The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) entrance exams for the academic year 2025–26. The Last date of NTA ICAR 2025 registration is June 05, 2025. These exams help students get admission into postgraduate and doctoral-level agriculture programs in various ICAR-approved colleges and universities across India.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | May 6, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 5, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | June 5, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | June 7 to June 9, 2025 |
| Exam Date | July 3, 2025 |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.ac.inllCAR/) |
NTA ICAR Registration Begins for PG and Ph.D. Programs
What Are These Exams For?
- AIEEA (PG): This is the All India Entrance Examination for Admission to Postgraduate (PG) programs in agriculture and allied sciences.
- AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.): This is the All India Competitive Examination for admission to Ph.D. programs and also provides Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for selected candidates.
How to Apply for ICAR PG & Ph.D. Entrance Exams?
Follow these simple steps to apply online:
- Visit the official NTA ICAR website:
https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ - Click on the registration link for AIEEA (PG) or AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.)
- Register yourself by entering basic details like your name, phone number, and email.
- Fill the application form carefully with your personal, academic, and exam center details.
- Upload documents like your photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Download the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference.
Who Can Apply?
Students must check the eligibility criteria before applying. Here’s a general idea:Exam Name Educational Qualification & Age For PG (AIEEA) You should have a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields from a recognized university. You must meet the minimum marks criteria (usually 60% for general, 50% for reserved categories). Final-year students can also apply. For Ph.D. (AICE JRF/SRF) You should have a Master’s degree in agriculture or related fields. You must fulfill the age and qualification conditions mentioned in the official information bulletin.
NTA ICAR 2025 Registration: Application Fees
You need to pay the following application fee while applying:Category Fee General / Unreserved As per NTA guidelines OBC / EWS As per NTA guidelines SC / ST / PwBD As per NTA guidelines
(Exact fee details will be available in the Information Bulletin on the official website.)
Mode of Exam
- The exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- The exam will include Objective Type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
- The medium of the exam will be English only.
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Where to Find More Information?
All important details like syllabus, exam scheme, cities of exam centers, marking system, and more are given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA ICAR website. Students are advised to download and read it carefully before filling the form.
