B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering 

at DEI Agra, Agra

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Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) offers a four-year full-time BTech programme across five specialisations. Dayalbagh Educational Institute accepts admission into BTech courses through JEE-Main score/ rank.

Candidates with a valid JEE-Main rank above the closing rank specified in the cut-off list released by the university’s website can register for the counselling process through DEI official website, followed by document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

Dayalbagh Educational Institute accepts admission into the BTech programme based on JEE-Main score/ rank. Candidates willing to take admission to the BTech programme must appear in the JEE-Main exam and obtain a valid rank.

Candidates whose JEE-Main rank is above the closing rank mentioned in the merit list released by DEI can register further for the counselling process for choice preferences; candidates will get BTech disciplines according to their score/ rank, followed by document verification and fee payment.

The placement rate for BTech has been fluctuating over the past three years. However, an improving trend was recorded in the median package offered to BTech students from 2021 to 2023 placements. The following table represents the Dayalbagh Educational Institute BTech placement trends for better clarity:

Particulars	BTech Placement Statistics (2021)	BTech Placement Statistics (2022)	BTech Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students	262	267	272
Students placed	184	172	205
Placement rate	70%	64%	75%
Median package	INR 4.40 LPA	INR 5.20 LPA	INR 6 LPA

NOTE: The above placement data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The BTech Lateral Entry (LE) scheme is one of the lateral pathways that the Institute offers to its meritorious students of various Diploma levels and prescribed BVoc programmes. Candidates should fulfil the basic eligibility criteria to get admission to the BTech Lateral Entry programme. The criteria is that the candidate should have passed Class 12 with 50% aggregate in PCM from a recognised board along with scoring good marks in JEE Main. The candidates have to apply online from the institute’s official website. The application process usually begins in the month of April or May.

The fee structure of Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) for BSc course is as tabulated below:

Course Name	Tuition Fee	One-time Fees
BSc	INR 5,300	INR 310

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Yes, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) accepts admission into most of its programmes based on the Written Objective Test conducted by DEI. Candidates who haven’t appeared CUET exam can apply through the entrance exam conducted by Dayalbagh Educational Institute.

Candidates selected based on their performance in the entrance mentioned above exam can register for the counselling process through Dayalbagh Educational Institute registered portal, followed by document verification and fee payment.

{Source: B.Voc students & alumni}

Placement Scenario

* According to some students, the placement cell at DEI Agra is average, with a limited number of companies visiting the campus (Rs. 10,000-12,000 per month).
* Another student mentioned that top recruiting companies like Mother Dairy, Sudha Dairy, etc., visit the college for placements, offering roles such as quality officers, technical officer, etc.
* However, another student noted that only a few students get placed through the college, and most students remain unplaced.

Challenges Faced

* One student highlighted that there were no companies visiting the campus for recruitment, leading to everyone in their batch being unplaced.
* Additionally, internships were also scarce, making it challenging for students to gain practical experience.

Suggestions

* While the college provides internship opportunities, more efforts can be made to improve the placement scenario and secure better job offers for its students.

Note: These findings are based on the reviews provided and may not reflect the overall performance of the placement cell at DEI Agra.

The institute has a decent placement record. During 2023 placements, the highest median package was offered to M.Tech students and the amount stood at INR 7.75 LPA. Furthermore, the highest placement rate was recorded for BTech (75%). Check the complete insights of DEI Agra placements 2023 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students (BTech)	272
Students placed (BTech)	205
Median package (BTech)	INR 6 LPA
Total students (MTech)	45
Students placed (MTech)	27
Median package (MTech)	INR 7.75 LPA
Total students (MBA)	180
Students placed (MBA)	94
Median package (MBA)	INR 3.60 LPA

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) accepts admission into its programmes based on academic merit, written objective tests and interviews (in some cases). Aspiring candidates must apply for the written test through DEI official website by paying the application fee of INR 270.

Selected candidates can register for the counselling process, and to complete the counselling and admission process, candidates need to report to the admission cell at DEI for document verification and fee payment.