Overview
The ICAR AIEEA PG and AICE JRF/SRF PhD Result 2026 has been released for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in agricultural universities. The examination and result process is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). No single total vacancy figure has been announced, as admissions are made against programme-wise and university-wise seats.
Candidates can download their scorecards using their application number and other required login credentials. Qualifying the examination does not automatically guarantee admission; eligible candidates must also participate in the prescribed counselling and document-verification process.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Council of Agricultural Research / National Testing Agency |
| Post Name | AIEEA PG and AICE JRF/SRF PhD Admissions 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified; admission is based on programme-wise seats |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | Declared in 2026; exact date not specified |
Candidates should monitor the examination and ICAR portals for the counselling schedule, choice-filling dates, seat-allotment rounds and admission deadlines. Separate notices may be issued for PG and PhD counselling.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For AIEEA PG, applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, fisheries, dairy technology, agricultural engineering or another discipline accepted for the chosen postgraduate programme.
- For AICE JRF/SRF PhD, candidates generally need a relevant master's degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Applicants must satisfy the subject combination, minimum marks or grade requirements prescribed for the university and programme selected.
- Candidates awaiting their qualifying examination results may be considered provisionally, subject to producing the required certificates within the admission deadline.
- Programme-specific eligibility must be checked in the 2026 information bulletin and counselling brochure before exercising choices.
Age Limit
- The age requirement differs for the PG and PhD entrance examinations.
- AIEEA PG applicants are generally required to be at least 19 years old, subject to the conditions in the 2026 bulletin.
- AICE JRF/SRF PhD applicants are generally required to be at least 20 years old, subject to official rules.
- Candidates should verify the applicable cut-off date and any category-related provisions from the official notification.
Fees
- The examination fee is payable online during submission of the application form.
- Fee amounts may vary by examination and category.
- The result notice does not provide a revised fee schedule; candidates should consult the detailed 2026 information bulletin.
- Counselling, seat-acceptance or university admission charges may be collected separately.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Entrance Examination: Candidates are assessed through the relevant AIEEA PG or AICE JRF/SRF PhD entrance test.
- Merit and Counselling: Qualified candidates are considered on the basis of their score or rank, category, programme preferences and seat availability.
- Document Verification and Admission: Final admission is confirmed after verification of academic records, category certificates and other required documents by the allotted institution.
How to Apply
The entrance application window is normally closed by the time results are declared. Candidates should now download the scorecard and complete the next admission stages as follows:
- Visit the official ICAR examination portal at exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/.
- Open the result or scorecard link for ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 or AICE JRF/SRF PhD 2026, as applicable.
- Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and the displayed security code.
- Submit the details and check the candidate's name, roll number, marks, percentile or rank and qualifying status.
- Download the scorecard and retain multiple printed copies for counselling and university reporting.
- Register separately for ICAR counselling when the link becomes available. Fill in programme and university preferences carefully before locking the choices.
- Upload clear copies of the required certificates and pay any applicable counselling or seat-acceptance fee.
- After allotment, report online or to the designated institution within the deadline. Failure to complete verification may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Candidates facing a mismatch in personal details or difficulty accessing the scorecard should use the helpdesk information displayed on the examination portal. The application number can also be recovered through the candidate login facility, where available.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the ICAR AIEEA PG and AICE JRF/SRF PhD Result 2026 available?
Yes. Candidates can check and download the relevant 2026 scorecard through the official examination portal using their login credentials.
2. Does qualifying the ICAR entrance examination confirm admission?
No. Admission depends on merit, eligibility, counselling participation, choice filling, seat availability and successful document verification.
3. What should candidates do after downloading the scorecard?
Candidates should preserve the scorecard, check counselling notices, arrange their academic and category documents, register for counselling and submit programme preferences within the announced schedule.
