College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET), Akola, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with total fees firmly in the government-regulated range: INR 97,000 for the full four-year B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and INR 31,000 for any of the five M.Tech specialisations. These are programme-total figures for general category students based on 2026 data.
Note: Fee figures reflect 2026 institutional data available for CAET Akola, affiliated to Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola. Candidates should verify current-cycle details at the official PDKV portal before applying.
CAET Akola Course and Fees Quick Overview
- Six programmes: one B.Tech and five M.Tech specialisations, all in agricultural engineering disciplines.
- B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering): INR 97,000 total over four years — approximately INR 24,250 per year.
- All five M.Tech specialisations: INR 31,000 total each over two years — uniform across all disciplines.
- The M.Tech fee is less than one-third of the B.Tech total, making postgraduate study here remarkably cost-effective.
- B.Tech admission through MHT-CET (PCM group); M.Tech through GATE (Agricultural Engineering paper) or Maharashtra PGCET.
- CAET Akola is affiliated with Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, and is a government institution with regulated fees.
CAET Akola Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) | INR 97,000 |
| M.Tech (Agricultural Process Engineering) | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Farm Power and Machinery) | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Irrigation and Drainage Engineering) | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Renewable Energy) | INR 31,000 |
| M.Tech (Soil Water Conservation Engineering) | INR 31,000 |
CAET Akola B.Tech Fees 2026
B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering at CAET Akola is the college’s flagship undergraduate programme. At INR 97,000 total over four years, the cost averages approximately INR 24,250 per year, placing it firmly among the most affordable engineering degrees in Maharashtra. Admission is through MHT-CET (PCM group), with seats allotted through the Maharashtra state counselling process conducted under the aegis of PDKV, Akola.
Eligibility requires passing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). MHT-CET 2026 was held between April 11 and 19, 2026, with results declared on June 16, 2026. Seats are allotted through the PDKV centralised admission process for agricultural engineering colleges in the Vidarbha region.
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) Fees at CAET Akola
| Component | Amount (General Category) |
|---|---|
| Programme Total (4 Years) | INR 97,000 |
| Approximate Annual Fee | INR 24,250 |
CAET Akola M.Tech Fees 2026
Five M.Tech specialisations are available at CAET Akola, all at an identical total of INR 31,000 for the full two-year programme. The five disciplines — Agricultural Process Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Soil Water Conservation Engineering — cover the core subdisciplines of agricultural and rural engineering. Choosing between them has no bearing on cost.
At INR 31,000 over two years, the M.Tech here costs less than one-third of the B.Tech — which is unusual and makes postgraduate specialisation at CAET Akola a particularly accessible option for working professionals and fresh graduates from agricultural engineering backgrounds. Admission is through a valid GATE score in the Agricultural Engineering (AG) paper, or through Maharashtra PGCET for the relevant discipline. Eligibility requires a B.Tech or B.E. in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related discipline with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
M.Tech Specialisations at CAET Akola
| Specialisation | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Process Engineering | 2 Years | INR 31,000 |
| Farm Power and Machinery | 2 Years | INR 31,000 |
| Irrigation and Drainage Engineering | 2 Years | INR 31,000 |
| Renewable Energy | 2 Years | INR 31,000 |
| Soil Water Conservation Engineering | 2 Years | INR 31,000 |
CAET Akola Application Fees
CAET Akola does not charge a separate institute-level application fee. Admission fees are paid at the time of seat acceptance through the PDKV counselling process.
- B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering): MHT-CET registration fee is paid to the Maharashtra State CET Cell. MHT-CET 2026 (PCM) was held from April 11 to 19, 2026. Seat acceptance is processed through PDKV centralised counselling.
- M.Tech: GATE fee is paid to the organising IIT — not to CAET Akola. GATE 2026 registration ran from August 28 to October 13, 2025, with the exam held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates using Maharashtra PGCET pay the PGCET registration fee to the state conducting authority.
Candidates selected through counselling pay a seat acceptance deposit as notified by PDKV at the time of allotment. The specific amount varies by cycle; the official PDKV notification for the current cycle should be checked before reporting for admission.
CAET Akola Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at CAET Akola?
Ans. The total B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) fee at CAET Akola is INR 97,000 for the full four-year programme. This works out to approximately INR 24,250 per year for general category students, based on 2026 data.
Ques. What is the total M.Tech fee at CAET Akola?
Ans. The M.Tech fee is INR 31,000 total for each of the five specialisations — Agricultural Process Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Soil Water Conservation Engineering. All are identically priced over two years.
Ques. What is the per-year fee for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering at CAET Akola?
Ans. Based on the total four-year fee of INR 97,000, the approximate annual fee for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering at CAET Akola is INR 24,250. Exact per-year breakdowns are subject to the fee schedule notified by PDKV each academic year.
Ques. How is admission to B.Tech at CAET Akola done?
Ans. B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) admission at CAET Akola is through MHT-CET (PCM group). Seats are allotted through the PDKV centralised counselling process. MHT-CET 2026 (PCM group) was held from April 11 to 19, 2026, with results declared on June 16, 2026.
Ques. Through which exam is M.Tech admission at CAET Akola offered?
Ans. M.Tech admissions at CAET Akola are through a valid GATE score in the Agricultural Engineering (AG) paper, or through Maharashtra PGCET for the relevant discipline. GATE 2026 was held in February 2026 with results in March 2026.
Ques. Is there an application fee for CAET Akola?
Ans. CAET Akola does not levy a separate institute application fee. Candidates pay the MHT-CET registration fee to the Maharashtra State CET Cell for B.Tech, and the GATE fee to the organising IIT or the PGCET fee to the state authority for M.Tech. Seat acceptance charges during counselling are as per PDKV notification.
Ques. What is CAET Akola affiliated to?
Ans. College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Akola is affiliated with Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola. It is a government institution established in 1970 and focuses exclusively on agricultural engineering education.
Ques. Are there fee concessions for SC/ST students at CAET Akola?
Ans. As a government college under PDKV, SC/ST and OBC students may be eligible for fee waivers or post-matric scholarships under Maharashtra government schemes. Candidates should check current scholarship eligibility on the official Maharashtra Social Justice portal and apply within the notified deadlines.
Ques. Does CAET Akola have hostel facilities?
Ans. CAET Akola has on-campus hostel facilities for both boys and girls. For current hostel availability and the fee structure for the 2026-27 academic year, candidates should contact the college administration directly or refer to the PDKV hostel notification.
Ques. Which M.Tech specialisation is the cheapest at CAET Akola?
Ans. All five M.Tech specialisations at CAET Akola — Agricultural Process Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Soil Water Conservation Engineering — are priced identically at INR 31,000 total. There is no cost difference between them.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering at CAET Akola?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). A valid MHT-CET (PCM) score is required for admission through the PDKV counselling process.
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