Bachelor of Agriculture Engineering
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
Four-year TU engineering program focused on applying engineering principles to agriculture, food systems, machinery, irrigation, soil and water resources, and rural infrastructure.
Program integrates mathematics, physics, mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, soil science, irrigation, drainage, post-harvest engineering, farm machinery, renewable energy, rural infrastructure, precision agriculture, and project practice.
Fieldwork includes survey camp, machine-operation training, design work, and a 12-week internship. Produces engineers capable of designing systems that increase agricultural productivity and improve resource management.
Description
Curricular Structure
Year 1 – Engineering & Agriculture Foundations
| Semester | Core Areas |
|---|---|
| I | Math I, Chemistry, Programming, Workshop, Drawing, Mechanics, Intro to Agricultural Engineering |
| II | Math II, Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Thermodynamics I, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Materials, Soil Science |
Year 2 – Hydraulics, Survey, Power & Biomaterials
| Semester | Core Areas |
|---|---|
| III | Math III, Hydraulics, Engineering Survey, HVAC & Cold Storage, Crop Production, Farm Power & Engines, Biomaterials |
| IV | Communication English, Probability & Statistics, Numerical Methods, Strength of Materials, Soil Mechanics, Survey Camp, Renewable Energy, Tractor Systems |
Year 3 – Machinery, Hydrology & Irrigation
| Semester | Core Areas |
|---|---|
| V | Machine Elements, Hydrology & Meteorology, Farm Machinery, Agri-Economics, Irrigation & Drainage, Postharvest Engineering, Farm Machine Operation |
| VI | Design of Structures, Soil & Water Conservation, Groundwater & Tube-well Technology, Dairy & Food Engineering, Farm Structures, Precision Agriculture, Elective I |
Year 4 – Rural Development, Projects & Internship
| Semester | Core Areas |
|---|---|
| VII | Project Engineering, Rural Infrastructure, Estimating & Costing, Agricultural Extension, Elective II, Elective III, Project I |
| VIII | Project II, 12-week Internship |
Features
Features
• Conducted exclusively at Purwanchal Campus (TU IOE)
• 4-year, 8-semester engineering curriculum
• Strong emphasis on irrigation, drainage, soil and water conservation
• Dedicated modules on farm machinery, hydraulics, groundwater, postharvest engineering
• Survey camp and machine-operation training
• Final-year project + 12-week internship
• Integrates sustainability, rural development, precision agriculture
Fee (Tentative)
• Starts at NPR 551,698
• Varies by seat type (regular vs. full-fee)
Admission Process
Admission Process
• Minimum C grade in all subjects in Grade 11 and 12
• Apply for IOE BE/B.Arch entrance exam
• Sit for computer-based IOE entrance test
• Selection strictly by entrance merit
• Choose Purwanchal Campus during priority selection
• Submit documents: transcripts, certificates, citizenship, photos
• Confirm seat and pay fees after verification
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
• Agricultural engineer
• Irrigation and drainage engineer
• Farm-machinery and equipment engineer
• Post-harvest and food-processing engineer
• Soil and water conservation engineer
• Groundwater and tube-well technician
• Rural-infrastructure engineer
• Renewable-energy and biogas technician
• Precision-agriculture technician
• Cold-storage and HVAC support roles
• Project engineer in agriculture-based industries
• Pathway to M.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering, Water Resources, Irrigation, Soil Science
Colleges Offering This Course
Purwanchal Campus | Institute of Engineering
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