Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Three-year Diploma in Agricultural Engineering under CTEVT trains middle-level technical workforce in farm structures, irrigation, soil and water conservation, farm machinery, and food processing to support commercial agriculture and rural infrastructure development.

Description
The Diploma in Agricultural Engineering produces competent technicians with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in agriculture-related civil works, irrigation and drainage, soil and water conservation, farm machinery operation and maintenance, and post-harvest handling. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, project work, and elective specialization to prepare graduates for employment in both public and private agricultural and infrastructure development sectors.

Curricular structure

• Year 1: Foundational subjects in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Nepali, and English
• Years 2–3: Agricultural engineering disciplinary subjects including Farm Structures, Irrigation & Drainage, Soil & Water Conservation, Farm Machinery, Food Processing & Storage, with project works and electives.

Features

• Duration: 3 years, 6 semesters
• Combines foundational sciences, language, and specialized agricultural engineering courses
• Practical project work and elective subjects included
• Maximum group size: 48 students; medium of instruction: English and/or Nepali
• Minimum 90% attendance required

Eligibility

• SLC/SEE pass with minimum C grade in Mathematics and Science, D+ in English
• Pre-diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 67%

Admission process

• Submission of SLC/SEE certificate; selection based on merit

Job prospects

• Agricultural Engineering Technician (Agricultural Overseer)
• Farm Machinery Operator and Maintenance Specialist
• Irrigation and Drainage Technician
• Soil and Water Conservation Technician
• Food Processing and Storage Technician
• Supervisory and technical roles in rural infrastructure development
• Self-employment in agricultural engineering services and consultancy