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ICAR AIEEA eligibility criteria 2025 for exam conducted by NTA for students who wish to pursue UG and PG courses from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and affiliated institutes. Candidates appearing for the exam are requested to check ICAR AIEEA eligibility before 2025 filling the online registration form.
It must be noted that admission to the institute will be based on the eligibility criteria. If a candidate fails to clear the criteria, the admission will be forfeited. To get complete information on ICAR AIEEA 2025 PG and UG eligibility, applicants can refer to the information provided below.
ICAR AIEEA UG Eligibility Criteria Details
Candidates who wish to secure admission to UG courses offered at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and affiliated institutes are required to check their eligibility. ICAR AIEEA UG eligibility is tabulated below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants should be a citizen of India. |
| Age Limit | Applicant must be 16 years old as of August 31, 2025 |
| Qualifying exam criteria for General Category | Applicant must have passed 12th standard from a recognized board/university with 50% marks |
| Qualifying exam criteria for ST/SC/OBC | Applicant must have 50% marks in 12th standard if they belong to OBC/UPS category and 40% marks if they belong to SC/ST/PC category |
| Additional Information | Applicants having a compartment/ supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible. Such candidates need to have proof of having cleared the examination with the requisite percentage mentioned above |
ICAR AIEEA PG Eligibility Criteria Details
NTA will conduct ICAR AIEEA examination to offer admission to PG courses. Students who wish to appear for the exam must refer to the eligibility criteria first. ICAR AIEEA PG eligibility is tabulated below.
| Element | Details |
| Nationality | Applicants should be a citizen of India. |
| Age Limit | Applicant must be 19 years old as of August 31, 2025 |
| Qualifying exam criteria | Candidates must complete their education in the pattern of 10+2+5 (B.V. Sc. & A.H)/10+2+4/10+6/10+2+3. |
| Qualifying exam grades | Candidates must have a minimum of 6.60/10, 3.25/5,2.60/4 grade points if they belong to the General/OBC/UPS category. If candidates belong to SC/ST/PC category they must have a minimum of 5.60/10, 2.75/5, 2.20/4 grade points. |
| Additional Information | Applicants having a compartment/ supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible. Such candidates need to have proof of having cleared the examination with the requisite percentage mentioned above |
ICAR AIEEA Age Limit for UG & PG
ICAR AIEEA age limit for both UG courses and PG courses must be checked by the candidates. To apply for the ICAR AIEEA UG course candidates must be 16 years old and there is no upper age limit for candidates.
Candidates applying for the ICAR AIEEA PG course must be 19 years old and there is no upper age limit for the candidates. There is no number of attempts candidates can appear unlimited times.
Course Wise Eligibility for ICAR AIEEA 2025
ICAR and affiliated institutes offer numerous courses for UG and PG. The eligibility criteria for different courses vary, hence, the candidates are required to have complete details on the Course Wise Eligibility for ICAR AIEEA 2025.
The course-wise eligibility is tabulated below.
| Name of the Programme | Mandatory Subjects Required in Class 12th | Eligible Subjects/ Papers in ICAR AIEEA |
| B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture |
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) Inter-Agriculture |
PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) PCA (Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture) ABC (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry) |
| B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture |
PCB PCMB PCM Inter-Agriculture |
PCB PCM PCA ABC |
| B.F.Sc |
PCB PCMB Inter-Agriculture |
PCB PCA ABC |
| B.Sc Forestry (Hons) |
PCB PCMB Inter-Agriculture |
PCB PCM |
| B.Sc Community Science (Hons) |
PCB PCMB PCM |
PCB PCM |
| B.Sc Food Nutrition & Dietetics |
PCB PCMB PCM |
PCB PCM |
| B.Sc Sericulture (Hons) |
PCB PCMB PCM |
PCB PCM |
| B.Tech Agriculture Engineering |
PCM PCMB |
PCM |
| B.Tech Dairy Technology |
PCM PCMB |
PCM |
| B.Tech Food Technology |
PCM PCMB |
PCM |
| B.Tech Bio-Technology |
PCM PCMB PCB |
PCM PC |
FAQs on ICAR AIEEA Eligibility Criteria
Q: How will the ICAR AIEEA 2025 exam be conducted?
A: The ICAR AIEEA 2025 exam will be conducted online, in CBT mode. Candidates need to visit the exam center with proper documents.
Q: What is the minimum age limit to appear for the ICAR AIEEA exam 2025?
A: Candidates appearing for the UG course must be above the age of 16 years. Candidates applying for PG course must be above the age of 18 years. However, there is no number of attempts for the candidates.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the ICAR AIEEA 2025 PG exam?
A: Yes, there is a negative marking in the exam. One mark is deducted for each question wrongly marked. For every correct answer +4 mark will be awarded.
Q: Can I appear for the ICAR AIEEA 2025 exam if I don't have Math's in my 10+2?
A: Yes, candidates without Math's are also eligible to appear for the examination. Candidates must fall under the category of PCB, PCM or PCMB.
