The ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 entrance exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 from 11 May to 31 May 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Since 2023, admission to all Undergraduate (UG) programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences at ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities is offered through CUET (ICAR-UG), and the admit cards for the AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 exam were released on 5 May 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The AIEEA UG 2026 result is expected to be declared in the first week of July 2026, after which ICAR UG counselling 2026 will be conducted on icarcounseling.com for admission to 13 UG programmes including B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Community Science, Sericulture, and Food Science at 74 Agricultural Universities including IARI New Delhi, NDRI Karnal, PAU Ludhiana, and BHU Varanasi.
Latest: – The CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 exam is currently underway from 11 to 31 May 2026. NTA will release the provisional answer key within 48 hours of exam completion, and the AIEEA UG 2026 result is expected in the first week of July 2026.
AIEEA UG 2026
What is ICAR AIEEA UG 2026?
The ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 (All India Entrance Examination for Admission – Undergraduate) is the national-level entrance test conducted as CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 by NTA for admission to 15% of the seats in 13 UG degree programmes (Bachelor’s level) in Agriculture and Allied Sciences at 74 ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities across India. These include 63 State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), 3 Central Agricultural Universities (CAU Imphal, RLBCAU Jhansi, Dr RPCAU Pusa), 4 ICAR-Deemed Universities (IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE), and 4 Central Universities with Agriculture faculty (BHU, AMU, Visva-Bharati, Nagaland University). Following the New Education Policy (NEP), ICAR has integrated AIEEA UG with CUET-UG since 2023 to reduce the burden of multiple entrance exams on candidates.
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Direct Link – Candidates can download the admit card and check exam details for AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 at the official NTA portal cuet.nta.nic.in and the ICAR-specific page cuet.nta.nic.in/indian-council-of-agricultural-research-icar/.
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ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check all important AIEEA UG 2026 dates released by NTA for CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 in the table below:
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | 03 January 2026 |
| Application Form Start Date | 03 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 February 2026 (Closed) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 09 – 11 February 2026 |
| Second Correction Window | 07 – 10 April 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 29 April 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 05 May 2026 |
| Revised Admit Card | 09 May 2026 |
| CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 Exam Dates | 11 May – 31 May 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Within 48 hours of exam completion (June 2026) |
| Objection Window | 3-4 days after provisional answer key release |
| Final Answer Key | June 2026 (Expected) |
| AIEEA UG 2026 Result | First week of July 2026 (Expected) |
| ICAR UG Counselling Start | First week of September 2026 (Expected) |
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Application Form
The AIEEA UG 2026 application form was hosted by NTA as part of the CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 application process on cuet.nta.nic.in. The application window opened on 03 January 2026 and closed on 04 February 2026, with the fee payment deadline of 07 February 2026 and two correction windows in February and April 2026. Application fees for CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 were:
| Category | Application Fee (up to 3 subjects) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1,000 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 900 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | Rs. 800 |
| Candidates outside India | Rs. 4,500 |
How to Apply for AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026
Even though the application window has now closed, future candidates can follow these steps to apply for AIEEA UG / CUET (ICAR-UG):
- Visit the official CUET UG website at cuet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “CUET (UG) 2026 Application Form” link.
- Register with name, mobile number, email ID, and date of birth.
- Note down the application number and create a strong password.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Select the language, domain subjects (including Agriculture), and the General Test based on the chosen UG programme.
- Select universities of interest under the ICAR-accredited list.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for the AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: Minimum 16 years as on 31 August 2026. There is no upper age limit; however, some universities may have their own age criteria.
- Educational Qualification: Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics with English at the Class 12 level. Biology is strongly preferred for B.Sc Agriculture admissions at most ICAR Universities.
- Minimum Marks: Generally 50% aggregate marks in qualifying examination (relaxation as per university norms for reserved categories).
AIEEA UG 2026 Exam Pattern (CUET ICAR-UG)
The AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 exam pattern is the same as CUET UG 2026, as detailed below:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes per subject |
| Total Sections | 3 – Language, Domain Subject(s), General Test |
| Languages Available | 13 |
| Domain Subjects | 23 (including Agriculture) |
| Number of Subjects to be Chosen | Up to 5 (any combination of languages, domain subjects, general test) |
| Number of Questions per Subject | 50 (all to be attempted) |
| Total Marks per Subject | 250 |
| Marking Scheme | +5 for correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1 for wrong answer |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Syllabus
The AIEEA UG 2026 syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum for the chosen domain subjects. For ICAR UG admissions, candidates typically opt for the following subjects in CUET (ICAR-UG):
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Modern Physics.
- Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biomolecules.
- Biology: Diversity of Living Organisms, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Biotechnology.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Vectors & 3D Geometry, Probability, Statistics.
