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Course Overview
WHAT IS ICAR AIEEA ?
ICAR AIEEA stands for Indian Council of Agricultural Research – All India Entrance Examination for Admission. It is a national level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) programs in agricultural and allied sciences across India (Genetics & Plant Breeding (GPB), Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, Resource Management, Microbiology, Soil Science, Apparel and Textiles, Fisheries Science, Entomology, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Food Technology/Food Science, Horticulture (Fruit/Vegetable/Floriculture), Plant Pathology, Dairy Technology etc). ICAR AIEEA ensures merit-based admissions to top agricultural universities in India. Students who qualify are eligible for ICAR fellowships (JRF for PG, SRF for PhD).
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of ICAR
Colleges: Central Agricultural Universities (CUs), State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), ICAR-Deemed Universities.
WHO CAN APPLY
UG (AIEEA-UG): Students who have completed 10+2 with Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture.
PG (AIEEA-PG): Bachelor's degree holders in agriculture/allied disciplines.
PhD (AICE-JRF/SRF): Master's degree in the concerned field.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
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- Indian Nationals (Aadhaar required)
- Candidates interested in Agriculture and Allied Sciences
- For PG/PhD: Must have relevant UG/PG qualification
UG (AIEEA UG)
- Age: Minimum 16 years as on 31st August of exam year
- Education: 10+2 passed or appearing
- Subjects Required: PCM / PCB / PCMB / Agriculture (depending on stream)
PG (AIEEA PG)
- Age: Minimum 19 years as on 31st August of exam year
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
- CGPA Requirement:
At least 6.60/10 or 60% for General
5.60/10 or 50% for SC/ST/PH
PhD (AICE-JRF/SRF)
- Age: Minimum 20 years
- Education: Master’s degree in relevant field
Fee Structure (As per last notification)
| Category | UG Exam Fee | PG Exam Fee | PhD Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹800–₹1,000 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,800 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transg. | ₹400–₹500 | ₹550 | ₹900 |
APPLICANTS COUNT (Approx. figures)
- UG Exam: 2 to 2.5 lakh candidates
- PG Exam: ~60,000–70,000 candidates
- PhD Exam: ~15,000–20,000 candidates
Seat Availability
Total Seats Overview
| Exam Level | Seat Type | Total Seats (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| UG | All India Quota | ~4,896 |
| PG | All India Quota | ~5,221 |
| Ph.D | All India Quota | ~2,500+ |
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES ASSOCIATED WITH ICAR AIEEA
ICAR Deemed (DU) Universities (4)
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs) (3)
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa
- Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU), Jhansi
- Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty (4)
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
- Visva Bharati University
- Nagaland University
State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural & Fisheries Universities (SAUs) (~64)
Examples include:
- Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur
- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
- Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
- Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Vellayani & Vellanikkara campuses
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
- GB Pant University, Pantnagar
- SKUAST Jammu
- CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
- Plus ~60+ more across different states
Total Institutions: ~75 universities participate in ICAR AIEEA (UG, PG & PhD admissions)
For More Details:
- ICAR Official Website (For academic programs & universities) -https://www.icar.org.in
- NTA ICAR Portal (For applications, admit card, results)-https://icar.nta.nic.in
- NTA General Portal (Alternate login & downloads)-https://nta.ac.in
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