ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 exam analysis
Candidates can check ICAR AIEEA PG exam analysis soon after the exam is over. The exam analysis will be based on students reactions. They will get to know ICAR AIEEA PG question paper difficulty level, high-weightage topics, most difficult sections and more.
NTA is conducting the ICAR AIEEA PG exam 2026 in two shifts. Each shift is conducted for 2 hours. Candidates appearing for ICAR AIEEA PG exam need to carry an admit card and a valid photo ID with them.
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ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Marking Scheme
Candidates appearing for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam must be familiar with the exam marking scheme. ICAR AIEEA PG question paper comprises 120 questions. Each question carries 4 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers. No marking for unattempted questions. ICAR PG total mark is 480 marks. Check the table for ICAR PG marking scheme below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total number of questions | 120 |
| Total marks | 480 |
| Marks for each correct answer | +4 |
| Negative marking | −1 for each incorrect answer |
| Marks for unanswered questions | 0 |
Formula
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)
Where:
- Correct = Number of correct answers
- Incorrect = Number of wrong answers
- Unanswered = 120 − (Correct + Incorrect)
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Your expected cutoff table is broadly in line with what several education portals are predicting for the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 (exam pattern: 120 questions, 480 marks). However, these are unofficial estimates and the actual cutoff will depend on factors such as paper difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.
| Category | Expected Safe Score (Out of 480) |
|---|---|
| GEN / EWS | 350–390+ |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 285–350 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 220–300 |
Best ICAR Institutes and Score Required
ICAR AIEEA PG gives access to four ICAR Deemed Universities — where 100% of PG seats are filled through this exam — and 64 State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) where 30% of seats are filled via ICAR counselling. The table below shows estimated minimum scores required for admission at key institutes, based on 2024 and 2025 closing-rank trends.
| Institute | Location | Type | Estimated General Score (Out of 480) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) | New Delhi | ICAR Deemed University | 340–420+ |
| Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | ICAR Deemed University | 290–370+ |
| National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) | Karnal, Haryana | ICAR Deemed University | 265–340+ |
| Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ICAR Deemed University | 255–320+ |
| Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) | Ludhiana, Punjab | State Agricultural University | 245–300 |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Central University | 240–280 |
| Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | State Agricultural University | 240–260 |
All four ICAR Deemed Universities require at least 255–340 marks for General category students across most programmes, and even their SC/ST closing scores typically exceed 200 marks. At 100 marks, no seat is accessible at any ICAR-participating institute in 2026.
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