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ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Syllabus was published by the exam conducting authority on the official website in online mode. The syllabus was released along with the official notification on the official site. Those who have the complete understanding of the ICAR syllabus, along with the exam pattern they can prepare in a much better way.

The ICAR Result for both ICAR AICE JRF/SRF and ICAR AIEEA PG was released in online mode on the official website on August 12, 2025. The ICAR AIEEA PG exam syllabus is divided into two sections, one subject-wise and one unit-wise.

Candidates can go through the ICAR AIEEA PG syllabus mentioned below on this Shiksha page. The ICAR AIEEA PG Syllabus includes important topics from Animal Sciences, Physical Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, and Horticulture.

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ICAR AIEEA PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus
ICAR AIEEA PG Plant Sciences Syllabus
ICAR AIEEA PG Entomology And Nematology Syllabus
ICAR AIEEA PG Horticulture Syllabus

ICAR AIEEA PG Plant Biotechnology Syllabus

Students must go through the following table to check out the syllabus of the Plant Biotechnology subject for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam 2025.

Unit	Syllabus
Unit 1	Importance of agriculture in the national economy Cultivation of wheat, rice, sugarcane, chickpea, tomato, pigeon-pea, groundnut,and mango Basic Principles of crop production Major soils of India The significance of NPK and its deficiency symptoms General structure and function of cell organelles Mendelian genetics Elementary knowledge of development, growth, photosynthesis, transpiration and respiration Mitosis and Meiosis General structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins and enzymes Elements of economic botany Major pests and diseases of rice, wheat, cotton, chickpea, and sugarcane and their management Organic farming; bio-fertilizers; bio-pesticides Recombinant DNA technology; transgenic crops Important rural development programmes in India Organizational setup of agricultural research, education and extension in India Elements of statistics
Unit 2	Importance of biochemistry in agriculture Acid-base concept and buffers pH Structure, classification and metabolic functions of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates Structure and function of nucleic acids Enzymes: structure, nomenclature, mechanism of action Vitamins and minerals as coenzymes and cofactors Metabolic pathways TCA cycle, Glycolysis, triglyceride biosynthesis, fatty acid oxidation Electron transport chain ATP formation Photosynthesis: C-3, C-4, and CAM pathways Nitrate assimilation Biological nitrogen fixation Colorimetric and chromatographic techniques
Unit 3	Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms Differences between fungi, bacteria, mycoplasms, and viruses Physical and Chemical Basis of Heredity Chromosome structure DNA replication Transcription and translation Genetic code Operon concept Genetic engineering Restriction enzymes Vectors Gene cloning Gene transfer Plant cell and tissue culture Micro-propagation Somaclonal variation Transformation Recombination Heterosis General application of biotechnology Molecular and immunological techniques Concept of bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics
Unit 4	Plant physiology– importance in agriculture Seed germination, viability, and vigour Photosynthesis- the role of CAM, C-3, and C-4 pathways Photorespiration and its implications Translocation of assimilates Dry matter partitioning Harvest index of crops Growth and development Growth analysis Crop-water relationship Plant nutrients and their functions Phytohormones and their physiological role Photo-periodism, vernalization Pollination/ fertilization in flowering plants Post-harvest physiology and its significance

ICAR AIEEA PG Plant Sciences Syllabus

Candidates must go through the following syllabus for Plant Science subject before appearing for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam 2025.

Unit	Syllabus
Unit 1	Importance of Agriculture in the national economy Basic Principles of crop production Cultivation of wheat, sugarcane, mango, rice, pigeon-pea, tomato, groundnut, potato and chickpea Major soils of India The significance of NPK and its deficiency symptoms
Unit 2	Structure and function of cell organelles Mitosis and Meiosis Mendelian genetics Elementary knowledge of photosynthesis Respiration, and transpiration structure and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, Enzymes and vitamins Major pests and diseases of wheat, cotton, rice, sugarcane, chickpea and their management
Unit 3	Characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms Differences between fungi, bacteria, mycoplasmas, and viruses Physical and Chemical basis of heredity Chromosome structure Genes/operon concept Protein biosynthesis Transformation, recombination, Heterosis Elements of economic botany Integrated diseases management Sterilisation, disinfection, and pasteurization Koch’s postulates Etiological agents of rusts,smuts, powdery/downy mildews, wilts, yellows, mosaic, necrosis, enations, blights and witches- broom pH, buffer, vitamins, the significance of plant hormones in germination and dormancy of seeds Pollination/ fertilization in flowering plants Methods of seed testing Breeders, foundation and certified seeds Seed production in self and cross-pollinated crops Nitrate assimilation Biological nitrogen fixation and agricultural uses of microorganisms

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I increase the chances of qualifying ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

There are various strategies which can increase the chances of qualifying. One of the most remarkable practice which produces good result is solve previous year ICAR AIEEA PG question paper

It will help students to compose their strategy of question solving in less time and help to understand the trend of the questions. Since the syllabus remains same so some times even same questions are repeated in the exam which helps students to take an edge over others.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

ICAR AIEEA PG Entomology And Nematology Syllabus

Students must read the following topics related to the Entomology And Nematology Syllabus to prepare well for the ICAR PG Exam 2025.

