Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) is a national-level entrance exam organized for admission into various UG & PG-level courses. The exam will be conducted through online mode. From the last year onwards admission to AIEEA UG is based on CUET-UG scores.
There will be a separate entrance test for AIEEA PG. Through ICAR AIEEA, candidates will be offered admission to the agriculture program/ courses. It is a common entrance exam for admission to UG courses provided by Central Universities and other Participating Institutions. Through this article, candidates can check the complete details on ICAR AIEEA 2024.
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ICAR AIEEA Important Dates
For UG courses
| Events | Dates |
| Release of official notification | February 2024 |
| Availability of application form | February 2024 |
| Last date for application submission | March 2024 |
| Correction facility available from | March 2024 |
| Admit card date | March 2024 |
| Date of exam | March 2024 |
| Release of answer key | April 2024 |
| Announcement of result | April 2024 |
| Date of counselling | April 2024 |
For PG Courses
| Events | Dates |
| Release of official notification | April 2024 |
| Availability of application form | April 2024 |
| Last date for application submission | May 2024 |
| Correction facility available from | May 2024 |
| Admit card date | May 2024 |
| Date of PG exam | May 2024 |
| Release of answer key | June 2024 |
| Announcement of result | June 2024 |
| Date of counselling | June 2024 |
ICAR AIEEA Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must go through the eligibility conditions for ICAR (CUET) before appearing in the exam.
For UG Courses
The minimum age limit is 16 years.
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Candidates must have passed the 12thh examination from CBSE or any other recognized board in English medium with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Mathematics.
Candidates pursuing the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for the ICAR AIEEA UG exam.
For PG courses
Candidates must have done graduation with five years’ (B.V.Sc. & AH)/5 and ½ years (B.V.Sc. & AH) degrees with at least 60% marks (55% for reserved category).
Applicants should have done B.V.Sc. & A.H. with internship before the date of admission.
ICAR AIEEA Application Form
The authority will release the application form in online mode only. Before filling out the application form, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria. Candidates will have to submit a single application form because the officials will not accept multiple applications from one candidate.
At first, candidates will have to complete the registration by entering details like name, address, and contact details. Thereafter, they can start the application form-filling process by providing their personal and academic details.
Candidates should give the exam city preference and upload documents in the given fields. Review the details carefully before pressing the submission button.
Applicants will have to pay the ICAR AIEEA application fee online via debit/credit card, Net Banking, Paytm and, e-wallet.
Application Fee details
For UG Courses
| Number of subjects | General category | ST/ SC/ PWBD /Third gender | OBC-NCL/ EWS | Centres outside India |
| Up to 3 subjects | Rs 750/- | Rs 650/- | Rs 700/- | Rs.3750/- |
| Up to 7 subjects | Rs 1500/- | Rs 1300/- | Rs 1400/- | Rs.7500/- |
| Up to 10 subjects | Rs 1750/- | Rs 1550/- | Rs 1650/- | Rs.11000/- |
ICAR AIEEA 2024 Examination Pattern
For CUET UG Courses
| Examination Mode | Computer- based test (CBT) |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Type of questions | MCQs |
| Language of paper | 13 languages |
| Marking scheme | +5 for each correct answer _1 for each incorrect answer |
For PG Courses
| Examination Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours |
| Language of paper | English |
| Marking scheme | +5 for each correct answer _1 for each incorrect answer |
Check the List of Agriculture Entrance Exams
ICAR Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for ICAR AIEEA UG & PG courses is given below.
For UG Courses
| Sections | Syllabus |
| In Sections IA & IB | Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative [Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary] |
| Section II | Refer NCERT books |
| Section III | General Mental Ability, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/ mensuration/ algebra geometry/stat taught till Grade 8), Numerical Ability, Logical and Analytical Reasoning. |
For PG Courses
| Sections | Syllabus |
| Plant Biotechnology | Photosynthesis, Respiration and Transpiration, Development, Elements of Economic Botany, Nucleic Acids, Proteins, Dry Matter Partitioning, General Structure and Function of Carbohydrates, Structure and Metabolic Functions of Carbohydrates, Genetic Engineering, DNA Replications, Harvest Index of Crops, etc |
| Physical Science | Principle of Nutrient and Water Management, Fats and Liquids, Periodic Classification of Element, Weathering of Rocks and Minerals, Causes of Poor Aeration, Classifications, Structure and Function of Plant Cells, Soil Classification, etc |
| Agronomy | Sugarcane, Proteins, and Their Management, Integrated Farming System, Principles of Crop Ecology and Crop Adaptation, Physiological Limits of Crop Yield and Variability about Ecological Optima, Water Management, Economic Importance, Medicinal, and Aromatic Plants, etc. |
ICAR AIEEA Admit Card
The authority will release the admit card online mode. Candidates can download their ICAR AIEEA hall tickets from the official website by using their application number and password. The official will not send admit cards via post to any student.
The admit card will consist of all exam-related details including the candidate’s name, roll number, time, venue exam date, & exam instructions. Candidates should carry the admit card along with one ID proof at the exam hall.
ICAR AIEEA Result
The result for ICAR AIEEA 2024 will be announced separately for AIEEA UG & PG courses. Candidates will be able to check and download the admit card online by using their login credentials. The result will be published in the form of a merit list including details like the candidate’s rank, scorecard etc.
ICAR AIEEA Counselling
Candidates whose names are mentioned in the merit list will further have to participate in the counselling process. The ICAR AIEEA counselling will be held in online mode for both UG & PG courses. Candidates should bring all the required documents such as admit card, class 10th & 12th certificate, domicile certificate etc. at the time of counselling.
FAQs
The exam is held once a year.
The exact dates have been not announced yet. But it is expected that the online registration will commence in February 2024.
The difficulty level of exam is easy to moderate.