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LATEST UPDATES 2026
The ICAR AIEEA 2026 notification for Ph.D. admissions is expected to be released by the NTA in May 2026, with exams likely scheduled for July 2026. The application form will be available online, with a correction window, and a computer-based test (CBT) format. Application Date is Likely in April–May 2026. The Result is most likely to be declared in August 2026 similar to last year’s result timeline.
IMPORTANT DATES
The ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 exam, for doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences, is tentatively scheduled for July 3, 2026, with registration likely starting in May 2026. As Details are given below. Keep checking the official NTA ICAR portal exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ for the official announcement.
Event | Dates |
Release of Application Form | May 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | June 2026 |
Correction in particulars of Application Form on website | June 2026 |
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | Fourth Week of June 2026 |
Date of Examination | July 3, 2026 (tentative) |
Declaration of Result | August 2026 |
PROGRAM OFFERED
The ICAR AICE-PhD 2026 exam, conducted by the NTA, offers admission to various doctoral (PhD) programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences, providing Junior/Senior Research Fellowships (JRF/SRF). Key disciplines include Plant Pathology, Entomology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science, Veterinary Sciences, and Dairy Technology.
Key PhD Program Specializations Offered:
The exam covers a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to:
1 – Plant Sciences: Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Nematology, Plant Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Seed Science and Technology, Plant Genetic Resources.
2 – Horticulture: Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Post-Harvest Management, Floriculture, Plantation/Medicinal/Aromatic Crops.
3 – Veterinary & Animal Sciences: Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Biotechnology, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Parasitology, Livestock Production.
4 – Agriculture Engineering/Technology: Food Processing Technology, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Dairy Technology, Dairy Chemistry/Microbiology.
5 – Other Areas: Forestry, Agroforestry, Sericulture, Community Science, Fisheries.
Important Details:
Eligibility: A Master’s degree in the respective agriculture or allied sciences field.
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Purpose: Admission to SAUs/CAUs and ICAR-DUs.
Candidates can apply to these diverse research areas to pursue doctoral studies in top agricultural universities.
TOP COLLEGES & SEATS
Here’s a list of some of the top colleges and universities in India where you can pursue a PhD through the ICAR (ICAR-AICEE/PG/PhD) counselling process for 2026 admission, especially for Agriculture & Allied Sciences research.
These institutions are ICAR-accredited and highly regarded for research, facilities, and academic quality:
Top ICAR-Recognised Institutes for PhD (All India)
1 – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
Premier national institute under ICAR with strong PhD research programs in most agricultural disciplines.
2 – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal (Haryana)
Known for advanced dairy science, food technology, and allied research.
3 – Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Excellent overall research environment; globally recognised and strong in crop science, genetics, and agronomy.
4 – Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar
Large research programs in crop improvement, soil science, entomology, etc.
5 – Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Well-established research in plant biotechnology, horticulture, crop sciences and more.
6 – University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore / Dharwad
Strong research across disciplines with well-equipped labs and field studies.
7 – Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU), Anand
Renowned for research in plant breeding, animal sciences, and agri-systems.
8 – Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri
Key research focus especially in breeding, plant pathology and horticulture.
9 – Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola
Good research opportunities in agriculture sciences and allied sectors.
10 – Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur
Strong PhD placements in agronomy, genetics, and extension education.
For the 2026 academic session, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will conduct the AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) entrance exam to fill approximately 25% of seats in accredited Doctoral degree programmes across the ICAR-AU (Agricultural University) system.
Seat Availability Overview
Total Ph.D. Seats: While exact 2026 figures are finalized during the counselling phase, the system typically offers seats across 74 Agricultural Universities.
100% Seat Allocation: All seats in ICAR Deemed Universities (DUs) like IARI (New Delhi), IVRI (Izatnagar), NDRI (Karnal), and CIFE (Mumbai), as well as Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs) like RLBCAU (Jhansi) and Dr. RPCAU (Pusa), are filled through this entrance exam.
25% All India Quota: For State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), 25% of the total Ph.D. seats are reserved for candidates qualifying through the ICAR national-level exam.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ICAR PhD 2026 exam (AICE-JRF/SRF), register online at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR during the expected application window (often May/June).
1. Candidates can apply for AIEEA (PHD) “Online” on the website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/
2. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted.
3. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate.
4. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin on the NTA website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
5. Candidates must ensure that the e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through email on the e-mail address or SMS on the given Mobile Number only.
Instructions for filling Online Application Form:
Download the Information Bulletin and Replica of the Application Form. Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility.
Follow the 3 steps given below to Apply Online:
Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using a unique Email Id and Mobile No.
Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application No. Upload scanned images of the Candidate’s Photograph (file size: 10 kb – 200 kb), Candidate’s Signature (file size: 4 kb – 30 kb), and Thumb impression (file size: 3 kb -30 kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
Step-3: Pay the fee using SBI/Canara/HDFC Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI and keep proof of fee paid. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of the fee then the transaction is canceled, and the amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account. However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.
Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA website and check their e-mails/SMS regularly for the latest updates.
Application Fees
Application Fee Payable by the Candidates of Various Categories:
1. General/Unreserved – Rs. 1900/- ( Previous Year )
2. OBC-NCL*/ UPS**/EWS*** – Rs. 1800/- ( Previous Year )
3. SC/ ST/ PwBD / Third Gender – Rs. 975/- ( Previous Year )
Applicable Service/Processing charges& GST are to be paid by the candidate.
