ICAR manages research and education in all aspects of agriculture including animal culture, horticulture, and fisheries across 11 ICAR institutes and 67 agricultural universities spread across the country. Find out how you can secure admission at ICAR institutes and the seats available for admission.
All About ICAR: Entrance Exam, Courses and List of Colleges
Established in 1929, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an independent body under the purview of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, ICAR is one of the largest agricultural systems in the world. Headquartered in Delhi, the ICAR coordinates, guides and manages research and education in all aspects of agriculture, including animal culture, horticulture, and fisheries across the country by way of 101 ICAR institutes and 74 agricultural universities spread across the country. The National Testing Agency conducts the ICAR All India Entrance Exam for Admission (ICAR AIEEA) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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List of ICAR Courses and Seats
The ICAR does not directly provide undergraduate courses with the exception of deemed universities. The undergraduate courses are offered by various State Agricultural Universities and private colleges or universities that offer Agriculture courses. The ICAR-AU System of India has 70 Agricultural Universities comprising 63 State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs), four ICAR-DUs, viz. IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE, three Central Agricultural Universities (CAU, Imphal, Dr. RP CAU, PUSA and RLB CAU, Jhansi ), 4 Central Universities (CUs) having Faculty of Agriculture ( BHU, AMU, Viswa Bharati Viswa Bharti University and Nagaland University).
Q: Can I join GADVASU directly?
No. there are certain criteria to join GADVASU, these include :-
- B.Tech programme :- 10+2 qualification with 50% of minimum marks with any three main subjects of the may include mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and agriculture. ICAR AIEEA scores are also acceptable for admission.
- M.Tech programme :- Admission is purely based on merit
- P.HD programme ;- Candidates are selected based on their aggregate score of their Masters degree and then a university level interview is conducted. Candidates should have teaching experience of minimum 5 years
Q: Can I get into GADVASU with 70% in class 12th?
To get into GADVASU, you need to have at least 50% marks in aggregate in your 10+2 exams. The required subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. For reserved students, the aggregate is 40%.
The cutoffs for 2023-2024 are:
General Category: 715–117
OBC/SC/NT Category: 116–93
OBC/SC/NT - PH Category: 104–93
The cutoffs may vary depending on the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the NEET-UG exam.
Q: Which entrance exam scores are accepted by SKUAST for admission?
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) accepts various entrance exam scores for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For example, the university conducts the SKUAST-J CET (Common Entrance Test) for admission to certain programs. Additionally, for the MBA program, candidates are required to hold a valid score in the entrance exam. The specific entrance exams and their scores accepted by SKUAST for admission to different programs may vary, and it is recommended to refer to the official website or the university's admission brochure for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the entrance exam requirements for each program.
Also Read: List of ICARs- Courses, Admission & Fee
Three types of entrance exams are conducted by ICAR, including All India Entrance Examinations for Admission to undergraduate (AIEEA UG), All India Entrance Examinations for Admission to postgraduate (AIEEA PG) and All India Council Examination (AICE) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) as well as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). While the JRF exam is to qualify for PGs in the ICAR institutes, the AICE SRF PGS is for PhD doctoral programmes.
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ICAR CUET UG 2023 Counselling Schedule
Below is the table mentioning ICAR CUET UG 2023 Counselling Schedule:
| First Round of Counselling | ||
|---|---|---|
| Event | Date | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
19-Oct-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 20-Oct-2023 | 10:00 AM onwards |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 24-Oct-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 27-Oct-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
28-Oct-2023 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 28-Oct-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 30-Oct-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| Second Round of Conselling | ||
| Event | Date | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
3-Nov-2023 | 5 PM onwards |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 6-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 7-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 8-Nov-2023 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
8-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 9-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 10-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| Third Round of Counselling | ||
| Event | Date | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
13-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 15-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 17-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 18-Nov-2023 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
18-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 19-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 20-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| Fourth Round of Counselling | ||
| Event | Date | Time |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter |
23-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 25-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 27-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 28-Nov-2023 | 12:00 Noon |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
28-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 29-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and Online Reporting by the Universities | 30-Nov-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| Mop-up/Final Round of Counselling | ||
| Event | Date | Time |
| START of Display of Seat Vacancy Matrix, payment of counselling fee and Fresh choice filling |
4-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| End date of choice filling | 8-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| Seat Allotment and START of Online Document Uploading by the candidates, online response to queries raised by Universities (if any), re-submission of documents (if required), deposition of Seat Acceptance Fee and generation of Provisional Admission Letter | 11-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Uploading by the candidates | 13-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Online Document Verification by the Universities | 14-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of re-submission of documents by candidates | 15-Dec-2023 | 12:00 PM |
| END of Verification of re-submitted/remaining documents by the Universities |
15-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Seat Acceptance Fee deposition by candidates | 16-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
| END of Fee Reconciliation and OnlineReporting by the Universities |
18-Dec-2023 | 5:00 PM |
Application fees for UG courses
- General: Rs 770
- General-EWS, OBC (NCL): Rs 750
- SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender: Rs 375
Application fees for PG courses
- General: Rs 1,120
- General-EWS, OBC (NCL): Rs 1,100
- SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender: Rs 550
ICAR Examination Pattern
The minimum qualification for UG courses (AIEEA UG) is passing class 12 and for PG courses aspirants should possess a graduation degree in the required field. This exam tests an aspirant's ability in subjects such as biological sciences, zoology, mathematics, agriculture, chemistry and physics.
