AIEEA- UG / PG - 2012 by Indian Council of Agricultural Research: Exam Notification

 The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is inviting applications for ICAR’s 17th AIEEA-UG-2012 and AIEEA-PG-2012 on 100% seats at ICAR-Deemed Universities (Bachelor degree at NDRI Karnal only) while Master degrees at:

IARI
IVRI
NDRI
CIFE
and on 15% seats (tentative) for Bachelor degrees and 25% seats (tentative) for Master degrees at:

State Agricultural Universities,
Central Agricultural University Imphal
Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty (Banaras Hindu University, Viswa Bharati, Nagaland University and Aligarh Muslim University (for PG only)
SHIATS Allahabad
for the academic session 2012-13.

About the Programmes offered:

Bachelor Degree programmes (viz. B.Sc./B.Tech./B.F.Sc. etc.) are in
the subjects of:
Agriculture
Horticulture
Fisheries
Forestry
Home Science
Sericulture
Biotechnology
Agricultural Engineering
Dairy Technology
Food Science
Agricultural
Marketing
Banking & Co-operation

Master’s Degree programmes are in the field of:
Agriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Agri. Engineering
Home Science
Biotechnology,
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Dairy Technology
Fisheries
Veterinary
allied sciences.

Based on the results of AIEEA-UG-2012 examination, National Talent Scholarships (NTS) will be awarded to Bachelor degree students whereas based on the merit-rank in AIEEA-PG-2012 examination, 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships(JRF) will be awarded to Master's degree students.

(This examination does not include admission to Bachelor degree programmes in Veterinary Sciences.)

This year the applications will be received, both Online and Offline. For receiving application Online, a new provision has been kept to deposit the application fee either through Bank challan of Syndicate Bank or credit/debit card using Payment Gateway of Syndicate Bank.

Important Dates for AIEEA UG 2012 & AIEEA PG 2012

Eligibility Criteria for AIEEA 2012

Age:

For AIEEA-UG-2012: Between 17 and 23 years as on 31st August 2012. (UG Examination) (must have been born between 01.09.1989 to 01.09.1995).
For AIEEA-PG-2012: Not less than 19 years as on 31st August 2012. (PG Examination) (must not have been born after 01.09.1993)

Qualifying Examination:

For AIEEA-UG-2012:Must have passed and obtained not less than 50% marks in aggregate for admission under General, UPS and OBC categories or 40% marks in aggregate for admission under SC, ST and PH categories in 10+2 examination or equivalent/Inter (Agriculture) with PCM/PCB/ PCMB/ PCA/ PCH subject combinations. Candidate having a compartment/ supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible unless proof of having cleared the examination with requisite percentage is available. Candidate appearing for 10+2 examination can also apply but shall produce 10+2 pass certificate with required % marks at the time of counseling. Pass in English in 10+2 examination is essential for admission in some of the Universities.
For AIEEA-PG-2012: Bachelor’s degree (or appearing in final year examination), 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 or 10+2+4 years degree programmes, (Few seats are also available for candidates having Bachelor degree with 10+2+3 year degree programme) with required Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10, 3.25/5, 2.60/4 for General, OBC and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories the said requirement is an OGPA of 5.60/10, 2.75/5, 2.20/4 respectively. In other cases, where grade-points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General, OBC and UPS categories whereas for SC/ST/PH the requirement is 50% marks (Equivalence between OGPA and % marks will not be acceptable). For admission in M.V.Sc. programmes, the candidate must have completed B.V.Sc./ B.V.Sc. & A.H. with Internship before the date of registration for admission in the concerned University. The in-service candidates, seeking admission to ICAR-Deemed universities, should see their respective website.

National Talent Scholarship (NTS) is awarded to candidates selected through AIEEA-UG- 2012 examination and if joining an Agricultural University located outside their state of domicile.

ICAR-JRF(Post Graduate Studies)(PGS): Based on the merit in the AIEEA-PG-2011 examination, about 475 ICAR-Junior Research Fellowships for postgraduate studies (ICARJRF( PGS)) in 20 major subject groups are awarded for two years in Agricultural Universities including State Agricultural Universities, CAU and CUs with agriculture faculty, SHIATS Allahabad and ICAR-DUs, provided their Bachelor degree is not from the same AU (except NDRI Karnal).That means JRF will be given to only those candidates who join the Master degree programme in the University other than from where he/she has obtained his/her Bachelor’s degree except at NDRI, Karnal where admissions for 100% seats are made on All India basis through ICAR Entrance Examination. Candidates, currently studying for their Master’s degree in 1st year, can also appear in AIEEA-PG-2011 examination for securing ICAR-JRF(PGS). However, if a 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(PGS).

