ICAR Admission 2026: Apply Online for AIEEA PG & AICE PhD – Eligibility, Dates, Fee

ICAR Admission 2026 – Apply Online for PG & PhD Programmes

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has officially opened the application process for admission to postgraduate (Master’s) and doctoral (PhD) programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences for the academic year 2026. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the ICAR Admission 2026 includes the All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) for PG and the AICE-JRF/SRF for PhD. Eligible candidates can apply online from 8 May to 7 June 2026. This is a prime opportunity for those seeking a Sarkari Job in the agricultural research sector.

Organization Overview

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the apex national body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences. Under its umbrella, ICAR offers world-class postgraduate and doctoral programmes through its network of agricultural universities and research institutes across India.

Post Details

The ICAR Admission 2026 invites applications for admission to the following programmes:

• AIEEA (PG) 2026 – Master’s degree programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.
• AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2026 – Doctoral programmes with Junior Research Fellowship / Senior Research Fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

For AIEEA (PG) 2026

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (4/5/6 years duration) in a relevant subject from a recognized university.
• Minimum Marks: 60% for General/OBC/EWS candidates; 50% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
• Age Limit: Minimum 19 years as on 31 August 2026.

For AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2026

• Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years as on 31 August 2026.

Age Limit

For AIEEA (PG): Minimum 19 years. For AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD): Minimum 20 years. Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories.

Application Fee

• AIEEA (PG): General/EWS/OBC – ₹1,300; SC/ST/PwD – ₹675
• AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD): General/EWS/OBC – ₹2,000; SC/ST/PwD – ₹1,025

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by NTA. The exam pattern is as follows:

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NTA ICAR portal: exams.nta.nic.in/icar/
2. Click on the registration link for AIEEA (PG) or AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD).
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned documents and a live photograph (mandatory).
6. Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card or net banking.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required

• Live Photograph
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar preferred)
• Educational Certificates & Marksheets
• Category / PwD Certificate (if applicable)