The Agricultural Engineering Department started its B. Tech program in Agricultural Engineering in the year 1986. The department adopts modular pattern of education leading to the degree of B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, in three modules viz., Base (in two separate trades of (i) Food Processing and (ii) Tractor Mechanic), Diploma and Degree. Each module provides terminality corresponding to an occupational level and at the same time provides entry to the next higher module finally leading to degree in Agricultural Engineering.

Agricultural Engineering is an interdisciplinary program, comprising of specialization like Farm Machinery and Power, Soil and Water conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Dairy and Food Engineering, Post Harvest Technology, Non Conventional Energy Sources and Agricultural Sciences. The Primary aim of this branch is to provide technical know-how to increase agricultural production and productivity through better management of land and water resources, appropriate use of more efficient agricultural machinery, better techniques of post harvest technology and improved methods of processing and preservation of foods. Courses offered are accordingly designed keeping in view of the AICTE and ICAR norms. In addition, there are number of related courses from sister disciplines. These enable students to specialize in their areas of interest.

Laboratory facilities exist for conducting practical classes in all professional subjects. The department has a well-maintained computational laboratory with Internet connection. Some of the laboratories are equipped with state of the art equipments like cut section of tractor, fluidized bed dryer, tray dryer, spectrophotometer, milk analyzer, freeze dryer, tilting flume channel etc.

Students of this discipline get an exposure to industrial training of 50 days during pre-final year. Further they get an opportunity to do research through a project. Students passing out from the department are employed in Government, Semi ? Government organization, NGO, Tea Estates, Tractor and Farm Machinery Industry, Food Processing Industry and teaching and research organizations.

The departments provide consultancy and runs sponsored research projects (total 07 nos.) on emerging areas of Agricultural Engineering. Total research project grant received by the department amounts to Rs. 2.0 crores. The Department plans to start Diploma and B. Tech in Food Technology and PG courses in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Process & Food Engineering and Farm Machinery & Power in near future.

Vision of the Department

• To cater the engineering needs of sustainable food production in the north-eastern region under safe and protective environment.
• To develop technical manpower in the areas of food processing and value addition for the region
• To develop mechanized farming practices with due consideration to energy reduction, safety and comfort.
• To develop technology for the conservation and management of natural resources of the region