The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examination (AIEEA) for postgraduate (PG) and doctoral (PhD) programmes, along with the AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) entrance exam 2025. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the exam, including important dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and steps to download the admit card.
NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025 Important Dates
If you have filled the form of NTA ICAR AIEEA PG 2025, then you must have basic information about it. Below we have given you information about important dates related to NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025 through the table.
| Important | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 06 May 2025 |
| Application Start | 06 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 June 2025 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip Release | 24 June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 27 June 2025 |
| Exam Date | 03 July 2025 |
| Result Announcement | After Exam |
NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025 Application Fees
There is an application fee for filling the online form of NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025. The information of which is given to you through the table below.
AIEEA PG Course
| General | ₹1300/- |
| OBC/EWS | ₹1255/- |
| SC/ST/PH | ₹675/- |
AIEEA JRF/SRF (Ph.D) Courses
| General | ₹2000/- |
| OBC/EWS | ₹1955/- |
| SC/ST/PH | ₹1025/- |
Eligibility Criteria for NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025
The eligibility criteria for the NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and Ph.D programs are designed to ensure candidates have the requisite academic background to pursue advanced studies in agricultural sciences.
IEEA Postgraduate (PG)
- Courses: Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science, Physical Science, Entomology and Nematology, Agronomy, Social Science, Statistical Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture and Engineering, Water Science and Technology, Home Science, Animal Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Food Science Technology, Agri-Business Management.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject or equivalent from a recognized university/institution in India.
AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D)
- Courses: Crop Science I, II, III, Horticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science I, II, III, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology and Food Technology, Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Home Science, Fishery Science, Natural Science, Management I, II, Agriculture Economics and Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Extension, Agriculture Statistics.
- Eligibility: Master’s degree in the relevant subject or equivalent from a recognized university/institution in India.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus, Ph.D 2025
The NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and Ph.D examinations are structured to assess candidates’ knowledge through a computer-based test (CBT).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer |
Selection Process for NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025
The selection process for NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and Ph.D 2025 is systematic and multi-staged to ensure a fair evaluation.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Merit List Preparation
- Counseling and Seat Allotment
- Scholarship Allocation
How to Download Admit Card NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D 2025
The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination. Candidates can download it from the official website by following these steps.
- Visit the official website at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR or use the direct link provided.
- Locate and click on the “NTA ICAR AIEEA PG, Ph.D Admit Card/Hall Ticket 2025” download link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth, then click Submit.
- The admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download, save, or print the admit card for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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