College of Agricultural Engineering, Raichur Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

College of Agricultural Engineering, Raichur (CAER), offers programs at various levels, including B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, and Ph.D. The college admits students based on their performance in entrance examinations and previous academic records. The intake capacity for each program is limited, ensuring a competitive admission process.

Application Process

1. Notification: Admission notifications are announced on the official website.

2. Online Application: Candidates must fill out the online application form available on the college's website or the university's admission portal.

3. Document Submission: Candidates need to submit necessary documents such as:

   • Passport size photographs

   • Mark sheets of qualifying examinations (10th, 12th, Bachelor's degree, as applicable)

   • Entrance exam scorecards (for programs requiring entrance exams)

   • Category certificates (if applicable)

4. Entrance Examination: Candidates must appear for relevant state or national entrance exams for undergraduate programs, and GATE or college-specific tests for postgraduate and doctoral programs.

5. Merit List Preparation: A merit list is prepared based on entrance exam scores and other criteria.

6. Interview/Counselling: Shortlisted candidates, particularly for postgraduate and doctoral programs, may be called for an interview or counselling.

7. Seat Allocation: Based on the merit list and interview performance, seats are allocated.

8. Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation: Selected candidates must pay the prescribed fees and submit original documents to confirm their admission.

Degree-wise Admission Process

B.Tech Agricultural Engineering:

• Admission is based on performance in state or national level engineering entrance examinations.

• Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.

• The approved intake is 70 students.

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering:

• Admission may be based on performance in state-level diploma entrance exams or 10+2 results.

• The intake for this program is 35 students.

M.Tech Programs:

• M.Tech in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

• M.Tech in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering

• M.Tech in Processing and Food Engineering

• Each program admits 6 students.

• Admission is based on GATE scores followed by an interview process.

• Candidates must have a B.Tech or equivalent degree in Agricultural Engineering or related fields.

Ph.D. Programs:

• Ph.D. in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

• Ph.D. in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering

• Ph.D. in Processing and Food Engineering

• Each program admits 3 students.

• Admission requires a Master's degree in the relevant field of Agricultural Engineering. The selection process includes an entrance test and/or interview.