Method of Fee Payment
1. Through Debit/Credit card – Candidates need to check the validity of the Debit/Credit Card while logging on to the website for submitting the Application Form. Candidate should enter the information asked for and make the required payment through a Debit/Credit Card.
2. Through Net Banking – Check the balance in the account and keep all credentials ready while logging on to the website for submitting the Application Form. Candidate should log in with his/her credentials of net banking and make payments through Net Banking.
3. Through UPI.
EXAM CENTRES
The ICAR Ph.D. 2026 (AICE JRF/SRF) exam centres will be located in major cities across all Indian states and Union Territories, with the final venue assigned by the NTA during the application process. Candidates must select four preferred cities in order of preference during registration, with the exam conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format.
Sr.No | STATE | CITY | CITY CODE |
1 | ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR | PORT BLAIR | AN01 |
2 | ANDHRA PRADESH | TIRUPATHI | AP16 |
3 | VIJAYAWADA | AP17 | |
4 | VISAKHAPATNAM | AP18 | |
5 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ITANAGAR/ | AL01 |
6 | GUWAHATI | AM02 | |
7 | JORHAT | AM03 | |
8 | SILCHAR (ASSAM) | AM04 | |
9 | BIHAR | ARRAH | BR09 |
10 | BHAGALPUR | BR02 | |
11 | MUZAFFARPUR | BR06 | |
12 | PATNA | BR07 | |
13 | CHANDIGARH | CHANDIGARH/ MOHALI | CH01 |
14 | BILASPUR(CHHATTISGARH) | CG02 | |
15 | RAIPUR | CG03 | |
16 | DELHI | DELHI/NEW DELHI | DL01 |
17 | GOA | PANAJI/MADGAON | GO01 |
18 | GUJARAT | ANAND | GJ02 |
19 | MEHSANA | GJ08 | |
20 | RAJKOT | GJ10 | |
21 | SURAT | GJ11 | |
22 | HARYANA | HISSAR | HR05 |
23 | KARNAL | HR06 | |
24 | HIMACHALPRADESH | KANGRA/PALAMPUR | HP04 |
25 | SOLAN | HP07 | |
26 | JAMMU AND KASHMIR | JAMMU | JK02 |
27 | SRINAGAR (J & K) | JK04 | |
28 | JHARKHAND | JAMSHEDPUR | JH03 |
29 | RANCHI | JH04 | |
30 | KARNATAKA | BENGALURU | KK04 |
31 | DHARWAD/HUBBAL LI(HUBLI) | KK10 | |
32 | GULBARGA | KK08 | |
33 | SHIVAMOGA(SHIMOGA) | KK15 | |
34 | KERALA | ALAPPUZHA/CHENGANNUR | KL01 |
35 | IDUKKI | KL05 | |
36 | KANNUR | KL07 | |
37 | KOZHIKODE | KL12 | |
38 | PALAKKAD | KL15 | |
39 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | KL17 | |
40 | THRISSUR | KL18 | |
41 | LADAKH | LEH | LL01 |
42 | MADHYA PRADESH | BHOPAL | MP03 |
43 | GWALIOR | MP06 | |
44 | INDORE | MP07 | |
45 | JABALPUR | MP08 | |
46 | SAGAR | MP12 | |
47 | SATNA | MP13 | |
48 | MAHARASHTRA | JALGAON | MR13 |
49 | KOLHAPUR | MR14 | |
50 | MUMBAI/ NAVI MUMBAI | MR16 | |
51 | NAGPUR | MR17 | |
52 | NANDED | MR18 | |
53 | PUNE | MR22 | |
54 | MANIPUR | IMPHAL | MN01 |
55 | MEGHALAYA | SHILLONG | MG01 |
56 | MIZORAM | AIZAWL | MZ01 |
57 | NAGALAND | KOHIMA | NL02 |
58 | ODISHA | BERHAMPUR-GANJAM | OR03 |
59 | BHUBANESWAR | OR04 | |
60 | SAMBALPUR | OR09 | |
61 | PUNJAB | BHATINDA | PB02 |
62 | LUDHIANA | PB05 | |
63 | RAJASTHAN | AJMER | RJ01 |
64 | BIKANER | RJ05 | |
65 | JAIPUR | RJ06 | |
66 | JODHPUR | RJ07 | |
67 | KOTA | RJ08 | |
68 | SIKAR | RJ09 | |
69 | UDAIPUR | RJ11 | |
70 | SIKKIM | GANGTOK | SM01 |
71 | TAMIL NADU | CHENNAI | TN01 |
72 | COIMBATORE | TN02 | |
73 | MADURAI | TN08 | |
74 | SALEM | TN11 | |
75 | TELANGANA | HYDERABAD/SECUNDERABAD/ RANGA REDDY | TL01 |
76 | KARIMNAGAR | TL02 | |
77 | WARANGAL | TL07 | |
78 | TRIPURA | AGARTALA | TA01 |
79 | UTTAR PRADESH | AGRA | UP01 |
80 | ALLAHABAD | UP03 | |
81 | BAREILLY | UP04 | |
82 | KANPUR | UP11 | |
83 | LUCKNOW | UP12 | |
84 | VARANASI | UP18 | |
85 | UTTARAKHAND | DEHRADUN | UK01 |
86 | HALDWANI | UK02 | |
87 | WEST BENGAL | ASANSOL | WB01 |
88 | KOLKATA | WB10 | |
89 | SILIGURI | WB11 |
ADMIT CARD
To get the ICAR PhD 2026 admit card, visit the official NTA website (exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR) around late June 2026, log in using your application number and date of birth/password, and download the document. It is essential to print multiple copies for the examination and counselling.