- Agriculture: Agrometeorology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Biochemistry & Microbiology, Soils & Crops, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics & Extension.
- General Test: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning.
AIEEA UG 2026 Admit Card
NTA released the AIEEA UG 2026 admit card as the CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 admit card on 05 May 2026, with a revised admit card uploaded on 09 May 2026. Candidates can download the AIEEA UG 2026 hall ticket from cuet.nta.nic.in by entering their Application Number and Date of Birth/Password. The admit card carries name, roll number, photograph, signature, exam centre, exam date, shift timing, and reporting time. It must be carried to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
AIEEA UG 2026 Answer Key
NTA will release the AIEEA UG 2026 provisional answer key within 48 hours of the conclusion of CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 examination, along with the question paper and recorded responses (response sheet). Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key by paying Rs. 200 per question during the 3-4 day objection window. The AIEEA UG 2026 final answer key will be released after evaluating all objections, and the result will be calculated based on the final answer key.
AIEEA UG 2026 Result
The AIEEA UG 2026 result is expected to be declared in the first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their result by logging in with the Application Number and Date of Birth. The CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 scorecard will contain: NTA Score out of 250 (per subject), Percentile Score, Subject-wise marks, and the All India Rank. A score of 700+ (out of 1000 aggregate) is generally considered competitive for top ICAR Universities like IARI, NDRI, PAU.
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Counselling
The ICAR UG counselling 2026 will be conducted online at icarcounseling.com tentatively from the first week of September 2026. ICAR fills 15% of UG seats at the 74 ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities through this counselling, based on the AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 merit rank. The counselling process includes online registration, choice filling of universities and courses, seat allotment, document verification, and physical reporting at the allotted university.
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Participating Universities
The AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 score is accepted by 74 ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities, including:
- ICAR-Deemed Universities (4): IARI New Delhi, IVRI Bareilly, NDRI Karnal, CIFE Mumbai.
- Central Agricultural Universities (3): CAU Imphal, RLBCAU Jhansi, Dr RPCAU Pusa.
- Central Universities with Agri Faculty (4): BHU Varanasi, AMU Aligarh, Visva-Bharati Sriniketan, Nagaland University.
- State Agricultural Universities (63): PAU Ludhiana, TNAU Coimbatore, G.B. Pant Univ Pantnagar, ANGRAU Guntur, KVAFSU Bidar, MPUAT Udaipur, JNKVV Jabalpur, OUAT Bhubaneswar, and many more.
AIEEA UG 2026 Courses Offered
The following 13 UG degree programmes are offered through AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 admissions:
- B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture
- B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry
- B.Sc (Hons.) Community Science
- B.Sc (Hons.) Sericulture
- B.Sc (Hons.) Fisheries
- B.Sc (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics
- B.Sc (Hons.) Food Science and Technology
- B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
- B.Tech Biotechnology
- B.Tech Dairy Technology
- B.Tech Food Technology
- B.F.Sc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 FAQs
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 is no longer conducted as a separate examination. Since 2023, ICAR has integrated AIEEA UG with CUET-UG, and admissions to 13 UG programmes at 74 ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities are now offered through CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 conducted by NTA from 11 to 31 May 2026.
The AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 exam is being conducted by NTA from 11 May to 31 May 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various exam centres in India.
Candidates must be Indian citizens, at least 16 years old as on 31 August 2026, and must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics and English. Biology is strongly preferred for B.Sc Agriculture admissions at most ICAR Universities.
The AIEEA UG 2026 result is expected to be declared by NTA in the first week of July 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The provisional answer key will be released within 48 hours of exam completion, followed by the final answer key and result.
The AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 exam is conducted in CBT mode for 60 minutes per subject. Each subject has 50 MCQs for 250 marks (+5 correct / -1 wrong). Candidates can choose up to 5 subjects from 13 languages, 23 domain subjects (including Agriculture), and the General Test.
ICAR fills 15% of the UG seats at 74 ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities through AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026. A total of around 15,000 UG seats are offered across these participating institutions including IARI, NDRI, PAU, BHU, TNAU, and others.
ICAR UG counselling 2026 will be conducted online at icarcounseling.com tentatively from the first week of September 2026. Allotment letters and admission status can be checked at icaradmission.in based on the AIEEA UG 2026 merit rank.
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 / CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of ICAR |
| Exam Level | National Level Undergraduate |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 11 May – 31 May 2026 |
| Total Programmes | 13 UG degree programmes |
| Total Participating Universities | 74 ICAR-accredited Agricultural Universities |
| Seats Filled Through ICAR Quota | 15% of UG seats (~15,000 seats) |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes per subject |
| Marking Scheme | +5 correct, -1 wrong |
| Official Website | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Counselling Website | icarcounseling.com |
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