About Department
Welcome to Department of Agricultural Engineering
Department of Agricultural Engineering in Vivekanandha College of Engineering for women was established in the academic year 2024-25 that offers 4years B.Tech. – Agricultural Engineering course, a unique and ever novel discipline in engineering. Present student intake of the programme is 30. The programme is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) New Delhi. Department has excellent infrastructure and well equipped laboratories along with highly qualified faculty members. Each laboratory has its unique features, which supports for research work. The department has desirable farm facilities for the students to gain knowledge from seeding to harvesting period. Our college is committed to provide a superlative environment where students can undergo experiential learning
Courses Offered
- B.Tech. – Agricultural Engineering
Department Vision
To be a centre of excellence in producing highly skillful women engineers in the field of agriculture engineering who can promote sustainable agricultural development in and around globe
Department Mission
- To prop up women in gaining education and knowledge in the field of agricultural engineering that infuses the technology in tradition methodologies.
- To endorse students in research and training and leading them to meet out the current needs in the field of agricultural engineering.
- To develop new technologies with integrated knowledge that can turn the sustainability concepts.
Program Outcomes (POs)
| PO1 | Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and computer science and business systems to the solution of complex engineering and societal problems |
| PO2 | Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering and business problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
| PO3 | Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
| PO4 | Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO5 | Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PO6 | The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering and business practices. |
| PO7 | Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in business societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO8 | Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering and business practices. |
| PO9 | Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO10 | Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
| PO11 | Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering, business and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO12 | Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):
Following are the PEOs of the Programme,
| PEO1 | Graduates will become a successful agricultural engineer integrating all aspects of engineering in agriculture that make geo greener. |
| PEO2 | Graduates will become a skillful agre-preneur instilling engineering and ethical principles |
| PEO3 | Graduates will continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge to adapt to evolving technologies and global challenges in agriculture and allied sectors. |
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
At the end of the Programme, graduate will be able to
| PSO1 | Analyze and implement sustainable solutions for effective utilization of natural resources. |
| PSO2 | Utilize modern tools and automation techniques to enhance agricultural productivity |
Curriculum
Faculty Members
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Qualification | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.C.G.Deepanraj | B.E., M.E.,Ph.D | Associate Professor & Head |
| 2 | Ms.R.Thilagavathi | B.Sc., M.Sc., (Agri.) | Assistant Professor |
| 3 | Ms.P.Sankari | B.E., M.E., | Assistant Professor |
Department Highlights
The Department Highlights
- Curriculum based on design thinking, Automation and Artificial Intelligence.
- Curriculum blends theory, hands-on and industrial inputs
- MOUs with agri-tech companies and Government Departments
- Frequent field trips and trainings to students.
- An Agricultural field for hands on practices
- Participations in tech fests, design competition, hackathons etc.,
- Startup cell for prompting entrepreneurship
Students Achievements
Research / Publications / Consultancy / MoUs
Placement
Prominent Alumnae & Alumnae Details
Association Activities - 2025-2026
| Date | Title of the Progamme | Guest Details | Students/Faculty Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.09.2025 | Guest Lecture on ‘Drone Application in Agricultural Engineering from Data to Decisions’ | Mr.Sabarinath Sakthivel, Chief Operating Officer, Business Consultant, Howerminds Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Madurai |
Students of Agri. Engg. |
| 10.09.2025 | A Technical Session on ‘Quality Assessment in Site Specific Crop Management’ | Mr.K.Dhevendiran HR Manager,MobiTech Wireless Solutions, Pvt. Ltd. Perundurai, Erode |
Students of Agri. Engg. |
| 19.09.2025 | A Seminar on ‘Application of Nano-fertilizers in sustainable agriculture’ | Mr.V.Mohanraj Senior Research Associate, IFFCO Nano Ventions Pvt. Ltd, Coimbatore |
Students of Agri. Engg. |
Clubs, Cells, Professional Societies
Video Lectures & Innovation in Teaching
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
The fluid mechanics laboratory focus on the study of fluid behavior, forces and analysis tools are introduced. The goals of the laboratory includes applications of control volume approach, demonstration of momentum and energy equations etc. These studies will help students to exactly monitor and predict the water usage during distribution.
Soil Sciences Laboratory
Soil sciences laboratory covers the detailed approach on the soil and its characters. Major equipments are internal pipette system, Proctors compaction equipment, Sand pouring cylinder etc. This Laboratory will input the basic soil relationships with water and other factors. Major outcome of the laboratory is to understand the behavior of soil under different condition
Surveying & Levelling Laboratory
Surveying & Levelling Laboratory aims about the study of ground topography. The difference in levels between one land to other land. Contour study helps in setting out water resources for a irrigation land. Surveying laboratory clearly defines the nature of land forms and its profile. Advanced surveying equipments such as Total station promote the easiness in surveying
Tractors and Farm Engines Laboratory
Tractors and Farm Engines laboratory derives the importance and effect of modernization in agriculture, its spread has been in the most uneven manner. Transformation made from animal drawn tools to power drawn equipments. This laboratory provides the study on diesel engine, petrol engine, differential gearing system, clutch and steering system
Strength of Materials Laboratory
Strength of materials laboratory imparts the knowledge on the behavior and performance of materials to different type of loadings. The laboratory tests such as tension test, compression test, flexural test, hardness test, split tensile strength were performed. Under this laboratory student are able to find and analyze the response of materials under various conditions.
CAD
Computer aided design laboratory covers the drafting version of an agricultural engineer. Drafting is a technical version of drawing which an engineer understands and executes clearly. Under this laboratory, students were given practice in Computer software package CAD and personal ability in expressing their ideas are evaluated.
Post Harvest Technology Laboratory
Post harvest technology is an inter disciplinary approach which infuses science and technique that are applied to agricultural products after harvest for its protection, conservation, processing, packaging, distribution, marketing and utilization to meet the food and nutritional requirements of the people in relation to their needs.
Irrigation Field Laboratory
Irrigation field laboratory focuses on the practice of irrigation management. This lab is conducted on the farm. This laboratory will make the students to experience the real time which is out of the laboratory analysis. This laboratory clearly defines the water monitoring, pesticide and fertilizer dosages and thir causes on the products, weed removal and importance of natural fertilizers.
Remote Sensing & GIS Laboratory
Remote sensing and GIS laboratory carries out studies on various aspects of geological applications, hydrology and water resource applications, environmental applications, urban & smart city planning using remote sensing and GIS techniques. Arc GIS, Map Info, ERDAS Imagine and ENVI are the commonly used software. The laboratory maintains large number of topographic maps and satellite imagery
Renewable Energy in Agricultural Engg. Laboratory
Renewable energy in AE laboratory spotlights the various forms of renewable energy such as biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar and wind power. The application of renewable energy in Agricultural field is the most reputed division among agricultural engineers. The laboratory provides a detailed study renewable energy and its applications.
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