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Know Everything About ICAR AIEEA Exam 2024 (NOW CUET-ICAR UG) Before Enrolling for It

ICAR AIEEA 2024 Exam

ICAR 2024 will take admission to the specified UG courses through CUET UG 2024 scores. So there will be no ICAR-AIEEA (UG) for admission in Agriculture UG courses and the CUET UG 2024 application form will be released soon. The CUET exam 2024 application correction window will be held from April 2024 (Tentatively as per 2023 Schedule).

The CUET (ICAR-UG)-2024 Examination, which is for candidates seeking admission in undergraduate programs, will be conducted tentatively in May. The exam will be held in three different slots and at centers/cities chosen by NTA across the country. This arrangement will allow a significant number of candidates to participate in the exam across various disciplines and programs.

Without further ado! Let’s get started…

What is ICAR AIEEA Exam 2024?

NTA conducts ICAR AIEEA on behalf of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) for admission to B.Tech, B.Sc and M.Sc courses in Central and State Agricultural Universities. ICAR AIEEA 2024 Admission to Agriculture and Technology Courses will be based solely on the performance of the candidates in the ICAR AIEEA 2024 results.

In 2020, around 2,40,931 candidates for UG courses and 31,586 candidates for PG courses have cleared the ICAR AIEEA exam.

But now…

Latest update?

ICAR AIEEA 2024 has been discontinued and replaced by CUET 2024 for B.Sc Agriculture admissions. Earlier, ICAR conducted AIEEA for admission to Bachelor’s degree programs in Agriculture and allied sciences for 20% of seats in agricultural universities. But now it has been decided that admission to UG courses in agriculture and allied subjects will be done through CUET 2024 for the academic year 2024-25.

The application process for CUET 2024 will tentatively start in February. There is no official notification released on the CUET 2024 exam dates. The application form for CUET 2024 will be available at cuet.samarth.ac.in. The CUET paper will have four sections – Sections 1A and 1B (Languages), Section 2 (Area-Specific Subject) and Section 3 (General Test). Check

 As per the CUET 2024 exam pattern, the exam will be conducted in computer mode in two slots with subject-type questions. Slot 1 is scheduled from 09:00 to 12:15 and Slot 2 will be held from 15:00 to 18:45.

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Important Dates – ICAR AIEEA Exam 2024

Candidates can check the CUET 2024 UG Exam Dates below for admission to Bachelor of Agriculture and Allied Science programs as ICAR AIEEA Exam 2024 has been replaced by CUET 2024.

The Official announcement has not been released yet for the 2024 exams but for your reference, we will be providing you tentative dates as per the 2023 exam calendar.

Here are some of the important dates regarding the CUET 2024 exam based on the 2023 schedule.

ParticularsTentative Dates
CUET 2024 Notification Release DateFebruary 2024
CUET 2024 Application Form Last DateMarch 2024
CUET 2024 Application Fee Last DateApril 2024
CUET 2024 Correction WindowApril 2024
CUET 2024 Exam City AnnouncementApril 2024
CUET Admit Card Release DateMay 2024
CUET 2024 Exam DateMay 15 to May 31, 2024 (Announced)
Release of Provisional CUET Answer KeyTo be Notified
CUET 2024 Answer Key Challenge WindowTo be Notified
CUET 2024 Result DateTo be Notified

ICAR AIEEA Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should note that any individual found to be ineligible at any stage of the admission process will not be considered for further selection.

ICAR AIEEA UG (CUET) Eligibility

Check the eligibility criteria for ICAR AIEEA UG (CUET) 2024 below.

  • Age Limit: Minimum age limit is 16 years to be eligible.
  • Citizenship: The citizenship of the applying candidate should be Indian only.
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed 10+2 from CBSE or any other recognized board in English with at least any three science subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates who are studying in class 12th or have appeared for the Board exam and are waiting for the results are also eligible to take the ICAR AIEEA UG exam.
  • Candidates should have 50% marks in Class 12th if they belong to the General/ OBC/ NCL category. However, if they belong to SC/ ST/ PC category they should have 40% marks in Class 12th.

ICAR AIEEA PG Eligibility

  • Qualifying Examination: Candidates must have passed four/six (10+6 B.Sc. Ag.)/five years (B.V.Sc. & AH)/51⁄2 years (B.V.Sc. & AH) degree.
  • Marks: 60% marks for General, OBC, UPS, and EWS categories and 50% marks for ST/SC and PwD categories.
  • Candidates should have B.V.Sc. & A.H. with an internship before the date of entry.

ICAR AIEEA 2024 Syllabus

ICAR AIEEA syllabus for UG and PG Courses. The topics for UG courses will be from the 12th standard. The topics for PG courses will come from plant biology and agronomy. Here are the UG and PG Syllabus for all candidates.

According to the CUET UG course:

  • In Section IA and IB – Language is tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages – Fact, Literature and Narrative [Literary Skills and Vocabulary]
  • For Section II refer NCERT books.
  • In Section III– General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (simple application of basic mathematical concepts of Arithmetic/Algebra, Geometry/Measurement/Statistics taught up to Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning.

