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LATEST UPDATE 2026
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) conducts admission to Postgraduate (PG) programmes through ICAR AIEEA-PG (All India Entrance Examination for Admission – Postgraduate). For ICAR PG Admission 2026, candidates seeking admission to agriculture and allied science PG courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) must qualify ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026, conducted by ICAR. The official notification is expected in March 2026, and the online application process will be available on the ICAR portal. The examination is likely to be conducted in July 2026, followed by counselling for seat allotment under the All India Quota.
IMPORTANT DATES
The ICAR PG 2026 notification is expected in March 2026, with online applications starting the same month. The last date to apply will be in late March 2026, followed by an application correction window in April 2026. Admit cards will be released in June 2026, and the ICAR PG exam is likely in July 2026. Results are expected between August–September 2026, and PG counselling registration will start thereafter.
ICAR PG 2026 Notification: March 2026
Online Application Start Date: March 2026
Last Date to Apply: Last week of March 2026
Application Correction Window: April 2026
Admit Card Release: June 2026
ICAR PG 2026 Exam Date: July 2026
Result Declaration: August–September 2026
Counselling Registration: September–October 2026
COURSES OFFERED
The ICAR AIEEA-PG examination is conducted for admission to various Master’s degree programmes offered by ICAR-affiliated agricultural universities across India. For the PG exam, candidates must appear in one major subject group, and the question paper is prepared based on the UG syllabus of the selected subject. Each subject group includes multiple specialized sub-disciplines.
1. Agriculture
Major Subject Group
Agriculture
Sub-Subjects
Agronomy
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension Education
Seed Science & Technology
Agricultural Meteorology
Organic Farming
Sustainable Agriculture
2. Horticulture
Major Subject Group
Horticulture
Sub-Subjects
Fruit Science (Pomology)
Vegetable Science (Olericulture)
Floriculture & Landscape Architecture
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops
Post-Harvest Technology
Horticultural Biotechnology
3. Forestry
Major Subject Group
Forestry
Sub-Subjects
Silviculture
Forest Management
Forest Economics
Agroforestry
Forest Products & Utilization
Forest Ecology & Environment
Wildlife Science
4. Fisheries Science
Major Subject Group
Fisheries Science
Sub-Subjects
Aquaculture
Fisheries Resource Management
Aquatic Environment Management
Fish Genetics & Breeding
Fish Processing Technology
Fisheries Economics & Extension
5. Agricultural Engineering
Major Subject Group
Agricultural Engineering
Sub-Subjects
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering
Soil & Water Engineering
Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
Processing & Food Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
6. Veterinary Science
Major Subject Group
Veterinary Science
Sub-Subjects
Veterinary Anatomy
Veterinary Physiology
Veterinary Biochemistry
Veterinary Pathology
Veterinary Microbiology
Veterinary Parasitology
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Veterinary Public Health
Animal Nutrition
Animal Genetics & Breeding
7. Animal Science
Major Subject Group
Animal Science
Sub-Subjects
Animal Nutrition
Animal Genetics & Breeding
Livestock Production & Management
Poultry Science
Dairy Science
8. Home Science
Major Subject Group
Home Science
Sub-Subjects
Food & Nutrition
Clothing & Textiles
Human Development
Family Resource Management
Extension Education
9. Agricultural Biotechnology
Major Subject Group
Agricultural Biotechnology
Sub-Subjects
Molecular Biology
Genetic Engineering
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Microbial Biotechnology
Bioinformatics
10. Food Science & Technology
Major Subject Group
Food Science & Technology
Sub-Subjects
Food Processing Technology
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Food Engineering
Quality Control & Food Safety
11. Agricultural Statistics
Major Subject Group
Agricultural Statistics
Sub-Subjects
Statistical Methods
Experimental Design
Sampling Techniques
Statistical Genetics
Computer Applications in Statistics
12. Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness
Major Subject Group
Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness Management
Sub-Subjects
Production Economics
Farm Management
Marketing & Price Analysis
Agricultural Finance
Agribusiness Management
Rural Development
TOP COLLEGES & SEATS DETAILS
ICAR PG admission offers access to premier ICAR-affiliated universities in India. Leading institutions include:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Andhra Pradesh
University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar
Tentative number of seats available for admission through ICAR AIEEA (PG) in different Disciplines /programs of relevant Agricultural Universities under ICAR-AU system for the academic session 2026-27 is given at information Bulletin. However, final number of seats will be displayed on ICAR website www.icar.org.in at the time of online counseling. During academic year 2024-25, total number of ICAR AIQ seats available for admission in different PG programs under ICAR AU system was 4896.
