What is ICAR AIEEA PG and which institutes accept its scores?

ICAR AIEEA PG is the national-level entrance exam for postgraduate (MSc/MVSc/MFSc) admissions at Central Agricultural Universities, IARI, NDRI, and 65+ State Agricultural Universities across India. ICAR also uses this exam to award Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) for PhD research. It is the primary pathway for graduate agriculture students seeking PG education at top institutions.

What subject streams are available in ICAR AIEEA PG?

ICAR AIEEA PG offers 35+ subject-specific papers covering Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science, and many more. Candidates choose the subject paper matching their specialisation and target PG program.

What is the ICAR JRF and how is it awarded through AIEEA?

ICAR Junior Research Fellowships are awarded to top-scoring candidates in ICAR AIEEA PG in each subject category. JRF holders receive a monthly stipend for pursuing PhD research at ICAR institutes and agricultural universities. Approximately 25 JRFs are awarded per subject stream based on merit rank in the AIEEA PG examination.

How difficult is ICAR AIEEA PG?

ICAR AIEEA PG is considered hard, with questions testing deep understanding of undergraduate agricultural science curriculum across all semesters. The 25% negative marking (−1.25 per wrong answer with +5 for correct) makes accuracy extremely important. The broad syllabus covering 4 years of agricultural education and the competition from agriculture graduates nationwide makes thorough preparation necessary.

What is the best strategy to prepare for ICAR AIEEA PG?

The most effective strategy is to systematically revise all semesters of your BSc Agriculture curriculum using ICAR-recommended textbooks and previous AIEEA PG papers. Create subject-wise concept maps and practice question banks for each topic. Given the high negative marking, target 80+ questions with high confidence rather than attempting all 120 with uncertainty. Previous AIEEA papers and subject-specific mock tests are indispensable.

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ICAR AIEEA PG Preparation Guide

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / NTA

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

DifficultyHard

Total Marks600

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year (June)

Next Exam Date

June 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in relevant agricultural/allied sciences with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)

ANumber of Attempts

No restriction

Study Plan by Subject

Agricultural Subject Stream

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

General Studies

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

Systematically revise all 8 semesters of BSc Agriculture curriculum — AIEEA PG tests knowledge depth across the entire undergraduate program.

Due to 25% negative marking, solve AIEEA PG papers with a strict rule: attempt only questions where you are at least 75% confident in your answer.

Create concise subject-wise notes covering key concepts, important varieties, scientific names, chemical formulas, and government schemes — these facts are frequently tested.

Join ICAR AIEEA PG online communities where previous year students share subject-wise question papers and topic weightage analysis.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Agricultural Subject Stream	60	300	60 min
General Studies	60	300	60 min
Total	120	600	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

February–March 2027

Next Exam Date

June 2027

Conducted By

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / NTA

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