For more details refer to CUET 2024 Exam

For PG Courses

  • Plant Biotechnology: Photosynthesis, Proteins, General Structure and Function of Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, Structure and Metabolic Functions of Carbohydrates, Genetic Engineering, Dry Matter Partitioning, Development, Respiration and Transpiration, Elements of Economic Botany, Harvest Index of Crops, DNA Replication, etc.
  • Physical Science: Periodic Classification of Elements, Fats, and Liquids, Weathering of Rocks and Minerals, Causes of Poor Aeration, Principle of Nutrient and Water Management, Structure and Function of Plant Cells, Classifications, Soil Classifications, etc.
  • Agronomy: Proteins, Integrated Farming Systems, Principles of Crop Ecology and Crop Adaptation, Economic Importance, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Sugarcane and Their Management, Physiological Limits of Crop Yield and Variability about Ecological Optima, Water Management, etc.

ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern

ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern is given below for UG and PG course candidates:

For UG Courses

The CUET 2024 exam pattern has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body, along with a notification and information brochure. The CUET exam pattern has undergone changes in terms of the total number of questions and the number of questions to be asked. The pattern is different from slot I and slot II. CUET UG 2024 will be conducted in Computer Mode (CMT) duration of 3 hours.

The exam will include Section 1A, Section 1B, General Test, and Subject Matters. Section 1A, which is compulsory, will be in 13 languages ​​and candidates will be given the option to choose the language of their choice. Section 1B is optional and is intended for students who wish to choose one language (out of 20 languages) other than those included in Section 1A. Some of the languages ​​offered are French, Arabic, German, etc. Each question will carry five marks and for each wrong answer – one negative mark.

For PG Courses

  • Exam Mode: The exam mode will be conducted online mode.
  • Total Questions: The questionnaire will consist of 120 questions.
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will be asked in the exam.
  • Total Marks: The paper will be 480 marks.
  • Medium: The questionnaire will be in English only.
  • Marking Scheme: Candidates will get 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark for each wrong answer.

ICAR AIEEA Counselling

Candidates eligible for AIEEA 2024 will be called for ICAR counseling. During the counseling process, candidates will be allocated across colleges and subjects based on candidates’ CUET 2024 scores. Candidates must carry all original documents on the day of counseling. Any copies of documents will not be accepted and will result in rejection.

Necessary documents on the day of counseling:

  • 12th class Mark sheet
  • Provisional Certificate
  • CUET 2024 Result
  • Passing Certificate
  • Category Certificate
  • Admit Card of Entrance Exam
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Age Certificate

ICAR AIEEA Accepting Colleges

Candidates who clear the ICAR AIEEA exam for admission to the UG course can secure admission to 11 undergraduate programs (BSc, BTech, etc.). Courses offered in colleges that accept ICAR AIEEA scores for admission include Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Home Science, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Science/Food Technology, Biotechnology, etc.

India’s ICAR-AU system includes 74 agricultural universities, including 63 State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural, and Fisheries Universities (SAU), four ICAR-DUs – IARI, IVRI, NDRI, and CIFE, three Central Agricultural Universities (CAU, Imphal, Dr. RPCAU, Pusa and RLB CAU, Jhansi), four Central Universities (CU) having Faculty of Agriculture (BHU, AMU, Viswa Bharati, and Nagaland University).

Conclusion

Candidates are advised to cover the entire syllabus topic-wise and prepare those topics first for which they find it difficult to eliminate the exam pressure. Candidates are encouraged to solve the previous year’s tests to get a basic plan regarding the rigor of the exam.

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ICAR AIEEA Exam: FAQs

When will ICAR (CUET) UG Exam 2024 be held?

ICAR 2024 will accept admission to the specified UG courses through CUET UG scores 2024. The application forms for CUET 2024 will be released soon. NTA may extend the last date for submission of applications depending on the number of applications received, student inquiries, and other external factors.

What is ICAR (CUET) UG Exam?

In 2024, All India CUET Entrance Examination (ICAR-UG) will be conducted for admission to Bachelor’s programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (except Veterinary Science) in Agricultural Universities for 15/20 percent seats in the University [ 100 percent seats in RLBCAU Jhansi, NDRI Karnal, IARI New Delhi and its centers (Karnal-IIWBR, Patna-RCER, Umiam-RCNEH, Kolkata-CRIJAF, Cuttack-NRRI, Ranchi-IIAB, Hyderabad-IIRR, Nagpur – CICR, Bhopal -CIAE, Baramati-NIASM , Lucknow-IISR, Jharkhand-IARI, Assam-IARI, RaipurNIBSM) and Dr. RPCAU Pusa, Bihar]. CUET (UG)-2024 is a common entrance examination for admission to UG programs offered by central universities and other participating institutions.

When is the last date to apply for ICAR (CUET) UG Exam 2024?

The application forms for CUET 2024 will be released soon.

Is ICAR CUET UG exam easier than NEET exam?

The ICAR CUET exam consists of questions from subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with Agriculture and Mathematics sections. So the topics on which the questions are asked are similar to the topics of the NEET exam. Also, experts share that the difficulty level of the questions asked in the ICAR exam is moderate. On the other hand, NEET has a tough level of difficulty.

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