NTA

ICAR AIEEA PG PhD 2026 Admit Card Out

Organization National Testing Agency (NTA)

Important Dates

Online Application Starts
08 May 2026
Application Deadline
07 June 2026
Correction Window
12-14 June 2026
Exam City Slip Available
25 June 2026
Admit Card Release
June 2026 (End)
Official Examination Date
04 July 2026

Application Fees

AIEEA PG Course
For General ₹1300
For OBC / EWS ₹1255
For SC / ST / PH ₹675
AIEEA JRF/SRF (PHd) Courses
For General ₹2000
For OBC / EWS ₹1955
For SC / ST / PH ₹1075

Age Limits & Relaxations

Minimum Age
19 for PG/20 for Ph.D
Maximum Age
N/A

Minimum age limits are different for PG and Ph.D candidates. Please check properly!

Recruitment Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the portal links for the ICAR AIEEA PG and AICE JRF/SRF Ph.D. 2026 examination cycles. This single-window system coordinates advance exam city allocations followed by final admit card distribution, streamlining entry verification for elite national agricultural programs on a centralized scale.

Mode of Selection / Exam Stages

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Merit List Generation
  • Counseling & Seat Allotment
  • Scholarship Allocation
  • Document Verification
ICAR AIEEA PG PhD Admit Card 2026 & Exam City Slip Link Download_result

Course Details & Structural Eligibility

AIEEA PG 2026 (Post Graduate Courses)

  • Eligible Core Streams: Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science, Physical Science, Entomology and Nematology, Agronomy, Social Science, Statistical Science, Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture Engineering, Water Science and Technology, Home Science, Animal Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Food Science Technology, and Agri Business Management.
  • Minimum Academic Benchmark: Candidate must hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in an allied agricultural field from a recognized university.
  • Minimum Age (As of Aug 31, 2026): 19 Years.

AICE-JRF/SRF Ph.D. 2026 (Doctoral Courses)

  • Eligible Core Streams: Crop Sciences (I, II, III), Horticulture, Veterinary and Animal Science (I, II, III), Dairy Science, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Home Science, Fishery Science, Natural Science Management (I, II), Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Extension, and Agricultural Statistics.
  • Minimum Academic Benchmark: Candidate must hold a completed Master’s Degree in a corresponding or relevant subject stream.
  • Minimum Age (As of Aug 31, 2026): 20 Years.

How to Check Exam City Guide

Here are simple steps to check Exam City Guide (ICAR AIEEA PG PhD)
  • Visit the official NTA tracking platform at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
  • Select the dedicated link labeled "Download Exam City Details - ICAR (PG)" or "ICAR (Ph.D.)" depending on your applied course tier.
  • Provide your unique Application Number and Date of Birth as recorded on your primary registration receipt.
  • Verify the displayed exam date, shift timing, and city assignment, then save a backup copy for planning your travel logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The National Testing Agency formally activated the exam city advance intimation links on June 25, 2026.
No, the city slip is strictly an advance notification to assist with travel planning. The actual Admit Card with detailed building addresses will be issued separately before the exam.
The online Computer-Based Test (CBT) for both PG and Ph.D. programs is scheduled to be held on July 4, 2026.
As of August 31, 2026, applicants must be at least 19 years old to qualify for Postgraduate courses and at least 20 years old for Doctoral (Ph.D.) courses.
The application processing fee for General category applicants is ₹1,300 for the AIEEA PG course track and ₹2,000 for the AICE JRF/SRF Ph.D. course track.