B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU: overview

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, TNAU in Coimbatore runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 143 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹2.01 lakh – ₹8.16 lakh, which works out to about ₹50,000 a year.

TNAU is a other institute, founded in 1971. This page brings together what is on record for this course at TNAU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering fees at TNAU

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at TNAU as a group.

FeeAmount
Total course fee₹2.01 lakh – ₹8.16 lakh
Tuition fee₹36,000 – ₹3.32 lakh
Hostel fee₹34,400
Approximate cost per year₹50,000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with TNAU before you pay anything.

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering eligibility

To be considered for B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at TNAU are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check TNAU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

How to get admission to B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU

Here is the usual route in:

  1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
  2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
  3. Apply to TNAU on its website (www.tnau.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
  4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering placements at TNAU

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹3.7 lakh at TNAU. 312 of 1,382 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.7 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Other B.Tech specialisations at TNAU

Is B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU right for you?

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

  • Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
  • Can you manage ₹2.01 lakh – ₹8.16 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
  • Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
  • How does TNAU compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Coimbatore?

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU: FAQs

What is the fee for B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU?

The total fee on record for B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU is ₹2.01 lakh – ₹8.16 lakh, about ₹50,000 a year. Hostel and other charges may be extra.

How long is B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU?

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course.

How many seats are there in B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering at TNAU?

TNAU has 143 seats in B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering each year.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering?

You usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. Admission is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.

Which other B.Tech specialisations does TNAU offer?

Besides B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, TNAU offers (DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Tech. in Energy and Environmental Engineering, (DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Tech. in Food Process Engineering, (DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Tech. in Biotechnology, (DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. in Bioinformatics, (DISCONTINUED JULY 2023)B.Tech. in Horticulture, B.Tech. in Energy and Environmental Engineering and B.Tech. in Biotechnology and 5 more.

Is TNAU a government or private college?

TNAU is a other institute, founded in 1971, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.