National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the answer key on its official website for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) AIEEA PG and Ph.D. Admission 2026. The exam was conducted on 04 July 2026 and the last date to submit the application form was 07 June 2026. Candidates can also check their Answer Key by using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the portal. The direct link is provided below. This post covers all key details including important dates, application fees, age limits, eligibility criteria, selection process, and steps to download the answer key. The examination is for various postgraduate and doctoral programs in agricultural sciences with multiple disciplines available for candidates. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree for PG courses and a master’s degree for PhD courses. The selection involves an online computer-based test followed by merit list, counseling, and document verification. All information is based on the official notification released by NTA for the 2026 examination cycle.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Apply Online Start Date |
08 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date |
07 June 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fees Last Date |
07 June 2026 |
| Correction Date |
12-14 June 2026 |
| Exam Date |
04 July 2026 |
| Exam City Available |
25 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
01 July 2026 |
| Answer Key |
16 August 2026 Available Now |
| Result Declared |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Course |
Category |
Fee |
| AIEEA PG Course |
General |
₹ 1300/- |
| AIEEA PG Course |
OBC / EWS |
₹ 1255/- |
| AIEEA PG Course |
SC / ST / PH |
₹ 675/- |
| AIEEA JRF/SRF (PhD) Courses |
General |
₹ 2000/- |
| AIEEA JRF/SRF (PhD) Courses |
EWS / OBC |
₹ 1955/- |
| AIEEA JRF/SRF (PhD) Courses |
SC / ST / PH |
₹ 1075/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age (PG) |
19 Years |
| Minimum Age (PhD) |
20 Years |
| Age As On |
31 August 2026 |
| Relaxation |
Additional as per NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Examination Guidelines |
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts |
Details |
| Not Available |
Posts details not specified on the page |
Eligibility Criteria
| Course |
Criteria |
| PG Courses |
Bachelor’s degree in a related subject or equivalent qualification |
| PhD Courses |
Master’s degree in the related subject |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Stage 1 |
Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 |
Merit List |
| Stage 3 |
Counseling and Seat Allotment |
| Stage 4 |
Scholarship Allocation |
| Stage 5 |
Document Verification |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Visit the official NTA ICAR examination website. |
| 2 |
Click on the “NTA ICAR AIEEA PG & PhD Answer Key 2026” link available on the homepage. |
| 3 |
Enter your Application Number, Password/Date of Birth, and the Security Captcha. |
| 4 |
Click on the Login/Submit button. |
| 5 |
Your ICAR AIEEA PG & PhD Answer Key 2026 will be displayed on the screen. |
| 6 |
Download the answer key and save it for future reference. |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Answer Key 2026 be released?
A: The NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Answer Key 2026 has been released online before the examination. Candidates can download it from the official portal using their login credentials.
Q: How can I download the NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Answer Key 2026?
A: Visit the official NTA ICAR website, log in using your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth, and download the answer key.
Q: What details are mentioned on the NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Answer Key 2026?
A: The answer key generally contains the candidate’s name, application number, roll number, exam date, exam time, exam centre, photograph, signature, and important examination instructions.
Q: Is it mandatory to carry the NTA ICAR AIEEA PG and PhD Admit Card to the examination centre?
A: Yes, candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid original photo ID proof. Entry to the examination centre will not be allowed without these documents.
Q: What is the official website for NTA?
A: The official website for NTA is https://exams.nta.ac.in/ICAR/