Steps to Download ICAR PhD (AICE-JRF/SRF) 2026 Admit Card:
Visit Official Website: Go to exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR.
Locate Link: Click on the link “Download ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2026 Admit Card”.
Log In: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password.
Download & Print: View the admit card, check details for accuracy, and print at least two copies.
Important Note: The admit card is mandatory for exam entry and future counselling sessions.
EXAM RESULT
The ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2026 results for admission to doctoral programs are tentatively expected to be declared in August/September 2026. The examination is tentatively scheduled for July 3, 2026, with results released online via the National Testing Agency (NTA) official website.
a. The result of the Examination will be placed on the NTA website
b. All announcements related to the conduct of Competitive examinations including the issue of examination notification, admit card information and examination results would be available on the NTA website
The overall Merit/Rank List will be prepared by ICAR separately for every major Subject. In the event of candidates getting equal marks in the Entrance Examination, relative/inter se Merit will be determined in the following order:
(i) The candidate scoring fewer negative marks will be rated higher in merit
(ii) The candidate higher in age would be rated higher in merit
(iii) The candidate with a higher score in Bachelor’s/UG examination would be rated higher in merit
COUNSELING PROCESS & CUTOFFS
Counselling for the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 exam will be conducted online by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) after the declaration of the exam results. The process is highly structured and typically involves four rounds of seat allotment followed by a mop-up round for any remaining vacant seats.
Based on previous trends, the ICAR PhD 2026 cut-offs (AICE-JRF/SRF) are expected to require a minimum qualifying score in the computer-based test (480 total marks). Candidates generally need to secure a 50% score for General/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST/PC categories. Top courses like Food Nutrition/Agriculture typically require scores above 280-300+
Expected Cut-Off Trends for 2026
1 – General Category: 300+ marks (approx.).
2 – OBC Category: 290-295+ marks (approx.).
3 – Cut-off Factors: The final cut-offs depend on the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and seat availability, and are released by NTA along with results.
Required Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Marks)
1 – General/OBC/EWS: Minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5/10.0 OGPA in Master’s degree.
2 – SC/ST/PwD: Minimum 50% aggregate or 5.5/10.0 OGPA.
OVERVIEW
The ICAR AICE-Ph.D. 2026 (or AIEEA-Ph.D.) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the NTA for admission to doctoral degrees in agriculture and allied sciences, tentatively in July 2026.
Particulars | Events |
Exam Full Name | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, PhD (Through AIEEA- PhD) |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Admission Purpose | Admission to PhD courses under ICAR All India Quota |
Exam Level | National |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Date | July 2026 (Tentative) |
Official Website |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the ICAR PhD 2026 exam (AICE-JRF/SRF) involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by online counselling for seat allotment based on merit. Candidates must qualify the entrance exam, register for counselling, fill in university preferences, and undergo document verification to secure admission.
Key Stages of the ICAR PhD 2026 Selection Process:
Entrance Examination (CBT): A 2-hour-30-minute, 150-question objective-type exam (MCQs) covering subject-specific topics (4 marks for correct, -1 for incorrect).
Merit List Generation: A merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBT.
Online Counselling Registration: Candidates with a non-zero score must register on the official ICAR website, pay a fee, and fill in their preferences for subjects and universities.
Seat Allotment: Based on the merit list, reservation policy, and choices filled, ICAR will release multiple seat allotment lists.
Document Verification & Admission: Candidates must undergo online/physical document verification, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report to the allotted university for final admission.
Eligibility & Requirements:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field of Agriculture/Allied Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent OGPA) for General/OBC/EWS categories, and 50% for SC/ST/PwD.
The selection includes provisions for 300 ICAR JRF/SRF scholarships based on merit.
EXAM SYLLABUS
The ICAR AICE-Ph.D. 2026 exam syllabus covers advanced, subject-specific topics (Major Field) in agricultural sciences, alongside general, research methodology, and basic sciences pertinent to the chosen discipline. Key areas include plant breeding, biotechnology, horticulture, animal sciences, and soil science, focusing on molecular techniques, genetic resources, and sustainable practices. Detail Syllabus is given below.
