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ICAR AIEEA Preparation Tips 2025: Check Study Plan, Book List, Preparation Strategy

Jasmine Arora
Jasmine Arora

Updated on - Jun 27, 2025

ICAR AIEEA 2025 Preparation: The ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 examination is not far off. Students must begin by revising the prepared notes. Go through the high-weightage topics, take mock tests, and revise the notes multiple times. As a last-minute suggestion, solve previous years’ questions, keeping in mind that the exam has a negative marking of -1. 

You can go through the important topics included in the ICAR AIEEA syllabus 2025. You can make a 10-day revision plan before the exam. During this time, revise error-prone areas, mock questions, and short notes. Check out the full preparation strategy and some common mistakes to avoid during preparation provided in this article. 

ICAR AIEEA 2025 Preparation

ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 preparation requires a well-structured study plan. With this, navigate the syllabus and pattern and choose the right study materials. Go through the detailed study plan provided below:

Know the ICAR AIEEA Pattern and Syllabus

Before you begin the preparation, try to familiarise yourself with the overall ICAR AIEEA exam pattern 2025, which involves the marking scheme, section-wise weightage, and important areas specific to the exam. Along with it, navigate through the syllabus as it will help you understand what topics you need to study for the entrance.

Make Notes

Making crisp and informative notes on the topic would help you revise and retain the information better. You can either jot down important points or create a document that you can update whenever necessary. 

Analyse ICAR AIEEA Previous Years’ Question Papers

Analysis of the past question papers is necessary to understand the toughness of the questions and the weightage of topics. With this, you should solve the questions to improve your accuracy skills.

Multiple revisions

It is a fact that multiple revision helps in retaining the information for the long run. It gives better clarity of the topic studied and boosts confidence level. You can make a last minute revision note of only the relevant areas a few days before the exam.

Take Mocks

It is recommended to take mock tests online or offline by downloading the mock papers from a trustworthy website. Solving papers in a timed environment improves time management skills and lets you know the areas that need improvement.

ICAR AIEEA Syllabus 2025

Check out the topics to  be studied for the ICAR AIEEA PG 2025 entrance provided below:

Subject

Topic

Plant Biotechnology

Plant Biochemistry

Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

Plant and Crop Physiology

Bio. Chem

Plant Science

Plant Breeding and Genetics

Seed Science and Technology

Plant Pathology

Plant Genetic Resources

Agricultural Microbiology

Physical Science

Agricultural Meteorology

Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Agricultural Physics

Soil Conservation and Water Management

Agricultural Chemicals

Environment Science

Entomology and Nematology

Agricultural Horticultural Entomology

Apiculture and Nematology

Sericulture and Plant Protection

Horticulture

Vegetable Crops

Horticultural Technology

Pomology

Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops

Plantation Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

Floriculture and Landscaping Architecture

Pomology

Agro Forestry and Silviculture

Forest Production and Utilization

Forest NRM/Forest Mgmt. and Utilization

Silviculture and Agroforestry

Tree Physiology and Breeding

Plantation Technology

Agroforestry

Agricultural Engineering and Technology

Soil and Water Conservation Engg.

Post-Harvest Technology

Soil and Water Engg.

Irrigation Water Mgmt.Engg.

Farm Machinery and Power Engg.

Processing and Food Engg.

Irrigation Drainage Engg.

Renewable Energy Engg.

Water Science and Technology

Water Science and Technology

Technology related to water science

Water resources of India

Veterinary

Veterinary Anatomy and Histology

Wildlife Science/ Wildlife Health Mgt

Veterinary Parasitology

Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology/Bacteriology

 

ICAR AIEEA Exam Pattern 2025

Having gone through the syllabus of ICAR AIEEA, check out the important highlights of the ICAR AIEEA exam pattern tabulated below:

Highlights (PG) Particulars
Mode Online (Computer Based Test)
Exam Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Number of Paper 1
Sections 3
Section Time-Limit No Sectional Time Limit
Exam Medium Hindi or English
Total Number of Questions 120
Type of Questions Multiple-Choice Questions
Total Number of Marks 480
Marking Scheme + 4 for each correct answer-1 for each wrong attempt

ICAR AIEEA Preparation Books 2025

Getting hold of important resources ease the preparation process. Subject-wise ICAR AIEEA preparation books includes the following:

