ICAR Coaching at ADCI
The ICAR AIEEA 2025 (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is the premier entrance exam for admissions into BSc Agriculture, BTech in Agricultural Engineering, BSc Horticulture, BSc Forestry, and other UG, PG & PhD programs in India’s top agricultural universities. The exam facilitates admission to ICAR accredited universities, ensuring a standardized and quality education in agriculture and allied sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
ICAR UG Eligibility (AIEEA UG):
Candidates must have passed Class 12th (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture/Home Science depending on the course.
Must secure a minimum of 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PC candidates).
Age should be minimum 16 years as of 31 August 2025.
ICAR PG Eligibility (AIEEA PG):
Must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or relevant field with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PC).
ICAR PhD Eligibility:
Should hold a Master’s degree in the concerned discipline with required marks as per category.
Exam Paper Pattern
ICAR AIEEA UG Exam Pattern 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture |
| Marks per Question | +4 for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1 for incorrect answer |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
ICAR AIEEA PG / PhD Exam Pattern 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs + Cross-matching type |
| Total Questions | 120 MCQs + 10 cross-matching |
| Marks per Question | As per official notification |
| Negative Marking | Yes (1 mark deducted for wrong) |
| Medium | English |
What is the Benefit of ICAR Exam?
Admission into ICAR accredited colleges which ensures top-quality curriculum.
Offers ICAR scholarships (NTS & JRF/SRF) for meritorious students.
Opens pathways for ICAR fellowship opportunities, research projects, and government jobs.
National-level exposure through participation in All India Entrance Exams, providing fair opportunity across India.
Increases chances to pursue higher studies or research abroad via recognized ICAR degrees.
Institutes of ICAR
Some top ICAR-affiliated institutes accepting ICAR AIEEA scores include:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Delhi
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
GBPUAT, Pantnagar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Kerala Agricultural University
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa
Assam Agricultural University
Why Choose ADCI?
ADCI (Agriculture & Defence Career Institute) offers specialized ICAR coaching, expert faculty from agricultural backgrounds, regular ICAR mock tests, and personalized mentoring. ADCI also provides scholarship tests, doubt-solving sessions, updated study material, and all-India test series to boost your rank in ICAR AIEEA.