The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 (Indian Council of Agricultural Research - All India Entrance Examination for Admission) syllabus is designed to comprehensively test candidates aspiring for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs in agriculture and allied sciences across India. The NTA ICAR AIEEA exam covers subject-specific knowledge, analytical skills, and general aptitude tailored to the candidate's chosen discipline.
The UG syllabus covers subjects typically required in 12th standard, including
This NTA ICAR AIEEA syllabus assesses foundational scientific knowledge necessary for agriculture-related undergraduate courses.
The PG syllabus is expansive and detailed, covering the following major subjects as listed below in the table.
Subject Area
Major Topics Covered
Agronomy
Crop production, soil science, water management, cropping systems
Horticulture
Fruit and vegetable crops, floriculture, post-harvest technology
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Mendelian genetics, hybridization, biotechnology in breeding
Entomology & Plant Protection
Pest management, integrated pest management, biological control
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Soil fertility, nutrient management, organic farming, soil fertility evaluation
Agricultural Economics & Statistics
Farm management, agricultural marketing, cost concepts, probability, statistics
Animal Science & Veterinary
Animal breeding, nutrition, reproduction, disease management
Forestry & Agroforestry
Silviculture, forest ecology, forest management
Food Science & Nutrition
Food analysis, nutrition, food preservation
Agricultural Engineering
Farm machinery, soil and water conservation, post-harvest engineering
Fisheries Science
Aquaculture techniques, fish biology, fish disease management
Biotechnologies
Molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, bioinformatics
Many PG courses also have a practical examination component assessing hands-on skills like:
Candidates should refer to the detailed ICAR PG syllabus PDF and university curricula of agricultural courses to prepare effectively. Emphasis should be given to
Q1. Does ICAR AIEEA syllabus vary for UG and PG programs?
Ans. Yes, the syllabus for UG focuses on 12th standard science subjects, whereas the PG syllabus covers detailed topics from agricultural and allied science disciplines relevant to the candidate’s Bachelor’s degree.
Q2. Are analytical and application-based questions part of the ICAR PG syllabus?
Ans. Yes, around 30% of the PG exam questions test analytical and application skills alongside core knowledge.
Q3. Is there a practical exam included in the ICAR AIEEA PG admission process?
Ans. Yes, many PG courses require candidates to take a practical exam or viva to test hands-on skills in their subject area.
Q4. Where can candidates find the detailed ICAR AIEEA 2026 syllabus?
Ans. The detailed syllabus is available on the official ICAR website and NTA exam portal as downloadable PDFs outlining course-wise topics.
Q5. How should candidates prepare for the General Aptitude section in the syllabus?
Ans. Candidates should practice reasoning, quantitative aptitude, communication skills, and current affairs, which are included in the General Aptitude portion.
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