All about ICAR: Entrance Exam, Courses & List of Colleges
Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination 2024 ( ICAR AIEEA )
ICAR manages research and education in all aspects of agriculture, including animal culture, horticulture, and fisheries, across 11 ICAR institutes and 67 agricultural universities spread across the country. Find out how you can secure admission at ICAR institutes and the seats available for admission.
All About ICAR: Entrance Exam, Courses and List of Colleges
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in 1929, under the purview of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as an independent body.
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ICAR is one of the largest agricultural systems in the world, once known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research and the ICAR headquartered is in Delhi. The ICAR coordinates, guides and manages research and education in all aspects of agriculture, including animal culture, horticulture, and fisheries across the country by way of 101 ICAR institutes and 74 agricultural universities spread across the country. The National Testing Agency conducts the ICAR All India Entrance Exam for Admission (ICAR AIEEA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- List of ICAR Courses and Seats
- ICAR CUET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule
- ICAR Examination Pattern
- ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 Exam Pattern
- List of ICAR Courses
- List of ICAR Colleges
- Deemed universities
List of ICAR Courses and Seats
The undergraduate courses are offered by various State Agricultural Universities and private colleges or universities that offer Agriculture courses. The ICAR does not directly provide undergraduate courses, with the exception of deemed universities. The ICAR-AU System of India has 70 Agricultural Universities comprising 63 State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs), four ICAR-DUs, viz. IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE, three Central Agricultural Universities (CAU, Imphal, Dr. RP CAU, PUSA and RLB CAU, Jhansi ), 4 Central Universities (CUs) having Faculty of Agriculture ( BHU, AMU, Viswa Bharati Viswa Bharti University and Nagaland University).
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The ICAR conducts three types of entrance exams, including All India Entrance Examinations for Admission to undergraduate (AIEEA UG), All India Entrance Examinations for Admission to postgraduate (AIEEA PG) and All India Council Examination (AICE) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) as well as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). To qualify for PGs in the ICAR institutes, candidates must clear the JRF exam, the AICE SRF PGS is for PhD doctoral programmes.
ICAR CUET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule
Below is the table mentioning the ICAR CUET UG 2025 Counselling Schedule:
| First Round of Counselling | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Tentative Dates | Time |
| Seat Allotment and the START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), Re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
19-Oct-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 20-Oct-2025 | 10:00 AM onwards |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 24-Oct-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 27-Oct-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
28-Oct-2025 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 28-Oct-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 30-Oct-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Second Round of Conselling | ||
| Event | Tentative Dates | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
3-Nov-2025 | 5 PM onwards |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 6-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 7-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 8-Nov-2025 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
8-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 9-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 10-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Third Round of Counselling | ||
| Event | Tentative Dates | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
13-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 15-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 17-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 18-Nov-2025 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
18-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 19-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 20-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Fourth Round of Counselling | ||
| Event | Tentative Dates | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
23-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 25-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 27-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 28-Nov-2025 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
28-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 29-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 30-Nov-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Mop-up/Final Round of Counselling | ||
| Event | Tentative Dates | Time |
| START of Display of Seat Vacancy Matrix, payment of counselling fee and Fresh choice filling |
4-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| End date of choice filling | 8-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by Universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter | 11-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 13-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 14-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 15-Dec-2025 | 12:00 PM |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
15-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 16-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities |
18-Dec-2025 | 5:00 PM |
Note: The counselling dates are based on the tentative dates as per the previous year, once, the counselling dates for the academic sessio 2025-26 is out on the official website, the information will be updated on this page.
Application fees for UG courses
- General: Rs 770
- General-EWS, OBC (NCL): Rs 750
- SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender: Rs 375
Application fees for PG courses
- General: Rs 1,120
- General-EWS, OBC (NCL): Rs 1,100
- SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender: Rs 550
ICAR Examination Pattern
The minimum qualification for UG courses (AIEEA UG) is passing class 12, and for PG course,s aspirants should possess a graduation degree in the required field. This exam tests an aspirant's ability in subjects such as biological sciences, zoology, mathematics, agriculture, chemistry and physics.
