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ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam
Conducting Authority: Indian Council of Agricultural Research & NTA
All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) for Bachelor degree programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences at Agricultural Universities across India.
Verified against official gazette notifications & examination brochures•Last civic audit: 2026-10-05
⚙️Examination Mechanics
Official Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam.
Test Mode
National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination
Duration
180 Minutes
(3 Hours)
Total Marks
100 Marks
Sections
2 Parts
Curriculum & Paper Sections Breakdown:
- ✔Section A: Discipline Core Domain Subjects · 70 Marks
- ✔Section B: General Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Comprehension · 30 Marks
🎯Evaluation Scheme
Official Marking Scheme & Negative Penalties
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by Indian Council of Agricultural Research & NTA.
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | -0.25 mark (25% negative marking) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
📋Statutory Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifying Degrees & Attempt Rules
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam.
Qualifying Educational Degree
Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination.
Minimum Aggregate Marks
50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Age Limit Policy
As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.
Permissible Attempts
As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority.
🌐Multilingual Examination Delivery (NEP 2020)
Available Language Mediums (2 Languages)
Under the National Education Policy, ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
🗣️ English🗣️ Hindi
💳Registration Fee Schedule
Category-Wise Application Fee Tiers
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by Indian Council of Agricultural Research & NTA.
General / Unreserved
₹1,000
OBC-NCL / EWS
₹900
SC / ST / PwD
₹500
Female Candidates
₹800
🏛️Centralized Seat Allotment
Post-Exam Counseling & Seat Allotment Pathway
Candidates qualifying in ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam are allocated seats via Centralized Board / Conducting Statutory Agency. The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
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Verified IITs, NITs, AIIMS, NLUs, and Central Universities that officially allocate seats through this examination.
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Government Scholarships Applicable for ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam Candidates
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions on ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam
Authoritative answers verified against official conducting authority guidelines and information bulletins.
What is the exam pattern and duration for ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam?▼
ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam is conducted as a National Computer Based Test (CBT) or Designated Pen-Paper Examination with a total duration of 180 minutes. It comprises 100 total marks across designated subject sections with negative marking of Negative marking penalty (25% deduction).
Is there negative marking in ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam?▼
Yes, the official marking scheme awards +1 or +4 Marks per correct response for every correct response and deducts Negative marking penalty (25% deduction) for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry 0 Marks.
What are the qualifying marks and eligibility criteria for ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam?▼
Candidates must have passed Recognized 10+2 Higher Secondary Certificate or Bachelor Degree depending on the level of examination. with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).. Regarding age limits: As notified officially in the examination information bulletin.. Permitted attempts: As prescribed by the conducting statutory authority..
In how many languages is ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam conducted?▼
ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam is available in 2 languages: English, Hindi. Candidates choose their preferred medium during online application form submission.
What is the official application fee for ICAR AIEEA Agricultural Entrance Exam?▼
The category-wise application fee is: General (Male): ₹1,000, General (Female): ₹800, Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹900, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500. Payment is completed online through the conducting authority official portal (https://icar.org.in).
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