ADMIT CARD
The ICAR PG (AIEEA-PG) Admit Card is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination and is issued online by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates must download and print the admit card from the official website before the exam date.
Availability
The ICAR PG admit card is usually released 10–15 days before the examination.
It is made available on the official NTA examination portal.
Details Mentioned on Admit Card
Candidate’s name
Roll number and application number
Photograph and signature
Exam date and shift timing
Exam centre address and city
Reporting time and exam instructions
Steps to Download Admit Card
Visit the official NTA ICAR PG website.
Click on the “ICAR PG Admit Card” link.
Log in using application number and password/date of birth.
Download and print the admit card.
Documents to Carry Along with Admit Card
Printed copy of ICAR PG admit card
One valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
Important Instructions
Entry to the exam centre is not allowed without the admit card.
Check all details carefully; in case of any discrepancy, contact NTA immediately.
Candidates should reach the exam centre well before reporting time to complete verification procedures.
The admit card must be preserved safely, as it may also be required during the ICAR PG counselling and admission process.
EXAM RESULTS
The ICAR PG (AIEEA-PG) examination results are declared online by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the successful completion of the exam. The result determines a candidate’s eligibility for admission to Master’s degree programmes under the ICAR All India Quota (AIQ).
Result Declaration
ICAR PG results are generally announced 2–4 weeks after the examination.
Results are published on the official NTA ICAR portal.
Details Available in the Result
Candidate’s name and roll number
Subject group appeared for
Total marks obtained
Normalized score
All India Rank (AIR)
Qualifying status
Steps to Check ICAR PG Result
Visit the official NTA ICAR PG website.
Click on the “ICAR PG Result” link.
Enter your application number and password/date of birth.
View and download the scorecard.
Take a printout for counselling and admission purposes.
Merit List & Rank
NTA prepares a subject-wise merit list based on normalized scores.
The All India Rank (AIR) is used by ICAR for counselling and seat allotment.
After Result Declaration
Qualified candidates must register separately for ICAR PG counselling on the official ICAR counselling portal.
Final admission depends on rank, category, seat availability, and choice filling.
Important Note
There is no re-evaluation or re-checking of ICAR PG results.
Candidates are advised to keep the scorecard and rank details safely until the admission process is completed.
CUTOFFS & COUNSELLING
Admission to ICAR PG (AIEEA-PG) Master’s programmes under the All India Quota (AIQ) is based on CUET-ICAR PG scores, All India Rank, category, and seat availability. Cutoffs vary every year depending on the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates, and available seats.
ICAR PG Cutoffs
ICAR PG cutoffs are released after the result declaration and are published course-wise and category-wise during counselling rounds. Below is an indicative trend based on previous years to help candidates estimate their chances.
Previous Year (2025) Cutoff Trends – Indicative
Agriculture & Allied Subjects
General: 320–350
OBC: 300–330
SC: 260–290
ST: 240–270
EWS: 310–340
Horticulture / Forestry
General: 300–330
OBC: 280–310
SC: 240–270
ST: 220–250
EWS: 290–320
Agricultural Engineering
General: 340–370
OBC: 320–350
SC: 280–310
ST: 260–290
EWS: 330–360
Veterinary & Animal Sciences
General: 360–400
OBC: 340–380
SC: 300–330
ST: 280–310
EWS: 350–390
Expected Cutoff for 2026
Cutoffs are expected to remain slightly higher or similar to 2025 due to increased competition.
A variation of ±10–20 marks may be seen depending on subject group and seat intake.
Note: These are estimated trends. Official cutoffs are released round-wise during counselling.
ICAR PG Counselling Process
ICAR PG counselling is conducted online by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for allotment of Master’s degree seats under the All India Quota.
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Online Registration
Candidates must register on the official ICAR PG counselling portal using their AIEEA-PG credentials.
Choice Filling & Locking
Select preferred universities, courses, and specializations in order of priority.
Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on:
All India Rank
Category reservation
Choices filled
Seat availability
Provisional Admission Letter
Allotted candidates can download the provisional allotment letter from the portal.
Document Verification
Candidates must report to the allotted university with original documents for verification.
Admission Confirmation
After verification, candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.
Subsequent Rounds
Additional counselling rounds are conducted if seats remain vacant.
Documents Required for Counselling
ICAR PG scorecard
Admit card
Class 10 & 12 certificates
UG degree and marksheets
Category certificate (if applicable)
Domicile certificate (if required)
Passport-size photographs
Important Notes
Counselling is strictly based on rank and preferences; higher-ranked candidates get priority.
Failure to report on time may lead to cancellation of allotted seat.
Candidates should use previous year cutoffs only as a reference, not as a guarantee.
OVERVIEW
ICAR PG admission provides entry to postgraduate courses offered by ICAR-affiliated universities across India. Admission is based on ICAR AIEEA-PG scores followed by centralized ICAR counselling.
Particulars | Events |
Exam Full Name | ICAR Postgraduate Admission (Through AIEEA-PG) |
Conducting Authority | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
Admission Purpose | Admission to PG courses under ICAR All India Quota |
Exam Level | National |
Admission Mode | Through ICAR AIEEA-PG |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Date | July 2026 (Tentative) |
Courses Offered | M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA (Agribusiness), Ph.D. (if applicable) |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the ICAR PG 2026 exam involves a national-level computer-based test (CBT) followed by online counselling based on merit. Candidates are selected based on their performance (scores) in the exam, which determines their eligibility for seat allotment in Masters and Doctoral degree programs at various agricultural universities.
Key Steps in the ICAR PG 2026 Selection Process
1 – Entrance Exam (CBT): Candidates must appear for the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026, a 2-hour, 120-question multiple-choice exam conducted in English.
Scoring: 4 marks for each correct answer; -1 for incorrect answers.
2 – Result & Rank Card: Based on the scores, ICAR will release the results and merit rank, indicating eligibility for counseling.
3 – Online Counseling & Registration: Qualified candidates must register on the official ICAR website, pay a fee (e.g., ?400), and fill in their preferences for universities and programs.
4 – Seat Allotment: Based on merit, rank, and seat availability, ICAR will conduct multiple rounds of seat allotment.
5 – Document Verification: Candidates must submit documents online for verification (e.g., admit card, score card, transcripts).
6 – Final Admission: Selected candidates must download their provisional admission letter, accept the seat, and report to the allotted university for final admission.
Important Details
Fellowships: The top candidates are awarded 600 ICAR-PG Scholarships and 300 JRF/SRF spots based on merit.
Eligibility: A 4/5/6-year bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields is required.
Reservation: 40% maximum intake for candidates from any single state in a particular university.
EXAM SYLLABUS
ICAR AIEEA Syllabus will be prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will organize the All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA).
AIEEA PG is conducted for postgraduate courses in the field of agriculture offered by the agriculture universities. Candidates can view the detailed ICAR AIEEA syllabus for PG course entrance exam below:
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Plant Biotechnology | Plant Biochemistry/ Bio. Chem | 120 Q |
Plant Biotechnology & Molecular Biology/Biotechnology | ||
Plant /Crop Physiology | ||
Plant Sciences | Plant Breeding & Genetics | 120 Q |
Plant Pathology | ||
Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiolog | ||
Seed Science & Technology | ||
Plant Genetic Resources | ||
Physical Sciences | Agricultural / Agro. Meteorology | 120 Q |
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry/ Soil Conservation and Water Management/ SWC/ Irrigation and Water Management | ||
Agricultural Physics | ||
Agricultural Chemicals | ||
Environmental Science | ||
Entomology and Nematology | Agricultural/ Horticultural Entomology | 120 Q |