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The exam will be conducted in two streams (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with 50 questions in each subject (125 questions) totalling 625 marks. The following table brings the ICAR AIEEA UG 2025 exam pattern.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Questions to be Attempted | Duration/subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A & 1B- Languages | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Section 2- Domain Subjects | 45/50 | 35/40 | 45 minutes |
| Section 3- General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 minutes |
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 Exam Pattern
The ICAR AICE JRF./SRF exam is a bit on the tougher side (as this exam is mostly for graduates and postgraduates), which is conducted for 800 marks (200 questions), 20 of which are from general knowledge and reasoning ability. Negative marking of one mark is applicable for wrong answers. The following table brings the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 exam pattern.
| Section |
Subjects |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A |
Questions will be based on general knowledge on the domain of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Allied Science, etc. |
20 Marks |
| Section B |
Questions are based on the core subjects of the course opted for. |
50 Marks |
| Section C |
Questions will be asked from the specialised subject opted for by the candidate |
50 Marks |
| Total – 3 Sections |
- |
120 Marks |
The number of seats available for courses in ICAR colleges is around 3,000 for UG and over 3,000 seats for PG.
The fee structure varies from college to college and ,depending on its ranking and demand, ranges from Rs 15,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh.
List of ICAR Courses
Students can go through the list of courses offered at ICAR institutes in the table below:
| ICAR: List of UG Courses | |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Agriculture | BSc (Hons) Horticulture |
| BSc (Hons) Forestry | BFSc |
| BSc (Hons) Community Science | BSc (Hons) Sericulture |
| BTech Agricultural Engineering | BTech Dairy Technology |
| BTech Food Technology | BTech Biotechnology |
| ICAR: List of PG Courses | |
| Plant Biotechnology | Horticulture |
| Plant Sciences | Forestry/ Agroforestry/ Silviculture |
| Physical Science | Agriculture Engineering & Technology |
| Entomology and Nematology | Water Science & Technology |
| Agronomy | Home Science |
| Social Science | Animal Bio-Technology |
| Statistical Sciences | Veterinary Science |
| Dairy Sciences | Animal Science |
| Dairy Technology | Fisheries Sciences |
| Food Science & Technology | Agril Business Management |
List of ICAR Colleges
The top-ranked state agricultural colleges in India are
- Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
- Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University - CCS HAU, Hisar
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Telangana
- PAU - Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
- GADVASU - Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Madhya Pradesh
- Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
- Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry - YSPU, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Srinagar.
Deemed universities
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute - IARI, New Delhi
- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana
- Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai
If you seek a graduate or a post-graduate programme in agriculture or any of the related sciences, ICAR is your destination.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The ICAR AIEEA PG Exam was conducted on July 3, 2025, for all the UG and PG candidates in online CBT mode. Only those students who have completed their registration process are eligible to appear for the ICAR Exam.
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The date for candidates to make any changes to their application form to appear for the ICAR AIEEA Exam was between June 7 to 9, 2025. Once the correction window closes, no candidate is allowed to make any changes to their ICAR Application Form.
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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.
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The ICAR City Intimation slip was released on June 24, 2025, on the official website for both PG and PhD students who wish to appear for the ICAR Exam to pursue their preferred courses.
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According to the official website, NTA released the ICAR AIEEA Hall Ticket on June 27, 2025. The admit card is released a few days before the exam day for all the exam takers.
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The end date for students who appeared for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam was June 5, 2025, by 5:00 pm. Candidates need to submit the application fee to complete the application process by visiting the official website.
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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.
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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
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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 w
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Candidates should know that they will get a total of 120 questions when they appear for the ICAR AIEEA Exam, and they will get a total of 2 hours to complete their exam. The mode of exam is online, a computer-based test, and the language of the question paper is english.
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