ICAR AIEEA PG Syllabus 2025: ICAR will conduct a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for various subjects. The ICAR AIEEA PG Syllabus 2025 consists of core topics from throughout Animal Sciences, Physical Science, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Horticulture, Agronomy, and Plant Sciences. The syllabus is divided up subject subject-wise and unit-wise wise so candidates can focus on core concepts to prepare for the exam.
The ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 is a national level entrance examination that is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the PG degrees in Agriculture and related disciplines offered at Agricultural Universities in India. The examination will be conducted in July 3, 2025, in online (CBT mode) with 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. Candidate will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The question paper is provided in English and covers topics in subject specific science according to the bachelor's specialized subject. Each year around 25,000 candidates apply each year; therefore this examination remains a thoroughly competitive examination.
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Below is the detailed discussion about the syllabus of ICAR AIEEA PG. Candidates are advised to check the table and have a deep understanding of it.
ICAR AIEEA PG Syllabus |
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Subject |
Major Units / Subtopics |
Plant Biotechnology |
- Structure and function of cells and organelles - Genetics and molecular biology - Plant tissue culture - Genetic engineering and applications - Plant genomics and proteomics - Bioinformatics - Transgenic plants and biosafety - Marker-assisted selection |
Plant Sciences |
- Plant anatomy and morphology - Plant physiology - Plant biochemistry - Plant taxonomy and systematics - Plant breeding - Seed technology - Crop physiology - Plant growth regulators |
Entomology and Nematology |
- Insect morphology, taxonomy, and physiology - Insect ecology and behavior - Pest management - Beneficial insects - Nematode morphology and classification - Nematode management - Insecticides and resistance - Integrated pest management (IPM) |
Horticulture |
- Fundamentals of horticulture - Fruit, vegetable, and flower production - Post-harvest management - Plant propagation - Orchard management - Protected cultivation - Breeding of horticultural crops - Landscaping and garden design |
Animal Sciences |
- Animal genetics and breeding - Animal nutrition - Livestock production and management - Animal physiology - Dairy science - Animal health and diseases - Poultry, sheep, goat, and pig production |
Physical Science |
- Physics: Mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics - Chemistry: Organic, inorganic, physical chemistry - Soil science and soil chemistry - Environmental science |
Veterinary Science |
- Veterinary anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry - Animal pathology and microbiology - Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology - Veterinary public health - Animal surgery and radiology - Livestock products technology |
Agricultural Engineering & Technology |
- Soil and water conservation engineering - Irrigation and drainage - Farm machinery and power - Renewable energy sources - Post-harvest technology - Food engineering - Agricultural structures |
Agronomy |
- Principles of agronomy - Crop production and management - Soil fertility and nutrient management - Weed management - Water management - Cropping systems - Sustainable agriculture |
Soil Science |
- Soil genesis, classification, and survey - Soil physics, chemistry, and biology - Soil fertility and fertilizers - Soil and water conservation - Soil pollution and management |
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Candidates are advised to check the updated ICAR AIEEA exam pattern to make their preparation better. Below is the concise table for the same
ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern 2025 |
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Mode of Exam |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Medium of Exam |
English |
Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total Number of Questions |
120 |
Total Marks |
480 |
Marks per Question |
+4 for each correct answer |
Negative Marking |
-1 for each incorrect answer |
Marks for Unattempted |
0 |
Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
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