Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / NTA
ICAR AIEEA PG Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for PG Admission
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-1.25
Sections
2
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Subject Stream | 60 | +5 | 300 | 60 min |
| General Studies | 60 | +5 | 300 | 60 min |
| Total | 120 | — | 600 | 120 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+5
marks
Wrong Answer
-1.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+5 for correct, -1.25 for incorrect (25% negative)
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 72 questions, get 54 correct and 18 wrong:
Score = 54 × 5 − 18 × 1.25 = 247.5 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 60.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 72 min | 84 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 36 min | 24 Qs |
| Review & guess | 12 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 | 120 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 120 | 120 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 120 | 120 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~24 Easy | ~48 Medium | ~48 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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