Syllabus For Section A
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
General knowledge/ | The questions assess the level of candidate’s awareness about the environment and its application to the society. The questions are based on general knowledge in the domain of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Allied Sciences, etc. including current events and matters of everyday observation and experience | 20 Ques |
Syllabus For Section B
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Crop Sciences-I | Genetics & Plant Breeding, Seed Science & Technology & Economic Botany and Plant Genetic Resources | 50 Q each |
Crop Sciences- II | Plant Pathology, Nematology, Agricultural Entomology/Entomology & Sericulture | |
Crop Sciences- III | Plant Biochemistry/Biochemistry, Plant Physiology/Crop Physiology, Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology & Biotechnology & Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology | |
Horticulture | Vegetable Science/Olericulture, Fruit Science/Pomology, Floriculture & Landscaping/Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants & Post Harvest Technology (Horticulture) | |
Veterinary and Animal Sciences-I | Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production Management, Livestock Products Technology & Poultry Science | |
Veterinary and Animal Sciences-II | Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Public Health/Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, Veterinary Microbiology & Veterinary Pathology | |
Veterinary and Animal Sciences-III | Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Vety. Gynaecology & Obstetrics/Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology/Veterinary Surgery & Veterinary Anatomy/Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | |
Veterinary and Animal Sciences-IV | Veterinary Physiology/Animal Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry/Animal Biochemistry & Animal Biotechnology | |
Dairy Science, Dairy Technology & Food Technology | Dairy Chemistry, Food Technology, Dairy Microbiology, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering | |
Agricultural Engineering and Technology | Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering /Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering & Irrigation Water Management Engineering/Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | |
Community Science | Family Resource Management, Textiles and Apparel Designing, Human Development and Family Studies/Human Development, Food Science and Nutrition/Human Nutrition & Home Science Extension and Community Management | |
Fishery Science-I | Fisheries Resource Management, Fish Processing Technology/Fish Post-Harvest Technology, Fisheries Engineering & Technology & Aquatic Environment Management | |
Fishery Science-II | Aquaculture, Fish Health Management/Aquatic Animal Health Management & Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | |
Fishery Sciences-III | Fish Genetics and Breeding, Fish Biotechnology & Fish Physiology and Biochemistry | |
Natural Resource Management – I | Forestry/Agroforestry, Agricultural Meteorology, Environmental Sciences & Agricultural Physics | |
Natural Resource Management – II | Agronomy, Soil Sciences/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Chemicals & Water Science & Technology | |
Agricultural Economics & Agri-Business | Agricultural Economics & Agri-business Management | |
Agricultural Extension | Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education/Communication | |
Agricultural Statistics | Agricultural Statistics, Bioinformatics & Computer Application & IT |
Syllabus For Section C
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Genetics and Plant Breeding | General Genetics and Plant Breeding etc | 50 Q each |
Seed Science & Technology | Seed Biology & Protection of Plant Varieties etc | |
Economy Botany & Plant Genetic Resources | Biodiversity and Plant Genetic Resources etc | |
Plant Pathology | Laboratory and Analytical Techniques etc | |
Nematology | History and Economic Importance etc | |
Agricultural Entomology/ | Systematics & Morphology etc | |
Sericulture | Mulberry Crop Production, Silkworm Nutrition etc | |
Plant Biochemistry/Biochemistry | Basic Biochemistry and Biomolecules etc. | |
Plant Physiology/Crop Physiology | Cell Organelles and Water Relations etc | |
Agricultural | Cell Structure and Function & Enzymology etc | |
Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology | History of Microbial World etc | |
Vegetable Science/Olericulture | Breeding of Vegetable Crops etc | |
Fruit Science/Pomology | Biodiversity and Conservation etc | |
Floriculture & Landscaping/Floriculture & Landscape Architecture | Breeding & Landscaping etc | |
Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants | Production technology of Plantation Crops etc | |
Post Harvest Technology (Horticulture) | Value Addition of flowers etc | |
Animal Genetics & Breeding | Overview of Genetics & Advanced Genetics etc | |
Animal Nutrition | Energy and Proteins etc | |
Livestock Production Management | General & Breeding Management etc | |
Livestock Products Technology | Basic and General Aspects of Livestock Products etc | |
Poultry Science | Poultry Genetics and Breeding etc | |
Veterinary Parasitology | Veterinary Helminthology etc | |
Veterinary Public Health/Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology | Veterinary Public Health, Milk Hygiene etc | |
Veterinary Microbiology | General Bacteriology & General Virology | |
Veterinary Pathology | Introduction, History and Etiology etc | |
Veterinary Medicine | General Medicine & Common toxicities etc | |
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | General Pharmacology & Autacoids | |
Vety. Gynaecology & Obstetrics/Animal | Veterinary Gynaecology etc | |
Veterinary Surgery & | General Surgery & Anaesthesia etc | |
Veterinary Anatomy/Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | Comparative Splanchnology etc | |
Veterinary Physiology/Animal Physiology | Blood and Circulation etc | |
Veterinary Biochemistry/Animal Biochemistry | Biochemistry and molecular biology in animal sciences etc | |
Animal Biotechnology | Animal Tissue Culture and Hybridoma Technology etc | |
Dairy Chemistry | Milk constituents, their normal contents and physical and chemical nature etc | |
Food Technology | Introductory Food Technology etc | |
Dairy Microbiology | Scope and History of Microbiology | |
Food Safety and Quality Assurance | General Principles of Food Law etc | |
Dairy Technology | Technology of Milk and Milk Products etc | |
Dairy Engineering | Evaporation and Drying etc | |
Farm Machinery and Power Engineering | Design of Tillage and Planting Machinery | |
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering /Soil and Water Engineering | Groundwater Development, Wells and Pumps etc | |
Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering | Engineering Properties and Quality of Biomaterials etc | |
Renewable Energy Engineering | Biochemical Conversion Technology etc | |
Irrigation Water Management Engineering/Irrigation | Soil-Water-Plant Relationships etc | |
Family Resource Management | Family Resource Management etc | |
Textiles and Apparel Designing | Clothing Construction and Pattern Making etc | |