Nematology & Apiculture | ||
Sericulture & Plant Protection | ||
Agronomy | Agronomy & Tea Husbandry & Technology | 120 Q |
Social Sciences | Agricultural Economics | 120 Q |
Dairy Economics & Agriculture Extension/Extension Education/ Communication | ||
Dairy Extension Education | ||
Statistical Sciences | Agricultural Statistics & Computer Application | 120 Q |
Bioinformatics | ||
Horiculture | Horticulture & Vegetable Crops or Sci. / Olericulture | 120 Q |
Pomology/ Fruit Sci., Fruit Sci. and Horticulture Technology | ||
Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops | ||
Floriculture & Landscaping Architecture | ||
Plantation Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | ||
Forestry/Agroforestry | Forest Production & Utilization | 120 Q |
Silviculture & Agroforestry | ||
Tree Physiology and Breeding | ||
Agroforestry & Forest NRM/Forest Mgmt & Utilization | ||
Plantation Technology | ||
Wild Life Sc. (Forestry) | ||
Wood Science | ||
Agricultural Engineering | Soil & Water Conservation Engg./Soil & Water Engg | 120 Q |
Irrigation Drainage Engg,/Irrigation Water Mgmt.Engg | ||
Post Harvest Technology/ Processing and Food Engg. | ||
Farm Machinery and Power Engg. | ||
Renewable Energy Engg. | ||
Water Science & Technology | Water Science and Technology | 120 Q |
Communiity Science | Food & Nutrition | 120 Q |
Human Development & Family Studies | ||
Home Management/Family Resource Management | ||
Clothing & Textile/ Textile & Apparel Designing | ||
Home Science Extension/ Education,/Extn. & Comm. Mgmt. | ||
Animal Biotechnology | Animal Biotechnology & Vety./Animal Biochemistry | 120 Q |
Veterinary Science | Veterinary Anatomy/ Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | 120 Q |
Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics/Ani. Reproduction | ||
Vety. Medicine (Clinical/Preventive) | ||
Veterinary Parasitology | ||
Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology | ||
Veterinary Pathology | ||
Wildlife Science/ Wildlife Health Mgt. | ||
Vety.Virology | ||
Vety. Immunology | ||
Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology/Bacteriology | ||
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology | ||
Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology/Vety. Public Health/Vety.Epidemiology/ Vety. Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine | ||
Animal Sciences | Animal Husbandry/Dairy Science | 120 Q |
Animal Genetics & Breeding | ||
Animal Nutrition & Vety./Animal Physiology | ||
Livestock Production Management | ||
Livestock Products Technology | ||
Poultry Science & Vety. & Animal Husbandry Extension | ||
Livestock/ Veterinary/ Animal Husbandry Economics | ||
Bio-Statistics | ||
Fisheries Science | Fisheries Sciences/Fish Environment Mgmt. | 120 Q |
Fisheries Resource Management | ||
Aquaculture & Fish Processing Technology/Fish PHT | ||
Fish Physiology & Biochemestry | ||
Aquatic Animal Health Mgmt. | ||
Fisheries Extension | ||
Aquatic Env. Management | ||
Fish Genetics/ Breeding / Biotechnology | ||
Fish Nutrition & Feed Tech | ||
Fish Economics & Fish Engg.& Technology | ||
Diary Science | Dairy Microbiology & Dairy Chemistry | 120 Q |
Dairy Technology | Dairy Technology & Dairy Engineering | 120 Q |
Food Science Technology | Food Technology/Food Science & Technology | 120 Q |
Food Safety & Quality Assurance | ||
Agri-Business Management | Agri-Business Management (MBA) | 120 Q |
Agricultural Marketing & Cooperation (M.Sc.) |
EXAM PATTERN
In the AIEEA PG question paper, there is a one question paper for each of the 20 major subject-groups, which includes 120 multiple choices objective type of questions, each of which has four options.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online (LAN | Anyone selected subjects | 120 Q | 120 x 4 = 480 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Courses that students can take up are Plant Biotechnology, Physical Science, Plant Sciences, Agronomy, Social Sciences, Entomology and Nematology, Statistical Sciences, Forestry/ Agroforestry and Silviculture, Horticulture, Water Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Animal Biotechnology, Community Science (Home Science), Animal Sciences, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fisheries Science, Dairy Technology, Agri-Business Management and Food Science Technology.
Mode of Examination
ICAR Examination will be held as an Online Computer Based Test. Questions will be Objective type Multiple choice in nature.
Medium of Examination
The exam paper for ICAR Examination will be in English language Only.
