ICAR AIEEA 2023 Exam Pattern: Check Subject-Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme & Weightage

Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination 2024 ( ICAR AIEEA )

Piyush Dixit
Updated on Oct 18, 2026 14:15 IST

By Piyush Dixit, Deputy Manager

ICAR AIEEA PG exam pattern 2027: National Testing Agency will release the ICAR AIEEA PG 2027 exam pattern online. Candidates will have to check the ICAR PG information brochure for the examination pattern. It will help to know the ICAR AIEEA PG marking scheme, duration of test, types of questions, mode of exam, etc. There will be 120 questions in the ICAR PG question paper. The duration of the exam will be 120 minutes. ICAR AIEEA PG will be conducted as a computer-based test. 

The exam pattern helps in preparing for the AIEEA (PG) exam 2027. Moreover, candidates must check the exam syllabus to know important topics for entrance exam preparation. National Testing Agency is expected to conduct the ICAR AIEEA PG exam in July 2027.

Table of contents
  • ICAR AIEEA PG 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • ICAR AIEEA PG Total Marks and Marking Scheme
  • ICAR AIEEA 2027 Preparation Tips
  • ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern FAQs
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ICAR AIEEA PG 2027 Exam Pattern Highlights

Candidates can check the key highlights of the ICAR AIEEA PG exam pattern 2027 below.

Feature

Details

Mode of Exam

Conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Duration

2 hours

Language

English

Question Styles

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Subject Offered

Horticulture, Entomology & Nematology, Plant Biotechnology, and Plant Science

Total Questions

120

Maximum Marks

480

Also Read: ICAR AIEEA PG 2027 syllabus

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ICAR AIEEA PG Total Marks and Marking Scheme

According to ICAR PG exam pattern, there will be 120 questions. Each question will carry 4 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers, and no marking is done for unattempted questions. -1 mark will be deducted for wrong answers. Check the table for the ICAR AIEEA PG marking scheme.

Details

Marking Scheme

Total Questions

120

Total Marks

480

Marks Per Question

4

Negative Marking

-1 mark per wrong attempt

0 Marks for unattempted question

Also Read: ICAR AIEEA PG 2027 question paper

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the process for subject and university allocation through ICAR AIEEA counselling?
A: 

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.

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

Candidates who are 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).

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the process for subject and university allocation through ICAR AIEEA counselling?
A: 

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.

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

Candidates who are 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).

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ICAR AIEEA 2027 Preparation Tips

Candidates who are willing to appear for the ICAR AIEEA 2027 exam can check the preparation tips here. By following ICAR AIEEA preparation tips, students can study in a structured way and complete the exam syllabus. The right tips can help you obtain good marks in ICAR AIEEA 2027. Below are a few ICAR AIEEA preparation tips.

  • Know the exam syllabus and pattern.
  • Prepare a study timetable. Allot equal time for all topics.
  • Make notes on topics, important points, and formulas.
  • Revise what you have studied. 
  • Don't move forward without clearing doubts.
  • Solve previous year question papers.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What disciplines does ICAR AIEEA (PG) cover?
A: 

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.

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

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).

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ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern FAQs

Candidates can check the frequently asked questions for ICAR AIEEA PG below.

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Q:   Explain the ICAR AIEEA exam format?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How NTA will prepare the merit list if two candidates score same marks in ICAR AIEEA PG exam?
A: 

The overall Merit/Rank List will be prepared by NTA separately for ICAR AIEEA PG exam. In the event of candidates getting equal marks in the exam, the merit will be determined in the following order:

(i) The candidate scoring less negative marks will be rated higher in merit

(ii) the candidate higher in age would be rated higher in merit

(iii) the candidate with higher score in Master’s/PG examination would be rated higher in merit

Q:   Explain the exam pattern of ICAR AIEEA.
A: 

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.

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The ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 counselling process will include four regular rounds followed by a mop-up round.

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Seats are allotted based on factors such as the candidate's rank, choices filled, eligibility and availability of seats.

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Candidates who are allotted seats need to follow the instructions given by ICAR for accepting the seat and completing the admission process.

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Yes, candidates need to complete the online counselling registration to participate in the seat allotment process.

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Candidates who qualify for the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 exam can participate in the counselling process.

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With 230 marks in ICAR AIEEA PG 2026, getting a seat at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University depends heavily on your category and chosen subject. If you belong to reserved categories like SC, ST, or PwD, 230 is a competitive score for several traditional master's programs. H

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