What disciplines does ICAR AIEEA (PG) cover? Where will ICAR AIEEA exam be conducted?

The ICAR AIEEA (PG)-2025 examination will be conducted in 89 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.

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.

Are candidates with a 3 year Bachelors degree eligible for admission through ICAR AIEEA exam?

The candidates having a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years duration will not be considered for admission through ICAR AIEEA (PG)-2024 in AUs under the ICAR-AU system except in a few courses at three ICAR-Deemed to be Universities (DUs), viz. IARI, IVRI and NDRI for which the eligibility criteria of the concerned ICAR-DU, including admission of graduates having passed with 3 years’ degree, would prevail for admission.

What happens if a degree from a particular college/university is not recognised by VCI/UGC or due for any Court directives?

In case any degree from a particular college/university is not considered for admission by an Agricultural University on account of a particular college/university being derecognised by VCI/UGC, or due to any Court directives (present or future), ICAR will not be responsible for admitting students of that college/university in Universities not willing to admit such candidates.

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

Candidates reporting for admission to the allotted university must have final year/final semester results in hand, such as their final OGPA/CGPA or final percentage of marks, where students do not get grade points. Candidates need to submit 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. Also, students should have their Class 10 marksheet, Migration or character certificates (may be required), a valid identity proof, and a reserved category certificate (if applicable) when they are going through the counselling process. You can also carry a few passport-size photos of yourself, which may be needed while filling out any admission form or completing other formalities.

What is the eligibility for admission to Masters degree through NTA exam?

Candidate should know that for admission to Master’s degree courses through entrance examination, which is conducted by NTA, only the candidates having passed graduation with a four/six (12+4/10+6 BSc Ag/BTech)/five years (BVSc & AH)/5½ years (BVSc & AH) degree programme will be eligible.

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

The exact number of exam citites will be notified after the release of the notification. However last year ICAR AIEEA PG exam was conducted at 89 cities for the academic session 2023-24. NTA will increase or decrease the number of test centres as per the number of application recieved by the students. Applicants are advised to first check the official annexure abut their the nearest exam centres and fill in the application form accordingly.

Are diabatic students allowed to carry food items on the day of ICAR AIEEA exam?

Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles to the Examination Hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches etc.

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 ICAR AIEEA PG exam centres can be filled while applying online?

Applicants who want to fill the application form of ICAR AIEEA PG exam. The examination centres where the ICAR AIEEA PG-2024 exam will be conducted are given in Annexure- I hence applicants are advised to refer that before filling the form. While applying, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice for AIEEA PG 2024 exam. The authorities will efforts to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their application form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted.

Is there a direct way to apply for Masters degree at ICAR without appearing in AIEEA examination?

There is no provision for direct nomination for admission through ICAR in any Master’s degree programme without qualifying in the ICAR AIEEA (PG) examination.

On what criteria are scholarships awarded to PG students through ICAR AIEEA examination?

For postgraduate studies, the ICARPG Scholarship shall be awarded to limited candidates based on merit in this examination as per their overall merit rank and seat availability in different disciplines. Also, the eligible admitted students may be awarded NTS(PG).

What to do if question paper appear on my screen is different than the subject opted by me for ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

Applicants who face issue that different question paper is displayed on their computer screen in the examination, then they need not worry and immediately inform the investigator or the superviosr who has duty in the exam hall. The authority will do the needful to get this issue rectified ASAP. In case if the question paper starts then applicants need to ask for more time from the authority and complete the paper as per time allotted.

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 is the counselling schedule for ICAR AIEEA PG 2025?

The counselling schedule was released in online mode by the exam conducting authority on the official website on October 13, 2025. The starting date for the registration and choice filling was October 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Event Date Registration for Counselling & Choice Filling (Start date) October 14, 2025 End of choice filling and uploading of documents October 18, 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment date October 23, 2025 End of Online Document Verification by Universities October 28, 2025 End of Re-submission of Documents by Candidates October 29, 2025 End of Verification of Re-submitted Documents by Universities October 29, 2025 End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition by Candidates October 29, 2025 Round 2 Seat Allotment date November 01, 2025 End of Online Document Verification by Universities November 03, 2025 End of Re-submission of Documents by Candidates November 03, 2025 End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition by Candidates November 03, 2025 Round 3 Seat Allotment date November 06, 2025 End of Online Document Verification by Universities November 07, 2025 End of Re-submission of Documents by Candidates November 07, 2025 End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition by Candidates November 07, 2025

What was the starting date for the ICAR AIEEA PG counselling process?

