| College
of Agril. Engineering & Technology |
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| About
College |
The college of Agricultural
Engineering & Technology was established on
3rd October, 1970 at Akola. The college is now one
of the premier institutes in the country for imparting
education in Agricultural Engineering leading to
B. Tech. (Agril. Engg.) degree programme and plays
an important role in human resource development
in the field of Agricultural Engineering. Till to
date total 1299 (1109 Boys and 190 Girls) students
have been graduated.
Intake capacity
: 55
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| Academic
Programmes |
College of Agricultural
Engineering and Technology is imparting
education at under graduate level and the
departments are also assisting in post graduate
and doctorate degree levels in agricultural
engineering.
Under Graduate
Programme: Common rules and regulations
for admission to various degree programmes
in State Agricultural Universities have
been formulated by MCAER, Pune. B.Tech.
(Agril. Engg.) degree course comprises 8
semesters with credit load of 183 including
25 credits for In-plant Training during
8th semester. In addition to these four
non countable credits are also to be completed.
Eligibility for the admission to this course
is XII standard science passed in 10+2 pattern
from Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary
Education or equivalent examination with
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Degree
Programme |
Duration |
| B. Tech.
in Agricultural Engineering
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04 |
M.
Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
Farm Power and Machinery
Agricultural Process Engineering
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Renewable Energy Sources
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02 |
Ph.
D. in Agricultural Engineering
Farm Power and Machinery
Agricultural Process Engineering
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Renewable Energy Sources
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03 |
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| Infrastructure
Facilities |
CAET
laboratories have been mostly modernized as per the
requirement of courses to impart the practical knowledge
to the students. The laboratories have been grouped
in following subjects: |
| Farm
Power and Machinery |
1. |
Work
Shop |
2. |
Farm
Implements Practical Shed |
3. |
Tillage
and Traction |
4. |
Farm
Power |
5. |
Ergonomics
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6. |
Engineering
Drawing |
7. |
CAD
laboratory |
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Workshop |
Farm
Implements Practical Shed |
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Agricultural
Process Engineering |
1. |
Food Engineering |
2. |
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer |
3. |
Food Grain Processing |
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| Soil
and Water Conservation Engineering |
1. |
Surveying and Leveling |
2. |
Hydrology and Soil Mechanics |
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Soil
conservation field practical |
Field
survey practical |
| Irrigation
and Drainage Engineering |
1. |
Irrigation laboratory |
2. |
Hydraulic laboratory |
3. |
Drainage laboratory |
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| Unconventional
Energy Sources and Electrical Engineering |
1. |
Electrical
Engineering |
2. |
Engineering Chemistry |
3. |
Solar Energy |
4. |
Improved Chulhas |
5. |
Biogas |
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Electrical
Engineering Laboratory |
Improved
Chulhas Laboratory |
| Farm Structures
Engineering |
1. |
Applied Mechanics
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2. |
Structural Engineering |
3. |
Foundation Engineering |
4. |
Material Testing |
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Structural
Engineering Laboratory |
Applied
Mechanics Laboratory |
| Basic
Sciences and Computer |
1. |
MATLAB |
2. |
Computer
laboratory: CAET has advanced computation
facility to improve teaching. Advance visual teaching
aids like Desktop computers, DLP projectors, Computer
notebooks (LAPTOP), Presentation system and Pro-E,
Pythagoras and Matlab softwares with free access to
internet is available to student. |
3. |
Physics laboratory |
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MATLAB |
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| Mandate
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To
provide qualitative education in the areas of Agricultural
Engineering. |
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To
develop overall personality of the students during
their graduation in Agricultural Engineering. |
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To
provide skilled manpower to the society. |
CAET presently
has educational programme at undergraduate level.
The Departments of FAE is also imparting teaching
and research programme of postgraduate and doctoral
level in agricultural engineering. Teaching is an
important activity to teach courses at undergraduate,
post graduate and doctoral level.
CAET is
engaged in research for the betterment of farmers
in the University region (Vidarbha) through the
student research programmes. CAET have developed
various innovative machinery, value addition packages,
in-situ moisture conservation techniques, low cost
green house, pulse processing through mini dal mill,
irrigation practices and renewable energy gadgets
through the student involvements and also from the
AICRP schemes. Many technologies have been evaluated
in the University region for the users adoptability.
