Agricultural Engineering for Sustainable Development (AE 101) – Syllabus
This course offers a holistic introduction to the principles and practices that drive sustainable agriculture, from water management and energy use to post-harvest handling and farm machinery. Dive into each module below to see how we’ll explore the farm-to-fork ecosystem and the role of engineering in achieving global sustainability goals.
This course follows the updated 2025 BE Agricultural Engineering syllabus of Tribhuvan University. It is designed for first-year students in the first semester and carries 2 lecture credits and 1 tutorial credit, with no practical component.
Course Objectives
The course is designed to provide comprehensive concepts of sustainable development, agricultural practices, irrigation practices, energy practices, post-harvest practices, soil and water conservation and farm machinery, fostering a holistic approach from farm to fork and the agro-food ecosystem.
NPC. Sustainable Development Goals: status and roadmap 2016–2030. National Planning Commission, Nepal, 2017.
TP Ojha and AM Michael. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Volume 1 and Volume 2. 12th Edition. Jain Brothers.
Pradhan, P., Costa, L., Rybski, D., Lucht, W., & Kropp, J. P. (2017). A systematic study of sustainable development goal (SDG) interactions. Earth's Future, 5(11), 1169–1179.
Notice for Assistant Professor Position in Agricultural Engineering
Far Western University
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean's Office, Tikapur, Kailali
Notice for Assistant Professor Recruitment
(First published date: 2081/11/20)
Far Western University, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, School of Agriculture, Tikapur, Kailali, invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the position of Assistant Professor on a full-time contract basis in the following subject:
Advertisement No.: 2/2081/082
Subject: Agricultural Engineering
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum Educational Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering (Water Resource Management) or an equivalent subject with at least a second division.
Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university with at least a second division.
Selection Process: Written Exam and Interview.
Contact Date: 2081/12/07.
Exam Date & Venue: Will be announced on the contact date.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 to 45 years old as of the application deadline.
Required Documents:
Personal details in the prescribed format (downloadable from agriculture.fwu.edu.np or obtainable by emailing dean.agriculture@fwu.edu.np).
Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate.
Copies of all academic certificates from SLC/SEE onwards, including equivalency certificates if applicable.
Application letter for the applied position.
Application fee of NPR 2,500/- to be deposited in the Nepal Bank Ltd., Tikapur branch, Account No. 107001065539250000001 under the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dean’s Office. The deposit voucher must be submitted along with the application.
Contact Numbers: 091-560265 / 091-560824
Syllabus for Written Exam – Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering)
Chapter 1: Farm Power and Tractor Systems
Sources of Farm Power: Human, Animal, Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable
Classification and Components of Tractors
IC Engine – Working Principles, Components, and Functions
Far Western University (FWU), Faculty of Engineering, Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, has announced student admissions for the Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Project Management for the academic session 2081/082. Admissions will be conducted through an entrance examination as per the available seat allocations.
Seat Allocation
Regular Category: 4 seats
Full-Pay Category: 18 seats
Sponsored Category: 8 seats
Total: 30 seats
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Until 2081/11/21
Entrance Examination Date: 2081/11/24 at 11:00 AM
Examination Venue: FWU Faculty of Engineering Building, Mahendranagar
Examination Fee: NPR 3000 (to be deposited in Nepal Bank Limited, Mahendranagar, Account No. 165001000999900000001, and upload the voucher online)
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through FWU’s official website: facultyengineering.fwu.edu.np
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil and Rural Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or Architecture with at least 45% marks or a CGPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Documents Required for Application
Copy of Nepali Citizenship Certificate
Academic Certificates (SEE to Bachelor’s Degree)
Recent Color Photograph with Plain Background
Handwritten Signature Document
Proof of Entrance Fee Payment (Bank Voucher)
Syllabus for Entrance Examination
The entrance exam will be divided into four sections, each carrying equal weight.
Section
Course
Weightage
A
Mathematics
25%
B
Fundamentals of Construction
25%
C
Construction Planning & Management
25%
D
Structure and Others
25%
Total
100%
Section A: Mathematics (25 Marks)
Probability & Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation
Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Linear Equations, Vector Algebra
Water Supply & Sanitary Engineering: Water Treatment, Sewer Systems
Model Question
For reference, candidates can access sample model questions and their solutions from the following link: Model Questions
This program is an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers to specialize in construction project management, acquire technical and managerial skills, and contribute to the nation’s infrastructure development. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—apply today!