Also Read: ICAR Eligibility Criteria 2023
The exam will be conducted in two streams (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with 50 questions in each subject (125 questions) totaling 625 marks. The following table brings the ICAR AIEEA UG 2023 exam pattern.
Q: Which entrance exam scores are accepted by GADVASU for admission?
GADVASU is one of the most prestigious universities in India and offers excellent opportunities for UG and PG students. A candidate can check the GADVASU cutoff for 2023 on the GADVASU official website. Moreover, the 2023-24 cutoffs for General, OBC/SC/ST categories are 715-117 and 116-93 respectively. Also, the NEET cutoffs for general and reserved categories are 720-137 and 136-107 respectively.
Only NEET (UG) exam scores are accepted by GADVASU for admission. A candidate must secure equal to or more than the NEET cutoff.
Q: How many students can do B.Sc at GBPUAT?
As per the admissions, GBPUAT has a limited number of seats for B.Sc. The exact number of seats for BSC in GBPUAT is not mentioned. However, according to the reports, the university accepted 2809 students for the undergraduate program including BSC. For some fields, B.Sc. in Agriculture offers 156 seats, and a Bachelor of Fishery Sciences (B.F.Sc.) offers 28 seats to get enrolled in the program.
In B.Sc at GBPUAT, there are various specialization options available such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science, and Fisheries Science. These specializations allow students to focus on specific areas of study within the field of science. It's best to check with GBPUAT directly for the most up-to-date information on the available seats for B.Sc.
Q: How to prepare for ICAR AIEEA PG 2024 exam?
Applicants who want to ace the ICAR AIEEA PG exam with good marks need to first know the syllabus as well as the exam pattern. Make short notes while preparing the topics to quickly revise at the last moment. After this practice from the previous year question papers and evaluate yourself.
Students who will follow all the above mentioned practises along with discplined schedule, there are high possibility of them qualifying the exam.
Q: Which entrance exam scores does GBPUAT accept for admission to M.Sc?
GBPUAT offers M.Sc courses which accept the admission through CUET conducted by NTA and Entrance Exam conducted by University.
Although CUET rank and cut offs marks are considerd for admission in M.Sc
The basic requirement for all the courses is a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. Admission to all the courses is done on the basis of merit secured in the entrance exam conducted by the university.
Q: Can I get B.Sc at GBPUAT with 75 percentile in CUET?
Yes, you can get a seat in B.Sc with 75% In CUET according to your category, the category cutt offs for GBPUAT as marks are as followed.
General 500-1000
EWS 500-1000
OBC 600-1200
ST 2700-3200
SC 1500-2000
PWD 2000-2700
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GBPUAT UG Cutoff 2022
Category Cutoff Rank
General 728
OBC 898
SC 1751
ST 2911
EWS 728
PWD 2320
For general category candidates, a minimum GBPUAT cutoff of 728th rank is required in the GBPUA&T Entrance Examination for UG programmes for 2022 admissions. Pantnagar's Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology offers a variety of diplomas, and undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Questions to be Attempted | Duration/subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A & 1B- Languages | 50 | 40 | 45 minutes |
| Section 2- Domain Subjects | 45/50 | 35/40 | 45 minutes |
| Section 3- General Test | 60 | 50 | 60 minutes |
ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2023 Exam Pattern
The ICAR AICE JRF./SRF exam is a bit on the tougher side (as this exam is mostly for graduates and postgraduates) which is conducted for 800 marks (200 questions), 20 of which are from general knowledge and reasoning ability. Negative marking of one mark is applicable for wrong answers. The following table brings the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF 2023 exam pattern.
| Section |
Subjects |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A |
Questions will be based on general knowledge on the domain of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Allied Science etc. |
20 Marks |
| Section B |
Questions are based on the core subjects of the course opted for. |
50 Marks |
| Section C |
Questions will be asked from the specialized subject opted by the candidate |
50 Marks |
| Total – 3 Sections |
- |
120 Marks |
The numbers of seats available for courses in ICAR colleges are around 3,000 for UG and over 3,000 seats for PG.