CAET always believe in
delivering technology at grass root level through
demonstrations, exhibitions, and solving farmer
problems through the field visits.
• Demonstration
of innovative technology at University as well
on farmers field.
• Display and demonstration of innovative
practices and technology for farmers in National
/ State level Exhibitions.
• Arranging field visit of farmers.
• Participation in Shivar Pheri.
• Popularization of technology through state
news papers and magazines.
• Conducting training for farmers / users
regarding the adoption of innovative technology.
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ICAR-JRF Examination
Year |
No
of Successful Students |
JRF
Recipients |
2005-06 |
52 |
2 |
2006-07 |
42 |
2 |
2007-08 |
58 |
6 |
2008-09 |
35 |
1 |
2009-10 |
41 |
2 |
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CAET Basic Infrastructure
| Infrastructure |
No.
of Units Available |
| Administrative block |
1 |
| Class rooms |
4 |
| Laboratory facilities
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26 |
| Boys hostel (Raigad)
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1
(140 students) |
| Girls hostel (Jijau)
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University
level |
| Sports complex |
University
level |
| Cafeteria |
University
level |
| Health centre |
University
level |
| Workshop |
2 |
| Auditorium |
1 |
| Committee hall |
1 |
| Seminar hall |
1 |
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Hostels:
Boys Hostel
The present
hostel building was constructed in the year 1971
and was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor
Shri L. N. Bongirwar, IAS. This modern hostel building
has three floors with eighty-four rooms for accommodation
of students.
The hostel has its own water supply and sanitation
arrangements. In hostel fresh purified drinking
water is provided to the students. Similarly, all
the entertainment facilities like Television, Newspapers,
Book Library, Magazines and Indoor games are also
provided to the students. The hostel has a very
attractive appearance today with sky scrapping Ashoka
trees, the wide lush green lawn, in front of the
building adds to the beauty of the hostel, which
is maintained by students only. It has separate
block as student mess.
Girls
Hostel
At University
level girls hostels (Jijaoo and Savitri) for all
faculty programs including Agricultural Engineering
are available. The girls undergoing B. Tech. programme
are being accommodated in Jijaoo hostel whereas,
M. Tech. and Ph. D. students in Savitri hostel.
There is TV hall and mini library for competitive
examination preparation. There is also a big dining
hall accommodating 40-45 girls for their meal with
tables and chairs. Also there are facilities like
Table Tennis, Chess, Carom board and Volleyball.
Departments
and other Offices:
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| Co-Curricular
Activities |
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Students
and staff participation in National/International conferences |
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Staff participation
in refresher courses to update their know-how for effective
teaching and research |
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Student participation
in sport at University/State/National level in various
games |
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Student participation
in state level DIPEX competition |
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Student participation
in social event like Youth Festival, NSS, NCC, etc. |
Sport and Physical
Education
| Sr.
No. |
Games
and Sports |
Equipments
& Infrastructure Available at University
level |
| 1. |
Play grounds / track |
Yes |
| 2. |
Gymnasium |
Yes |
| 3. |
Indoor games |
Yes |
Participation of
Students in sports and games
Name
of Sports |
Univesity |
Zonal |
| Cricket |
Yes |
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| Basket Ball |
Yes |
-- |
| Kabaddi |
Yes |
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| Table tennis |
Yes |
-- |
| Badminton |
Yes |
-- |
| Volleyball |
Yes |
-- |
| Kho-Kho |
Yes |
-- |
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Student participation in republic
day celebration |
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| Student
participation in state social event |
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| NSS
student participation |
NSS
camp for driving license |
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NSS
blood donation camp |
NSS
tree plantation programme |
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NCC
cadets of CAET |
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| KHO-KHO
Winner Team |
Award
winning team in state social event |
Education
Tour
The
educational tour for B. Tech (Agril. Engg.)
students are arranged every year. The aim of
the educational tour is to provide platform
for the students to get acquainted with the
practical knowledge and aspects of agricultural
engineering and other allied sectors of different
parts of the country. |
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| Research
Activities and Achievements |
Each faculty member, with mandate
of teaching, research and extension work, undertake students
research project in the discipline as a part of course
curriculum. The research schemes sanctioned from various
funding agencies are also undertaken. The faculty has
three AICRP schemes relating to farm machinery, post harvest
technology and renewable energy sources wherein the research
work allotted through ICAR is being carried out.
