ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Jul 4, 2025 10:25 IST

Before appearing for the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF, PhD candidates need to know the exam pattern and marking scheme. It is imperative to know the minute details of the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF exam, as it will be highly helpful, and there is no waste of time during the national-level entrance exam.

This year ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 exam was conducted on July 3, 2025, in 89 cities across India. Doctoral Degree Programmes offered by Agricultural Universities (AU) in 80 Subjects. Other than the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF exam pattern and marking scheme, the candidate should also know the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF syllabus of the course opted for.

The ICAR AICE JRF/SRF exam will be conducted for two hours, and the total marks for the exam will be 120. The maximum marks for the exam will be 480. Read this Shiksha page to know more about the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Exam Pattern.

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ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Exam Highlights
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Exam Pattern
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Marking Scheme 2025
ICAR Exam Pattern FAQs

ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Exam Highlights

The following table brings the details about the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 exam pattern.

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	ICAR AICE JRF/SRF PhD
Conducting Body	ICAR & NTA
Exam Level	National-Level Exam
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Medium	English
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Exam Date	TBA
Official Website	https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/

ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Exam Pattern

The ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 Exam Pattern is as follows:

Exam Mode – The ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 will be conducted on online mode i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT).
Exam Medium – The ICAR AICE JRF/SRF medium will be in English.
Number of Questions - 120
Total Marks - 480
Exam Duration – The duration of the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF exam is of 2 hours (120 minutes).
Exam Centre – Mentioned on ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Hall Ticket
Exam Time – 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM
Exam Format – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking Scheme - Applicable

ICAR AICE JRF/SRF Marking Scheme 2025

The marking scheme for the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF PhD 2025 exam is as follows:

Section	Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Section A	Questions will be based on general knowledge on the domains of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Allied Science, etc.	20	80 Marks
Section B	Questions are based on the core subjects of the course opted for.	50	200 Marks
Section C	Questions will be asked from the specialised subject opted for by the candidate	50	200 Marks
Total – 3 Sections	-	120	480 Marks

ICAR Exam Pattern FAQs

Q. What is the duration of ICAR AICE?

A. The ICAR AICE will be for two hours (120 Minutes).

Q. How many questions will be asked in ICAR AICE?

A. A total of 120 questions were asked in ICAR AICE.

Q. What format will the ICAR AICE be in?

A. Questions in ICAR AICE were Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Q. How many sections are there in ICAR AICE?

A. A total of three sections were asked – General Knowledge, Core Group of Subject, Specialised Subject opted for.

Q. How many questions will the General Knowledge section have?

A. A total of 20 questions were asked in Part A, which is the General Knowledge section.

Q. What is the total marks of ICAR AICE?

A. The ICAR AICE total marks is 480 marks. 80 marks for Part A, 200 Marks for Part B and 200 Marks for Part C.

Q. Will there be negative marking?

A. Yes. -1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer entered.

Q. How many marks will be awarded per right answer?

A. The candidate will be awarded four marks for each correct answer entered.

Q. What language will the ICAR AICE be in?

A. The exam medium will be in English only.

Q. If I miss the exam, can I be able to give it again?

A. Candidates who miss the entrance exam on the scheduled date and time, will not be allowed to re-appear for the entrance exam under any circumstances.