The ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences across India.
Students preparing for AIEEA 2026 must clearly understand the eligibility criteria, age limit, qualification requirements, and exam pattern before applying. This page explains UG, PG, and PhD eligibility rules, marking scheme, exam mode, and participating institutions in detail.
AIEEA is conducted for admission into agriculture and allied science programs in accredited agricultural universities across India. Since 2023, UG admissions are conducted through CUET (Common University Entrance Test), while PG and PhD admissions continue through AIEEA.
Top participating institutions include IARI (New Delhi), NDRI (Karnal), and various State Agricultural Universities across India.
No, since 2023, UG admissions are conducted through CUET instead of a standalone ICAR AIEEA exam. Students must appear for CUET and select relevant agricultural universities. ICAR uses CUET scores for seat allocation.
General category candidates must have at least 60% aggregate marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require a minimum of 50%. Marks must be obtained in a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
There is generally no upper age limit for PG and PhD programmes. However, candidates must meet the educational qualification criteria. Age rules may vary slightly as per official notification.
Each correct answer carries +4 marks. One mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions do not attract negative marking.
Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or allied sciences. Unrelated degree holders are usually not eligible. Specific discipline requirements are mentioned in the notification.
Top institutions like IARI, NDRI, and State Agricultural Universities accept scores. Only ICAR-accredited universities participate. Seat allocation is done through centralized counseling.
The application form is expected to be released in May 2026. Candidates should monitor the official NTA website for updates. Exact dates will be confirmed in the notification.
The exam is competitive due to limited seats. Difficulty level is moderate to high depending on discipline. Strong conceptual preparation improves selection chances.
Understanding AIEEA eligibility criteria is essential before applying for UG, PG, or PhD agriculture programmes. Candidates must carefully check educational qualifications, category relaxations, and exam pattern details.
Next Step: Check official notification for confirmed 2026 dates and start preparing accordingly.