IILM University, Greater Noida

Course Overview — BTech in Agriculture

The BTech in Agriculture (Agricultural Engineering) program is a 4-year professional undergraduate degree that prepares students to apply engineering principles and technological solutions to agricultural and allied industries. The course blends mechanization, farm power, soil & water conservation, irrigation systems, renewable energy in agriculture, and precision agriculture technologies to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Students learn to design and manage agricultural machinery, optimize farm operations, use automation and robotics for farming, and apply engineering solutions to solve contemporary agricultural challenges.

Eligibility Criteria

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is structured over 8 semesters and integrates core engineering subjects with agriculture-specific applications:

Core Engineering Subjects

• Engineering Mathematics

• Physics & Chemistry for Engineers

• Computer Programming & Data Analysis

• Material & Structural Science

• Electrical & Electronics Fundamentals

Agricultural Engineering Focus

• Farm Machinery & Power

• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

• Irrigation Engineering & Hydrology

• Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering

• Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming Technologies

• Renewable Energy Applications in Agriculture

• Farm Structures, Greenhouse Technology & Post-Harvest Engineering

Hands-On Learning

• Workshops & manufacturing labs

• Field visits to farms, agribusiness units & research stations

• Design projects with real agricultural problem-solving

Internships & Industry Exposure

Students complete summer internships and industry training with:

• Agro-machinery firms

• Irrigation, water resource organisations

• Food processing & storage companies

• Agritech startups

• Farm automation & precision agriculture service providers

These experiences help students apply theory to real industry challenges and build professional networks.

Placement Overview

Graduates find careers in both engineering & agriculture sectors, especially in technology-led agriculture operations.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Agricultural Equipment Design & Manufacturing

• Irrigation & Water Systems Management

• Precision Agriculture Specialist

• Farm Automation & Robotics Engineer

• Food & Post-Harvest Technology Engineer

• Agribusiness & Technical Consultant

• R&D Engineer in AgriTech Companies

• Quality Assurance & Field Service Engineer

Graduates can also pursue higher education such as MTech in Agricultural Engineering, Automation & Robotics, Remote Sensing & GIS, or MBA (Agribusiness / Tech Management).

Why Choose This Program at IILM University

• Strong Foundational Engineering Education with applications in agriculture

• Focus on Sustainability & Precision Agriculture Technologies

• Hands-On Labs & Field Training across farm & industry settings

• Industry Collaborations for Internships and Projects

• Skill Development in Data-Driven Agriculture & Smart Farming