The ICAR 2026 entrance examination, conducted by NTA on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, opens the door to admission in Agriculture and allied science programmes across the country. Through the ICAR All India Entrance Examination (AIEEA UG & PG) and the AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD), NTA selects candidates for UG, PG and PhD courses in Agriculture and Allied Fields, along with the award of JRF/SRF. The exam is held in CBT mode on 04 July 2026 at centres across about 122 cities. Being a national-level Agriculture entrance exam, it is the gateway to the ICAR-AU system of 75+ agricultural universities. On this page you can check ICAR exam dates, application form details, syllabus, admit card, answer key and result, and download previous year question papers – all on aglasem.com. For official updates, visit exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
Latest: ICAR 2026 application window closed on 10 June 2026. The ICAR exam is scheduled for 04 July 2026, and the admit card is expected in the last week of June 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
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What is the ICAR Entrance Exam?
The ICAR Entrance Exam is the national-level admission test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (under DARE, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare). It comprises the AIEEA (UG) for undergraduate admissions, the AIEEA (PG) for postgraduate admissions, and the AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) for doctoral programmes and fellowships. Through these exams, candidates secure seats in the ICAR-AU System of India – 75 agricultural universities comprising State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs), ICAR Deemed Universities (IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE), Central Agricultural Universities, and Central Universities with a Faculty of Agriculture. Roughly 11,000+ PG seats are offered each year, and top rankers are also awarded ICAR PG Scholarships.
ICAR 2026 Exam Dates
When does NTA conduct the ICAR entrance exam, what is the last date to apply, when is the admit card released, and when can candidates expect the ICAR result? All these dates are answered in the ICAR 2026 schedule below. NTA is the official authority that decides the dates, so keep checking exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ for any updates.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of notification & start of registration | 08 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply (extended) | 10 June 2026 |
| Application correction window | 09 – 10 June 2026 |
| Issuance of ICAR admit card 2026 | Last week of June 2026 |
| ICAR 2026 exam date | 04 July 2026 |
| Release of answer key | July 2026 |
| Announcement of ICAR result 2026 | August 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Here you can find direct links to the latest notifications and official releases for ICAR, ensuring you stay updated.
- ICAR 2026 Notification (released 08 May 2026)
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of ICAR
ICAR 2026 Application Form | ICAR Registration – Apply Online
The ICAR 2026 Application Form was made available by NTA on 08 May 2026 and the registration window closed on 10 June 2026. Candidates filled the ICAR application form for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Entrance Exam after checking the eligibility criteria, entering accurate details, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee. Those who applied should keep their login credentials safe for downloading the admit card and checking the result.
ICAR 2026 Application Form – The application window was open from 08 May to 10 June 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/. Registration is now closed for the 2026 cycle.
What to keep in mind before filling the ICAR Application Form?
If you plan to appear in the ICAR entrance exam in an upcoming cycle, keep these points in mind before filling the form:
- Eligibility Assessment: Carefully evaluate the eligibility criteria for the ICAR application, focusing on factors such as age, educational qualification (Bachelor’s degree for AIEEA PG / Master’s for AICE PhD), and required percentage of marks. Ensure you meet all requirements before proceeding with registration.
- Document Confirmation: Review the application guidelines in the official notification and brochure. Keep ready scanned copies of your photograph, signature, category and other certificates as specified by NTA.
- Payment Readiness: Prepare a valid payment method (net banking / UPI / debit / credit card) to pay the ICAR application fee online.
ICAR 2026 Application Form Correction
ICAR 2026 Application Form Correction allowed applicants of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Entrance Exam to edit registration errors during the correction window on 09 – 10 June 2026. Through the ICAR Edit Window, candidates ensured their details matched their certificates as per NTA standards.
ICAR 2026 Application Form Correction – The edit window was open on 09 – 10 June 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
ICAR Exam Pattern
The ICAR entrance exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Knowing the structure helps you plan your attempt and time management.
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Number of questions: 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Marking scheme: +4 for each correct answer, with negative marking for wrong answers
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Centres: across approximately 122 cities in India
ICAR 2026 Admit Card
Once you have applied, you need the ICAR 2026 hall ticket to enter the exam centre. Read the ICAR admit card guide for full details. Key points are below.