Human Development and Family Studies/Human Development | Lifespan Development & Early Childhood Education etc | |
Food Science and Nutrition/Human Nutrition | Food and Food Groups etc | |
Home Science Extension and Community Management | Home Science extension education etc | |
Fisheries Resource Management | Fisheries Resources & Fisheries Livelihood etc | |
Fish Processing Technology/Fish Post-Harvest Technology | Low and High Temperature Preservation etc | |
Fisheries Engineering & Technology | Fishing Harbour and Fleet Management etc | |
Aquatic Environment Management | Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences etc | |
Aquaculture | Status and Scope of Aquaculture etc | |
Fish Health Management/Aquatic Animal Health Management | Introduction to Fish Health and Pathology etc | |
Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | Principle of Fish Nutrition etc | |
Fish Genetics and Breeding | Principles of Fish Genetics and Breeding etc | |
Fish Biotechnology | Cellular and Molecular Biology | |
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry | Introduction to Fish Physiology | |
Forestry/Agroforestry | Forests and Forest Policy | |
Agricultural Meteorology | General Meteorology etc | |
Environmental Sciences | Biodiversity & Environmental Pollution etc | |
Agricultural Physics | Basic Physics & Soil Physics | |
Agronomy | Crop Ecology and Geography etc | |
Soil Sciences/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | Pedology & Soil Physics | |
Agricultural Chemicals | General Chemistry & Chemistry of Natural Products | |
Water Science & Technology | General Concepts of Water Resources Management etc | |
Agricultural Economics | Economic Theory & Agricultural Marketing etc | |
Agri-business Management | Human Resource Management etc | |
Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education/Communication | Extension Methods & Farm Journalism etc | |
Agricultural Statistics | Statistical Methods I & II etc | |
Bioinformatics | Molecular Biology and Biotechnology etc | |
Computer Application & IT | Computer organization and architecture |
EXAM PATTERN
The ICAR AICE-Ph.D. 2026 exam is a 2-hour, computer-based test (CBT) with 120 multiple-choice and matching-type questions total, designed for admission to doctoral programs in agriculture. It covers general agriculture, core subject knowledge, and specialized topics, with a marking scheme of +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect ones. Details of the Test are as given below :
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Seperate Time/Total Time |
Objective Type | Part A – General knowledge/reasoning ability | 20 Q | 20 x 4 = 80 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Part B – Core Group containing the specialized Subject opted by the candidate for Ph.D | 50 Q | 50 x 4 = 200 Marks | ||
Part C – Specialized Subject opted by the candidate for Ph.D | 50 Q | 50 x 4 = 200 Marks | ||
Total | 120 Ques | 480 Marks |
Subtest/Section A – First 20 MCQs will be common to all the 73 specialized Subjects.
Subtest/Section B – 50 MCQs will be from the Core Group containing the specialized Subject opted by the candidate for pursuing Ph.D.
Subtest/Section C – 50 MCQs will be from one of the specialized Subjects opted by the candidate for pursuing Ph.D.
Core Groups and Specialized Subjects for AICE-JRF/SRF(Ph.D.) Examination
Core Group | Specialized Subjects for examination |
01 Crop Sciences-I | 1.1 Genetics & Plant Breeding |
1.2 Seed Science & Technology | |
1.3 Economic Botany and Plant Genetic Resources | |
02 Crop Sciences- II | 2.1 Plant Pathology |
2.2 Nematology | |
2.3 Agricultural Entomology/Entomology | |
2.4 Sericulture | |
03 Crop Sciences- III | 3.1 Plant Biochemistry/Biochemistry |
3.2 Plant Physiology/Crop Physiology | |
3.3 Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | |
3.4 Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology | |
04 Horticulture | 4.1 Vegetable Science/Olericulture |
4.2 Fruit Science/Pomology | |
4.3 Floriculture & Landscaping/Floriculture & Landscape Architecture | |
4.4 Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants | |
4.5 Post Harvest Technology (Horticulture) | |
05 Veterinary and Animal Sciences-I | 5.1 Animal Genetics & Breeding |
5.2 Animal Nutrition | |
5.3 Livestock Production Management | |
5.4 Livestock Products Technology | |
5.5 Poultry Science | |
06 Veterinary and Animal Sciences-II | 6.1 Veterinary Parasitology |
6.2 Veterinary Public Health/Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology | |
6.3 Veterinary Microbiology | |
6.4 Veterinary Pathology | |
07 Veterinary and Animal Sciences-III | 7.1 Veterinary Medicine |
7.2 Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | |
7.3 Vety. Gynaecology & Obstetrics/Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics | |
7.4 Veterinary Surgery & Radiology/Veterinary Surgery | |
7.5 Veterinary Anatomy/Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | |
08 Veterinary and Animal Sciences-IV | 8.1 Veterinary Physiology/Animal Physiology |
8.2 Veterinary Biochemistry/Animal Biochemistry | |
8.3 Animal Biotechnology | |
09 Dairy Science, Dairy Technology & Food Technology | 9.1 Dairy Chemistry |
9.2 Food Technology | |
9.3 Dairy Microbiology | |
9.4 Food Safety and Quality Assurance | |
9.5 Dairy Technology | |
9.6 Dairy Engineering | |
10 Agricultural Engineering and Technology | 10.1 Farm Machinery and Power Engineering |
10.2 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering /Soil and Water Engineering | |
10.3 Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering | |
10.4 Renewable Energy Engineering | |
10.5 Irrigation Water Management Engineering/Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | |
11 Community Science | 11.1 Family Resource Management |
11.2 Textiles and Apparel Designing | |
11.3 Human Development and Family Studies/Human Development | |
11.4 Food Science and Nutrition/Human Nutrition | |
11.5 Home Science Extension and Community Management | |
12 Fishery Science-I | 12.1 Fisheries Resource Management |
12.2 Fish Processing Technology/Fish Post-Harvest Technology | |
12.3 Fisheries Engineering & Technology | |
12.4. Aquatic Environment Management | |
13 Fishery Science-II | 13.1 Aquaculture |
13.2 Fish Health Management/Aquatic Animal Health Management | |
13.3 Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | |
14 Fishery Sciences-III | 14.1 Fish Genetics and Breeding |
14.2 Fish Biotechnology | |
14.3 Fish Physiology and Biochemistry | |
15 Natural Resource Management – I | 15.1 Forestry/Agroforestry |
15.2 Agricultural Meteorology | |
15.3 Environmental Sciences | |
15.4 Agricultural Physics | |
16 Natural Resource Management – II | 16.1 Agronomy |
16.2 Soil Sciences/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | |
16.3 Agricultural Chemicals | |
16.4 Water Science & Technology | |
17 Agricultural Economics & Agri-Business Management | 17.1 Agricultural Economics |
17.2 Agri-business Management | |
18 Agricultural Extension | 18.1 Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education/Communication |
19 Agricultural Statistics | 19.1 Agricultural Statistics |
19.2 Bioinformatics | |
19.3 Computer Application & IT |
Medium of Examnation
The exam paper for ICAR AICE Examination will be in English language Only.
