Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
AIEEA-UG 2010/ AIEEA-PG 2010
The 15th All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture (AIEEA) for Admission to Bachelor's (AIEEA-UG) & Master's Degree (AIEEA-PG) Programmes in Agriculture & Allied Sciences at Agricultural Universities in India, for the year 2010-11, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), will be held on 17th and 18th April, 2010.
The test is for filling the 100% seats at ICAR-Deemed Universities (Bachelor Degrees at NDRI only and Master Degrees at IARI, IVRI, NDRI and CIFE) and for 15% seats for Bachelor Degrees and 25% seats for Master Degrees at the SAUs, CAU, CU with Ag. Faculty (BHU, Viswa Bharati, Nagaland University and AMU (for PG only)) and SHIAT&S Allahabad for the Academic Session 2010-11.
The AIEEA-UG will be held from 10 am to 12.30 noon on 17th April, 2010 (Saturday) and AIEEA-PG, from 10 am to 12.30 noon on 18th April, 2010 (Sunday).
For AIEEA-UG-2010, there will be only one question paper, consisting of multiple-choice objective type questions in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Agriculture) for 'STREAM–A' and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for 'STREAM–B'. The question paper will be in ENGLISH and HINDI.
For AIEEA-PG-2010, there will be only one question paper in each major subject group consisting of multiple-choice, objective type questions, and also cross-matching type questions.
For AIEEA-UG-2010, applicant must have passed 10+2 examination with PCM/PCB/PCMB/PCA/PCH subject combinations with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (General/UPS/OBC) and 40% marks in aggregate (SC/ST/PH). Those having compartment/ supplementary in any subject in 10+2 examination are not eligible for admission. Candidate appearing for 10+2 examination can also apply, subject to attaining eligibility and production of 10+2 pass certificate during counseling. Pass in English in 10+2 examination is essential for admission in some of the Universities.
For AIEEA-PG-2010, applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree or should be appearing in final year examination of the Bachelor's Degree, in the field of Agriculture, Veterinary, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Sericulture, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Forestry, Agri. Marketing Banking and Cooperation, Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Process & Food Engineering, Computer Science, Basic and Allied sciences under 10+2+5, 10+2+4 years Degree Programmes (A few seats are also available for candidates having Bachelor Degree under 10+2+3 year Degree Programme), with required Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10.00, 3.25/5.00, 2.60/4.00 (General/OBC/UPS) and OGPA of 5.60/10.00, 2.75/5.00, 2.20/4.00 respectively [SC/ST/PH]. If Grade-points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, applicant must have secured at least 60% marks (General/OBC/UPS) and 50% marks (SC/ST/PH). For admission in Veterinary Sciences, applicant must have completed B.V.Sc. & AH before the date of registration in the admitting University.
National Talent Scholarship (NTS) is awarded to candidates selected through AIEEA-UG-2010 examination and joining an Agricultural University located outside their state of domicile. Based on the merit in the AIEEA-PG-2010 examination, about 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships for Postgraduate studies (ICAR-JRF (PGS)) in 20 major subject groups are awarded for two years in Agricultural Universities including State Agricultural Universities, CAU and CUs with Agriculture faculty, SHIAT&S Allahabad and ICAR-DUs, provided their Bachelor Degree is not from the same AU (except NDRI Karnal) and the candidates take admission outside their State of domicile. Candidates, currently studying for their Master's Degree in 1st year, can also appear in AIEEA-PG-2010 examination for securing ICAR-JRF (PGS). However, if an ICAR-JRF (PGS) holder seeks fresh admission, entire amount of fellowship received by him/her shall have to be refunded with interest and he/she will not be entitled for fresh ICAR-JRF.
For AIEEA-UG-2010 applicant should be between 17 and 23 years as on 31st December, 2010. Applicant must have been born between 1.1.1988 and 1.1.1994.
For AIEEA-PG-2010, applicant should not be less than 19 years as on 31st August 2010 (Should not be born after 30.08.1991).
15% seats in all subjects will be reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, 3% for PH and 2% for candidates from Under-Privileged States (UPS). Reservation for OBC in Central Educational Institutions/ Universities will be as per Government of India directives/ University rules.
Applications: Sale of Information Bulletin/Application Forms commences on 29th December, 2009 and will continue till 16th February, 2010.
Cost of Information Bulletin with Application form:
AIEEA-UG-2010: Rs. 400/- (General/OBC/UPS); Rs. 200/- (S.C/S.T/P.H).
AIEEA-PG-2010: Rs. 500/- (General/OBC/UPS); Rs. 250/- (S.C/S.T/P.H).
In addition, an amount of Rs. 25/- per Bulletin would be charged as handling charges in case of purchase against cash.
An amount of Rs. 50/- per Bulletin should be added in the Draft amount towards postal expenses if purchased by submitting Bank Draft.
From AU: The forms can be obtained, in person, on payment by cash from Registrars of the following 44 Agricultural Universities from 29th December, 2009 to 16th February, 2010.
