About College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, RPCAU, Pusa
The College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology at Pusa is a constituent college of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, teaching B.Tech, master’s and PhD courses in agricultural engineering and food technology.
The College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET) is part of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) at Pusa in Samastipur district, Bihar, a central university that describes itself as an institution of national importance under the Government of India. The college has five departments: soil and water conservation engineering, irrigation and drainage engineering, farm machinery and power engineering, processing and food engineering, and food technology. It teaches the four-year B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and a B.Tech in Food Technology, postgraduate engineering degrees in the same fields, and PhD research in farm machinery, soil and water conservation, and processing and food engineering. Labs include machinery, processing, irrigation, hydraulics, material testing and an energy park.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: ICAR entrance examination |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Undergraduate seats at RPCAU are filled through the competitive entrance examination conducted by ICAR, with reservation under Central Government rules. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering needs Class 12 with physics or chemistry and mathematics. Master's and PhD seats need a relevant engineering degree, and the university posts PG and PhD admission and mop-up notices each session.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
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Frequently asked questions
Which university runs CAET Pusa?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, a central university at Pusa, Samastipur.
Which B.Tech courses are taught?
B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and B.Tech in Food Technology.
How is B.Tech admission done?
Through the ICAR competitive entrance examination.
Which PhD subjects are offered in engineering?
Farm machinery and power, soil and water conservation, and processing and food engineering.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology - RPCAU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University home page · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Degree Programmes / Eligibility Criteria - RPCAU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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