What disciplines does ICAR AIEEA (PG) cover?

ICAR AIEEA PG examination will be conducted in 122 cities across the country. To enable participation of a large number of candidates seeking admission in Master's degree programmes in AUs in different disciplines of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary, Animal Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Community Science (erstwhile Home Science), Fisheries, Dairy Science and other allied sciences.

Will the ICAR AIEEA PG question paper be bilingual?

No, the questions which will be asked in ICAR AIEEA PG exam will only be in English language. This exam is conducted in online mode. One good thing about one language is that some times there is a discrepancy in ICAR AIEEA UG exam which is conducted in both Hindi and English langugae then preference is given to the English language paper, which is not the case with ICAR AIEEA PG exam.

What is the mode of ICAR AIEEA (PG) application process?

The entire application process of AIEEA (PG) is online, including uploading of scanned images, Payment of Fees and Printing of Confirmation Page. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including a Confirmation Page, Sponsorship Certificate/ Declaration by the Employer of the Candidate (By In-Service Candidate) to NTA/ICAR through Post/ Fax/ E-mail/By Hand.

Is ICAR AIEEA application fee refundable?

No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under any circumstances. The final submission of the Online Application Form will remain incomplete if a candidate does not submit the ICAR AIEEA Application fee. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.

What will happen if I enter incorrect details mistakenly in my ICAR AIEEA application form?

Candidates should ensure that all information entered during the online registration process is correct because if the online information provided by candidates like name of candidate, contact/address details, category, PwBD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, etc., during online registration for AIEEA (PG) will be treated as correct/final and NTA will not entertain, under any circumstances, any request for change in the information provided by the candidates.

What items are not allowed to be carried at the examination hall during ICAR AIEEA exam?

No student is allowed to carry the following things inside the examination hall. Instrument Geometry Pencil box Handbag or Purse Any kind of Paper Stationery/Textual material (printed or written material). Eatables and Water (loose or packed) Mobile Phone Ear Phone Microphone/Pager Calculator DocuPen Slide Rules Log Tables Camera Tape Recorder Electronic Watches with a calculator Any metallic item or electronic gadgets/devices in the Examination Hall/Room.

How many exam centres will be for ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

There are 122 cities across the country where the test will be conducted. Candidates can check the official website of ICAR AIEEA for the exact names of test cities.

Is it mandatory to carry ICAR Admit Card on the day of exam?

Yes, every student should know that they need to carry their admit card on the day of the exam because it is a mandatory document tha has important information related to the exam like candidate's name, roll number, exam centre, and more such crucil details.

What are the important documents needed during the ICAR AIEEA Counselling Process?

The important documents required for ICAR AIEEA PG counelling is mentioned below. 1. A photocopy of their admit card. 2. A the latest passport-size photo with a clear background. 3. PwBD certificate, which is issued by a competent authority. 4. Must have one out of many authorised IDs like PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving License, Voter ID card, or Ration card.

What is the age limit to appear in ICAR AIEEA exam?

Indian Nationals and not below 19 years as of August 31, 2026, were eligible to appear in the examination. No relaxation is acceptable about the minimum age limit. Students must check out the eligibility criteria of the exam before they apply for it.

How many cities a candidate can select while filling out their choice of exam centre for ICAR AIEEA exam 2026?

While applying, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice for ICAR AIEEA 2026. The efforts will be made to allot the city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their ICAR AIEEA 2026 application form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city or nearby area may be allotted.

What documents are needed to be carried while reporting to allotted university in ICAR AIEEA counselling?

Candidates reporting for admission through ICAR AIEEA Exam, to the allotted university must have final year/final semester results in hand indicating final OGPA/CGPA or final percentage of marks where grade points are not awarded. Candidates will be required to produce a Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC) /Degree certificate of qualifying graduate examination issued by the university for this purpose. The candidates should note that the university may deny admission in case the PDC is not produced at the time of verification during counselling. No correspondence shall be entertained by the Council in this regard.

What is the minimum qualification for in-service candidates to get admission through ICAR AIEEA?

