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.

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

The 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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).

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.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2024: Application Dates, Admit Card Dates, Exam Dates & Result Dates

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application Process

8 May '26 - 7 Jun '26

Updated on May 9, 2026 18:57 IST

By Piyush Dixit, Deputy Manager

Overview

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 exam date 2026 is available now. NTA will conduct ICAR AIEEA PG on July 4, 2026. The exam will be conducted for 120 minutes. Candidates who wish to appear for the AIEEA PG 2026 can apply online. The application form for AIEEA PG 2026 was released on May 8, 2026.

Students can check ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 dates for registration, form correction, city intimation slip, admit card, and result on this page. The authority releases the date to inform the students regarding the upcoming ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 events.

Table of contents

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application Form Date
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Admit Card Date
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Answer Key
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result Date
ICAR AIEEA Counselling Process

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of ICAR AIEEA 2024 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
08 May ' 26 - 07 Jun ' 26	ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application Process ONGOING
09 Jun ' 26 - 10 Jun ' 26	ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application Correction Window
04 Jul ' 26	ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Jan ' 26	ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Verification, Fee submit, resubmission for Veterinary Courses
Jan ' 26	ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 4 Counselling: Seat Allotment fee for Veterinary Courses
Jan ' 26	ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling: Verification, Fee submit, resubmission for Veterinary Courses
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ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Application Form Date

NTA has released ICAR AIEEA PG application date online. The AIEEA PG 2026 application form is available online from May 8 to June 7. The link to apply for ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 is updated online. Candidates are advised to fill out and submit form before the last date. Moreover, check the eligibility criteria before applying. ICAR AIEE PG application process are registration, form filling, uploading documents and payment of application fee.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Admit Card Date

NTA will release ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 admit card online. The admit card is expected to be released in June 2026, tentatively. Candidates have to provide their login credentials to access the admit card online. ICAR AIEEA hall ticket will be available for registered candidates. It will comprise of candidates name, exam date & time, reporting time, exam venue, and important guidelines. Carry the admit card and a valid id proof to the test centre.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Answer Key

ICAR AIEEA PG answer key 2026 will be released online. Candidates will be able to download answer key through their login. They can use the key to cross check their responses and calculate the probable score. Candidates can also challenge answer key in case of a genuine error in the options with supportive documents. This is a chargeable process. A non-refundable amount of INR 200 per question will be charged. The final answer key of ICAR AIEEA 2026 will be released online after verifying the challenge.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result Date

The results of ICAR AIEEA PG will be announced by NTA. It will be available as scorecard. Candidates have to provide their login credentials to download the scorecard of ICAR AIEEA PG. The results or the merit lists are prepared separately by the participating institutes. Qualifying candidates must participate in counselling process for admission.

ICAR AIEEA Counselling Process

The ICAR AIEEA Counselling process is conducted for those who qualify for the ICAR Exam. Only the selected students are eligible to participate in the ICAR AIEEA Counselling Process. The dates for counselling will be announced online.

Click Here: ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling Final Round Seat Allotment

The admission process is held to provide admission to their preferred courses in the top Agricultural University. All the eligible students must prepare all the important documents for the document verification process. Those who want to get admission through scholarships need to participate in the counselling process. The ICAR AIEEA 2026 Counselling is held for all those students who cleared the ICAR AIEEA Entrance Exam. Only those students who pass the ICAR Exam are eligible for the counselling process and will be called for the counselling rounds to get admission to their preferred courses in the top Agricultural University.