Note
1. Acronym – ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF(Ph.D.)
2. Conduting Body/Administrator – National Testing Agency (NTA)
3. Exam Purpose – For Admission to Ph.D. professional degree programmes
4. Exam Stages – Single Stage
5. Offered – Once a Year
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 exam, candidates must meet the following primary requirements set by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):
Nationality
The nationality of the applying candidate should be Indian only.
Educational Qualifications
Master’s Degree: You must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant subject from an ICAR-accredited college/university.
Minimum Marks (OGPA):
1 – General/OBC-NCL/UPS/EWS: Minimum 6.5/10.0 OGPA or 60% aggregate marks.
2 – SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: Minimum 5.5/10.0 OGPA or 50% aggregate marks.
Bachelor’s Degree Duration: Generally, a 4 or 5-year Bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates with a 3-year degree are typically ineligible except for specific programmes at IARI (New Delhi) or NDRI (Karnal).
Age Limit
Minimum Age: At least 20 years as of the cut-off date (typically August 31, 2026, or July 1, 2026).
Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in the entrance examination itself.
Institutional Accreditation
Compulsory Accreditation: Candidates must have graduated from a programme and college accredited by ICAR. Students from non-accredited private or public institutions are generally not eligible unless they belong to the first batch of a newly established government institution.
Special Categories
In-Service Candidates: Those working in ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), or government departments are eligible if they provide a Sponsorship Certificate from their employer.
Final Year Students: If you are in your final semester of a Master’s programme, you can apply but must produce your Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC) at the time of counselling.
For verification of current accredited status, you can check the latest list on the ICAR official portal.
Would you like to see the specific subject-wise eligibility requirements for a particular discipline, such as Agronomy or Genetics?
Minimum OGPA/Marks in the Eligibility Examination required to appear in AICE-JRF/SRF ( Previous Year)
OGPA | Marks Secured | |||
Categories/ Scale | 10 point Scale | 5 point scale | 4 point scale | Percent (100 Point) |
General, OBC (NCL)and UPS/ EWS | 6.5 | 3.25 | 2.6 | 60 |
SC/ST/PwD | 5.50 | 2.75 | 2.2 | 50 |
Note
1. Where OGPA is awarded, equivalence between OGPA and % marks will not be acceptable.
2. There will be no rounding-off of the OGPA/percentage of marks of qualifying examination while deciding the basic eligibility of any candidate for admission e.g. if a candidate obtains 49.99% marks in his/her qualifying examination, then it will not be rounded-off to 50%.
3. Merely qualifying the examination will not guarantee JRF/SRF/Admission. It would be governed by rules and regulations of ICAR and concerned University.
4. Candidate must ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility requirements for the examination as well as admission as detailed in the Information Bulletin. Applying for AICE-JRF/SRF(Ph.D.)-, appearing in the examination and qualifying the same does not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility. The applicant for a particular Subject must satisfy the eligibility criterion as specified in this Information Bulletin (or its amendments/corrections).
