The Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission (ICAR AIEEA PG) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to postgraduate programs in agricultural universities across India. It covers disciplines like Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary, and more.
Candidates must hold a four or six-year Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech, or BVSc & AH) from a recognized university. Those near completion of their degree programs can also apply provisionally, but must possess the necessary qualifications at the time of admission.
What it is: Advanced study of agricultural practices, crop production, and soil management.
Scope: Careers in agricultural research, government agriculture departments, and agribusiness.
What it is: Focuses on fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plant cultivation, including post-harvest management.
Scope: Opportunities in horticultural research, floriculture industries, and landscape design.
What it is: Study of forest management, conservation, and agroforestry for sustainable resource use.
Scope: Roles in forest departments, environmental NGOs, and research organizations.
What it is: Focuses on human nutrition, family resource management, and community development (formerly Home Science).
Scope: Careers in community development programs, NGOs, and academic research.
What it is: Study of silk production, silkworm rearing, and sericulture techniques.
Scope: Jobs in sericulture industries, silk production units, and agricultural research.
What it is: Focuses on aquaculture, fish breeding, and fishery resource management for sustainable fish production.
Scope: Roles in fisheries departments, aquaculture farms, and marine research institutes.
What it is: Involves farm machinery, irrigation systems, and post-harvest technology to enhance agricultural efficiency.
Scope: Opportunities in farm equipment industries, irrigation projects, and agricultural tech startups.
What it is: Covers milk processing, dairy product development, and quality control in the dairy industry.
Scope: Jobs in dairy industries, quality assurance, and research institutions.
What it is: Study of food processing, preservation, and packaging for the food industry.
Scope: Careers in food processing industries, quality control, and research labs.
What it is: Application of biotechnology in agriculture for crop improvement and pest resistance.
Scope: Roles in biotech firms, agricultural research, and academic institutions.
What it is: Focuses on genetic engineering, molecular biology, and biotechnology applications in plants.
Scope: Careers in agricultural research, biotech firms, and academic institutions focusing on crop improvement.
What it is: Study of crop production, soil management, and sustainable farming practices.
Scope: Opportunities in agricultural research, farm management, and agribusiness.
What it is: Focuses on soil fertility, chemistry, and management for sustainable agriculture.
Scope: Roles in soil testing labs, agricultural research, and environmental consultancy.
What it is: Study of plant diseases, their causes, and management strategies.
Scope: Jobs in agricultural research, plant protection agencies, and academic institutions.
What it is: Focuses on insect biology, pest management, and integrated pest control.
Scope: Careers in agricultural research, pest control agencies, and academic institutions.
What it is: Study of economic principles applied to agriculture, marketing, and policy.
Scope: Opportunities in agribusiness, policy analysis, and research institutions.
What it is: Focuses on agricultural education, communication, and rural development.
Scope: Roles in extension services, rural development programs, and NGOs.
What it is: Study of plant genetics and breeding techniques for improved crop varieties.
Scope: Careers in seed industries, agricultural research, and academic institutions.
What it is: Focuses on seed production, quality testing, and storage technologies.
Scope: Jobs in seed industries, agricultural research, and quality control labs.
What it is: Study of microorganisms in agriculture, including soil health and biofertilizers.
Scope: Opportunities in microbial research, biofertilizer industries, and academic institutions.
What it is: Application of statistical methods in agricultural research and data analysis.
Scope: Roles in agricultural research, data analysis, and policy planning.
What it is: Study of weather and climate impacts on agriculture and crop planning.
Scope: Careers in meteorological services, agricultural research, and climate advisory roles.
What it is: Focuses on the design and application of farm machinery and power systems.
Scope: Opportunities in farm equipment industries, agricultural engineering firms, and research.
What it is: Study of soil and water conservation techniques for sustainable agriculture.
Scope: Roles in irrigation projects, soil conservation departments, and environmental engineering.
What it is: Focuses on food processing technologies and engineering solutions for food industries.
Scope: Jobs in food processing industries, quality assurance, and research labs.
What it is: Application of biotechnology in animal breeding, health, and production.
Scope: Careers in biotech firms, animal research, and academic institutions.
What it is: Study of animal rearing, nutrition, and management for livestock production.
Scope: Roles in animal husbandry departments, dairy industries, and research.
What it is: Advanced study in veterinary microbiology, pathology, surgery, and public health (offered in select institutes).
Scope: Jobs in veterinary hospitals, research labs, and public health sectors.
What it is: Study of food safety, nutrition, and technology for food product development.
Scope: Careers in food industries, quality control, and research institutions.
What it is: Focuses on dairy production, milk chemistry, and product development.
Scope: Opportunities in dairy industries, quality assurance, and research.