Marking Scheme
1. Each correctly answered multiple-choice objective type question awarded as 4 marks.
2. For each incorrectly answered multiple-choice objective type question, 1 mark is deducted.
3. No marks are awarded for un-attempted questions.
4. AIEEA PG consists of 480 marks in total.
Note
1. Acronym – ICAR (PG)
2. Conduting Body/Administrator – National Testing Agency (NTA)
3. Exam Purpose – For Admission to PG professional degree programmes
4. Exam Mode – Computer Based Test (CBT)
5. Exam Stages – Single Stage
6. Offered – Once a Year
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates applying for ICAR PG (AIEEA-PG) must fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions related to nationality, educational qualification, and minimum marks. Only those who meet all the criteria will be considered for admission through ICAR counselling.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India. Admission under the All India Quota is open to Indian nationals only.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Allied Sciences from an ICAR-recognized or accredited university. The qualifying degree must be relevant to the Master’s programme for which admission is sought.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General / OBC / EWS: Minimum 60% marks or equivalent OGPA
SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 50% marks or equivalent OGPA
The equivalent percentage will be calculated as per the norms of the candidate’s university.
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for admission to ICAR PG programmes.
Final Year Candidates
Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply, provided they complete the degree and submit proof of qualification at the time of admission.
Other Conditions
Candidates must ensure that their Bachelor’s degree subject combination matches the eligibility requirements of the chosen Master’s programme.
Eligibility will be verified during ICAR PG counselling and document verification.
Eligibility Qualifications for Admission to different Subjects:
Subject/ Discipline | Eligibility Qualifications for SAUs/CAUs etc. (4/5/6 years Bachelors’ degree in) | Alternate Eligibility Qualificationsfor (1) IARI, (2) IVRI, (3) NDRI & (4) CIFE | Applicable at |
01-PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY | |||
1.1 Plant Bio Chemistry/ Bio.Chem | B.Sc. Ag./Horti. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 yrs.system) | IARI |
1.2 Plant Biotech & Molecular Biology/ Biotech. | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry/ Seri./ Biotechnology or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry/ Sericulture/ Biotechnology. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
1.3 Plant/ Crop Physiology | B.Sc. Ag./Horti. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
02- PLANT SCIENCES | |||
2.1 Plant Breeding and Genetics | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
2.2 Plant Pathology | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system | IARI |
2.3 Agricultural Microbiology/ Microbiol. | B.Sc. Ag./Horti. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
2.4 Seed Science & Technology | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
2.5 Plant Genetic resources | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
03- PHYSICAL SCIENCE | |||
3.1 Agricultural /Agro. Meteorology | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | – | – |
3.2 (a) Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry | B.Sc. Ag./Horti. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture . | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
(b) Soil Conservation & Water Mgmt./ SWC | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | – | – |
(c) Irrigation & Water Mgmt. | B.Sc. Ag./Horti. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture. | – | – |
3.3 Agril. Physics | B.Sc. Ag./Horti. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
3.4 Agril. Chemicals | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
3.5 Environmental Science | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry. | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
04-ENTOMOLOGY AND NEMATOLOGY | |||
