College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), Akola is a government agricultural engineering college established in 1970 in Akola, Maharashtra. It is a constituent college of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola, a government agricultural university. CAET Akola holds Grade A accreditation from NAEAB (National Assessment and Evaluation Authority for Agricultural Education), New Delhi.
CAET Akola does not appear in the NIRF Engineering ranking as a standalone institution, as NIRF ranking for agricultural universities is assessed at the university level under Dr. PDKV Akola.
The college is located within the Dr. PDKV campus in Akola, Vidarbha, Maharashtra. It houses specialised laboratories in agricultural process engineering, irrigation, farm power, renewable energy, and soil and water conservation.
- B.Tech - Agricultural Engineering (4 years, 85% state quota via MHT-CET MCAER CAP, 15% national quota via ICAR CUET-UG)
- M.Tech - 5 specialisations:
- Agricultural Process Engineering
- Farm Power and Machinery
- Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Soil Water Conservation Engineering
- PhD programmes in agricultural engineering disciplines
Total B.Tech fees are INR 97,000 for the 4-year programme. All five M.Tech specialisations carry uniform fees of INR 31,000 for 2 years. As a government college under PDKV, fees are regulated and among the lowest for engineering programmes in Maharashtra.
Admission to all programmes is entirely merit-based through MCAER and ICAR counselling. No management quota or direct admission is offered.
CAET Akola Admission Dates 2026
CAET Akola admissions for the 2026-27 session follow the MCAER (Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research) CAP schedule for state quota and ICAR counselling for national quota. Both B.Tech and M.Tech counselling are currently in progress.
| Event | Date / Status (2026) |
|---|---|
| MHT-CET 2026 Result (B.Tech state quota) | June 16, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCAER CAP Counselling for B.Tech (State Quota) | Expected July to August 2026 |
| ICAR UG Counselling Round 1 Allotment (National Quota) | July 31, 2026 (Released) |
| MCAER PG-CET (M.Tech) | April 11 to 13, 2026 (Conducted) |
| ICAR AIEEA-PG (M.Tech National Quota) | July 4, 2026 (Conducted) |
| M.Tech PG Counselling | In progress (2026) |
The official MCAER admission portal is mcaer.org. Course-wise exam routes accepted at CAET Akola are listed below.
| Course | Exam Route | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) | MHT-CET (PCM group) via MCAER CAP | 85% State Quota |
| B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) | CUET-UG via ICAR UG Counselling | 15% National Quota |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | MCAER PG-CET | 75% State Quota |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | ICAR AIEEA-PG / GATE (Agricultural Engineering) | 25% National Quota |
CAET Akola Courses and Fees
CAET Akola offers 7 programmes across B.Tech, M.Tech (5 specialisations), and PhD in agricultural engineering, with government-regulated fees ranging from INR 31,000 for M.Tech to INR 97,000 for B.Tech for the full programme duration.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) | 4 Years | Class 12 PCM with 50% (General) / 45% (Reserved) | INR 97,000 |
| M.Tech (Agricultural Process Engineering) | 2 Years | B.Tech/BE in relevant discipline with 55% | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Farm Power and Machinery) | 2 Years | B.Tech/BE in relevant discipline with 55% | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Irrigation and Drainage Engineering) | 2 Years | B.Tech/BE in relevant discipline with 55% | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering) | 2 Years | B.Tech/BE in relevant discipline with 55% | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Soil Water Conservation Engineering) | 2 Years | B.Tech/BE in relevant discipline with 55% | INR 31,000 |
At INR 97,000 total over four years, the B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering averages approximately INR 24,250 per year — one of the most affordable engineering degree options in Maharashtra. All five M.Tech specialisations carry identical fees of INR 31,000, making postgraduate study at CAET Akola equally accessible regardless of specialisation choice.
CAET Akola Admission Process
CAET Akola admits students entirely through MCAER and ICAR centralised counselling. No management quota or direct institute-level admission is offered. Reservation norms follow Maharashtra government and ICAR national reservation policies.
B.Tech Admission Process
B.Tech eligibility requires passing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM group) with a minimum 50% aggregate for General category. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates need a minimum of 45%. Admission follows two parallel routes:
- State Quota (85% seats): Valid MHT-CET 2026 (PCM group) score, followed by MCAER CAP counselling at mcaer.org
- National Quota (15% seats): Valid CUET-UG score, followed by ICAR UG counselling
Candidates must choose agricultural engineering as their preference during MCAER or ICAR counselling to be considered for CAET Akola. All seat allotments are merit-based on the respective entrance exam rank.