Eligibility Qualifications at Master’s level
Students need to match the eligibility criteria as set by ICAR to appear for AICE JRF/SRF (PhD) which are as follows:
Subject of specialization | Eligibility Qualifications* for SAUs/CAUs, | Additional Eligibility Qualification at Bachelors level for IARI/NDRI |
Genetics & Plant Breeding | Genetics and/or Plant Breeding. | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Seed Science & Technology S | Seed Science & Technology | |
Economic Botany and Plant Genetic Resources | Plant Genetic Resources/ Botany/Agricultural Botany | |
Plant Pathology | Plant Pathology/Plant Protection with specialization in Plant Pathology | |
Nematology | Nematology/Plant Protection with specialization in Nematology | |
Agricultural Entomology/Entomology | Agricultural Entomology/ Entomology/Plant Protection with specialization in Entomology | |
Sericulture | Sericulture/Agricultural or Horticultural Entomology | – |
Plant Biochemistry/ Biochemistry | Plant Biochemistry/Biochemistry | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Plant Physiology/ Crop Physiology | Plant Physiology/Crop Physiology | |
Agricultural Biotechnology / Biotechnology/Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | |
Agricultural Microbiology/ Microbiology | Agricultural Microbiology/ Microbiology | |
Vegetable Science/Olericulture | Vegetable Science/Olericulture/Horticulture with specialization in Vegetable Science | – |
Fruit Science/Pomology | Fruit Science/ Pomology/ Horticulture with specialization in Fruit Science | – |
Floriculture & Landscaping/ | Floriculture & Landscaping/ Floriculture & Landscape Architecture / Agriculture or Horticulture with specialization in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture | – |
Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants | Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants/Agriculture or Horticulture with specialization in Spices/Plantation Crops / Medicinal and Aromatic Plants | – |
Post Harvest Technology (Horticulture) | Post-harvest Technology with specialization in Horticultural Crops | – |
Animal Genetics & Breeding | Veterinary Science with specialization in Animal Genetics and Breeding | – |
Animal Nutrition | Veterinary Science with specialization in Animal Nutrition | – |
Livestock Production Management | Veterinary Science with specialization in Livestock Production Management | – |
Livestock Products Technology | Veterinary Science with specialization in Livestock Products Technology | – |
Poultry Science | Veterinary Science with specialization in Poultry Science | – |
Veterinary Parasitology | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Parasitology | – |
Veterinary Public Health/ | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Public Health/Vety. Public Health & Epidemiology/Vety. Epidemiology | – |
Veterinary Microbiology | Veterinary Science with specialization in Microbiology/ Bacteriology/Virology/Immunology | – |
Veterinary Pathology | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Pathology | – |
Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Medicine/ Preventive Veterinary Medicine/ Veterinary Clinical Medicine | – |
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology/Veterinary Pharmacology | – |
Vety. Gynaecology & Obstetrics/Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics | Veterinary Science with specialization in Vety. Gynaecology & Obstetrics/Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics | – |
Veterinary Surgery & Radiology/Veterinary Surgery | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology/Veterinary Surgery | – |
Veterinary Anatomy/Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Anatomy/ Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | – |
Veterinary Physiology/ Animal Physiology | For IVRI/SAUs/CAUs – Veterinary Science with specialization in Veterinary Physiology For NDRI only Veterinary Physiology/Animal Physiology | NDRI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Veterinary Biochemistry /Animal Biochemistry | For IVRI/SAUs/CAUs, etc. Veterinary Sciences with specialization in Vety. Biochemistry. For NDRI only M.V.Sc./M.Sc./M.Tech. in Bio-Chemistry or Animal Biochemistry/ Veterinary Biochemistry/Dairy Chemistry/ Biomedical Sciences/ Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ Chemistry | NDRI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Animal Biotechnology | For IVRI/SAUs/CAUs, etc. Veterinary Sciences with specialization in Animal Biotechnology. For NDRI only MVSc./M.Sc./M. Tech in Biotechnology or Animal/ Veterinary Biotechnology or Animal/Veterinary Biochemistry or Animal /Veterinary Physiology or Animal Genetics and Breeding or Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering/Bioinformatics/ Genetics | NDRI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Dairy Chemistry | For SAUs/CAUs, etc. Dairy Chemistry/Veterinary/Animal Sciences with specialization in Dairy Chemistry For NDRI only Dairy Chemistry/ Veterinary/Animal Sciences with specialization in Livestock Products Technology/ Chemistry | NDRI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Food Technology | Food Science/Food Technology/ Food Science and Technology/Post Harvest Technology | – |
Dairy Microbiology | For SAUs/CAUs, etc. Dairy Microbiology/ Veterinary/Animal Sciences with specialization in Dairy Microbiology For NDRI only Dairy Microbiology/ Veterinary/Animal Sciences with specialization in Dairying/Microbiology/Biotechnology/ Medical Microbiology/Industrial Microbiology/Food Safety and Quality Assurance | NDRI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Food Safety and Quality Assurance | Food Safety & Quality Assurance/ Food Safety & Quality Management/ Dairy Microbiology / Dairy Chemistry/Food Science & Technology/Food Technology | NDRI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Dairy Technology | For SAUs/CAUs, etc. Dairy Technology /Dairy Science/Dairy Engineering/Livestock Products Technology/Food Technology with specialization in Dairy Technology For NDRI only Dairy Technology/Dairy Engineering/Livestock Products Technology/Food Technology with specialization in Dairy Technology. Candidates must have 4 years B. Tech. degree | – |
Dairy Engineering | For SAUs/CAUs, etc. M. Tech. (Dairy Engineering/ Dairy Technology). For NDRI only M. Tech./M.E. (Dairy Engineering/ Dairy Technology / Agriculture Process & Food Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Dairy& Food Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engg./ Post-Harvest Process & Food Engineering/ Food Technology.) Candidates must have 4 years B. Tech./B.E. degree. | – |
Farm Machinery and Power Engineering | Agricultural Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery and Power/Renewable energy | – |
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering / Soil and Water Engineering | Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil and Water/Soil and Water Conservation/Civil Engineering /Irrigation and Drainage Engg./Water Resources /Water Science and Technology | – |
Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering | Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Agricultural Processing Engineering/Processing & Food Engg./ Food Process Engineering/ Dairy Engineering/Post Harvest Technology/Renewable Energy Engg | – |