- Release Date: The ICAR 2026 admit card by NTA is expected in the last week of June 2026, ahead of the 04 July 2026 exam. Keep checking the dates table above and exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
- Download Link: Once NTA publishes the ICAR 2026 admit card, the download link will be available at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
- How to Download: Visit exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/, click the admit card link, and log in with your application number and date of birth/password to download and print the hall ticket.
ICAR 2026 Answer Key
After appearing for the ICAR exam, you can estimate your score using the answer key. Read the ICAR answer key page for the full process.
- The ICAR answer key provides the correct answers for the ICAR 2026 question paper, released by NTA after the exam.
- NTA first releases a provisional answer key along with the response sheet and question paper at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
- Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key by paying the prescribed fee per question; NTA then publishes the final answer key.
- Your scores are calculated solely on the basis of the official final answer key.
ICAR 2026 Result
As soon as the ICAR exam ends, candidates await the result. The ICAR result page explains the entire process. Key points are below.
- Result Date: NTA is expected to announce the ICAR 2026 result in August 2026. Track the latest date in the dates calendar above and at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
- Result Link: The direct link to check your ICAR result will be available at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/. Keep your login credentials ready.
- How to Check: Click the ICAR result link, log in with the credentials used during application, and view your scorecard. Use the recovery option at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ if you forget your password.
- What Your Result Shows: The scorecard displays your marks, percentile, overall rank and category rank, which are used for ICAR counselling and seat allotment.
- Significance: Your ICAR result decides admission across the ICAR-AU system of 75 agricultural universities and the award of JRF/SRF fellowships.
ICAR 2026 Syllabus
A key part of ICAR exam preparation is knowing the syllabus. The detailed ICAR syllabus page lists all subjects, topics and the exam pattern. In short:
- NTA prescribes a comprehensive ICAR syllabus for each level (UG, PG and PhD subject groups).
- It lists all subjects and topics from which the 200 MCQs are framed.
- To score well, study every topic thoroughly and revise with previous year papers.
- If short on time, check the chapter-wise weightage to prioritise high-yield topics.
ICAR Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Entrance Exam? Practising with ICAR previous year question papers strengthens your preparation. Key points:
- The ICAR question papers are actual sets from previous years.
- Practising them helps you understand the type of questions likely in the ICAR 2026 exam.
- You can download the ICAR previous year question paper PDFs from aglasem.com to practise anytime.
ICAR Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are summarised below.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | ICAR Entrance Exam (AIEEA UG/PG & AICE-JRF/SRF) |
| Conducted On Behalf Of | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Exam Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Exam Date 2026 | 04 July 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT), 200 MCQs, 2 hours |
| Official Website of Exam | exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ |
| Courses | UG, PG, PhD in Agriculture and Allied Fields; JRF / SRF |
| Universities | ICAR-AU System of 75 Agricultural Universities (SAUs, ICAR-DUs, CAUs, and Central Universities with Faculty of Agriculture) |
| Type Of Exam | Agriculture Entrance Exams |
ICAR 2026 FAQs
The ICAR entrance exam (AIEEA PG and AICE-JRF/SRF PhD) is scheduled to be held by NTA on 04 July 2026 in computer-based test mode across about 122 cities in India.
The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The ICAR 2026 admit card is expected to be released by NTA in the last week of June 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/. Candidates can download it using their application number and date of birth or password.
The ICAR exam is a CBT with 200 MCQs to be answered in 2 hours. Each correct answer carries +4 marks and there is negative marking for wrong answers.
Admission through ICAR is offered across the ICAR-AU system of 75 agricultural universities, with approximately 11,000+ PG seats available each year, along with ICAR PG Scholarships for top rankers.
The ICAR answer key and result are released by NTA at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ after the exam. You can also check the dates, download links and steps on the ICAR answer key and ICAR result pages on aglasem.com.
If you have any questions about ICAR 2026, please ask in the comments below. And if you found this page useful, please share!
Is private universities are eligible for jrf entrance exam sir?????? Plzzzzz confirm my doubt sir as soon as possible………
Deemed Universities,Central Agricultural Universities and State Agricultural Universities are eligible.
I just scored 412/600 in 12th board exam. By taking more marks in ICAR exam can I join in Coimbatore agricultural college
yes,
On the basis of rank in the merit list, the colleges are allocated: https://admissiondotaglasemdotcom.wpcomstaging.com/aieea-ug-2019/
Sir, by mistake i have uploaded my academic detail as apperaing instaed of passed and havent uploaded my ug marks.Sir.will there be any problem in publishing my result?