Announcement
ICAR UPDATES
Important Date For Examination 2024
- Online Application Start Date: Mid-January 2024 (expected)
- Application Closing Date: Mid-February 2024 (expected)
- Admit Card Download: Late March/Early April 2024 (expected)
- Exam Date: First Sunday of May 2024 (expected)
- Result Declaration: Mid-June 2024 (expected)
- Counselling and Seat Allotment: July-August 2024 (expected)
What is ICAR-AIEEA?
The “ICAR AIEEA” stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR AIEEA). It is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to facilitate admissions into undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various agricultural and allied science disciplines offered by different agricultural universities and institutions across India.
The ICAR AIEEA is an important exam for students who are interested in pursuing education and research in fields related to agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, fisheries, dairy science, forestry, agribusiness, and other related areas.
The examination typically covers subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, agriculture, and other relevant topics, depending on the chosen program and level of study. The exam pattern and syllabus may vary slightly from year to year.
The AIEEA exam is generally conducted in an online mode and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Successful candidates in the AIEEA exam can secure admission to various agricultural universities and institutions in India based on their ranks and preferences.
ICAR AIEEA 2023 Highlights
Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Overview | ICAR AIEEA |
| Name of the examination | Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR AIEEA) |
| Counselling conducting body | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Exam conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level of Examination | National |
| Programmes offered | UG/PG/Research |
| Participating Universities | – 64 State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs) – 4 ICAR-DUs (IARI, IVRI, NDRI, and CIFE) – 4 Central Universities (BHU, AMU, Viswa Bharati, and Nagaland University) |
| Mode of ICAR AIEEA exam | Computer-based |
| Duration of examination (UG) | Two and a half hours (150 minutes) |
| Duration of examination (PG) | Two hours |
ICAR AIEEA Application Process
Step | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration | – Visit the official ICAR website. – Register with email ID and mobile number. – Login credentials sent via email and SMS. |
| 2 | Filling Application Form | – Log in using provided credentials. – Fill academic, personal, and contact details. |
| 3 | Upload Documents | – Upload photograph (10kb – 200kb) and signature (4kb – 30kb) in jpeg/jpg format. |
| 4 | Application Fee Payment | – Pay the fee online/offline. – Print fee receipt for reference. |
ICAR AIEEA Application Fee 2023 :
| Category | Application Fee for ICAR AIEEA UG | PG Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Gen/Unreserved | Rs. 650 | Rs. 1120 |
| OBC-NCL/ UPS/ EWS | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1100 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender | Rs. 550 | Rs. 550 |
ICAR AIEEA UG Application Details:
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWS, OBC | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 770 | |
| General | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 800 | |
| OBC, SC, ST, General | PWD | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 400 |
| OBC, ST, EWS, SC, General | Online | Transgender | ₹ 400 |
ICAR AIEEA PG Application Details :
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 1150 | |
| EWS, OBC | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 1120 | |
| OBC, SC, ST, General | PWD | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 570 |
| OBC, SC, ST, General | Online | Transgender | ₹ 570 |
ICAR AIEEA 2023 Eligibility Criteria
ICAR AIEEA UG Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed Class 12th from CBSE Board or equivalent from a recognized Indian Board/University. |
| Age Criteria | Should be 16 years old as of August 31, 2023. |
| Aggregate Percentage (General, OBC, UPS Categories) | Minimum 50% aggregate. |
| Aggregate Percentage (SC, ST, PC Categories) | Minimum 40% aggregate. |
ICAR AIEEA PG Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed bachelor’s degree. |
| Age Criteria | Should have completed at least 19 years by August 31, 2023. |
| Minimum Age Limit | No restriction on minimum age limit. |
| Aggregate Percentage (General, OBC, UPS Categories) | Minimum 60% aggregate. |
| Aggregate Percentage (SC, ST, PC Categories) | Minimum 50% aggregate. |
| Additional Requirement for M.V.Sc | Must have completed Bachelors of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry with internship before the admission date. |
ICAR AIEEA Syllabus
Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Physics | Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Optics, and more. |
| Chemistry | Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, etc. |
| Biology | Diversity in Living World, Cell Structure, Human Physiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Ecology, and more. |
| Mathematics | Sets, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics, and Probability. |
| Agriculture | Crop Production, Horticulture, Genetics, Soil and Water Management, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, etc. |
| Allied Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology related to agriculture and allied sciences. |
ICAR AIEEA Counselling
The ICAR AIEEA (Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission) counselling process is a series of steps that candidates who qualify the entrance exam must follow to secure admission to various agricultural and allied science programs. Below is an overview of the typical ICAR AIEEA counselling process:
- Registration: Qualified candidates need to register for the counselling process on the official ICAR website. During registration, candidates need to provide necessary details and pay the counselling fee, which is usually Rs. 400.
- Downloading Counselling Letter: After successful registration, candidates can download their counselling letter from the official website. This letter contains important information regarding the counselling process and schedule.
- Choice Filling: Candidates need to log in to the ICAR AIEEA counselling portal using their credentials and fill in their preferred choices of programs and universities. Choices should be made based on their entrance test scores and preferences.
- Document Verification: Candidates are required to attend the physical document verification process at designated counselling centers. They need to bring their original documents and certificates for verification, along with self-attested photocopies.
- Seat Allotment: Based on the choices filled by candidates and their merit rank in the entrance exam, seat allotment lists are released by ICAR. These lists indicate the program and university allotted to each candidate.
- Provisional Admission Letter: Candidates who are allotted seats need to download their provisional admission letters from the ICAR AIEEA counselling portal. This letter provides details about the allotted seat and the process to confirm the admission.
- Confirmation of Admission: To confirm their admission, candidates must visit the allotted university’s campus within the specified time frame mentioned in the provisional admission letter. They need to pay the required admission fee and complete any further formalities.
- Final/Mop-Up Round: After the initial rounds of counselling, ICAR may conduct a final/mop-up round for any remaining vacant seats. This round is often held to ensure that all available seats are filled.
- Offline Counselling (if applicable): In some cases, participating universities may conduct additional offline counselling rounds to fill any remaining vacancies.