Renewable Energy Engineering | Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Renewable Energy/ Farm Machinery and Power Engg./Processing & Food Engg | – |
Irrigation Water Management Engineering / Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil and Water/ Soil and Water Conservation/Irrigation and Drainage/Hydrology/Water Resources/Water Science and Technology | – |
Family Resource Managemen | Home Science with specialization in Family Resource Management | – |
Textiles and Apparel Designing | Home Science with specialization in Clothing and Textiles/ Textiles and Apparel Designing | – |
Human Development and Family Studies/Human Development | Home Science with specialization in Child Development/Human Development and Family Studies | – |
Food Science and Nutrition/Human Nutrition | Home Science with specialization in Food Science and Nutrition | – |
Home Science Extension and Community Management | Home Science with specialization in Home Science Extension/Home Science Extension and Community Management | – |
Fisheries Resource Management | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fisheries Resources (and) Management/ Fishery Biology | – |
Fish Processing Technology/Fish PostHarvest Technology | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fish Processing Technology/ Harvest & PostHarvest Technology | – |
Fisheries Engineering & Technology | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fisheries Engineering/ Fisheries Engineering (and) Technology/ Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering/ Harvest & PostHarvest Technology | – |
Aquatic Environment Management | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Aquatic Environment Management | – |
Aquaculture | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Aquaculture/ Inland Aquaculture/ Mariculture | – |
Fish Health Management/Aquatic Animal Health Management | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Aquatic Animal Health/ Aquatic Animal Health Management/ Fish Pathology and Health Management/ Fisheries Microbiology/ Fish Pathology and Microbiology | – |
Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fish Nutrition Feed Tech/ Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology/ Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry | – |
Fish Genetics and Breeding | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fish Genetics & Breeding | – |
Fish Biotechnology | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fish Biotechnology/ Fisheries Biotechnology. | – |
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry | M. F. Sc. with specialization in Fish Physiology and Biochemistry/ Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry | – |
Forestry / Agroforestry | Forestry/Agroforestry/ Agronomy/Horticulture with specialization in Agroforestry | – |
Agricultural Meteorology | Agricultural Meteorology/ Agricultural Physics with specialization in Agricultural Meteorology | – |
Environmental Sciences | Environmental Science/ Agroforestry /Agriculture/Forestry with specialization in Environmental Science. | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Agricultural Physics | Agricultural Physics / Physics / Bio-physics / Agricultural Meteorology / Soil Science / Environmental Science / Remote Sensing / Geo-informatics. | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Agronomy | Agriculture with specialization in Agronomy/Soil Water Management/ Forage Production/ Water Science and Technology | – |
Soil Sciences/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | Agriculture/Horticulture with specialization in Soil Sciences/Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry/ Agricultural Physics with specialization in Soil Physics and Soil and Water Conservation/Water Science and Technology | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 syste |
Agricultural Chemicals | Agricultural Chemicals/Chemistry | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system |
Water Science & Technology | Agriculture with specialization in Water science and Technology/ Agronomy/Soil Science /Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering / Soil and Water Engineering / Irrigation and Drainage Engineering /Water Resources Engineering/ Water Resources Management | – |
Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Economics/Dairy/Animal Husbandry Economics/ Veterinary Economics/Fisheries Economics | – |
Agri. Business Management | Agribusiness Management/ Agricultural Marketing &Co- operation/ Agricultural Economics/ Business Management with specialization in Agriculture | – |
Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education / Communication* | Agricultural Extension/ Extension Education/Communication/Veterinary Extension/Dairy Extension/Fisheries Extension | – |
Agricultural Statistics | Agricultural Statistics/Statistics/Biostatistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Bioinformatics | Bioinformatics/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Computer Application/Agriinformatics/Agricultural Statistics/Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Biostatistics with Bioinformatics as a subject | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Computer Applications & IT | Computer Science/Computer Application/Information Technology/ Postgraduate degree in any specialization of Computer Science | IARI-B.Sc. (10+2+3 system) |
Note :
1. The candidate must fulfil the eligibility conditions as indicated in the above-mentioned table. They are generally eligible for pursuing a Doctoral degree in the subject in which they have passed their postgraduation.
2. For certain subjects/courses, the universities may have different/additional eligibility condition/criteria than those listed above. It is the responsibility of the candidate to check his/her eligibility with the concerned university at the time of counselling.
3. For admission to PhD degree programmes through the entrance examination, only the candidates having passed graduation with 4/5 (B.V.Sc.& A.H.)/6(10+6, BSc. Ag.) years degree programme and postgraduation from any public-funded/Govt. institution will be eligible.
4. In addition to this, 2 years’ PG degree with thesis work is the essential requirements for admission to doctoral degree programmes in the AUs.
5. The candidates having passed with 3 years’ UG degree programme are not eligible for PhD admission through AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD), except in few courses specified above at IARI and NDRI only.
6. The candidates who have passed with 5 years’ integrated M.Sc. degree programme are not eligible to seek admission to PhD degree programmes through this examination.
IMPORTANT DATES
The ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 exam, for doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences, is tentatively scheduled for July 3, 2026, with registration likely starting in May 2026. As Details are given below. Keep checking the official NTA ICAR portal exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ for the official announcement.
Event | Dates |
Release of Application Form | May 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | June 2026 |
Correction in particulars of Application Form on website | June 2026 |
Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | Fourth Week of June 2026 |
Date of Examination | July 3, 2026 (tentative) |
Declaration of Result | August 2026 |