The in-service candidates will qualify for admission only if they come in the overall merit list of their concerned Subjects and produce the Sponsorship Certificate/Declaration by their employer for verification at the time of counselling. The in-service candidates must be working in ICAR Institutes, ICAR-DUs, SAUs, CAUs, CUs having faculty of agriculture, Central Government/State Government Departments dealing in Agriculture and Allied Sectors and Public Sector Undertakings dealing with Agriculture and Allied Sectors. The in-service candidates qualifying for admission will arrange for study leave/leave of the kind due from their respective organizations themselves and ICAR will not intervene in this regard. In-service candidates must retain the computer generated hard copy of confirmation page of the application along with Sponsorship Certificate, in original, for showing to the university officials in the event of their qualifying the examination and recommendation for admission to the concerned university. In no case, the computer-generated hard copy of confirmation page of the application and Sponsorship Certificate (Declaration by the employer)should be sent by the candidate either to NTA or ICAR. The counselling of in-service candidates seeking admission on seats reserved for the purpose at ICAR-DUs (ICAR-IARI, ICAR-IVRI, ICAR-NDRI and ICAR-CIFE) will be done at respective ICARDU level only. Such candidates are, therefore, advised to remain in touch with the respective ICAR-DU’s website for further details such as no. ofseats, eligibility requirements, counselling schedule, etc.

Is the syllabus of ICAR AIEEA and NEET same?

The syllabus for both exams, NEET and ICAR is the same because both classes 11 and 12 syllabus is included for these entrance exam preparation . There is only one difference and that is the exam pattern. However, with practice one should be able to crack both exams.

Is 400 a good score in ICAR AIEEA exam?

If a candidate of the OBC Category scores 300 or higher in the ICAR AIEEA (UG) exam then, it is a good score. If the score is 450 or above then it is considered to be a good score for general category candidates.

Is Mathematics mandatory to appear for ICAR AIEEA exam?

If the participating candidates want to appear for the ICAR AIEEA Exam then he/she should have studied and passed class 12 with at least three subjects out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture as core courses.

What is the fee to raise objection against the ICAR AIEEA Answer Key?

If the answer key is out on the official website, then all the exam takers need to visit the official website to go through the answer key to evaluate their expected ICAR Scores. In case candidates want to raise an objection, they need to submit an objection fee of INR 200.

What is the process to raise objection against the ICAR AIEEA Answer Key?

ICAR AIEEA Answer key is released with the purpose of allowing exam takers to evaluate their expected scores and to challenge the answer key. However, the process to raise an objection is simple. Candidates need to visit the official website of the ICAR Exam. Candidates need to click on the objection link by using their login id and password. Go through the Answer key and ICAR AIEEA Question paper. Candidates need to submit the valid proof to support their objection along with the question number, and then they need to submit the answer key.

What is the role of an objection window during the release of ICAR AIEEA Answer Key?

Once the ICAR AIEEA Answer key is out, candidates who appeared for the exam get the opportunity for two to three days to raise objections against the provisional answer key. They need to submit an objection fee along with the valid proof to challenge the answer key. If the objection is valid, there will be changes made accordingly. Also, candidates can calculate their expected ICAR AIEEA score before the result is declared.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026: Counselling, Seat Allotment, & Cutoff

Q: What are the admission criteria to Masters degree programmes in Agricultural Universities AUs and ICAR-Deemed Universities ICAR-DUs?

Students for 30 percent of seats in Master's degree programmes in AUs are admitted through AIEEA (PG). All (100 per cent) seats of the four ICAR-DUs namely, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) and CAUs, viz. RLBCAU, Jhansi and Dr RPCAU, Pusa are also filled up through the same examination.

Updated on Oct 28, 2026 17:48 IST

By Vikash Kumar Vishwakarma

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026: Admission process for the academic session 2026-27 is over. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) conducted the ICAR PG counselling online. The counselling was held in four rounds followed by a mop-up round. ICAR AIEEA PG counselling was held from September 29 to October 24. Candidates qualifying in ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 were eligible to appear for the counselling process. Candidate were allotted seats based on their rank in ICAR PG 2026.

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 on July 4, 2026. Candidates can get detailed information on ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 on this page.

Table of contents

What is ICAR AIEEA PG Exam?
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Counselling
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Cutoff
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Application Form
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Pattern, Syllabus, & Preparation
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Admit Card
ICAR AIEEA 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result
ICAR AIEEA PG FAQs

What is ICAR AIEEA PG Exam?

ICAR AIIEA (PG) - All India Entrance Examination for Admission (Postgraduate) is a national-level entrance examination. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the ICAE AIEEA (PG) for admission to the Master's Degree programmes. This is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted once a year. Candidates who qualify the entrance test shall be eligible for admission to 74 Agriculture Universities, Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), and National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI). Central Universities, State Agriculture Universities, and Central Universities.

