ICAR AIEEA 2021 – NTA will announce ICAR Exam Date 2021, and release ICAR AIEEA 2021 application form soon. National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the ICAR AIEEA UG 2021, ICAR AIEEA PG 2021, and ICAR AIEEA JRF/SRF 2021 for admission to Agricultural UG, PG courses and SRF/JRF admissions on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is the national level agriculture entrance exam. Get here latest updates on ICAR 2021 exam date, application form, syllabus, exam pattern, and more.
ICAR AIEEA 2021
Notification for ICAR AIEEA 2021 will be out soon.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 Exam Dates
The ICAR used to conduct the AIEEA (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) exams earlier but now the National Testing Agency is entrusted with the responsibility to conduct all of the three tests i.e. for admission to UG, PG and SRF/JRF. Candidates can check the expected schedule of events related to ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) as per previous year exam from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of registrations | Apr 2021 |
| End of registrations | Apr 2021 |
| Application Form Correction | May 2021 |
| Admit Card release | May / Jun 2021 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result declaration | TBA |
National Testing Agency announces the exam date of ICAR AIEEA (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) exam at the official website i.e. icar.nta.nic.in as per schedule with the release of the official information brochure. Last year, the information brochure came out in the first week of January and the registration process commenced for the exams scheduled to be conducted in the first week of June. It is expected that NTA will conduct the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) exam in June.
Check out ICAR AIEEA (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) exam dates of the last few years below.
| ICAR AIEEA (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) | Exam Date |
| 2020 | 01 Jun 2020 |
| 2019 | 01 Jul 2019 |
| 2018 |
ICAR AIEEA 2021 Application Form
NTA invites application for ICAR AIEEA 2021 online at the official website. Candidates are advised to keep scanned images of recent passport sized photograph and signature ready for uploading on the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Application form. Check out the step by step guide below.
Step 1: Visit the official website i.e. icar.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the relevant link for online application for UG, PG or SRF/JRF at the homepage.
Step 3: Now click on the option for new user registration.
Step 4: Enter details including correct email ID and mobile number on the registration form to complete the registration.
Step 5: Now fill up the application form by entering the correct details.
Step 6: An application number is generated upon submitting the application form online. Candidates are advised to note this down.
Step 7: Upload the scanned images.
Step 8: Make the payment of fee and generate a print out of the confirmation page.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Application Fee
Check out the application fee amount for UG, PG and JRF/SRF application as per previous year information brochure below.
| Category | UG | PG | JRF/SRF |
| General, OBC-NCL, UPS, EWS | Rs 750 | Rs 1100 | Rs 1800 |
| SC, ST, PWD, Transgender | Rs 375 | Rs 550 | Rs 900 |
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Eligibility Criteria
As per existing conventions National Testing Agency releases separate information brochure related to the test for UG, PG and JRF/SRF admissions. As such, eligibility criteria is also specified differently for each of the admission tests. Candidates must ensure that they understand and meet all the specified eligibility conditions.
Check out eligibility criteria for ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) as per previous year information brochure below.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG) Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be at least 16 years of age.
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 exam of CBSE or equivalent.
- Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate (General, OBC-NCL, UPS, EWS).
- SC, ST, Transgender, PwD candidates must have secured at least 40% marks in aggregate.
- Candidates who have appeared in Class 12 exam are also eligible to apply given that they have to provide proof of passing with required marks during the time of counselling.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (PG) Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be at least 19 years old.
- Candidates must have passed graduation with four/six (10+6 B.Sc. Ag.)/Five years’ (B.V.Sc & AH) degree program from any public funded/government institution.
- Candidates must have passed the Bachelor degree exam with Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of minimum 6.60/10.0 in a ten point scale, 3.25/5.00 in a five point scale and 2.60/4.00 in a four point scale (General, OBC, UPS, EWS).
- SC/ST and PWD candidates must have secured at least 5.60/10.00, 2.75/5.00, 2.20/4.40 respectively.
- Candidates seeking admission to M.V.Sc. must have completed B.V.Sc. & AH with internship before the date of admission.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (JRF/SRF) Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Master’s degree with minimum Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) as per the below table.
- Candidates must have passed from the public-funded/government institution.
- Candidates must be at least 20 years of age.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 Syllabus
As per the previous year information brochure of ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF), the syllabus releases separately at the website icar.org.in. Candidates can check the details syllabus for UG, PG and JRF/SRF exams by visiting the website as per schedule.
Click here to check the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Syllabus
ICAR AIEEA 2021 Exam Pattern
Details of the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Exam Pattern is published by the NTA through the respective information brochures for admission to UG, PG and JRF/SRF courses. Candidates can check the details based on the previous year information brochures below.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG) Exam Pattern
Following is the expected exam scheme.
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Language | English/Hindi |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| No. of Questions | 150 |
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Marking | 4 marks/correct answer |
| Negative marking | -1 mark/wrong answer |
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (PG) Exam Pattern
Following is the expected exam scheme.
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| No. of Questions | 120 |
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Marking | 4 marks/correct answer |
| Negative marking | -1 mark/wrong answer |
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (JRF/SRF) Exam Pattern
Following is the expected exam scheme.
