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ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated

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04 Jul 2026
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Result Date

About this exam

ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated at a glance — posts, dates and fee
At a glance — posts, dates and fee

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.

The notification does not provide a total vacancy count or post-wise vacancy details.

Reservations

CategoryReservation
SC15%
ST7.5%
PwBD horizontal reservation5%
UPS horizontal reservation2%

The minimum benchmark disability stated in the data is 40%.

How to apply and what happens next

ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated recruitment stages, from notification to result
Recruitment stages, from notification to result

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.

  1. AIEEA (PG)-2026 computer-based test
  2. Result and merit list
  3. Online counselling
  4. Subject and Agricultural University allotment
The exam is scheduled for 04 July 2026. Counselling details will come after the result.

Important Dates

ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated important dates
Important dates
EventDate or deadline
Online application08 May 2026 to 07 June 2026, up to 05:00 PM
Fee payment07 June 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Application correction09 June to 10 June 2026
Admit cardWill be announced later on the NTA website
Examination04 July 2026, Saturday
Attempted paper and provisional answer keysWill be announced later on the NTA website
ResultWill be announced later on the NTA website
Online counsellingWill 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.

EventDate
Online submission of Application Form08 May 2026 to 07 June 2026 (Up to 05:00 PM)
Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI07 Jun 2026
Correction in particulars of Application Form on website only09 June to 10 June 2026
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA websiteWill be announced later on NTA website
Date of Examination04 Jul 2026
Display of Attempted Question Paper & Provisional Answer KeysWill be announced later on NTA website
Declaration of Result on NTA websiteWill be announced later on NTA website
Schedule for Online CounsellingWill be announced by the ICAR on www.icar.org.in or counselling portal after the declaration of result.

Application Fee

ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated application fee by category
Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General/Unreserved1300
OBC-NCL/UPS/EWS1255
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender675

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.

CategoryFeeNote
General/Unreserved₹1,300
OBC-NCL/UPS/EWS₹1,255
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender₹675
Last date to pay the fee: 07 Jun 2026

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.

ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated age limit and educational qualification
Age limit and educational qualification

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

ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026: Application Open, Vacancy Not Stated key numbers from the official notification
Key numbers from the official notification
DetailsInformation
Exam modeComputer Based Test
Questions120
Total marks480
Duration120 minutes (2 hours)
Correct answer4 marks
Incorrect answer-1 mark
Examination cities122 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
The exam covers 20 major subject groups and 81 master degree sub-subjects.

AIEEA (PG)-2026

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
All subjects120480120 minutes (2 hours)
Negative marking: -1 mark for each incorrect response

Selection Process

  1. AIEEA (PG)-2026 (Computer Based Test)
  2. Declaration of Result / Merit List
  3. Online Counselling
  4. Subject and Agricultural University Allotment

Syllabus

SubjectTopics
Major Subject Groups and Sub-SubjectsPlant 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

WhatAs stated in the notification
Master degree sub-subjects81
Major subject-groups20
Examination cities122 cities
Duration of examination120 minutes (2 hours)
Number of questions120
Marks for each correct response4 marks
Marks for each incorrect response-1 mark
SC reservation15%
ST reservation7.5%
PwBD horizontal reservation5%
UPS horizontal reservation2%
Minimum benchmark disability40%

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.