ICAR AIEEA (UG) is the national entrance conducted by NTA on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for admission to undergraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences (B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Food Technology and more) at agricultural universities across India, including a 15% all-India quota in state agricultural universities and seats in ICAR-affiliated institutions.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration:150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Total Marks:560
Marking Scheme:+4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer
Sections
Physics
40 Questions•160 Marks
Chemistry
40 Questions•160 Marks
Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture
60 Questions•240 Marks
Syllabus
Physics
Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Modern Physics
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Biology
Botany - Plant Physiology, Genetics, Ecology
Zoology - Human Physiology, Cell Biology
Agriculture (optional stream)
Agronomy & Soil
Crop Production
Agricultural Meteorology
Eligibility Criteria
Passed/appearing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture
Minimum 50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
Minimum 16 years of age
Indian nationals (all-India quota and ICAR institutions)
Important Dates
Registration opens
March 2027
Last date to apply
April 2027
Exam window
May 2027
Result & counselling
June 2027
Application Process
Register on icar.nta.ac.in
Choose the subject group (PCB/PCM/PCA)
Upload photograph and signature
Pay the application fee
Download the admit card
💡 Preparation Tips
NCERT Class 11-12 PCB/PCM is the core
Pick the Agriculture optional only if you've studied it
Practise with negative marking in mind
Solve previous ICAR AIEEA papers
❓ FAQs
What does ICAR AIEEA UG admit me to?
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Food Technology and allied UG programmes at agricultural universities under the all-India quota and ICAR institutions.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one.
Can I take it with PCM instead of PCB?
Yes. You can choose the Physics-Chemistry-Mathematics or Physics-Chemistry-Agriculture group depending on your background.