ICAR AICE

The ICAR All India Competitive Examination (ICAR AICE) is a prestigious national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). This comprehensive examination serves as the gateway for admissions to postgraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences across various Agricultural Universities and ICAR institutes throughout India. The ICAR All India Competitive Examination is specifically designed for candidates seeking admission to Master's degree programmes in disciplines such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science, Fisheries Science, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, Food Technology, and related fields. The examination is conducted annually by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, which is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The ICAR All India Competitive Examination assesses candidates' knowledge in their respective undergraduate discipline along with reasoning and aptitude. Top-performing institutes participating in this examination include Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), and various State Agricultural Universities across India. The examination follows a merit-based selection process where candidates are ranked according to their performance, and seats are allocated through a centralised counselling process. The ICAR All India Competitive Examination plays a crucial role in ensuring quality education and research in agricultural sciences by selecting the most deserving candidates for advanced studies. With increasing focus on agricultural innovation and food security, this examination has become increasingly competitive, attracting thousands of aspirants annually from across the country seeking to build careers in agricultural research, education, and development.