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ICAR PG Syllabus and Exam Pattern

All India Entrance Examination for Admission (Postgraduate)

Sections
3
Topics
22
Sub-topics
174
Stages
3
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The ICAR PG (All India Entrance Examination for Admission (Postgraduate)) syllabus is organised into 3 sections: General Studies (Common for all streams), Subject Specialization and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 22 topics and 174 sub-topics, tested in General Studies, Subject Specialization and ICAR-PG Domain Test. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) conducts the All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) for postgraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences across State Agricultural Universities, Deemed Universities, and ICAR Institutes. The exam consists of a subject-specific section (chosen discipline) and a General Studies section covering Agriculture GK, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.

Exam pattern: CBT + University-level Counselling (15% All-India Quota Seats)

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  • Agriculture Policy & Rural Development

    ~10 marks

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs

    ~10 marks

  • Quantitative Aptitude & Statistics

    ~8 marks

  • Reasoning & Mental Ability

    ~7 marks

  • English Language & Comprehension

    ~5 marks

  • Computer & IT Awareness

    ~3 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

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High-weightage ICAR PG topics

  1. 1AgronomySubject Specialization~20 marks
  2. 2Horticulture (Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Spices, Plantation)Subject Specialization~20 marks
  3. 3Soil Science & Agricultural ChemistrySubject Specialization~15 marks
  4. 4Plant Breeding & GeneticsSubject Specialization~15 marks
  5. 5Veterinary & Animal ScienceSubject Specialization~15 marks
  6. 6Plant Pathology & Plant ProtectionSubject Specialization~12 marks
  7. 7Agricultural Entomology & NematologySubject Specialization~12 marks
  8. 8Agriculture Policy & Rural DevelopmentGeneral Studies (Common for all streams)~10 marks

ICAR PG section-wise syllabus

Subject Specialization

Subject Specialization · 13 topics · 114 sub-topics

  • Agronomy
  • Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
  • Plant Breeding & Genetics
  • Horticulture (Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Spices, Plantation)
  • Plant Pathology & Plant Protection
  • Agricultural Entomology & Nematology
  • Agricultural Economics & Farm Management
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Veterinary & Animal Science
  • Fisheries Science
  • Home Science / Community Science
  • Forestry & Environmental Science
  • Food Science & Technology
Full Subject Specialization syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAR PG syllabus?

The ICAR PG syllabus has 3 sections: General Studies (Common for all streams), Subject Specialization and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 22 topics and 174 sub-topics.

What is the ICAR PG exam pattern?

CBT + University-level Counselling (15% All-India Quota Seats). Stages: General Studies, Subject Specialization, ICAR-PG Domain Test.

How many questions come from each ICAR PG section?

General Studies (Common for all streams): 50 questions (50 marks); Subject Specialization: 150 questions (150 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which ICAR PG topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Agronomy (Subject Specialization, ~20 marks), Horticulture (Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Spices, Plantation) (Subject Specialization, ~20 marks), Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry (Subject Specialization, ~15 marks), Plant Breeding & Genetics (Subject Specialization, ~15 marks), Veterinary & Animal Science (Subject Specialization, ~15 marks).

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Is this the official ICAR PG syllabus?

It is compiled from the official ICAR PG notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.