4.1 Agricultural /Horticultural | B.Sc. (Ag.)/ Horti./ Forestry/ Sericulture or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horti./Forestry/ | B.Sc.(10+ 2+3 system) | IARI |
4.2 Nematology | B.Sc. (Ag.)/ Horticulture / Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry | IARI | |
4.3 Apiculture | – | – | |
4.4 Sericulture | B.Sc. (Ag.)/ Horti./ Forestry/ Sericulture or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horti./Forestry/ Sericulture. | – | – |
4.5 Plant Protection | – | – | |
05-AGRONOMY | |||
5.1 Agronomy | B.Sc. Ag. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | B.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons/ B.Sc. (Ag. & AH) | NDRI |
5.2 Tea Husbandry & Technology | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Horti./Forestry. | – | – |
06-SOCIAL SCIENCES | |||
6.1 Agricultural Economics | B.Sc. Ag./ Horticulture/Agril. Marketing and Co-operation/Forestryor B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Agril. Marketing and Co-operation/Forestry. | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT)/ B. Tech.(DT)/ B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc. (Animal Sciences) /B.F.Sc. | IARI |
6.2 Dairy Economics | B.Sc. (Dairy Tech.)/ B.Tech. Dairy Engg./ B.V.Sc.&A.H | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT)/ B. Tech.(DT)/ B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc. (Animal Sciences) /B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. Home Science./ B.Sc.(Agri./Horti./Ag. Marketing & Co-operation) | NDRI |
6.3 Agri.Exten./ Extn. Education/ Communication | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Sericulture/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Forestry/ Sericulture. | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT)/ B. Tech.(DT)/ B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc. (Animal Sciences) /B.F.Sc | IARI |
6.4 Dairy Extension Education | B.Sc. Dairying (DT/DH)/ B. Tech. (DT) /B.V.Sc.&A.H. | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT/DH)/ B.Tech. (DT)/ B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc. (Animal Sciences)/ B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc. (Ag. & AH)/ B.Sc.(Ag.) Honors/ B.Sc. Home Science (with elective Extension Education). | NDRI |
07- STATISTICAL SCIENCES | |||
7.1 Agricultural Statistics | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horti. / Forestry/ Sericulture/ Agricultural Marketing & Coop./B.F.Sc./ Veterinary Sciences/ B.Tech. in Agril. Engg. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horti. /Forestry/ Sericulture/ Agricultural Marketing & Coop./ B.F.Sc./ Veterinary Sciences/ B.Tech. inAgril. Engg. | B.Sc.(10+2+3 system) | IARI |
7.2 Computer Application | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horti. /Forestry/ Sericulture/ Agricultural Marketing & Coop./ Veterinary Sciences/ B.Tech. in Agril.Engg. or B.Sc. (Hons.)inAgriculture/ Horti./Forestry/ Seri./ Agril. Mktg. & Coop./ Veterinary Sciences/ B.Tech. in Agril. Engg. | B.Sc.(10+2+3 system) | IARI |
7.3 Bioinformatics | B.Sc. Agril./Horticulture/Forestry /B.F.Sc. /B.Sc. (Hons.) Agric./Horticulture/Forestry /B.F.Sc./B.Sc. Agril. Engg / B. Tech. Agril. Engg. | B.Sc.(10+2+3 system) | IARI |
08-HORTICULTURE | |||
8.1 Horticulture | B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture. | – | – |
8.2 Vegetable Crops or Sci./ Olericulture | – | – | |
8.3 Pomology/Fruit | – | – | |
8.4 Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops | – | – | |
8.5 Floriculture and Landscaping Architecture | – | – | |
8.6 Plantation Spices, Medicinal &Aromatic Crops | – | – | |
09-FORESTRY/ AGRO FORESTRY AND SILVICULTURE | |||
9.1 Forest Production & Utilization | B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry. | – | – |
9.2 Silviculture & Agroforestry | – | – | |
9.3 Tree Physiology and Breeding | – | – | |
9.4 Agroforestry | – | – | |
9.5 Forest NRM/ Forest Mgmt. & Utilization | – | – | |
9.6 Plantation Technology | – | – | |
9.7 Wildlife Sci. (Forestry) | – | – | |
9.8 Wood Science | – | – | |
10-AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY | |||
10.1 Soil and Water Cons Engg./Soil & Water Engg. | B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical/Civil/Elect./ Electronics. | – | – |
