Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Talsande , was established in the year 2003 under the affiliation and Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri , Dist. Ahmednagar (MS) as a nodal institute to provide the education in the area of Agricultural Engineering. The institution leads in the transfer of agricultural engineering technology and education to the younger generation of the day on the right path to fulfill the career in agriculture and allied sectors. From existence, the institute has brought up with ultra-modern buildings & excellent infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, field demonstrations and career guidance along with placement of students at national and international levels.
The college is committed to the overall growth of students through well planned, graded and tested systems of instructions in a disciplined manner with an aim to provide qualified, capable and devote Agricultural Engineers to the society. As a part of this college received four times University Gold Medal in the year 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2020, outstanding ranks in PG entrance exams at national and state level. Three recommendations in joint AGRESCO, selection of students for study in abroad, selection of students through UPSC, MPSC, Agril MPSC, Placement of students in national level Institutions and companies gained top priority for career development.
College has been honored with, is the most recent award, the ‘Business Excellence Award’ bestowed by Sakal Agro, for excellence in Agricultural Education. It has been listed in “The 10 best agriculture Institutes in India 2020” by the Knowledge Review journal and Top 1o companies beyond COVID -19 impact 2020 by Business sight Journal, Also awarded with “Best College of Decade which produced the most successful Alumni” by Navbharat , a leading group in Media Sector and “Vasantrao Naik Krishi Prerana Purskar 2024” by Agrocare Krishimanch, Nashik. Due to this achievement Dr. D. Y. Patil College has outshined among the Agricultural Education Institutes.