Research project/schemes
National Agricultural Technology
Project (NATP)
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Ongoing
scheme on “Scaling up of water productivity
in agriculture for livelihoods through teaching
cum demonstration, training of trainers and farmers”
sponsored by ICAR New Delhi |
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Pilot
project on “Agro processing” sponsored
by RGSTC, Government of Maharashtra |
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Ongoing
scheme on “Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC),
Mini Mode Mission I (MMI), Mechanization of Cotton
production (Component 2.3)” sponsored by ICAR
New Delhi |
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Completed
an Adhoc scheme “Development of tractor operated
sorghum harvester” sponsored by ICAR, New
Delhi |
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Completed
an Adhoc scheme “ Mechanization of Dryland
Agriculture” sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi |
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Completed
an Adhoc scheme “ Mechanization of Experimental
Plot” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi |
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Completed
Adhoc Scheme “Processing of soybeen for diversified
uses and its socioeconomic aspects (NATP MM)”
sponsored by ICAR New Delhi |
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Completed
Ashoc Scheme “Development of indigenous ethosorb
technique for banana storage” sponsored by
NHB, Gurgaon. |
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Completed
Ashoc Scheme “Technology for banana packaging
& transport” sponsored by NHB, Gurgaon. |
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Completed
Ashoc Scheme “Survey on availability of cotton
stalks in Vidarbha region” sponsored by M/S
Gasim Industries, Mumbai. |
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Completed
Ashoc Scheme “Rheological properties of Nagpur
orange and banana for improved packaging”
sponsored by ICAR New Delhi. |
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Completed
Ashoc Scheme “Management for propagation of
some Horticultural and Medicinal Plants” sponsored
by ICAR New Delhi. |
All India Coordinated Research
Projects (AICRPs)
Post Harvest Technology
This project
is engaged in development of innovative technology for
value addition of agricultural produce and to minimize
post harvesting losses. Schemes also contribute in demonstration
of such innovative practices in the University region
and established nine Agro Processing Centers for farmer/entrepreneur
betterment.
Farm Implements and Machinery
Successfully
conducted front line demonstrations, prototype feasibility
testing and custom hiring of improved and advanced farm
implements and machineries for the popularization of mechanization
in the University region.
This project
have contributed in transfer of technology through demonstration
at farmer’s field of modified biogas technology,
solar energy devices, improved chulhas, power generation
from biogas/biomass in University area.
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| Extension
Activities and Achievements
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All the
functional departments and AICRP schemes do undertake
the extension activities at the department / office
level and also participate at University level activities
like Shivar Feri, Agro-Tech exhibition. Almost all
the staff of the college actively participate in the
Training, Annual Krishi Melawa, Krishi Charcha Satra,
Krishi Din and Shivar Pheri organized by the University.
The staff have given Radio Talks, TV programme and
published popular articles for the benefit of the
farming community. In order to make awareness and
popularization of the technologies developd in various
agricultural engineering areas active participation
is made by all the faculty members. |
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Farmers
training and demonstration of processing and
value addition |
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Demonstration
of developed farm implements to farmers |
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Participation
in Agricultural Exhibition |
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Hon’ble
Vice Chancellor inaugurating
biomass power system |
Dr.
M. Shyam visited Biogas power generation
at University dairy |
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Organization
of Farm Implements Day for farmers and manufacturers |
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Interaction
with farmers visited during Shivar Pheri |
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| Publications
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CAET
have in his bundle variety of publication in
respect of books, national/international repute
research papers, technical papers, extension
articles which have contributed by the academic
staff. |
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| Contact
Information |
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Dr. P. M. Nimkar
Associate Dean
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Dr. PDKV, Akola (MS), India - 444 104
Phone (Office): 0724-2258405
Mobile: 09422893344 |
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