What is the ICAR AIEEA 2027 exam pattern?

AIEEA-UG has 180 questions for 720 marks (PCB/PCMB/Agriculture stream). Duration: 2.5 hours. Marking: +4 correct, -1 wrong. PCB group: 60Q each Physics, Chemistry, Biology. PCM+Agriculture: varies by specialisation chosen.

Which colleges accept ICAR AIEEA scores?

ICAR AIEEA scores are accepted by 65+ ICAR-affiliated Agricultural Universities across India including IARI New Delhi, GBPUAT Pantnagar, TNAU Coimbatore, PAU Ludhiana, and ANGRAU. About 15% of BSc seats in state AUs are filled through ICAR quota.

What streams are eligible for ICAR AIEEA?

12th students with Physics + Chemistry + Biology (PCB), Physics + Chemistry + Maths + Biology (PCMB), or Physics + Chemistry + Agriculture can appear. Minimum 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PH). Class 12 appearing students are also eligible.

What specialisations can I pursue after ICAR AIEEA?

ICAR AIEEA admission covers BSc Agriculture, BSc Horticulture, BSc Forestry, BSc Sericulture, BSc Fisheries, BSc Home Science, and BSc Biotechnology (Agriculture). Post ICAR BSc, government agri-sector jobs open up.

What are the career opportunities after an ICAR BSc Agriculture degree?

ICAR BSc graduates can join government services (Agriculture Officer, Block Development Officer), appear for ASRB/ARS for research posts, pursue MSc/PhD for teaching/research at agricultural universities, or join agri-business companies and NGOs.

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ICAR AIEEA Preparation Guide

NTA (National Testing Agency) for ICAR

Your Complete Preparation Guide for ICAR AIEEA 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks720

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

June 2027

EEligibility Criteria

12th with PCB/PCMB/Agriculture stream; minimum 60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST); for BSc Agriculture admission

ANumber of Attempts

Maximum 3 attempts

Study Plan by Subject

Physics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Chemistry

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Agriculture / Biology

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study NCERT Biology Class 11–12 thoroughly — Genetics, Ecology, Plant Physiology, and Human Physiology are heavily tested

Revise Agriculture Science from Class 11–12 — crop production, plant protection, and soil science are key topics

Practise Chemistry (organic reactions, coordination compounds) and Physics (optics, mechanics) from standard reference books

Solve previous 5 years AIEEA papers to understand topic weightage and focus on high-yield chapters

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Physics	60	240	50 min
Chemistry	60	240	50 min
Agriculture / Biology	60	240	50 min
Total	180	720	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

April 2027

Next Exam Date

June 2027

Conducted By

NTA (National Testing Agency) for ICAR

Frequently Asked Questions

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