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| No. of Questions | 200 |
| Type of questions | MCQ |
| Marking | 4 marks/correct answer |
| Negative marking | -1 mark/wrong answer |
Best Books for ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF)
Having the basics right is key to crack an exam that tests the competence of students to get admission to a higher educational course. Candidates must have robust knowledge of subjects which can only be achieved by referring to good text books. In addition, candidates must also refer to solved papers and other guide books available commercially in order to enhance the possibilities of cracking the exam in the first attempt. Here is a list of few latest publications that can help candidates fare well in the exam.
| Book Title | Details |
| ICAR AIEEA UG 2020 edition (English) | Check Price |
| NTA-ICAR: AIEEA-UG Entrance Exam Guide | Check Price |
| Ready Reckoner for ICAR-AIEEA (UG) | Check Price |
| NTA-ICAR: AIEEA – PG Entrance Exam Guide | Check Price |
| A Competitive Book of Agriculture for UPSC, PSCs ARS/SRF/JRF, Pre PG & Ph.D. Entrance | Check Price |
| General Agriculture For I.C.A.R. Examinations (J.R.F., Ph.D., S.R.F. & A.R.S.) (29th edition) | Check Price |
| General Agriculture: For I.C.A.R. and other Agri Competitive Exams. ( J.R.F., S.R.F., Phd., M.Sc. Agri, IBPS, AFO, AO, IFS, NABARD) | Check Price |
How To Prepare For ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF)?
The ICAR AIEEA (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) exam is one of the most competitive in its type for admission to various agricultural degree programs in the UG, PG and PhD levels. Evidently, the NTA conducts a standardised test which must not be taken lightly. Candidates can follow the below provided preparation tips for the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) exam in order to crack it in the first atempt.
- Go to the ICAR official website and download the syllabus. The knowledge of what to study is important before one can start preparations. Candidates are advised to break down the syllabus and cover all the important topics well before time.
- It is important to have a study plan for a complex exam such as ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF). Candidates must develop their study plan in a manner that there are slots for all subjects/topics.
- Refer to the previous year question papers of ICAR AIEEA (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) in order to get acquainted with the question paper. The type and nature of the questions asked in the exam can be understood very well. In addition, candidates can also identify high scoring sections/topics in the question paper and study accordingly.
- Indulge in daily revisions and make sure that enough mock tests are being solved regularly. In the Computer Based Test of ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF), speed, accuracy and time management are important. These can only be mastered with regular practice.
- Candidates are advised to make short notes of important facts and figures as they study. These notes can be readily used to memorise such important facts and can also aid in last-minute revisions.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Admit Card
The ICAR 2021 admit card releases before the exam as per schedule. ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Admit Card releases at the official website i.e. icar.nta.nic.in. Candidates must note that carrying a printed copy of the admit card is mandatory. Those who come to the exam centre without a valid admit card and other specified documents may not be allowed to enter the test centre.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Admit Card can be downloaded as per schedule by logging in to icar.nta.nic.in using the application number generated during the online application process. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date and download the admit card as soon as it is released. The admit card indicates the details of the allotted exam centre, date and time of the exam. In addition, other candidate details, including name, roll number, photograph, signature etc. are also indicated on the admit card. Candidates must verify that these information are accurate. Otherwise, they must immediately contact the NTA helplines in this regard.
Check out the list of items to be carried to the exam centre of ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF)
- ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Admit Card
- Valid photo identity proof in original
- Identical copies of passport sized photographs
- Category certificate
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Exam Centre
The complete list of tentative exam centres is indicated by the NTA in the respective official information brochures of the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF). Candidates are allotted an exam centre based on their preference and availability of seat. Check out the list of exam centres as per the previous year information brochure below.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 Answer Key
NTA releases the ICAR 2021 question papers with answer keys along with individual candidate response sheets at the official website icar.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the same by logging in to the website. In order to download the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Answer Key, candidates have to ensure that they have the application number and password. Login is essential in order to get the question papers with answer keys and the individual candidate response sheets.
The NTA releases the answer keys in two stages. At first, the provisional answer key releases against which, candidates are allowed to raise challenges. As per the previous year trends, a fee of Rs 1000 per question challenged must be paid. Once the window closes, no more challenges are registered. The NTA evaluates the valid challenges and releases the final revised answer keys as per schedule. The evaluation of the candidate response sheets is done on the basis of the final answer key only.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 Result
The result releases at the official website i.e. icar.nta.nic.in. The ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) result releases in the candidate login section of the ICAR-NTA website. As such, candidates need to login to the website using the application number and password in order to check the result.
As per the previous year trends, the ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) releases in the form of candidate score card and rank. The raw and percentile score secured by the candidate is indicated on the score card. In addition, the rank of the candidate in the respective entrance exam is drawn on the basis of the score secured and indicated on the result.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) Counselling
Once the results of ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) releases, qualified candidates are called for counselling by the NTA. Separate information brochure detailing the whereabouts of the counselling procedure releases at the ICAR-NTA website as per schedule after the publication of the final results. Candidates are advised to read the brochure carefully to understand the terms and conditions of appearing in the counselling session for admission to a preferred course.
It is important that candidates who qualify the test register for the counselling session as per schedule indicated by the NTA. Without registrations, candidates are not allowed to appear in the online counselling session even though they may have qualified in the test.
ICAR AIEEA 2021 (UG, PG, JRF/SRF) FAQs
Ans. These are entrance exams conducted by the NTA for admission to UG and PG courses in the discipline of agriculture
Ans. The official website is icar.nta.nic.in
Ans. ICAR AIEEA exams are conventionally not as difficult as NEET. But candidates must secure good marks in order to get admission in the top ranked colleges/institutions.
Ans. There is no such upper age limit. Candidates must however check the eligibility conditions of respective colleges.
Official websites – icar.org.in, icar.nta.nic.in.