10.2 Irrigation and Drainage Engg./ Irri.Water Mgmt. Engg. | – | – | |
10.3 Post-HarvestTechnology/ Processing & FoodEngg. | B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Agric.&Food Engg./ Mechanical/Civil/Elect./ Electronics/ Food Engg./ Process and FoodEngg./Chemical Engg | – | – |
10.4 Farm Machinery and PowerEngg. | B. Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical/Civil/Elect./ Electronics/ Production Engg. | – | – |
10.5 Renewable Energy Engg. | B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Agric.&Food Engg./ Mechanical/Civil/Elect./ Electronics/ Production Engg./ Food Engg./ Process and Food Engg. | – | – |
11-WATER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | |||
11.1 Water Science&Technology | B.Sc.(Agriculture)/ Horticulture or B.Sc. (Hons.) (Agriculture)/Horticulture/ B. Tech. (Agri. Engg.). | – | – |
12-HOME SCIENCE (CURRENTLY RENAMED AS COMMUNITY SCIENCE) | |||
12.1 Food& Nutrition | B.Sc. Community Science/Home Science or B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science/Home Science | – | – |
12.2 Human Development and Family Studies | B.Sc. Community Science/Home Science or B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science/Home Science | – | – |
12.3 Home Management/Family Resource Managemen | B.Sc. Community Science/Home Science or B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science/Home Science. | – | – |
12.4 Clothing and Textile/ Textile & Apparel Designing | B.Sc. Community Science/Home Science or B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science/Home Science. | – | – |
12.5 Home Science Extn./Edn.,/ Extn. &Comm.Mgmt. | B.Sc. Community Science/Home Science or B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science/Home Science. | – | – |
13-ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | |||
13.1 Animal Biotechnology | B.V.Sc.&A.H. | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT/DH) /BE/ B.Tech. (Biotechnology)/ B.Tech. in (Chemical Engg./Biochemical Engg./Food Tech./ Fermentation Tech.)/ B.V.Sc. & AH /B. Pharma/ Biotechnology/ B.Sc.(10+2+3 system). | NDRI |
13.2 Veterinary/ Animal Biochemistry | B.V.Sc.&A.H | B.Sc. Biochemistry/ B.Sc.(Hons) Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biomedical Sci./ B.V.Sc. & A.H./ B.Sc.(10+2+3 system). B. Tech./ B.E. in Biotech. /Dairy Tech./ Food Tech. | NDRI |
14-VETERINARY SCIENCE | |||
14.1 Veterinary Anatomy / Veterinary Anatomy& Histology | B.V.Sc.&A.H. | – | – |
14.2 Vety. Gynecology and Obst./ Ani. Reproduction | – | – | |
14.3 Vety. Medicine (Clinical/ Preventive) | – | – | |
14.4 Vety. Parasitology | – | – | |
14.5 Vety. Pharmacology andToxicology | – | – | |
14.6 Vety. Pathology | – | – | |
14.7 WildlifeSci./WildlifeHealthMgt. | – | – | |
14.8 Vety. Virology | – | B.V.Sc. &A.H. | IVRI |
14.9 Vety.Immunology | – | ||
14.10 Vety.Microbi. & Immunology/ Bacteriology | B.V.Sc. & A.H. | – | – |
14.11 Vety. Surgery &Radiology | – | – | |
14.12 Vety. Public Health & Epidemiology/ Vety. Public Health/ Vety. Epidemiology/ Vety. Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine | – | – | |
15-ANIMAL SCIENCES | |||
15.1 AnimalHusbandry/ Dairy Sci. | B.Sc. Ag./B.Sc.(Hons.) Agric./B.Sc. (Dairying) / B.Sc. (Dairy | – | – |
15.2 AnimalGenetics andBreeding | B.V.Sc. & A.H. | B.V.Sc.&AH/ B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. (Dairying & AH)/ B.Sc. (Anim. Sci.)/ B.Sc. (Ag. & AH)/B.Sc. (Genetics)/B.Sc. (Biotech.)/B.Sc. | NDRI |
15.3 Animal Nutrition | B.V.Sc. & AH/B.Sc. (Ag. & AH) / B.Sc. (10+2+3 system). | NDRI | |
15.4 Vety./Anim. Physiology | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DH)/ B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc. (Anim. Sci.) | NDRI | |
15.5 Livestock ProductionMgmt. | B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. (Animal Sciences)/ B.Sc. (Ag. & AH) | NDRI | |
15.6 Livestock Products Technology | – | – | |
15.7 Poultry Science | – | – | |
15.8 Vety. & Animal Husbandry Extension | – | – | |
15.9 Livestock/ Veterinary/Animal Husbandry Economics | – | – | |
15.10 Bio-Statistics | – | – | |
16-FISHERIES SCIENCE | |||
16.1 Fisheries Sciences/ Fish Env | B.F.Sc | – | – |
16.2 Fisheries Resour | – | – | |
16.3 Aquaculture | – | – | |
