Agriculture & Allied Sciences
Official Guide & Assessment Pattern for ICAR AIEEA (Indian Council of Agricultural Research Entrance)
Exam Significance & Admission Purpose
The definitive all-India gateway for admission into 4-Year B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Community Science, Sericulture, Food Nutrition, and B.Tech Agricultural Engineering across 75+ State and Central Agricultural Universities (SAUs). Top rankers receive National Talent Scholarships (NTS).
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 pass with PCB / PCM / PCMB / Agriculture / Inter-Agriculture with min 50% aggregate (40% for reserved)
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Subject 1 (Physics / Agriculture) | 40 Questions out of 50 | 200 Marks | 45-60 Minutes |
| Domain Subject 2 (Chemistry) | 40 Questions out of 50 | 200 Marks | 45-60 Minutes |
| Domain Subject 3 (Biology / Mathematics) | 40 Questions out of 50 | 200 Marks | 45-60 Minutes |
Marking Scheme:+5 for Correct Answer, -1 for Incorrect Answer, 0 for Unattempted. Total 600 Marks (3 Domain Subjects).
Recommended Preparation Timeline & Strategy
Master Class 12 NCERT Biology (Genetics, Ecology, Plant Physiology, and Biotechnology).
Solve previous year ICAR domain questions focusing on agronomy basics and soil science.
Practice timed calculations for physical chemistry and organic reactions.
Cutoff Trends & Score Analysis
To secure B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture at IARI New Delhi or GBPUAT Pantnagar under 15% ICAR All India Quota, a normalized score of 540+ out of 600 is required.
Premier Colleges & Universities Accepting Scores
IARI New Delhi (Indian Agricultural Research Institute)
GBPUAT Pantnagar
PAU Ludhiana (Punjab Agricultural University)
CCS HAU Hisar
UAS Bangalore
TNAU Coimbatore
BCKV Mohanpur