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Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute is a public institute situated in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1972, it is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore. AEC&RI Trichy offers B.Tech and B.Sc program in several specializations.
- Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech and B.Sc should have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with at least 55% aggregate in marks.
- Admission will be granted on the basis of merit in Class 10+2 examination followed by counseling to be conducted by TNAU.
- Students who wish to pursue B.Tech and B.Sc programs from AEC&RI, Trichy can apply online through the official TNAU website.
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Admission Highlights
| Name of the College | Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tricand hy |
| College Type | Public |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Merit-based |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Counselling | State Level |
| Scholarship | Yes |
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute (AEC&RI), Trichy B.Tech and B.Sc Admission 2023
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute offers B.Tech program in seven disciplines and B.Sc course in six disciplines at the UG level. Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech and B.Sc courses from the institute must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from the recognized board with at least 55% marks. Admission will be granted on the basis of merit in Class 12 examination followed by counseling.
| Course Name | Specializations | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Agricultural Engineering | Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board with at least 55% aggregate marks | Merit in Class 12 examination followed by counselling. |
| Horticulture | |||
| Biotechnology | |||
| Bioinformatics | |||
| Energy and Environmental Engineering | |||
| Food Technology | |||
| Agricultural Information Technology | |||
| B.Sc | Agriculture | ||
| Horticulture | |||
| Forestry | |||
| Food, Nutrition & Dietics | |||
| Sericulture | |||
| Agribusiness Management |
Key Points:
- Candidates must have studied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Computer Science as compulsory subjects in Class 12.
- Candidates belonging to Backward Class (BC) and Backward Class Muslim (BCM) Category will be given a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination.
- For Most Backward Class and Denotified Communities (MBC), there will be a relaxation of 10% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Students belonging to SC/ ST Category only need to pass in qualifying examination with the four required subjects.
Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute Application Process 2023
Candidates can apply for the courses offered at AEC&RI online, through the official website of the TNAU. Detailed below are the steps to apply online:
- Log on to the official website of “TNAU : Online Pre-Admission”.
- Click on “Undergraduate”.
- Click on the “New Registration button.”
- Fill in the necessary details to receive login ID and password on your email.
- Login to your account on the admissions portal.
- Fill out the necessary details accurately and submit.
- Application fee is INR 300 for SC, ST and SCA candidates and INR 600 for all other candidates.
- Application fee should be paid online, following the e-payment link available on the admission portal.
- Download and take a print out of the Joint Declaration Form and Appendices / Checklist.
- Attested copy of the Joint Declaration Form, along with other documents and originals should be produced at the time of verification and counseling.
- Candidates who have applied for seats under Differently Abled / Ex-servicemen / Descendants of Freedom Fighter / Eminent Sports Person Quota must submit the signed Joint Declaration Form with necessary Documents and Annexures in person, to the Dean(Agriculture) and Chairman (Admission), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore ONLY.
- Candidates who have applied for seats under Industry Sponsorship / Non Resident Indian (NRI) Quota must submit the signed Joint Declaration Form with necessary Documents and Annexures in person to the Dean(Agriculture) and Chairman (Admission), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore ONLY.
AEC&RI, Trichy Reservation Criteria
The table given below provides the percentage wise reservation for each category.
| Category | Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 31% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 26.5% |
| Backward Class Muslim (BCM) | 03.5% |
| Most Backward Class & Denotified Communities (MBC) | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) (SCA) | 03% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 01% |
AEC&RI, Trichy Scholarships
The following scholarships are available for the enrolled students:
- Adi Dravida Welfare Scholarships
- Central Government Scholarships
- State Government free education for students from non-graduate backgrounds
- Periyar Endowment Scholarships
- Fellowships and Scholarships from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
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