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ICAR 2026 is an entrance exam for agriculture, organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA) according to their schedule. This national-level exam in India is conducted for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses in Agriculture and Allied Fields, as well as for awarding JRF and SRF in the ICAR-AU System of India. The ICAR is crucial for admission to UG, PG, PhD courses in Agriculture and Allied Fields and award of JRF, SRF across various ICAR-AU System of India with 75 Agricultural Universities comprising 64 State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs), 4 ICAR-DUs, viz. IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE, 3 Central Agricultural Universities (CAU, Imphal, Dr. RPCAU, Pusa and RLBCAU, Jhansi), 4 Central Universities (CU) having Faculty of Agriculture (BHU, AMU, Viswa Bharati and Nagaland University)
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ICAR Entrance Exam 2026
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ICAR 2026 Exam Date
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | As per NTA |
| Last date to apply | As per NTA |
| Issuance of ICAR admit card 2026 | As per NTA |
| ICAR 2026 exam date | As per NTA |
| Release of answer key | As per NTA |
| Announcement of ICAR result 2026 | As per NTA |
ICAR 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus for the ICAR 2026 exam includes all the topics from which questions will be asked in the exam. To prepare effectively:
- Study all the topics outlined in the ICAR syllabus 2026.
- Solve chapter-wise questions to get a better understanding of each topic.
- Complete your preparation by practicing with previous year’s ICAR question papers.
ICAR Sample Papers
ICAR sample papers are model question papers that are crucial for exam preparation. Here are some key points:
- The ICAR 2026 sample paper provided by NTA, if available, is official.
- You can also use sample question papers from other sources.
- These sample papers contain questions based on the latest ICAR syllabus and exam pattern.
- Using ICAR 2026 mock tests can also be very helpful.
ICAR Previous Year Question Papers
Previous year question papers are an essential part of your preparation. Key details include:
- These papers are the actual question papers from past ICAR exams.
- They contain the exact questions that were asked in previous exams.
- By practicing with these papers, you can understand the difficulty level of the exam and improve your performance.
- Make sure to solve the ICAR question paper and other past papers to enhance your readiness for the exam.
Contact Details
Official Website is https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/
ICAR Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | ICAR |
| Full Form of ICAR | Indian Council of Agricultural Research Entrance Exam |
| Organizing Body | NTA |
| Full Form of NTA | National Testing Agency |
| Type of Exam | Agriculture Entrance Exam |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Region | India |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/ |
| Courses Where Admission is Through ICAR | UG, PG, PhD courses in Agriculture and Allied Fields and award of JRF, SRF |
| Colleges Where Admission is Through ICAR | ICAR-AU System of India with 75 Agricultural Universities comprising 64 State Agricultural, Veterinary, Horticultural and Fisheries Universities (SAUs), 4 ICAR-DUs, viz. IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE, 3 Central Agricultural Universities (CAU, Imphal, Dr. RPCAU, Pusa and RLBCAU, Jhansi), 4 Central Universities (CU) having Faculty of Agriculture (BHU, AMU, Viswa Bharati and Nagaland University) |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | As per eligibility criteria |