The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 application form window is long closed, and the exam cycle has finished. The National Testing Agency held ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) together on 04.07.2026, as a computer based test at 162 centres in 115 cities. Results came out on 29.08.2026, and scorecards are on exams.nta.nic.in/icar. Of the 42,110 who registered, 38,720 sat the exam. Admission from here is handled by ICAR under its e-prospectus, not by NTA.
ICAR AIEEA 2026 timeline
From NTA’s ICAR page and its notices, checked on 11.09.2026.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Information bulletins | Published in May 2026 for PG 2026-27 and PhD 2026. |
| Form correction window | Notice of 12.06.2026. |
| City intimation and scribe portal | Notices of 25.06.2026. |
| Admit cards | Notice of 01.07.2026. |
| Exam | 04.07.2026, CBT, PG and PhD on the same day. |
| Answer key challenge | 16.08.2026 to 18.08.2026, ₹200 per question. |
| Final key and result | 29.08.2026. |
Important Links
| Link | Status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| PG scorecard | Click here · Linked from NTA |
| PhD scorecard | Click here · Linked from NTA |
| Result press release, 29.08.2026 | Click here · Opens |
| Final answer key notice, 29.08.2026 | Click here |
| NTA ICAR page | Click here · Live |
| ICAR admissions | Click here |
Note: Both 2026 scorecards are linked from NTA’s page for the exam. Admission rules and counselling come from ICAR, according to NTA’s press release.
Registered and appeared, PG and PhD
Figures from the press release of 29.08.2026. The turnout percentages are our own.
| Exam | Registered, appeared and turnout |
|---|---|
| AIEEA (PG) | 30,619 registered, 28,303 appeared, 92.4%. |
| AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) | 11,491 registered, 10,417 appeared, 90.7%. |
| Both together | 42,110 registered, 38,720 appeared, 91.9%. 430 PwD/PwBD candidates registered. |
| Women | 19,759 of the 38,720 who appeared, 51%. In the PhD exam, 5,755 women sat against 4,662 men. |
| By category, appeared | OBC (NCL) 14,999, General 11,218, SC 6,154, Gen-EWS 3,264, ST 3,085. |
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against exams.nta.nic.in/icar, NTA’s answer key notice of 16.08.2026 and its result press release of 29.08.2026. The next cycle’s application form will be announced on the same NTA page. No 2027 date had been given as on 11.09.2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ICAR AIEEA 2026 application form still open?
No. Registration for the 2026 cycle is over, the exam was held on 04.07.2026 and the result was declared on 29.08.2026.
When was the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 result declared?
On 29.08.2026, together with the AICE-JRF/SRF PhD result. Scorecards are on exams.nta.nic.in/icar.
How many candidates appeared in ICAR AIEEA PG 2026?
28,303 of the 30,619 registered, according to NTA's press release of 29.08.2026. Another 10,417 sat the PhD exam.
Who conducts ICAR admission counselling after the result?
ICAR. NTA says its role ends with the result, and candidates should follow ICAR's e-prospectus and admission policy.