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ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 was held on 29 June 2024. Its answer key has released. ICAR AICE JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 – National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body for ICAR All India Competitive Examination (AICE JRF/SRF (PhD)) 2024 on behalf of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). ICAR AICE JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 is conducted annually for Admission to Doctoral Degree Program and Award of JRF/SRF (PhD) in Agriculture & Allied Sciences courses.
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 score card has been released. Get the link to download the score card here.
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ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 Exam Date
| Event | Dates |
| Release of ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 application form | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Last date to apply online at icar.nta.nic.in | 11 May 2024 (up to 05:00 P.M) |
| Last date for successful transaction of fee through credit/debit card/Net banking /UPI | 11 May 2024 (up to 11:50 P.M) |
| Application form correction | 13 May 2024 to 15 May 2024 |
| Release date for Advance Intimation of the Exam City | 18 Jun 2024 |
| ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 admit card release date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 Exam Date | 29 June 2024 |
| Release of official answer key | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Last date to raise objections till | 03 Aug 2024 (upto 11:50 pm) |
| Last Date for Payment | 03 Aug 2024 (upto 11:50 pm) |
| ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2024 result announcement | 13 Aug 2024 |
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) Exam
If you will appear in ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) exam, then you should know the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme. This is the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) exam pattern.
The exam pattern for ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) is as follows:
- Mode of Exam: The exam is a LAN-Based CBT (Computer-Based Test).
- Question Type: The questions are Multiple Choice.
- Number of Questions: There are 120 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks: The maximum marks in the exam are 480.
- Exam Duration: The entrance exam is of 120 minutes (2 hours).
- Language of Question Paper: The question paper is in the English language.
- Marking Scheme:
- Candidates receive +4 marks for a correct answer.
- Negative marking is applicable, with a deduction of -1 mark for incorrect answers.
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved – Rs.1900/-
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)- (NCL)*& UPS**/ EWS – Rs.1800/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/ Transgender – Rs.975/-
- Note : Processing charges & GST are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable
- Mode of Payment : Online through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI
Application Form
Instructions for completing the Online Application Form:
- Begin by downloading the Information Bulletin and Application Form Replica. Thoroughly review these documents to ensure your eligibility.
- Follow the three steps outlined below to complete your application online:
- Step 1: Register online using a unique Email Address and Mobile Number.
- Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form and make note of the system-generated Application Number. Upload scanned images of the Candidate’s Photograph (file size: 10kb – 200kb), Candidate’s Signature (file size: 4kb – 30kb), and Thumb impression (file size: 3kb-30kb) in JPG format.
- Step 3: Pay the application fee using the SBI/ICICI Payment Gateway through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Retain proof of the fee payment. If the Confirmation Page is not generated after the fee payment, the transaction will be canceled, and the amount will be refunded to the candidate’s account. However, if the Confirmation Page is not generated, the candidate must initiate another transaction.
- All three steps can be completed together or in separate sessions.
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) Sample Papers:
- ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) sample papers are model question papers crucial for exam preparation.
- The official ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) sample paper by NTA, if available, is recommended.
- Alternatively, candidates can use ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) sample question papers provided by other bodies.
- These sample question papers contain specimen questions based on the latest ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) syllabus and pattern.
- Utilizing ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) mock tests is also beneficial.
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) Previous Year Question Papers:
- ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) previous year question papers consist of questions asked in past exams.
- These question papers contain exact questions that appeared in previous exams.
- Practicing with ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) previous year question papers helps gauge the difficulty level and prepares candidates for the test.
- It is recommended to solve ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) 2022 question paper and papers from older years.
Official Website
The official Website is icar.nta.nic.in.
For more details visit the official website
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) |
| Full Form of ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) | Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Competitive Examinations Junior Research Fellowship, Senior Research Fellowship (Doctor of Philosophy) |
| Organizing Body | NTA |
| Full Form of NTA | National Testing Agency |
| Type of Exam | Agriculture Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Region | India |
| Official Website | icar.nta.nic.in |
| Courses Where Admission is Through ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) | Doctoral degree programmes in AUs in different disciplines of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary, Animal Sciences, Agril. Engineering, Community Science (erstwhile Home Science), Fisheries, Dairy Science and other allied sciences |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) | Agricultural Universities in India, ICAR DUs |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | As per eligibility criteria |
| Mode of Exam | LAN Based CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Marking Scheme | +4, -1 |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Subjects in Question Paper | General knowledge/reasoning ability, Core Group, Specialized Subject |