ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated
National Testing Agency
About this exam

The National Testing Agency announced ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026 for postgraduate admissions.
The exam is for postgraduate degree programmes for the 2026-27 academic session.
Reservations
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PwBD horizontal reservation | 5% |
| UPS horizontal reservation | 2% |
The minimum benchmark disability stated in the data is 40%.
How to apply and what happens next

Complete the online application during the application period and pay the fee by the stated deadline.
You can correct application details from 09 June to 10 June 2026 on the website.
The admit card date, answer key date and result date will be announced later by NTA.
- AIEEA (PG)-2026 computer-based test
- Result and merit list
- Online counselling
- Subject and Agricultural University allotment
In Detail
Important Dates

| Event | Date or deadline |
|---|---|
| Online application | 08 May 2026 to 07 June 2026, up to 05:00 PM |
| Fee payment | 07 June 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application correction | 09 June to 10 June 2026 |
| Admit card | Will be announced later on the NTA website |
| Examination | 04 July 2026, Saturday |
| Attempted paper and provisional answer keys | Will be announced later on the NTA website |
| Result | Will be announced later on the NTA website |
| Online counselling | Will be announced by ICAR after the result |
You can apply until 07 June 2026. Pay the fee by 11:50 PM on the same day.
Every date National Testing Agency printed for ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online submission of Application Form | 08 May 2026 to 07 June 2026 (Up to 05:00 PM) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI | 07 Jun 2026 |
| Correction in particulars of Application Form on website only | 09 June to 10 June 2026 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | Will be announced later on NTA website |
| Date of Examination | 04 Jul 2026 |
| Display of Attempted Question Paper & Provisional Answer Keys | Will be announced later on NTA website |
| Declaration of Result on NTA website | Will be announced later on NTA website |
| Schedule for Online Counselling | Will be announced by the ICAR on www.icar.org.in or counselling portal after the declaration of result. |
Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 1300 |
| OBC-NCL/UPS/EWS | 1255 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | 675 |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities. NCL means non-creamy layer.
Application fee for ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,300 | — |
| OBC-NCL/UPS/EWS | ₹1,255 | — |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹675 | — |
Eligibility
You must be at least 19 years old. The age is counted on 31 August 2026.
The notification does not state a maximum age or any age relaxation.

You must have passed the required Bachelor degree for your selected subject.
Accepted degrees include four-year or six-year agriculture degrees, five-year degrees, and 5½-year B.V.Sc. and A.H. degrees.
You must also meet the subject-specific qualification for your selected discipline.
The minimum marks are 60% for General, OBC, UPS and EWS candidates.
The minimum marks are 50% for SC, ST, Third Gender and PwBD candidates.
The bulletin also allows the corresponding OGPA requirements where marks are not awarded.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 19 years as on 31 Aug 2026.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed a Bachelor degree examination in a four/six-year (12+4/10+6 B.Sc. Agriculture/B.Tech.), five-year or 5½-year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme, with the subject-specific qualification prescribed for the selected discipline. The minimum requirement is 60% marks for General/OBC/UPS/EWS candidates and 50% for SC/ST/Third Gender/PwBD candidates where marks are awarded, or the corresponding OGPA requirements stated in the bulletin.
Exam Pattern

| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test |
| Questions | 120 |
| Total marks | 480 |
| Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Correct answer | 4 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -1 mark |
| Examination cities | 122 cities |
Major subject groups
- Plant Biotechnology and Plant Sciences
- Physical Science, Entomology and Nematology
- Agronomy and Social Sciences
- Statistical Sciences and Horticulture
- Forestry, Agroforestry and Silviculture
- Agricultural Engineering and Technology
- Community Science and Animal Biotechnology
- Veterinary Science and Animal Sciences
- Fisheries Science and Dairy Science
- Dairy Technology and Food Science Technology
- Agri Business Management and Water Science and Technology
AIEEA (PG)-2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| All subjects | 120 | 480 | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
Selection Process
- AIEEA (PG)-2026 (Computer Based Test)
- Declaration of Result / Merit List
- Online Counselling
- Subject and Agricultural University Allotment
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Major Subject Groups and Sub-Subjects | Plant Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Physical Science, Entomology and Nematology, Agronomy, Social Sciences, Statistical Sciences, Horticulture, Forestry/Agroforestry and Silviculture, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Community Science, Animal Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, Animal Sciences, Fisheries Science, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Food Science Technology, Agri Business Management, Water Science and Technology |
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Master degree sub-subjects | 81 |
| Major subject-groups | 20 |
| Examination cities | 122 cities |
| Duration of examination | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Marks for each correct response | 4 marks |
| Marks for each incorrect response | -1 mark |
| SC reservation | 15% |
| ST reservation | 7.5% |
| PwBD horizontal reservation | 5% |
| UPS horizontal reservation | 2% |
| Minimum benchmark disability | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will conduct ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026?
The National Testing Agency will conduct the exam.
When can I apply for ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026?
Online applications are scheduled from 08 May 2026 to 07 June 2026.
When is the ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026 exam?
The exam is scheduled for 04 July 2026.
How many questions are in the exam?
The exam has 120 questions.
What is the application fee for General candidates?
The fee for General or Unreserved candidates is 1300.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each incorrect response carries -1 mark.
When will the admit card and result be released?
NTA will announce both dates later on its website.
Does the notification state the vacancy count?
No. The provided notification data does not state a vacancy count.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.