The history of Agriculture in India dates back to the Indus valley civilization era and even before. The economic contribution of agriculture to India's GDP is 13.7%. India as a country relies on agriculture to such a large extent that agriculture post graduates are among the most in-demand professionals in Indian banks and central government departments.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India.
Purpose: AIEEA is an entrance exam to get into the ICAR institution. It is the largest network of agricultural research and education institutes globally. Many Master’s degree holders in agricultural Sciences go for higher education in Indian Universities and abroad. In 2017, ICAR PG Exam admitted 43% of female candidates, showing a keen interest in women in the field.
ICAR has the following institutions:
6 Deemed Universities (2 new-NAARM, Hyderabad and NIASM, Malegaon, Maharashtra)
64 ICAR Institutions
15 National Research Centres
6 National Bureaux
25 Directorates/Project Directorates (upgraded NRCs-12)
Eligibility:
Age limit – The candidate must not be less than 19 years.
Qualifying Exam – The candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in the concerned field.
Exam Dates: The tentative date for the exam 2022-23 is 17th September 2022.
Procedure to Apply: The exam registration is online on the official website.
Website: https://icarexam.net