The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the process of registration for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Entrance Examinations [AIEEA (PG) & AICE-JRF/SRF(Ph.D.)] 2025. The entrance examinations are organized every year for Postgraduate (PG) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree programs admission for the 2025-26 academic session. Online applications will be available for interested applicants from May 6, 2025, to June 5, 2025, via the official ICAR registration portal: icarphd2025.ntaonline.in.

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Important Dates

Event Dates / Details
Online Application Submission May 6, 2025 to 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, 2025 to June 9, 2025
ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 Exam Date July 3, 2025
Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Pattern Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions
Medium English only
Duration 2 hours (120 minutes)

Eligibility Criteria for ICAR AIEEA 2025

For PG Courses:

  • Age Limit: Minimum of 19 years as of August 31, 2025.

Educational Qualification:

  • General/OBC/EWS: At least 60% in a relevant bachelor's degree.
  • SC/ST/PwD: At least 50% in a relevant bachelor's degree.

For Ph.D. Courses:

  • Educational Qualification: A Master's degree in a related field with the required qualifying marks.

Application Fee Payment

Applicants can make the application fee payment using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and Paytm. The deadline to successfully transact the application fee is June 5, 2025, up to 11:50 PM.

How to Register for ICAR AIEEA PG 2025?

  • Go to the official registration portal: icarphd2025.ntaonline.in.
  • Click on "Register for New Students" and provide your details.
  • After registration, log in using the given credentials.
  • Fill in the application form, choose your desired test city, and upload documents.
  • Make the payment of fees and submit the form.

In case of any queries, one can reach the NTA Help Desk at 011-407590000 or 011-6922770 or email to icar@nta.ac.in.