The ICAR AIEEA PG counselling process commenced on October 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm onwards, to complete the counselling and choice filling process for all counselling rounds. Round 1 of the counselling process was scheduled on October 23, 2025, for the seat allotment process, and the end date of the round 1 counselling process was October 29, 2025.

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

Once the exam is over and the ICAR AIEEA Result is out, all the selected candidates will be eligible for the counselling process. All the selected students must prepare the following documents in advance to participate in the counselling process hassle-free. 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.

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 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.

How many cities a candidate can select while filling out their choice of exam centre for ICAR AIEEA exam 2025?

While applying, candidates have to select any four cities of their choice for ICAR AIEEA 2025. 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 2025 application form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city or nearby area may be allotted.

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

Those who are Indian Nationals and are not below 19 years as of August 31, 2026, are 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

When was the ICAR AIEEA Exam 2025 held?

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.

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.

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

What is the release date for the ICAR AIEEA 2025 Admit Card?

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.

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.

What is the last date for students to submit the ICAR AIEEA 2025 Application fee?

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.

When was the ICAR City Intimation slip out?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

What is the marking scheme of ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

The marking scheme of ICAR AIEEA PG exam includes the applicability of negative marking. For each correct answers students will be awarded 4 marks. While penality of 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. There is no penality or reward for the questions which will be left un attempted in the ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 exam.

Is there any negative marking in ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

Yes, the negative marking scheme is applicable in ICAR AIEEA PG exam. Applicants who want to appear in the exam must note that for each correct answer students will be awarded 4 marks while for each wrong answer 1 mark will be deducted. If any applicants attempt 4 wrong questions then 4 mark of their one correct answer will be deducted. And overall 5 questions will not carry any marks hence it is advisable to attempt only those questions in which applicants is sure enough or elese leave the questions.

Explain the exam pattern of ICAR AIEEA.

Candidates must go through the following points to know the exam pattern of the ICAR AIEEA Entrance exam before they appear for the exam. 1. Mode of the ICAR Exam is Computer-based Test. 2. Total number of questions is 120. 3. Exam time is 2 hours. 4. The marking system is 4 marks for a right answer, minus 1 for incorrect answers and 0 marks for not attending the question.

Explain the ICAR AIEEA exam format?

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.

What is the eligibility to get admission to Masters degree through ICAR AIEEA exam?

Candidates who will be declared eligible for registration and choice filling for counselling by ICAR will only be considered for allocation of subject and the Agricultural University. There is no provision for direct nomination for admission through ICAR in any Master's degree programme without qualifying in ICAR AIEEA (PG).

What is the process for subject and university allocation through ICAR AIEEA counselling?

Candidates declared eligible for registration and choice filling for online counselling by ICAR will only be considered for allocation subject and the Agricultural University. The schedule for online counselling is notified separately on the ICAR website, after the declaration of result. The admission and scholarship will be granted only when the candidate wish to get admission through counselling process, which is held by ICAR AIEEA and shall be awarded only after the completion of Online Counseling.

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ICAR PG seat allotment result 2025 for round 1, Veterinary Science, was declared on January 15, 2026. Students who wish to pursue veterinary courses have to check their ICAR PG round 1 seat allotment result by visiting the official portal. The document verification process was conducted on January 16, 2026. The last date to pay the seat allotment fee was January 17, 2026.

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The ICAR PG Counselling process for Round 4 started on November 10, 2025, and the seat allotment result was declared on the official portal of NTA. The ICAR AIEEA Counselling Process Round 1 started on October 23, 2025. The deadline for the seat acceptance fee was October 29, 2025.

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