ICAR AIEEA 2023: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

ICAR AIEEA 2023 (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted in various cities across India. This exam is conducted for those candidates who are seeking to take admission to various Undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered through all the ICAR AIEEA 2023 participating universities. The exam is organized for those candidates who want to get admission in Agriculture programs/ courses of various Indian Council of Agricultural Research affiliated institutions. In this article, we have mentioned complete details about the ICAR AIEEA 2023 exam.

Participating Universities:

• 64 state Agricultural Universities
• Veterinary Universities
• Horticultural and Fisheries Universities
• 4 Central Universities have faculty of Agriculture

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Overview

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Exam Dates

Here are the tentative exam dates for ICAR AIEEA 2023 examination.

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Application Form

Candidates can check here some important instructions to fill ICAR AIEEA 2023 Application Form:

• The online application form will be started from the first week of March 2023.
• The application form for ICAR AIEEA 2023 can be filled out and submitted through online mode only.
• Candidates can fill out the online application form till the last week of June 2023.
• The details mentioned cannot be changed further, once the application form is submitted.
• Every candidate needs to complete the submission of their application form before the specific dates as no application form will be accepted after the due date.
• Printout of the confirmation page should be sent along with the proof of fee payment for future reference.

Application Fee:

• The application fee will be paid online through a debit/ credit card or net banking.
• The application fee will be non-refundable if paid once.
• In the table given below, we have mentioned the application fee for various categories:

For UG Courses:

For PG Courses:

ICAR AIEEA Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for ICAR AIEEA 2023 is given below:

• Nationality: The candidates should be Indian national citizens.
• Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar Card is mandatory except for Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, and Meghalaya state candidates.

For UG Courses:

• Age: The minimum age will be 16 years as of 31^st August 2023.
• Qualifying Exam: Passed the 12^th or equivalent examination from a recognized board is required to apply for ICAR AIEEA 2023.
• Subject: The examination should be passed with PCM/ PCB/ PCMB/ PCF subject combinations.
• Marks Required: General OBC/ UPS category candidates have to obtain 50% marks in the qualifying exam and 40% for SC/ ST/ PC category candidates.
• Appearing: Appearing candidates can also be eligible to apply but, they have to produce proof of qualifying for the examination.

For PG Courses:

• Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed graduation with four/six (10+6 B.Sc. Ag.)/five years’ (B.V.Sc. & AH)/51⁄2 years (B.V.Sc. & AH) degree.
• Marks: 60% marks for General, OBC, UPS & EWS categories and 50% marks for ST/SC & PwD categories.
• Candidates must have completed B.V.Sc. & A.H. with internship before the date of admission.

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Exam Pattern

ICAR AIEEA exam pattern is given below for the candidates of UG and PG courses:

For UG Courses:

• Mode of Examination: The mode of the exam will be CBT (Computer Based Test).
• Duration: The duration of the exam will be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Total Questions: There will be a total of 150 questions in the question paper.
• Medium: The question paper will be in English and Hindi.
• Type of Questions: The question paper will be of multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
• Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded.
• Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 1 mark.

For PG Courses:

• Mode of Examination: The mode of exam will be held through online mode.
• Total Questions: The question paper will consist of 120 questions.
• Question Type: The Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) will be asked in the examination.
• Total Marks: The question paper will consist of 480 marks.
• Medium: The question paper will be in English medium only.
• Marking Scheme: Candidates will get 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark for the wrong answer.

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Syllabus

The ICAR AIEEA Syllabus for UG and PG courses. The topics for the UG courses will come from the 12^thclass Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology), Mathematics, and Agriculture.

The topics for the PG courses will come from Plant Biology and Agronomy. Here are the UG and PG syllabi for all the candidates.

For UG Courses:

Physics:

• Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves, etc.

Chemistry:

• Some basic concepts of Chemistry, Solid State, Solutions, Structure of atoms, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Gases, and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Hydrogen, General Introduction to p-block elements.

Mathematics:

• Sets and Functions, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, and Three Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics and Probability, Dynamic, etc.

Biology:

• The Living World, Unit of Life, Diversity of Life, Organisms and Environment, Multicellularity: Structure and Function- Plant Life, Origin and Evolution of Life, Application of Biology, etc.

For PG Courses:

Plant Biotechnology:

• Photosynthesis, Development, Respiration and Transpiration, Elements of Economic Botany, Proteins, General Structure and Function of Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, Structure and Metabolic Functions of Carbohydrates, Genetic Engineering, Dry Matter Partitioning, Harvest Index of Crops, DNA Replications, etc.

Physical Science:

• Principle of Nutrient and Water Management, Structure and Function of Plant Cells, Periodic Classification of Element, Fats and Liquids, Weathering of Rocks and Minerals, Causes of Poor Aeration, Classifications, Soil Classification, etc.

Agronomy:

• Proteins, Sugarcane, and Their Management, Physiological Limits of Crop Yield and Variability about Ecological Optima, Integrated Farming System, Principles of Crop Ecology and Crop Adaptation, Economic Importance, Medicinal, and Aromatic Plants, Water Management, etc.

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Preparation Tips

The ICAR AIEEA Preparation Tips will help the candidates to secure good marks within the entrance test.

• Prepare a timetable and divide time equally for all subjects.
• Check out the officially prescribed syllabus for the examination.
• Take help from the best book and study materials available.
• Practice the previous year’s question paper and sample paper.
• Include every single topic of the syllabus in your preparation.
• Don’t take the stress and take care of your health.

ICAR AIEEA Exam Centers

The ICAR AIEEA exam may be conducted in the following cities:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Admit Card

The ICAR AIEEA Admit card will release in 1^st week of August 2023. There will be an e-admit card to download. The authority will upload the e-admit card on the NTA website during the specified period.

Candidates can access the admit card by entering the application number and date of birth. Authority will release the admit card for every registered candidate for the exam. Candidates should self-attest the copy of the admit card otherwise no candidate can appear in the examination.

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Result

The ICAR AIEEA Result will be announced in 1^st week of October 2023 through online mode. By using their login account details, candidates can view the result.

The authority will also prepare a subject-wise merit list on the basis of the result. The result will be available in form of merit rank secured by the candidate. All the candidates who appeared for the entrance test will be awarded test-wise rank as per marks secured in the test preparation.

ICAR AIEEA Reservation

Here are the ICAR AIEEA 2023 reservations within the table below:

ICAR AIEEA Counselling 2023

The ICAR AIEEA Counselling will be started from the 2^nd week of October 2023. The mode of counseling will be an online process. It is mandatory to register on the ICAR for admission followed by a counselling process.

The candidates will be called for counselling, based on the overall merit rank. To participate in the counseling, the candidates have to download their call letters. Based on choice opted by the qualified candidate and availability of seats, the seats in various agriculture colleges will be allotted.

Documents Required at ICAR AIEEA Counselling process:

• ICAR AIEEA Admit Card & Rank Card
• Class 10^thand 12^thcertificate
• Degree certificate
• Caste certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Character certificate
• Aadhaar Card

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