The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA)-PG and the All India Competitive Examination (AICE)-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 are being held today, July 4, 2026, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Exam Shift Timings Today
| Examination | Exam Date | Shift | Timing |
| AIEEA (PG) | July 4, 2026 | Shift 1 (Morning) | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) | July 4, 2026 | Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Candidates appearing for AIEEA (PG) must reach their centres in time for the morning shift, while those appearing for AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) will sit for the exam in the afternoon shift.
Where Candidates Downloaded Their Admit Cards
Admit cards for today’s exam were hosted on https://exams.nta.nic.in/icar/, which candidates could access using their login credentials. This followed the earlier Advance Intimation of Examination City, issued by NTA through a public notice dated June 25, 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates Appearing Today
NTA has issued the following guidelines that candidates must keep in mind while heading to their exam centres:
- The admit card is provisional and remains subject to candidates meeting the required eligibility conditions.
- Candidates must carry a valid, undamaged printout of the admit card, since no entry made on it should be altered or tampered with.
- Issuance of the admit card does not confirm eligibility, which will be scrutinised further at later stages of the admission process.
- Candidates should preserve a copy of their admit card safely, as it may be required for future reference during counselling/admission.
- Candidates are advised to reach their centres well ahead of the reporting time to avoid last-minute issues.
Helpdesk for Assistance
Candidates facing any difficulty today can contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700, or email icar@nta.ac.in for support.