Key Highlights of ICAR AIEEA PG

The following table brings the important features or highlights of the ICAR AIEEA PG exam 2026.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Central University Entrance Test
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	Postgraduate
Frequency	Annual
Current Status	Counselling begins from September 29
Next Event	ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling dates, notification, registration, choice filling, & seat matrix

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ICAR AIEEA 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
23 Oct ' 26	Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment
23 Oct ' 26 - 24 Oct ' 26	Mop-Up Round Seat Acceptance Fee payment
19 Oct ' 26 - 21 Oct ' 26	Mop-Up Round Choice Filling
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ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Counselling

ICAR AIEEA PG counselling process is over. The authority conducted the ICAR PG counselling online for admission to Agricultural universities in India. ICAR AIEEA PG qualifying candidates had to register on the ICAR counselling portal to participate in counselling. The counselling was held online. ICAR AIEEA PG counselling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allocation, document uploading, payment of seat acceptance fee, and reporting. The seat allocation was based on ICAR AIEEA PG rank, seat, category, and preference.

ICAR AIEEA PG College List

Planning your PG choices? Shortlist colleges course-wise before you fill preferences. Verify seat details and cut-offs on the official ICAR counselling portal before final choice filling.

Check ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 course-wise colleges

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Cutoff

The authority will release the ICAR AIEEA PG cutoff 2026 online. The admission cutoff list will be released after every round of the counselling process. ICAR cutoff will be available as cutoff marks start and cutoff marks end. Candidates whose marks are within the start and end cutoff will be considered for admission.

Factors Affecting ICAR Cutoff 2026

Number of students
Exam difficulty level
Number of seats available in participating institutes.
Previous year cutoff trends.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Application Form

The authority has released the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 eligibility criteria online. Candidates can check the ICAR AIEEA eligibility criteria to know the minimum conditions to apply for the entrance test. The eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

Conditions	Criteria
Education Qualification	Completed graduation with four/six(12+4/10+6 B.Sc Ag./B.Tech)/five yar (B.V.Sc. & AH)/ 5½ and half years (B.V. Sc & AH) degree programme. Secured at leat 60% marks (50% for SC/ST Third Gender/PwBD category) Students who have a 3-year bachelor’s degree are not eligible for admission through ICAR AIEEA PG in Agricultural Universities under the ICAR-Agriculture system. However, there are two exceptions. Two ICAR Deemed Universities - IARI and NDRI - may allow students with a 3-year degree. Their own eligibility rules will be followed for admission.
Age Criteria	Applicants who have Indian citizenship and are a minimum age of 19 years old are eligible to appear in the examination. No relaxation is permissible regarding the minimum age limit.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application Form

The application form for ICAR AIEEA 2026 was available online at exams.nta.nic.in/icar. Candidates who met the eligibility conditions were able to apply for the test. ICAR AIEEA PG application process includes registration, form filling, uploading documents and payment of the application fee. AIEEA PG application form was available online from May 8 to June 10, 2026.

ICAR AIEEA 2026 Application Fee

Category	Fee
GEN	INR 1300
OBC (NCL)/UPS/EWS	INR 1255
OBC (NCL)/UPS/EWS	INR 675

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Form Correction

The form correction window is closed. Candidates had to make changes in the form before the last date. This was the final chance to edit the form. Candidates must check all details carefully before the final submission. ICAR AIEEA PG form correction link is provided below.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Pattern, Syllabus, & Preparation

NTA released ICAR AIEEA PG exam pattern online. Candidates can check AIEEA PG pattern to know the question paper structure and marking scheme. ICAR PG question paper consists of 120 questions. Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers. The exam duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). Check the table for the ICAR AIEEA PG paper pattern 2026.

ICAR AIEEA Exam	Details
Total Questions	120 questions
Marking Scheme	+4 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer
Negative marking scheme	Applicable
Total time allotted	120 minutes

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ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Syllabus

The authority released the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 syllabus online. Candidates can check the ICAR AIEEA syllabus 2026 to know the important topics for preparation. The syllabus of ICAR AIEEA PG is based on the following topics.

Plant Biotechnology.
Plant Sciences.
Entomology And Nematology.
Horticulture.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Preparation

Preparation is a major part of the AIEEA PG exam. It helps to score high marks in the entrance test. For this, students need to plan their preparation strategy. Here we have mentioned ICAR AIEEA PG preparation tips.

