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Indian Council of Agricultural Research [ICAR] Exam
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – All India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR AIEEA) is conducted for admissions into Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) agricultural courses in ICAR-affiliated universities across India.
The exam pattern for each stream of the AIEEA is different. The following is a summary of the exam pattern for each stream:
Exam Pattern of ICAR-AIEEA (UG)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 600 |
| Subjects | Choose any 3 subjects from: – Physics – Chemistry – Mathematics – Biology – Agriculture |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer -1 mark for each wrong answer |
Exam Pattern of ICAR-AIEEA (PG)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 120 MCQs + 10 Cross Matching Questions |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Subjects | Based on the selected PG discipline (E.g., Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy Science, etc.) |
| Marking Scheme |
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Subject Combination Option for UG
Candidates must choose a combination of three subjects based on their eligibility:
PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
PCA (Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture)
ABC (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry)
PG Subject Groups
Candidates must select one subject group from the available disciplines like:
Plant Sciences
Animal Sciences
Fisheries
Dairy Science
Agricultural Engineering
Agronomy, etc.
Key Differences Between ICAR AIEEA UG & PG
| Feature | UG Exam | PG Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs | 120 MCQs + 10 Cross Matching |
| Total Marks | 600 | 480 |
| Subjects | Choose 3 subjects | Based on PG discipline |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect | +4 for MCQs, +5 for Cross Matching |
Here are some additional details about the exam pattern:
- The questions in the AIEEA are of the objective type, i.e., multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- The questions are based on the syllabus of the 10+2 standard or equivalent examination
- The language of the question paper is English
- The use of calculators is not allowed in the examination hall