% marks for general category, 50% for BC and BCM, 45% for MBC and pass for SC, SCA and ST candidates. Performance in 10+2 examination.
Energy and Environmental Engineering

Aggregate marks, which are considered while preparing the merit list, is calculated as follows: Aggregate Mark = Sum of ((marks obtained in each subject / maximum mark for that subject) X 50) all the four subjects considered.

If more than one student has the same aggregate marks, then the inter se merit list will be prepared with the following order of priority:

  • Marks out of 50 in Mathematics.
  • Marks out of 50 in Physics.
  • Marks out of 50 in Chemistry.
  • Date of birth – eldest first.

Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute Application Process 2023

Candidates can apply for the courses offered at AEC&RI online, through the official website of the TNAU. Detailed below are the steps to apply online:

  • Log on to the official website of “TNAU : Online Pre-Admission”.
  • Click on “Undergraduate”.
  • Click on the “New Registration button.”
  • Fill in the necessary details to receive login ID and password on your email.
  • Login to your account on the admissions portal.
  • Fill out the necessary details accurately and submit.
  • Application fee is INR 300 for SC, ST and SCA candidates and INR 600 for all other candidates.
  • Application fee should be paid online, following the e-payment link available on the admission portal.
  • Download and take a print out of the Joint Declaration Form and Appendices / Checklist.
  • Attested copy of the Joint Declaration Form, along with other documents and originals should be produced at the time of verification and counseling.
  • Candidates who have applied for seats under Differently Abled / Ex-servicemen / Descendants of Freedom Fighter / Eminent Sports Person Quota must submit the signed Joint Declaration Form with necessary Documents and Annexures in person, to the Dean(Agriculture) and Chairman (Admission), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore ONLY.
  • Candidates who have applied for seats under Industry Sponsorship / Non Resident Indian (NRI) Quota must submit the signed Joint Declaration Form with necessary Documents and Annexures in person to the Dean(Agriculture) and Chairman (Admission), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore ONLY.

AEC&RI, Coimbatore Scholarships

The following scholarships are available for the enrolled students:

  • Adi Dravida Welfare Scholarships
  • Central Government Scholarships
  • State Government free education for students from non graduate backgrounds
  • Periyar Endowment Scholarships
  • Fellowships and Scholarships from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

AEC&RI, Coimbatore Reservation Criteria

The following table shows the percentage of seats allotted for each of the reserved categories:

Category Percentage of seats allotted
Open Category (OC) 31.0
Backward Class (BC) 26.5
Backward Class Muslim (BCM) 3.5
Most Backward Class & De-notified Communities (MBC) 20.0
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15.0
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars (SCA) 3.0
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1.0

Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute Coimbatore Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Submission Dates of Application for Admission via TNUA [BE/B.Tech]
Ongoing
May 06, 2026 - Jun 08, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Submission Dates of Application for Admission via TNUA [BE/B.Tech]
Ongoing
May 06, 2026 - Jun 08, 2026

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puja sao
Jun 4, 2022 11:08
How much is the B.Tech course fee of ACE&RI?
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Chitransha
Jun 6, 2022 12:06

The total fee of the four years full-time B.tech course at Agricultural Engineering College And Research Institute is Rs 4.94 Lakhs. This institute offers a B.tech course under three specializations. These specializations are Agricultural Engineering, Food Process Engineering, and Energy And Environmental Engineering.

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vipasha
Jun 4, 2022 11:07
What is the minimum mark required to apply for M.Tech admission at ACE&RI?
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Chitransha
Jun 6, 2022 12:09

Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute have not mentioned the minimum marks required to apply for M.tech admission. You can download the brochure of the course from the courses and fees section and get the information. 

For more information, refer to this link: AEC&RI, Coimbatore M.tech Admission


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