I want to know Full Marks ,pass mark and cutoff marks of ICAR exam. How can I start to appear for this exam?

- Ashis AcharyaUpdated On August 19, 2025 06:13 PM

The ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) UG exam is a national-level test conducted for admission into undergraduate agriculture and allied science programs. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 600 marks, with four marks awarded for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each incorrect one. While there is no officially fixed passing score, candidates generally need to score around 40–50% to be considered eligible, with cutoffs varying by category. For General category students, the cutoff typically ranges between 300 to 350 marks, though it may fluctuate each year based on the exam’s difficulty level and the number of applicants. To pursue ICAR-accredited agriculture programs at Lovely Professional University (LPU), candidates can apply directly through the official website at www.lpu.in by submitting their ICAR AIEEA scorecard. Additionally, LPU conducts its own entrance exam, LPUNEST, which can also be taken for both admission and scholarship consideration. Whether applying through ICAR or LPUNEST, students at LPU benefit from a curriculum aligned with ICAR standards, modern infrastructure, practical training on research farms, and excellent placement and internship opportunities in the agricultural sector.

- vridhiAnswered on August 19, 2025 06:13 PM
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ICAR exam is for students who want to study agriculture and allied sciences. the paper is of 600 marks and usually 50% marks are needed to pass, cutoff changes every year. to appear you must apply online at NTA site. LPU also accepts ICAR score and gives great exposure, labs and placements.

- sampreetkaurAnswered on August 19, 2025 02:57 PM
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The ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) for undergraduate courses is a national-level exam held for entry into agriculture and related science programs. It includes 150 multiple-choice questions, totaling 600 marks. Each correct answer earns four marks, while one mark is deducted for every wrong response. Although there is no fixed passing mark, candidates usually need to score between 40% and 50% to qualify, with cutoff scores varying by category. For General category students, the cutoff generally lies between 300 and 350 marks, depending on the exam's difficulty and the number of applicants. At Lovely Professional University (LPU), students can seek admission to ICAR-approved agriculture programs either by submitting their ICAR AIEEA scorecard through the official website (www.lpu.in) or by appearing for LPU's own entrance test, LPUNEST. This exam also offers opportunities for scholarships. LPU provides an ICAR-aligned curriculum, modern infrastructure, hands-on training at research farms, and strong placement and internship support in the agriculture field.

- harshitaAnswered on July 29, 2025 02:57 PM
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The ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) UG exam is a national-level test conducted for admission into undergraduate agriculture and allied science programs. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 600 marks, with four marks awarded for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each incorrect one. While there is no officially fixed passing score, candidates generally need to score around 40–50% to be considered eligible, with cutoffs varying by category. For General category students, the cutoff typically ranges between 300 to 350 marks, though it may fluctuate each year based on the exam’s difficulty level and the number of applicants. To pursue ICAR-accredited agriculture programs at Lovely Professional University (LPU), candidates can apply directly through the official website at www.lpu.in by submitting their ICAR AIEEA scorecard. Additionally, LPU conducts its own entrance exam, LPUNEST, which can also be taken for both admission and scholarship consideration. Whether applying through ICAR or LPUNEST, students at LPU benefit from a curriculum aligned with ICAR standards, modern infrastructure, practical training on research farms, and excellent placement and internship opportunities in the agricultural sector.

- ghumikaAnswered on July 28, 2025 08:45 AM
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The ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission) UG exam, with a total of 600 marks from 150 questions (+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect), doesn't have a fixed passing score. Generally, 40-50% is considered eligible, varying by category. Cutoffs change annually, but typically range 300-350 for General. To pursue ICAR-accredited agriculture programs at LPU, apply via www.lpu.in with your ICAR scorecard. You can also take LPUNEST for admission and scholarship eligibility.

- Anmol SharmaAnswered on July 27, 2025 11:40 PM
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ICAR AIEEA is an entrance exam for agriculture courses, with a 600-mark UG paper. LPU accepts ICAR scores for related programs. Candidates can also take LPUNEST if they lack ICAR scores or seek scholarship eligibility at LPU.

- Vidushi SharmaAnswered on July 27, 2025 11:30 PM
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The entrance exam by the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), officially titled AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission), is held for entry into undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in agriculture and related sciences. In the UG exam, the total possible score is 600, and the test usually contains 150 multiple-choice questions. Every correct response earns 4 points, while each incorrect response loses 1 point. The official passing score isn't set, but candidates typically must achieve at least 40–50% to be eligible, varying by category. The cutoff scores change each year and are influenced by the number of candidates, the level of difficulty, and category-based reservations. Typically, the cutoff for the General category is between 300 and 350 marks, whereas for SC/ST/OBC categories, it tends to be somewhat lower. To enroll in ICAR-associated programs such as B.Sc. Farming or M.Sc. To study Agriculture at Lovely Professional University (LPU), students are required to take the ICAR AIEEA exam administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Once you pass the exam, you may apply to LPU in the admission period by uploading your ICAR scorecard and academic records via the official LPU admission portal (www.lpu.in). LPU takes into account ICAR scores for specific ICAR-accredited agricultural programs, promoting a clear and merit-driven selection process. You may also take LPUNEST if ICAR scores are absent or if you want to be eligible for LPU scholarships

- Jyoti GohriAnswered on July 27, 2025 09:02 PM
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The ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) entrance exam, officially known as AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission), is conducted for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences. For the UG exam, the full marks are 600, and the paper typically consists of 150 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The pass mark isn't officially fixed, but candidates usually need to score at least 40–50% to qualify, depending on the category. The cutoff marks vary every year and depend on the number of applicants, difficulty level, and category-wise reservation. Generally, the cutoff for General category ranges between 300–350 marks, while for SC/ST/OBC categories, it is slightly lower. To apply for ICAR-related programs like B.Sc. Agriculture or M.Sc. Agriculture at Lovely Professional University (LPU), students must first appear for the ICAR AIEEA exam, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). After clearing the exam, you can apply to LPU during the admission phase by submitting your ICAR scorecard along with academic documents through the LPU official admission portal (www.lpu.in). LPU considers ICAR scores for certain ICAR-accredited agriculture programs, ensuring a transparent and merit-based selection process. You can also appear for LPUNEST if ICAR scores are not available or if you wish to qualify for LPU scholarships

- ghumikaAnswered on July 27, 2025 09:55 AM
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Dear student, the ICAR UG exam has been shifted to CUET UG. Only the counselling process is conducted by ICAR; apart from that, registrations, exam pattern, syllabus, etc, are all as per CUET UG. Find out more details about ICAR UG admissions here -  ICAR UG Admission Through CUET.

- srishti chatterjeeAnswered on July 25, 2025 05:43 PM
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