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ICAR Admission 2026

ICAR Admission 2026 applications for AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) are now open. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online registration process on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for postgraduate and doctoral programmes in agriculture and allied sciences.

ICAR Admission 2026 applications are now open for AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) programmes. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), this is the gateway for admission to postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.

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Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Conducting Authority	Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Courses Offered	PG (Master’s) & Ph.D.
Exam Name	AIEEA (PG) 2026 & AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Exam	English only
Exam Date	04 July 2026
Application Period	08 May – 07 June 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	8 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	7 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	7 June 2026 (11:50 PM)
Application Correction Window	9–10 June 2026
Exam Date (CBT Mode)	4 July 2026
Admit Card Release	To be announced
Result Declaration	To be announced

Eligibility Criteria 2026

For AIEEA (PG) 2026: - Bachelor’s degree (4/5/6 years duration) in relevant subject from a recognized university. - Minimum OGPA / Marks: Generally 60% for General/OBC/EWS and 50% for SC/ST/PwD. - Age: Minimum 19 years as on 31 August 2026.
For AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026: - Master’s degree in relevant subject. - Age: Minimum 20 years as on 31 August 2026.

Application Fee 2026

AIEEA (PG): - General / EWS / OBC: ₹1,300 - SC / ST / PwD: ₹675
AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.): - General / EWS / OBC: ₹2,000 - SC / ST / PwD: ₹1,025

How to Apply for ICAR Admission 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/icar/
Click on the registration link for AIEEA (PG) or AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.).
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload scanned documents and live photograph (mandatory).
Pay the application fee online.
Submit and download the confirmation page.

Apply Online: Apply for ICAR Admission 2026

Exam Pattern 2026

Parameter	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration	120 minutes
Number of Questions	120 MCQs + 10 cross-matching
Total Marks	480
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Language	English only

Documents Required

Live Photograph
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar preferred)
Educational Certificates & Marksheets
Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)

ICAR Admission 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. When will ICAR Admission 2026 application form start?

Applications started on 8 May 2026 and the last date is 7 June 2026.

Q2. What is the exam date for ICAR PG PhD 2026?

The entrance exam is scheduled for 4 July 2026.

Q3. What is the eligibility for ICAR AIEEA PG 2026?

Candidates need a relevant Bachelor’s degree with minimum required marks and must be 19 years old as on 31 August 2026.

Q4. Is live photo mandatory for ICAR 2026?

Yes, live photo captured during the application is mandatory.

Q5. How many exam centres for ICAR 2026?

122 centres this year for better accessibility.

ICAR Admission 2026: Apply Online for PG & PhD, Exam Date & Eligibility

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