Before you plan your preparation, know your exam syllabus and paper pattern. The syllabus will help you focus on topics that are important for the exam.
The second most important factor is resources such as books, previous year question papers, study materials, etc. You must have these items with you before preparation.
During preparation, make handy notes or flashcards for quick revision.
Revision is a must. Daily, one hour of revision daily of what you have studied for the entire day.
Solve the previous year's question paper. This will help you keep track of your preparation.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Admit Card

ICAR AIEEA PG admit card was released online. Candidates had to use their login credentials, such as application number and password, to access the admit card online. After downloading the AIEEA PG hall ticket, they had to check all printed details on it. The admit card consists of the exam date & time, reporting time, gate closing time, exam centre address, and important instructions. Candidates had to carry the ICAR AIEEA PG admit card 2026 along with a valid photo id on exam day.

ICAR AIEEA 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key

NTA will release the official ICAR AIEEA PG question paper online. Aspirants can use the AIEEA PG question paper for exam preparation. By solving the question paper, candidates can get familiar to the exam difficulty level and know what types of questions are framed in the exam. They can also identify the high-weightage topics. Below is the link to ICAR AIEEA PG PYQs.

ICAR AIEEA PG Answer Key 2026

National Testing Agency activated the ICAR AIEEA PG answer key link online. Candidates have to use their application number and password to access the answer key online. They can use their ICAR AIEEA PG answer key and response sheet to verify their answers and predict the probable score. Students are allowed to challenge the answer key if there is any error in the key. The link to download the ICAR AIEEA PG answer key 2026 is provided below.

Download ICAR AIEAA PG answer key here.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result

The authority has activated the ICAR AIEEA PG result link on the website, exams.nta.nic.in/icar/#. Candidates must keep their login credentials handy before checking the ICAR PG result 2026. The process to check the result is provided below.

Go to the ICAR AIEEA PG website.
Click on the result link.
Enter the required credentials.
Check the result.

Once the result is declared, the exam officials release the overall and merit/ Rank list for each subject, which is prepared by the exam conducting authority.

Direct link for ICAR AIEEA PG Result 2026

Candidates can download the ICAR AIEEA PG scorecard 2026 here.

In case two students get the same marks in the ICAR AIEEA Entrance exam, then certain guidelines are followed, like:

(1) The student scoring lower negative scores will be rated higher in merit.

(2) The candidate higher in age would be rated higher in merit.

(3) The student with the higher score in percentage/CGPA in the class 12th exam would be rated higher in merit.

ICAR AIEEA PG FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on ICAR AIEEA PG Exam

Q: What is the procedure if two candidates score the same marks in the ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

If two applicants secure the same marks then their merit and rank will be decided by the authorities following the below-mentioned procedure in the order.

(i) Firstly, students who will do fewer incorrect questions will be rated higher.

(ii) Secondly older applicants (higher in age) would be given preference.

(iii) Last, an applicant who has a higher percentage/CGPA in the class 12 exam would be considered higher in merit.

Q: What is NTA score in ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

The NTA score is a percentile score of the candidate in the test in which he/she appeared. It indicates the candidate's position visà-vis others who appeared in it. It is not mark.

It is an indicator of the relative position of the candidates amongst those who appeared in the ICAR AIEEA PG test.

Q: What is the counselling process for in-service candidates seeking admission to ICAR-DUs?

Counselling for in-service candidates seeking admission to reserved seats at ICAR-DUs (ICAR-IARI, ICAR-IVRI, ICAR-NDRI, and ICAR-CIFE) will be conducted at the respective ICAR-DU levels only. These candidates are suggested to check the respective ICAR-DU’s website to learn about the number of seats, eligibility requirements, counselling schedule, and more.

Q: What is the timeline for candidates to make corrections to their ICAR Application form?

ICAR AIEEA form correction date was from June 12 to 14, 2026. Once the correction window closes, no candidate is allowed to make any changes to their ICAR Application Form.

Q: What are the application fees for the general category for ICAR AIEEA PG registration?

After filling the form, applicants are required to pay the application fee of their respective category. The general category applicants need to pay INR 1175.

The category-wise bifurcation is mentioned in the table below:

Category	Application Fees
General/Unreserved	1175
Other Backward Classes (OBC)- (NCL)/ EWS	1150
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender	600

Q: What is the last date for students to submit the ICAR AIEEA 2026 Application fee?

ICAR AIEEA 2026 application portal was closed on June 10, 2026. Candidates had to fill out and submit the application form online.

Q: When was the ICAR City Intimation slip out?

The ICAR City Intimation slip date will be announced online. Registered candidates can check the ICAR City Intimation slip to know the name of the test cities. The exam venue of ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 will be mentioned on the admit card.

Q: What are the steps to download the ICAR City intimation slip?

Candidates need to visit the official website and then they need to click on the city intimation slip link and fill in their application number and date of birth to download the city intimation slip.