The 12th All India Competitive Examination, conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is for Indian students seeking admission to Master’s degree programmes in agriculture, veterinary and allied sciences. It covers seats in institutions like IARI, IVRI, CIFE, NDRI, State Agricultural Universities, Central Universities, and AA. The examination also awards Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) to qualifying candidates for research programmes.

Open to Indian nationals who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, veterinary or allied sciences. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks set by ICAR. Reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT, EWS, and PwD are eligible for relaxation as per government norms. The examination is open to all eligible candidates regardless of age, subject to institutional requirements.

Candidates must apply online through the official ICAR portal when applications are open. Fill in personal, academic, and category details accurately. Upload required documents such as certificates, photograph, and signature. Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the designated payment gateway. Submit the form before the deadline and retain a printed copy for future reference.