What is the mode of conducting the ASRB ICAR NET Exam?

ASRB ICAR NET Examination conducted by ASRB ICAR is an online examination conducted by the ASRB and the ICAR. Candidates take the ICAR online test at the designated centres. The ICAR online test is conducted slot-wise. This slot-wise test ensures a level playing field across different agricultural sciences. Whether the ASRB conducts the ASRB ICAR NET online test once or twice a year depends on several factors. These factors include availability of jobs in the field of agriculture research, the requirement for qualified candidates in the agricultural research and education sector, and the availability of resources and administration aspects of the ASRB or ICAR.

What is the exam pattern for ASRB ICAR NET?

The exam pattern for the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board Indian Council Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test (ASRB ICAR NET) is provided along with the notification PDF. The exam pattern for ASRB ICAR NET is given below: The exam involves only one paper The exam carries 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 150 marks Candidates are allotted two hours Each question carries one mark and there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks There is no rounding off of fractions of marks

For which subjects is ASRB ICAR NET conducted?

The ASRB ICAR NET exam is conducted for a wide range of subjects to determine the eligibility of candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Agriculture Colleges across the country. Here are some of the subjects for which the exam is conducted: Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Entomology Agricultural Microbiology Economic Botany & Plant Genetic Resources Genetics & Plant Breeding Nematology Plant Biochemistry Plant Pathology Plant Physiology Seed Science & Technology Floriculture & Landscaping Fruit Science Spices, Plantation & Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Vegetable Science Animal Biochemistry Animal Biotechnology Animal Genetics & Breeding Animal Nutrition Animal Physiology Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology Dairy Chemistry Dairy Microbiology Dairy Technology Livestock Product Technology Livestock Production Management Poultry Science Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Microbiology Veterinary Parasitology Veterinary Pathology Veterinary Pharmacology Veterinary Public Health Veterinary Surgery Aquaculture Fisheries Resource Management Fish Processing Technology Fish Nutrition Fish Health Fish Genetics & Breeding Agricultural Chemicals Agricultural Meteorology Agroforestry Agronomy Environmental Science Soil Sciences Agricultural Business Management Agricultural Economics Agricultural Extension Agricultural Statistics Home Science Farm Machinery & Power

ASRB NET Application Form 2025: Get Direct Link & How to Apply

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 16:46 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

ASRB NET Application Form 2025 will be released by ASRB on the official website. Candidates will be able to apply online for ASRB NET 2025 by visiting the official website. The direct link to apply online will also be provided in this article once it is released.

ASRB NET application form will be released online, candidates need to register themselves online by providing all necessary details. The registration process includes an online form fill up, uploading of photo and signature and at the end of the application fee payment. ASRB NET application will be considered successful if all three stages are done correctly. Scroll down for more details.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria to appear for the ASRB ICAR NET exam?

The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) releases the eligibility criteria to appear for the ICAR NET (Indian Council Agricultural Research National Eligibility Test) along with the notification PDF. The candidates who want to appear for the ICAR NET exam must qualify for the eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. The eligibility criteria of the ICAR NET has been given below:

Educational Qualification: A master's degree or equivalent in the same discipline for which one is applying
Age: The minimum age limit is 21 years and there is no upper age limit for ASRB NET
Number of attempts: There is no cap on the number of attempts for ASRB NET

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Q: How many attempts are allowed for ASRB ICAR NET exam?

The maximum number of attempts allowed for a candidate to sit for the examination is five. However, the maximum number of attempts is not allowed for SC or ST candidates who are otherwise qualified and have unlimited attempt limit. The exam is usually held in December and the notice for the examination is issued a few months before the date of the examination. Whether the ASRB conducts the ICAR NET examination once or twice every year is dependent on various factors such as availability of vacant posts, demand for skilled candidates in the field of agriculture research and education, and resources and administrative aspects of ASRB and ICAR.

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How To Apply Online for ASRB NET 2025?

The online application form for ASRB NET will be available on the official website of ASRB. The application process for ASRB NET includes the following steps -

Part I (Registration and entering personal details): Candidates have to enter all relevant details including basic details, personal details, address, contact number etc. After successful online registration, candidates will be provided with the registration number and password.

Part II (Filling educational qualification): This step is very important, candidates have to furnish all educational qualification details. Also, candidates need to mention their previous attempts, disciplines they are going to appear for, the subject of specialization/name of the university, GPA, percentage, year of passing, employed or not or relative working in ICAR including its institute.

Part III (Uploading of photograph and signature): In the next step, candidates have to upload scanned photographs and signatures. Find the photograph/signature specifications below:

Particulars

Specifications

Format

In jpg format only

Size

Photograph -150 KB (Max.)

Signature- 80 KB (Max.)

Part IV (Payment of application fees): Candidates can choose any mode of payment, i.e. online or offline. Online payment can be made by Card/Credit Card/Net Banking payment from any bank. For offline payment, candidates have the option of paying through bank challan. Find ASRB NET application fee details below:

Category	Application fee
General (Unreserved)	INR 1000
OBC	INR 500
Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)	INR 250

Part V (Slot Booking): Candidates have to select the slot for examination as per the discipline they have opted for. Once submitted, no request will be accepted regarding the change of slots.

Documents Need to Keep Handy for ASRB NET Application

ASRB NET Combined Notification
Complete Permanent and Correspondence Address
Matriculation or equivalent Certificate
Master’s Degree Certificate along with mark sheet
Doctorate Degree Certificate along with mark sheet
Valid and active e-mail id
Name of the centres and their address
Scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph with white background and as per prescribed size and formats. Also, in the photographs, the face should cover 2/3rd of the total space
Signatures have to be done in Black/Blue ink on white paper following the prescribed format

ASRB NET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The basic ASRB NET eligibility criteria are given below:

Educational Qualification: A master's degree or equivalent in the same discipline for which one is applying
Age: The minimum age limit is 21 years and there is no upper age limit for ASRB NET
Number of attempts: There is no cap on the number of attempts for ASRB NET

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ASRB NET Admit Card 2025