Reservation: 15% seats in all subjects are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Horizontal reservation of 3% for Physically Handicapped (PH), and 2% for Under-Privileged States (UPS) category is also available. Reservation for OBC in Central Educational Institutions/ Universities will be as per Government of India/ Hon'ble SC directives/ University rules. Reservation in PH and UPS categories will be horizontal across all categories, i.e. such candidates would draw their seat from the SC/ST/OBC/GEN categories to which they may belong.

Exam Pattern of AIEEA-UG-2012:

There will be only one question paper consisting of 180 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.

Exam Pattern of AIEEA-PG-2012:

There will be only one question paper in each major subject group consisting of 150 multiple choice, objective type questions, and also 10 cross-matching type questions.

Information Bulletin & Application form of AIEEA 2012:

AIEEA-UG-2012: Rs. 500/- for General, OBC and UPS categories and Rs. 250/- for SC, ST and PH categories.
AIEEA-PG-2012: Rs. 600/- for General, OBC and UPS categories and Rs. 300/- SC, ST and PH categories.
In addition, Rs. 25/- per Bulletin would be charged as handling charges plus service tax as applicable, in case of purchase against cash, whereas Rs. 50/- per Bulletin should be added in the Bank Draft amount towards postal expenses, if requested to be sent by post.

How to get Information Bulletin with Application Form:

A. The forms can be obtained by cash payment from Registrars of Agricultural
Universities or from the specified branches of Syndicate Bank and also from eight
ICAR Institutions by payment through Bank Draft (26 Dec 2011 to 15
Feb 2012)

(I). FROM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES: (On Payment by Cash)
The Information Bulletins with Application Forms will be available for sale against Cash
Payment from the Offices of the Registrars of 55 Agricultural Universities
(II). FROM SYNDICATE BANK BRANCHES: (On Payment by Cash through
challan)
(III). FROM ICAR INSTITUTIONS (By Depositing Bank Draft Only)
Information Bulletin with Application Form can be obtained, in person, by depositing an
account payee bank draft from any scheduled bank of amount mentioned above and from
the sale counters at the following ICAR Institutions:
(i) CARI, Port Blair
(ii) CIFE, Mumbai
(iii) IVRI, Izatnagar
(iv) NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
(v) NDRI, Karnal; ICAR
(vi) Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
(vii) ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Ela, Old Goa
(viii) ICARExamination Cell (Education Division), Room No. 216, ICAR, KAB-II, Pusa, New Delhi.

B. Candidates can also obtain Information Bulletin with Application Form by sending a written request (on plain paper) along with an Account Payee Bank draft of the amount specified earlier and also an unstamped self addressed envelope (size 30cm x 25cm). The request should be addressed to:
“The Controller of Examination (Education),
Room No.216, ICAR,
Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II,
Pusa, New Delhi-110012."
No request for supply of Information Bulletin by post will be accepted after 10th February 2012.

C. Online Application Form & Information Bulletin: For Online application and downloading Information Bulletin visit http://www.icar.org.in The A/c payee bank draft should be drawn in favour of “ICAR Unit - Education Division, ICAR,New Delhi” payable at “New Delhi” and candidate should write the details of his/ her name and address on the back of the Bank Draft. It may be checked that the Bank Draft contains the name of the issuing bank and branch, signature of the issuing authority, amount in words, date of draft etc. clearly. In no case, ICAR will be held responsible for non-receipt of the application and bank draft or delay in postage.

The last date for the receipt of Applications in the office of
“The Controller of Examinations
(Education), Room No. 216,
ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II,
Pusa, New Delhi–110012"

for both UG and PG examinations is 15th February 2012. However for the candidates belonging to certain remote areas viz., Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep, the last date of receipt is 22nd February 2012. Applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected and Education Division, ICAR shall not be responsible for non-receipt of applications within the time schedule due to postal delay or any other reasons for delay. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to check his/her eligibility for admission before applying. ICAR will not be held responsible for refusing admission to any non-eligible candidate at the time of Counseling or later.

Source: Official Website of ICAR