M.Tech Admission Process
M.Tech eligibility requires a B.Tech or BE degree in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate. Admission again follows two routes:
- State Quota (75% seats): Valid MCAER PG-CET score via MCAER counselling
- National Quota (25% seats): Valid ICAR AIEEA-PG or GATE (Agricultural Engineering paper) score via ICAR PG counselling
CAET Akola Campus and Infrastructure
CAET Akola is situated within the Dr. PDKV campus in Akola, Vidarbha, Maharashtra. The college operates specialised laboratories aligned to its departments: agricultural process engineering, farm power and machinery, irrigation and drainage, renewable energy, and soil and water conservation.
The college holds NAEAB Grade A accreditation from the National Assessment and Evaluation Authority for Agricultural Education, New Delhi. Academic infrastructure includes research farms, discipline-specific equipment labs, a library, and sports facilities. NSS and NCC programmes are available for student participation.
A dedicated Training and Placement Cell coordinates industry engagement, internships, and placement drives for graduating engineers. The Vidarbha location, in one of Maharashtra’s major agricultural districts, provides proximity to agribusiness firms, irrigation projects, and government agricultural departments that are typical recruiters for agricultural engineering graduates.
CAET Akola vs CAET Rahuri vs Dr. BSKKV Dapoli
An agricultural engineering aspirant choosing CAET Akola would typically evaluate it alongside other government agricultural engineering colleges in Maharashtra. CAET Rahuri (under MPKV, Rahuri) and the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology at Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. BSKKV), Dapoli are the two most directly comparable alternatives.
| Parameter | CAET Akola | CAET Rahuri (MPKV) | Dr. BSKKV Dapoli AET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent University | Dr. PDKV Akola | Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri | Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan KV, Dapoli |
| Region | Vidarbha | Western Maharashtra | Konkan |
| Type | Government (state) | Government (state) | Government (state) |
| B.Tech Programme | Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering |
| B.Tech Fees | INR 97,000 (4 years) | Government-regulated (similar range) | Government-regulated (similar range) |
| Admission Route | MCAER CAP + ICAR | MCAER CAP + ICAR | MCAER CAP + ICAR |
| Specialisation Strength | Irrigation, Renewable Energy, Farm Power | Irrigation, Agri-process, Farm machinery | Konkan agribusiness, horticulture engineering |
All three are government agricultural engineering colleges with comparable fee structures and the same admission route. The choice often depends on regional preference, MCAER CAP rank, and agribusiness ecosystem proximity. CAET Akola’s Vidarbha location suits aspirants targeting careers in cotton, soybean, and orange agribusiness or Vidarbha irrigation projects. CAET Rahuri is closer to Western Maharashtra’s horticultural belt, while Dr. BSKKV Dapoli serves the Konkan coastal agribusiness ecosystem.
CAET Akola FAQs
Ques. What is CAET Akola and who runs it?
Ans. CAET Akola (College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Akola) is a government agricultural engineering college established in 1970. It is a constituent college of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), a government agricultural university in Akola, Maharashtra.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at CAET Akola?
Ans. The total B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) fee at CAET Akola is INR 97,000 for the 4-year programme - approximately INR 24,250 per year. All fees are government-regulated under Dr. PDKV Akola.
Ques. How is B.Tech admission done at CAET Akola?
Ans. B.Tech admission at CAET Akola uses two routes: 85% of seats are filled through MCAER CAP counselling based on MHT-CET (PCM group) scores, and 15% are filled through ICAR UG counselling based on CUET-UG scores. There is no management quota or direct admission at CAET Akola.
Ques. What M.Tech specialisations are offered at CAET Akola?
Ans. CAET Akola offers five M.Tech specialisations: Agricultural Process Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Soil Water Conservation Engineering. All carry a uniform total fee of INR 31,000 for 2 years.
Ques. Is CAET Akola accredited?
Ans. Yes. CAET Akola holds Grade A accreditation from NAEAB (National Assessment and Evaluation Authority for Agricultural Education), New Delhi, which is the accreditation body for agricultural education institutions in India.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for B.Tech at CAET Akola?
Ans. The minimum eligibility for B.Tech at CAET Akola is Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with at least 50% aggregate for General category candidates. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates need a minimum of 45%. A valid MHT-CET (PCM group) score is required for the state quota route.
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