Being a prominent agrarian country, India has always focused on its agricultural sector which contributes massively to the economic growth. Moreover, many students are also getting interested in agricultural courses to explore the varied opportunities this field has on offer! Likewise, Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination (ICAR AIEEA) is a national-level examination for undergraduate students aiming to apply for agricultural and allied sciences programmes in India. National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting ICAR AIEEA examination through online mode as a computer-based test, scheduled in the first week of June. This blog aims to elucidate upon the key details and features of the ICAR AIEEA exam.

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Important Dates for ICAR AIEEA 2020

It is imperative for students seeking admission under Agricultural programs to familiarize themselves with key dates pertaining to the ICAR AIEEA examination. Glance through the important notifications mentioned in a tabulated form below:

ICAR AIEEA: UG

ICAR AIEEA: PG

ICAR AIEEA: PhD

Eligibility Criteria 

To appear for a competitive exam, it is important to qualify all the prerequisites specified by the conducting authority. Here is the eligibility criteria for ICAR AIEEA exam which you must know about:

UG

• Age Limit: The candidate should not be less than 16 years of age. 

• Nationality: The applicant should be of Indian origin. 

• Educational Qualification: It is mandatory that candidates have finished their 10+2 education (with Physics and Chemistry plus any of the disciplines from Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture/Home Science) from CBSE or any other recognized board.

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PG

Nationality –

• Applicants must be Indian citizens

Academic Requirements –

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Appearing candidates should be eligible for the exam.
• The candidates must have completed a degree from a recognised university in the applicable fields under 10+2+4, 10+2+5 (B.V. Sc.&A.H.), 10+6 years degree (B.Sc.Ag.).
• Students who have completed a Bachelor Degree with 10+2+3 degree programme can apply in only two ICAR-DUs (NDRI Karnal and IARI Pusa).
• Those who are looking forward to enrol in M.V.Sc. programme must hold B.V.Sc. &  A.H. degree with an internship.

Age Limit –

• Candidates appearing in the AIEEA-PG 2021 exam must be 19 years old as on 31st August 2021.
• They should not have been born after 01.09.2002.

Reservation of Policy –

• Remote and Underprivileged States/ Union Territories (UPS): 2%
• Physically Challenged (PC): 5%
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%

PhD

Nationality- 

-Must be a citizen of India

Age- 

-The candidates must be more than or equal to 20 years of age

Educational Qualification-

-Candidates must have completed a master’s degree in the particular subject or sub-subject they are applying for.
-Qualifying Courses Duration: Candidates must be qualified with 4/5(BVSc & AH)/6 (10+6, BSc. Ag.) years UG degree and 2 years’ PG degree along with thesis work completed for Ph.D. admission in AUs through AICE-JRF/SRF(PGS). 
-Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree of 3 years, if already enrolled for a Masters’s degree may seek admission in Ph.D. in respective ICAR-DU according to prescribed eligibility criteria.
-Qualifying CGPA/Percentage: Considering minimum OGPA(Overall Grade Point Average) in Master’s degree:

• 6.50/10.00 in ten-point scale(Gen,OBS,UPS) & 5.50/10.00(SC/ST/Physically Challenged)
• 3.25/5.00 in five-point scale(Gen,OBS,UPS) & 2.75/5.00(SC/ST/Physically Challenged)
• 2.60/4.00 in four-point scale(Gen, OBS, UPS) & 2.20/4.00(SC/ST/Physically Challenged)

-Considering the minimum Percentage in the Master’s degree: 60% marks (Gen, OBS, UPS) & 50% marks(SC/ST/Physically Challenged)

ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern 

In order to clear the ICAR AIEEA examination with flying colors, you must be familiarized with its exam pattern. Take a look at the vital details pertaining to the paper pattern of this exam given below-

UG Exam

PG Exam

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PhD Exam

ICAR AIEEA Syllabus 

The ICAR AIEEA exam mainly comprises objective-based questions from the five core disciplines, i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Agriculture, and Biology. The following table elaborates upon the key topics you need to cover for UG and PG exam-:

UG Syllabus:

PG Syllabus:

PhD Syllabus

Popular Courses 

Candidates clearing ICAR AIEEA examination with satisfactory marks can choose from more than 11 undergraduate courses such as B.Sc, Btech, etc. These courses are divided into two main streams, Mathematics and Agriculture/Biology. Take a look at the following table listing down the specializations for the undergraduate courses in Agricultural Science and its related specializations:

Institutions Accepting ICAR AIEEA Scores

It is important to mention that India is home to about 71 agricultural universities & 102 ICAR institutes. A majority of these institutions accept ICAR AIEEA scores for their prospective programmes. The complete list of these educational institutions are: 

• State Agricultural Universities
• ICAR-DUs Indian Agricultural Research Institute
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute 
• National Dairy Research Institute
• Central Institute of Fisheries Education 
• Central Agricultural University Imphal
• Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Pusa
• Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University Jhansi
• Agriculture Banaras Hindu University
• Aligarh Muslim University 
• Visva Bharati and Nagaland University

Certainly, the field of Agricultural Science is emerging as a prominent discipline with an array of interesting courses and lucrative opportunities. We hope that this blog has helped you understand the essentials of ICAR AIEEA exam. If you are planning to study a course in Agriculture Science but feel unsure about which one to pick, book an e-meeting with our experts at Leverage Edu and we will guide you in finding the right course and university that fits your interests and aspirations!