(1) Hyderabad (2) Anand (3) Venkataramannagudem (4) Jorhat (5) Mohanpur, Nadia (6) Ranchi (7) Palampur (8) Kanpur (9) Hissar (10) Dapoli (11) Akola (12) Solan (13) Ludhiana (14) Pantnagar (15) Raipur (16) Jabalpur (17) Junagadh (18) Bidar (19) Thrissur (20) Udaipur (21) Nagpur (22) Rahuri (23) Parbhani (24) Faizabad (25) Navsari (26) Bhubaneswar (27) Ludhiana (28) Pusa, Samastipur (29) Gwalior (30) Meerut (31) Sardar Krushinagar (32) Jammu (33) Srinagar (34) Tirupati (35) Bikaner (36) Coimbatore (37) Chennai (38) Dharwad (39) Bengaluru (40) Raichur (41) Bagalkot (42) Mathura (43) Cooch Behar (44) Belgachia Kolkata (45) Imphal (46) Medziphema (47) Visva Bharati Sriniketan.
From Syndicate Bank: The forms can be obtained, in person, from the following branches of Syndicate Bank from 29th December, 2009 to 16th February, 2010, on payment by cash.
(a) AIEEA-UG-2010:
(1) D.No. 40-3-2, M.G. Road, Labbipet, Vijayawada
(2) 5-9-246/1, Opp. Grammar School, Abid Road, Hyderabad
(3) 135, Motilal Nehru Road, Pan Bazar, Distt. Kamrup, Guwahati
(4) 23, Choti Kalyani Road, Near Kalyani Post office, Muzaffarpur
(5) Capital Tower, Block-B, Fraser Road, Patna
(6) Opp. Mount Carmel School, Sector–47, Chandigarh
(7) Maurya Picture Complex, G.E. Road, Bhilai
(8) 113, Smt. Surjadevi Shukla Camp, Near Deshbandhu School, Station Road, Raipur
(9) Samrudhi, G.H.–4, Sector–16, Gandhinagar
(10) Sant Palace, Purani Mandi, Jammu
(11) No. I, Exchange Road, Srinagar
(12) C-1, City Centre, Sector 4, Bokaro Steel City
(13) Karnataka University Campus, Pavate Nagar, Dharwad
(14) 66, 9th Main Road, 3rd Block, Jaynagar, Bengaluru
(15) I-Floor, M.S. City Centre, Bank Road, Kasaragod
(16) 102/103, Kalachand Mansion, Berasia Road, Bhopal
(17) Moti Market, Jayendraganj, Lashkar, Gwalior
(18) 31-1, Nanda Nagar, Main Road, Indore
(19) Prakash Apartments, Plot No. CIS-2410, SVP Road, Borivli West, Mumbai
(20) Ward No. 14, Nandi Sahi, P.O.– Choudhary Bazar, Cuttack
(21) Kannan Building, Maidan Road, Mahe
(22) Near Hotel Sky Lark, Model Town Road, Jalandhar City
(23) Jaipur Towers, MI Road, Jaipur
(24) 68, Old Dhan Mandi, Sarovar Cinema Road, Kota
(25) Door No. 24, 1st Floor, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai
(26) 45, Rajpur Road, Dehradun
(27) Shakti Motors Complex, Kaladhungi Road, Mukahani, Haldwani
(28) Garib Manjil, Abad Nagar, Dodhpur Civil Lines, Aligarh
(29) 167-A, Civil Lines, Bareilly
(30) B-16-17, Sector–18, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar
(31) 177/035 Zamir Mansion, Dr. B.N. Road, Opp. Gulmarg Hotel, Aminabad, Lucknow
(32) Chandrasekhar Azad market, 1st Floor, Sardar Patel Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad
(33) B-I-B, Officers Colony, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur
(34) 1, Parcus Road, G.T. Road Cross, 1 WG, Burdwan
(35) 42, G.T. Road (South), Howrah.
(b) AIEEA-UG-2010 and AIEEA-PG-2010:
NEW DELHI (1) 1st Floor, Arunachal Building, 19, Barakhamba Road (2) Delhi Tamil Sangam Building, Sector 5, R.K. Puram (3) Institute of Hotel Management, Amar Colony, Near Guru Nanak Market, Lajpat Nagar (4) Pusa Campus Main Branch, IARI, Pusa.
From ICAR Institutions: Forms can be obtained, in person, from 5 ICAR Institutions by payment through Bank Draft, from 29th December, 2009 to 16th February, 2010.
(i) NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
(ii) NDRI, Karnal
(iii) CARI, Port Blair
(iv) CIFE, Mumbai
(v) ICAR-Examination Cell (Education Division), Room No. 216, ICAR, KAB-II, Pusa, New Delhi.
By Post: Applications and Information Bulletin can be obtained by Post, from 'The Controller of Examinations (Education Division), Room No. 216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi-110012', by sending a written request (on plain paper) along with an Account Payee Bank Draft for the amount specified and also an unstamped self addressed envelope of size 30cm x 25cm to reach there latest by 10th February, 2010.
Downloading: Application Form & Information Bulletin can also be downloaded between 29.12.2009 and 16.02.2010 from http://www.icar.org.in and the print-out taken on A-4 size, good photocopy paper. The form may be filled as per instructions and submitted, along with Bank Draft of amount as applicable, drawn in favour of 'Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR', payable at New Delhi, (with Name and address written on the back of the Bank Draft), to the office of Controller of Exams, Education Division, Room No. 216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi-110012.
The last date for the receipt of Application Forms in the office of 'The Controller of Examinations (Education Division), Room No.216, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, New Delhi–110012', for both UG and PG examinations is 16th February, 2010. Applications of those belonging to the remote areas viz., Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, will be accepted till 23rd February, 2010.
For more details, visit www.icar.org.in