The fee structure varies from college to college and depending on its ranking and demand, ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh.
List of ICAR Courses
Students can go through the list of courses offered at ICAR institutes in the table below:
| ICAR: List of UG Courses | |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Agriculture | BSc (Hons) Horticulture |
| BSc (Hons) Forestry | BFSc |
| BSc (Hons) Community Science | BSc (Hons) Sericulture |
| BTech Agricultural Engineering | BTech Dairy Technology |
| BTech Food Technology | BTech Biotechnology |
| ICAR: List of PG Courses | |
| Plant Biotechnology | Horticulture |
| Plant Sciences | Forestry/ Agroforestry/ Silviculture |
| Physical Science | Agriculture Engineering & Technology |
| Entomology and Nematology | Water Science & Technology |
| Agronomy | Home Science |
| Social Science | Animal Bio-Technology |
| Statistical Sciences | Veterinary Science |
| Dairy Sciences | Animal Science |
| Dairy Technology | Fisheries Sciences |
| Food Science & Technology | Agril Business Management |
List of ICAR Colleges
The top-ranked state agricultural colleges in India are
- Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
- Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University - CCS HAU, Hisar
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Telangana
- PAU - Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
- GADVASU - Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Madhya Pradesh
- Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
- Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry - YSPU, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Srinagar.
Deemed universities
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute - IARI, New Delhi
- National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana
- Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai
If you seek a graduate or a post-graduate programme in agriculture or any of the related sciences, ICAR is your destination.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The documents are needed to be carried to the allotted University in ICAR AIEEA counselling
- provisional degree certificate (PDC)
- Final year/ final semester result
- Rank card
- Allotment letter
- Provisional admission letter
- Passport size colour photographs
- Domicile certificate
- Character certificate
- Category certi
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
The ICAR AIEEA 2024 PG exam mop-up round allotment for the university PG programme was live from November 4–8, 2024. The registration and fresh choice filling for the mop-up round was from October 28–31, 2024.
To be eligible for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Answered a month ago
To crack the ICAR AIEEA UG exam, candidates should strategies for the exam preparation as under:
- Make a proper study plan for each section.
- Know the exam pattern and syllabus.
- List out important topics from the syllabus of each section.
- Get the books, study material and mock test for practice.
- Revise eve
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Answered 2 months ago
Candidates reporting for admission to the allotted university must have final year/final semester results in hand indicating final OGPA/CGPA or final percentage of marks where grade points are not awarded. Candidates will be required to produce a Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC) /Degree certific
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Answered 2 months ago
The candidates having a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years duration will not be considered for admission through ICAR AIEEA (PG)-2024 in AUs under the ICAR-AU system except in a few courses at three ICAR-Deemed to be Universities (DUs), viz. IARI, IVRI and NDRI for which the eligibility criteria of the
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Answered 2 months ago
If a candidate of the OBC Category scores 300 or higher in the ICAR AIEEA (UG) exam then, it is a good score. If the score is 450 or above then it is considered to be a good score for general category candidates.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
The syllabus for both exams, NEET and ICAR is the same because both classes 11 and 12 syllabus is included for these entrance exam preparation . There is only one difference and that is the exam pattern. However, with practice one should be able to crack both exams.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
If the participating candidates want to appear for the ICAR AIEEA Exam then he/she should have studied and passed class 12 with at least three subjects out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture as core courses.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
It is important for candidates to be thorough with their coaching modules, preparation notes, and revision, all these three things are more than enough. Also, students who are self-preparing for the exam should properly prepare for their subjects like Biology, Chemistry and NCERT.
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Answered 2 months ago
The test of AIEEA has a single paper of 2 hours duration. Details of the test are given below:
Mode of Examination: CBT (Computer-Based Test)
Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Number of Questions: 120
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions
Scoring: 4 marks for each correct response, -1 mark for e
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What documents are needed to be carried to the allotted university in ICAR AIEEA counselling?