16.4 Fish Processing Technol./ Fish PHT | – | – | |
16.5 Fish Physiol. & Biochem | – | – | |
16.6 Aquatic Animal Health | – | – | |
16.7 Fisheries | – | – | |
16.8 Aquatic Env. | – | – | |
16.9 Fish Genetics/ Breeding/ | – | – | |
16.10. Fish Nutrition and Feed Tech. | – | – | |
16.11. Fish. | – | – | |
16.12 Fish Engg. & | – | – | |
17-DAIRY SCIENCE | |||
17.1 DairyMicrobiology | B.Sc. Dairying (DT/DH)/B.Sc. (DT)/B.Tech.(DT) | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (Dairy Technol.)/ B. Tech (Dairy Technol. /Biotech.)/ B.V.Sc. & AH/ B.Sc.(Hons) Microbiology/ B.Sc. Food Tech., Food Sci./ Biotechnol./ Food Sci. and Technol./Industrial Microbiology/ Medical Microbiology/ Microbial & Food Technology/B.Sc. with Microbiology /Industrial Microbiology. B.Sc.(10+2+3 system). | NDRI |
17.2 Dairy Chemistry | B.Sc. Dairying (DT/DH)/B.Sc. (DT)/B.Tech.(DT) | B.Sc. Dairying/B.Sc. Dairying (DT)/B. Tech. (DT)/B. Tech./B.Sc.(Food Technology/Food Sci./Food Sci. & Technol.)/Food Technol. Mgmt./ B.V.Sc. & A.H/ B.Sc. Hons. (Chemistry). B.Sc.(10+2+3 system). | NDRI |
18-DAIRY TECHNOLOGY | |||
18.1 Dairy Technology | B.Sc. Dairying/B.Tech. Dairy Technology. | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT)/ B.Tech. (DT)/B.Sc. Food Tech. / B.Tech. Food Tech. (4 years degree)/B.Sc. (Microbial & Food Tech.) – 4 years degree | NDRI |
18.2 Dairy Engineering | B.E./B.Tech. (Dairy Engineering). B.Tech (DT) | B.Sc. Dairying/ B.Sc. Dairying (DT)/ B.Tech. (DT)/B.Sc. Food Tech. / B.Tech. Food Tech. (4 years degree)/ B.Tech. Agril. Engg./B.Sc. (Microbial & Food Tech.) – 4 years degree. | NDRI |
19-FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (M. Sc. Degree will be awarded but M.Tech. Degree at AAU, Anand) | |||
19.1 Food Technology/Food Processing Technology/Food Science & Technology/Food Process Engineering (M.Tech. at AAU Anand) Highlighted is AAU 19.1 Food Technology Food Science & Technology | B.Sc. Agric./ Horti./ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture,/ Food Sci. & Technol./ B.E. (Agril.)/ B. Tech. (Agrl. Engg.)/ B. Tech. (Food Technology) | B.Tech./BE (Food Technology), B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Sc. (Food Science/Food Science & Technology), B.Tech. (Food Technology & Management), B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.V.Sc. & AH.- | – |
19.2 Food Safety & Quality Assurance | – | B. Tech. Dairy Technol./or Food Technol./Food Technol. & Mgmt. B.Sc. Food Sci./ Home Sci./ Food Microbiol./Industrial Microbiol./Medical Microbiol./B.Sc. (10+2+3 system). B.Sc. Ag. / Horti. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. & AH. | NDRI |
20-AGRI BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | |||
20.1. Agri Business Mgmt.(MBA) | B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry/ Seri./ B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horti./ Agril. Marketing, & Co-operation/ Sericulture/ Commercial Agriculture Buss. Mgmt./ Forestry/ B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Vety. Sci./ Dairy Sci./Fishery Sci./Food Sci. & Technology/ B. Tech. Biotechnology. | – | – |
20.2. Agril. Marketing and Co-operation (M.Sc.) | B.Sc. Agril. Marketing and Co-operation /Agriculture/Horticulture/Agriculture Engg./Sericulture /Commercial Agriculture/Business Management/ orestry/Veterinary Science | – | – |
IMPORTANT DATES
The ICAR PG 2026 admission process is expected to begin with the release of the official notification in April 2026, followed by the start of the online application process in the same month. The last date to apply is likely to fall in May 2026, after which the application correction window may be opened briefly. The ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 examination is tentatively scheduled for June 2026, with the results expected in July 2026. Qualified candidates will then be invited to participate in ICAR PG counselling, which is expected to commence during August 2026.
Event | Dates |
Online submission of Application Form | April to May |
Last date of successful transaction of fee | Last week of May |
Correction in particulars of Application Form on website only | Upto Mid of May |
Date of Examination | June |
Declaration of Result on NTA website | July |