Unit

Syllabus

Unit 1

Importance of Agriculture in the national economy
Basic Principles of crop production
cultivation of wheat, chickpea, sugarcane, rice, pigeon-pea, mango, groundnut, tomato, cole crops, grapes, soybean, banana, oilseeds other than groundnut, and mustard
Major soils of India
The significance of NPK and its deficiency symptoms
Mendelian genetics
Elementary knowledge of Photosynthesis
Respiration, and transpiration
Major cropping systems (crop rotations,rice-wheat cropping,mixed cropping)
Soil degradation-soil salinity and acidity and management
Some aspects of post-harvest technology
Varietal improvement
The importance of Heterosis in crop production, crop protection principles in field and storage
Major insect pests and diseases of agricultural crops like rice, cotton, pulses, oilseed crops like groundnut, soybean, and mustard, vegetables like tomato, and cole crops
Fruit crops and their management principles
Transgenic crops
Important rural development programmes in India
Organizational set up of agricultural education, research and extension in India
Elements of statistics

Unit 2

Classification of animal kingdom up to class
Distinguishing characters up to orders in class Insecta
General organization of an insect external morphology with special reference to lepidopteran larvae, and coleopteran adults; and honeybee Metamorphosis and moulting
Different physiological systems
Insect-plant relationship
Insect pests of agricultural and horticultural crops, and their stored/processed products, insect vectors of plant diseases-identification, biology, nature of the damage, and their management tactics; and pests of household
Medical and veterinary importance and their control
Useful and beneficial insects like honeybee, lac insect, silkworm and pollinators
Nematode taxonomy, the biology of important plant parasitic nematodes and their control
Entomopathogenic nematodes
Fundamentals of nematode and insect pest management-cultural, quarantine, insecticidal, biological, and regulatory aspects
Insecticide classification and insecticide resistance management; and insect-protective transgenic crops

ICAR AIEEA PG Horticulture Syllabus

Knowing he syllabus for the Horticulture subject for the ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 exam from the table will help candidates prepare well for the exam.

Unit

Syllabus

Unit 1

Importance of Agriculture in the national economy
Basic Principles of crop production
Cultivation of wheat, rice, chickpea, sugarcane, piegon-pea, groundnut, mango and tomato
Major soils of India
The significance of NPK and its deficiency symptoms
Structure and function of cell organelles
Mitosis and meiosis
Mendelian genetics
Elementary knowledge of photosynthesis
Respiration, and transpiration
Structure and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins and enzymes
Major pests and diseases of wheat, rice, sugarcane , cotton, chickpea and their management
Important rural development programmes in India
Organizational set-up of agricultural education, research and extension in India
Elements of statistics

Unit 2

Layout and establishment of orchards
pruning and training
propagation, climatic requirement and cultivation of fruits
cultivation of plantation
crops like coconut and cashew nuts and spices
Important physiological disorders
major vegetable crops of tropical, subtropical and temperate regions solanaceous crops
techniques for raising the nursery
Nutritive value of fruits and vegetables and their role in human nutrition
Basic physiology of ripening in fruits and vegetables and their products
Type of fruits and vegetable products and control of fungal and bacterial diseases
Major floricultural crops are grown in India for commercial purposes like rose, carnation, chrysanthemum, marigolds, tuberose, gladiolus, and orchids
Establishment and maintenance of trees, lawns, creepers, shrubs, hedges and annuals; type of gardens, methods of crop improvement
Male sterility and incompatibility
Pure line and pedigree selection
Backcross, mass selection
Heterosis
Plant nutrients, deficiency symptoms of nutrients
Manures and fertilisers, systems of irrigation, management of important pests and diseases of fruits and vegetables

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Agriculture jobs are growing fast in India. ICAR students get government jobs, research work, and NGO jobs. SHIATS students get jobs in agribusiness, food companies, and private farms. Jobs include Agricultural Scientist, Farm Manager, and Agri-Tech Consultant.

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Who is eligible for ICAR AIEEA?

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Any student from India can apply. They must have passed their class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Agriculture as their main subjects. ICAR AIEEA gives admission to UG, PG, and PhD agriculture courses.

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What are the major difference between ICAR AIEEA and SHIATS?

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SHIATS is a university exam for admission to Sam Higginbottom Institute. ICAR AIEEA is a national exam for many agriculture universities in India. ICAR gives more choices and big exposure. SHIATS is good if you want to study in one famous institute.

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What is the end date for students to submit the seat acceptance fee for ICAR AIEEA PG counselling Round 3?

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The deadline for students to submit their Seat Acceptance fee was November 7, 2025. The dates were published on the ICAR portal related to the counselling schedule. The end date for online document verification by universities and for students to resubmit the document was November 7, 2025. The round

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When was the ICAR AIEEA Round 3 Seat Allotment Result declared?

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The ICAR AIEEA Round 3 Counselling Process started on November 6, 2025. The seat allotment result for the Round 3 counselling process for PG was declared on the official portal of ICAR. Students need to click on the Applicant Login to access the download link for the allotment letter.

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When the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 Counselling Process for Round 2 began?

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The ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2025 counselling process has already begun on November 1, 2025. So, students are advised to go through the official website for the further process.

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What is the last date to submit the seat acceptance fees for ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling Process for Round 2?

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The end date to pay the seat acceptance fee was November 3, 2025. The last date to resubmit the documents by students and online document verification by universities was November 3, 2025. Those who miss the deadline to complete the seat acceptance process will lose their seat during the ICAR admiss

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When was the ICAR AIEEA Round 2 Seat Allotment Result declared?

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The Seat Allotment Letter was out on the official website of ICAR on November 1, 2025. Students need to visit the official website, click on the Applicants Login, with the help their application number, password, and enter the security code correctly.

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