The College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is one of the premier institutes under the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT). Established to promote excellence in agricultural engineering education, research, and extension, CAET has grown into a reputed hub for aspiring engineers focusing on agriculture-based innovations and technologies. It is the only government agricultural engineering college in Odisha, approved by AICTE and ICAR.
CAET offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in various agricultural engineering disciplines such as Farm Machinery & Power, Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The college provides a well-equipped campus with modern labs, smart classrooms, a central library, and practical field units for experiential learning. It promotes hands-on training, research activities, and industry linkages to prepare students for roles in agribusiness, food processing, irrigation management, and sustainable agriculture technologies.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET) |
Location |
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
Established Year |
1966 |
Approved By |
AICTE, ICAR |
Affiliated To |
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) |
Type |
Government |
Important Dates
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
April 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
June 2025 |
Entrance/ Merit-Based Admission |
May – June 2025 |
Counseling & Admission |
June – July 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
July – August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admissions are based on entrance exam scores and university criteria.
Steps:
Fee Payment: Secure admission through fee submission.
Scholarships
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
OUAT Merit Scholarship |
Top-performing students based on semester results |
ICAR Scholarship |
For top rankers in ICAR entrance |
SC/ST/OBC Scholarships |
Available through government schemes with proper documents |
KALIA Scholarship |
For children of farmers under the KALIA scheme in Odisha |
Girl Student Incentives |
Financial support for meritorious female candidates |
Placements
Parameter |
Details |
Average Salary Package |
Rs 3 – Rs 5 LPA |
Highest Salary Package |
Rs 8 LPA (Agri-Tech, Food Processing, PSU roles) |
Top Recruiters |
John Deere, ITC, Mahindra Agribusiness, Reliance Agro, NABARD |
Placement Training |
Aptitude, soft skills, domain-specific training |
Internship Opportunities |
Compulsory for UG & PG in farms, industries, and research |
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
Ranking Body |
Recognition |
ICAR Accreditation |
High rating for infrastructure and faculty |
OUAT Internal Ratings |
Ranked among top constituent colleges |
State-Level Education Surveys |
Known for excellence in agricultural engineering education |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Tech | 60k (1st Yr Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Tech | 35k (1st Yr Fees) | Pass in Graduation + GATE |
Ph.D | 35k - 41.9k (1st Yr Fees) | Post Graduation |
Siripur Square, Near Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology Bhubaneswar - 751012 Odisha, India