Subject Book Title Author/Publisher
Agriculture Agriculture: Objective Questions with Answer R.K. Sharma
Fundamentals of Agriculture G.S. Dahiya
Agricultural Science for Competitive Exams R.L. Purohit
Physics Concepts of Physics H.C. Verma
Objective Physics for NEET D.C. Pandey
Understanding Physics series D.C. Pandey
Chemistry Physical Chemistry O.P. Tandon
Organic Chemistry Morrison and Boyd
Inorganic Chemistry J.D. Lee
Biology Objective Biology Dinesh (for NEET)
Trueman’s Elementary Biology K.N. Bhatia
Biology for Class 11 & 12 C.B. Sharma
Mathematics Objective Mathematics R.D. Sharma
IIT Mathematics M.L. Khanna
Mathematics for Class 11 & 12 R.S. Aggarwal
Practice Papers & Mock Tests ICAR AIEEA Previous Years’ Papers Arihant Experts
ICAR AIEEA 2025: Practice Papers Anil Agarwal
Comprehensive Guide for ICAR AIEEA R.G. Rajput

ICAR AIEEA Previous Years' Question Papers

One of the most important parts of ICAR AIEEA preparation is going through the questions from the past years’ question papers. Students to acquaint themselves with the pattern, marking scheme and question difficulty must solve the ICAR AIEEA previous years’ question papers before the exam. Download and practice the past years’ questions provided below: 

ICAR AIEEA 2023 Question Paper

The ICAR AIEEA exam 2023 question paper pdf download link has been provided in the table below for candidates use. It will help applicants prepare well for the upcoming session.

Subject Question Paper PDF
Agronomy Paper 1 Download PDF
Agronomy Paper 2 Download PDF
Fisheries Science Paper 1 Download PDF
Fisheries Science Paper 2 Download PDF
Home Science Paper 1 Download PDF
Home Science Paper 2 Download PDF
Social Science Paper 1 Download PDF
Social Science Paper 2 Download PDF
Plant Biotechnology Paper 1 Download PDF
Plant Biotechnology Paper 2 Download PDF

ICAR AIEEA 2022 Question Paper

The question paper pdf link for the ICAR AIEEA 2022 session is shared below for applicants reference.

Date and Shift Subject Question Paper PDF
Sept 13, 2022 - Shift-1 PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) Download PDF
Sept 13, 2022 - Shift-1 PCA (Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture) Download PDF
Sept 13, 2022 - Shift-2 ABC (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry) Download PDF
Sept 14, 2022 - Shift-1 PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Download PDF
Sept 14, 2022 - Shift-2 PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Download PDF

Must Check: Download ICAR AIEEA Previous Years’ Question Papers (2023-2019)

Common Mistakes to Avoid During ICAR AIEEA Preparation 2025

Students must check some of the common mistakes they need to avoid during the preparation of the ICAR AIEEA exam 2025 mentioned below for reference.

  • Ignoring the Basics: Though ICAR AIEEA PG is for admission to a master’s degree course, students should not jump to advanced topics. Go through the basics as well to have a core knowledge about the topic you are studying. 
  • Multiple Resources: Referring to too many books would lead to confusion. Students must stick to a limited books along with previous years’ question papers. Make notes and revise multiple times to have a good grasp of the concept.
  • Not Solving Past Papers and Limited Mock: It is advised that students should solve past years’ question papers and take as many mock tests as possible. 

FAQs on ICAR AIEEA Preparation

Q: Is there negative marks in ICAR AIEEA PG 2025?

A:

Yes, there is a negative mark of -1 for attempting the wrong answer. Therefore, it is suggested that you attempt the question carefully to avoid negative marking.

Q: What is the full of ICAR AIEEA?

A:

Indian Council for Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission is abbreviated as ICAR AIEEA. The exam is held to offer admission to agriculture and other allied courses at institutes recognised by ICAR.

Q: What is a good score for ICAR AIEEA PG?

A:

400+ marks is taken as a very good score in ICAR AIEEA PG. Candidates with this score have a high chance of getting into a top ICAR college. Marks ranging between 350 to 400 are a good score for securing the top rank.

Q: What are the preparation books for ICAR AIEEA Agriculture subject?

A:

Students who have opted for the Agriculture subject for ICAR AIEEA PG can refer to books like Fundamentals of Agriculture by G.S. Dhaiya, Agricultural Science for Competitive Exams by R.L. Purohit and Agriculture: Objective Questions with Answers by R.K. Sharma.

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