ICAR AIEEA - For PG
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), established in 1929, is an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India. ICAR reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and the Union Minister of Agriculture serves as its president. It is considered the largest network of Agricultural Research and Education institutes in the world.
Conducting Body: The National Testing Agency (NTA) held the AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) annually for Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) for admission in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in agriculture and allied sciences offered by various universities of India. The following detail is regarding Postgraduate course in Agriculture.
Important Dates:
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Dates |
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Registration Date |
May 2024 |
Online |
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Application Date |
June 2024 |
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Admit Card |
July 2024 |
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Exam Date |
July 2024 |
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Result Date |
August 2024 |
For PG Courses:
Selection Procedure:- The admission is granted to the applicants after they qualify each of the following shortlisting rounds:-
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Entrance Test
Exam Pattern: The exam is held in Online mode. The total time duration is two and a half hours. The medium of examination is in both languages English and Hindi. The examination is divided into 2 separate sections. There are 150 multiple choice questions in Section-A and 10 cross-matching questions in Section-B. The examination pattern as given:
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Marks per Questions |
Negative Marking |
Max. Marks |
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Section A |
150 |
04 |
- 1 mark |
600 marks |
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Section B |
10 |
05 |
- 0.2 mark |
50 marks |
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Total |
160 |
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650 |
Note:-There is a provision of Negative Marking. 1 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer in section A and 0.2 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer in section B.
Eligibility:
- Age Limit: Applicants must not be less than19 years of age.
- Educational Qualification:
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Bachelor's degree in any respective field under the pattern of 10+2+5 (B.V. Sc. and A.H.), (10+2+4) and (10+6) (B.Sc. Ag) with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PC categories).
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General Applicants should have 60% whereas, SC/ST candidates must have at least 50% of marks.
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For M.V.Sc., a candidate must have passed B.V.Sc.& A.H. with an internship.
Syllabus (Subject wise):
- Plant Biotechnology:
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Plant Biochemistry/Bio. Chem.
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Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Biology/Biotechnology
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Plant /Crop Physiology
- Plant Sciences:
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Plant Breeding & Genetics
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Plant Pathology
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Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology
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Seed Science & Technology
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Plant Genetic Resources
- Physical Science:
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Agricultural/Agro. Meteorology
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Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Conservation and Water Management/SWC/Irrigation and Water Management
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Agricultural Physics
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Agricultural Chemicals
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Environmental Science
- Entomology and Nematology:
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Agricultural
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Horticultural Entomology
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Nematology
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Apiculture
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Sericulture
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Plant Protection
- Agronomy:
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Agronomy
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Tea Husbandry & Technology
- Social Sciences:
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Agricultural Economics
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Dairy Economics
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Agriculture Extension/ Extension Education/ Communication
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Dairy Extension Education
- Statistical Sciences:
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Agricultural Statistics
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Computer Application
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Bioinformatics
- Horticulture:
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Horticulture
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Vegetable Crops or Sci. /Olericulture
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Pomology/ Fruit Sci., Fruit Sci. and Horticulture Technology
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Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops
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Floriculture & Landscaping Architecture
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Plantation Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
- Forestry/ Agroforestry & Silviculture:
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Forest Production & Utilization
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Silviculture & Agroforestry
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Tree Physiology and Breeding
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Agroforestry
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Forest NRM/Forest Mgmt. & Utilization
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Plantation Technology
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Wild Life Sc. (Forestry)
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Wood Science
- Agricultural Engineering and Technology:
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Soil & Water Conservation Engg./ Soil & Water Engg.
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Irrigation Drainage Engg,/ Irrigation Water Mgmt.Engg.
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Post-Harvest Technology/ Processing and Food Engg.
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Farm Machinery and Power Engg.10.5: Renewable Energy Engg.
- Water Science and Technology.
- Home Science:
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Food & Nutrition
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Human Development & Family Studies
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Home Management/Family Resource Management
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Clothing & Textile/ Textile & Apparel Designing
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Home Science Extension/ Education,/Extn. & Comm. Mgmt
- Animal Biotechnology:
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Animal Biotechnology
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Vet./Animal Biochemistry
- Veterinary Science.
- Animal Sciences
- Fisheries Science
- Dairy Science
- Dairy Technology
- Food Science Technology
- Agri-Business Management.
CONCLUSION: The ICAR offers a big opportunity for the candidatess who wish to pursue Postgraduate programmes in Agriculture through ICAR. Interested candidates can apply for the AIEEA PG exam through the official website of ICAR. The team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future
FAQs:
Ques 1. How can applicants apply for ICAR AIEEA?
Ans. The application form is available online at the official website.
Ques 2. How can applicants download the admit card?
Ans. The application is submitted then the ICAR admit card can be downloaded online from the official website of NTA.
Ques 3. How can candidates pay the application fee?
Ans. By Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ Bank Challan.
Ques 4. Is there any provision of fee exemption?
Ans. No, there is no such provision.
Ques 5. Is this exam held online or offline?
Ans. AIEEA is held in Online mode (computer mode).
Ques 6. Is there any provision of negative marking?
Ans. Yes, there is a provision of negative marking. 1 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer in section A and 0.2 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer in section B.
Ques 7. Is counselling of exam held offline or online?
Ans. The AIEEA counselling session is held in Online mode only.
Ques 8. For how long the AIEEA scoring is valid??
Ans. The validity of the AIEEA scoring is One year.
Ques 9. Which documents are required while filling the application form?
Ans. Following are the documents required:
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Photograph
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Signature
Ques 10. Can applicants edit the application after submission?
Ans. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made by candidates.
Ques 11. Where can the applicants find more information regarding AIEEA?
Ans. The candidates must visit the website of NTA.
Ques 12. What precautions should be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?
Ans. Please read the instructions attentive before filling up the Application Form.
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