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| Name of Post: | 2026 NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PHD Admission |
| Post Date / Update: | 12 May 2026 | 11:05 PM |
| Short Info: | The 2026 admissions cycle for postgraduate and doctoral programmes conducted by the National Testing Agency for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Prospective students can apply for the AIEEA PG or PhD entrance examinations between 8 May and 7 June 2026, with the official test scheduled for 4 July 2026. The source outlines specific eligibility criteria, requiring applicants to be at least 19 or 20 years old and possess relevant prior degrees in fields such as biotechnology, horticulture, or veterinary science. Application fees vary based on the candidate's chosen course and social category, ranging from 675 to 2000 rupees. Additionally, the document provides a comprehensive schedule for administrative milestones, including form correction dates and the availability of admit cards. This notification serves as a central guide for academic aspirants seeking advanced degrees in agricultural sciences across various Indian universities. |
Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR)
National Testing Agency (NTA)
| ICAR All India Entrance Examination 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG & PHd Exam 2026 | Short Details of
Notification
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Overview of Admission Information
|
Information Type |
Details |
|
Post
Name |
NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD
Admissions 2026. |
|
Organization |
National
Testing Agency (NTA) for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). |
•The official name
for this notification is the NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Admissions 2026.
•The Indian Council
of Agricultural Research is the department offering these seats.
•The National
Testing Agency is the group that will conduct the entrance exams.
Important Dates for Applicants
|
Event Description |
Date |
|
Registration
Start Date |
08/05/2026 |
|
Final
Date to Apply |
07/06/2026 |
|
Last
Day for Payment |
07/06/2026 |
|
Form
Correction Window |
09/06/2026 to 10/06/2026 |
|
Date
of Entrance Exam |
04/07/2026 |
|
Admit
Card Release |
To
be available before the test |
|
Result
Announcement |
Will
be shared at a later time |
•Candidates can
start filling out their forms on May 8, 2026.
•The application
window will close on June 7, 2026.
•You must pay your
application fees by June 7, 2026.
•If you make a
mistake, you can fix your form on June 9 and 10, 2026.
•The actual
entrance test is scheduled for July 4, 2026.
•The agency will
release the admit cards shortly before the exam date.
Required Application Fees
|
Course Category |
Candidate Group |
Fee Amount |
|
Post
Graduate (PG) |
General |
1300/-. |
|
Post
Graduate (PG) |
OBC
/ EWS |
1255/-. |
|
Post
Graduate (PG) |
SC
/ ST / PH |
675/-. |
|
PhD
(JRF/SRF) |
General |
2000/-. |
|
PhD
(JRF/SRF) |
EWS
/ OBC |
1955/-. |
|
PhD
(JRF/SRF) |
SC
/ ST / PH |
1025/-. |
•For Master's
degree courses, General students need to pay 1300 rupees.
•Students from OBC
or EWS groups for PG courses must pay 1255 rupees.
•SC, ST, and PH
students for PG courses pay a lower fee of 675 rupees.
•General category
students applying for PhD courses must pay 2000 rupees.
•OBC and EWS
students for PhD levels are charged 1955 rupees.
•SC, ST, and PH
students for PhD programs must pay 1025 rupees.
•You can pay these
fees using a bank card, internet banking, or UPI.
Criteria for Eligibility and Age
|
Course Level |
Minimum Age (as of 31/08/2026) |
Educational Requirements |
|
PG
Programs |
19
Years. |
Must
have a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject. |
|
PhD
Programs |
20
Years. |
Must
have a Master’s degree in a related subject. |
•If you are
applying for a PG course, you must be at least 19 years old by August 31, 2026.
•PG applicants need
to have finished a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
•If you are
applying for a PhD, the minimum age requirement is 20 years by the same date.
•PhD applicants
must hold a Master’s degree in a matching subject area.
List of Available Courses and Subjects
|
Degree Level |
Example Subjects and Areas |
|
Post
Graduate (PG) |
Agronomy,
Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Science, Dairy Technology, etc.. |
|
PhD
(JRF/SRF) |
Crop
Sciences, Veterinary Science, Home Science, Agriculture Economics, etc.. |
•PG students can
choose from many subjects like Plant Biotechnology and Social Science.
•Other PG options
include Fisheries Science, Statistical Science, and Agribusiness Management.
•PhD subjects
include different types of Crop Sciences and Natural Science Management.
•Applicants can
also study Agriculture Engineering or Dairy Technology at the PhD level.
Steps for Admission and Testing
|
Stage |
Process Detail |
|
Entrance
Exam |
National
level test conducted by NTA. |
|
Counseling |
Online
process to start after results. |
|
Syllabus |
Detailed
topics are listed in the official brochure. |
•The selection is
based on the ICAR AIEEA entrance examination.
•The National
Testing Agency will manage the whole test process.
•The syllabus for
the exam can be found in the official information book.
•Once results are
out, successful students will be called for counseling.
Helpful Online Links
|
Resource |
Action |
|
Registration Link |
|
|
Full Information |
AIEEA PG | JRF/SRF/Phd
|
|
Main Website |
•You can fill out
your application by clicking the online apply link.
•The full
notification is available for download to read all rules.
•The official NTA
ICAR website provides the most current updates.
Common Questions and Answers (Q&A)
Q. What is the final date to complete
the online application?
The last day to submit your application form
and pay the fee is June 7, 2026.
Q. How much do General category
students need to pay for the PG exam?
Students in the General category must pay a
fee of 1300 rupees for the PG entrance test.
Q. What is the minimum age to apply
for the PhD program?
You must be at least 20 years old by August
31, 2026, to apply for PhD courses.
Q. When will the entrance exam be
held?
The entrance exam for both PG and PhD
admissions is set for July 4, 2026.
Q. Can I make changes to my form
after submitting it?
Yes, there is a correction window open on
June 9 and June 10, 2026, to fix errors.
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