The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an extension in the deadline for submitting online applications for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). According to the official notice, candidates can now apply for the ICAR entrance examinations for AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D) until June 23, 11:50 pm. To apply, interested candidates can visit the official website at icar.nta.nic.in. The deadline for online fee submission is also June 23, 11:50 pm. Applicants will have the opportunity to make corrections to their application form from June 25 to 27.

For eligibility criteria in ICAR AIEEA 2023, candidates are required to have successfully completed their bachelor's degree. General and OBC category candidates must have a minimum aggregate mark of 60 percent, while SC and ST category candidates must have a minimum aggregate mark of 50 percent. As of August 31, candidates must be at least 19 years of age.

To apply for ICAR AIEEA 2023, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website icar.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Go to the "Candidate Activity" section and click on the registration link.
Step 3: Complete the registration process by providing the necessary information and creating an account.
Step 4: Fill out the application form with all the required details.
Step 5: Upload the necessary documents as specified in the application guidelines.
Step 6: Pay the application fee using the available payment methods.
Step 7: Submit the application form, download it, and keep a printout for future reference.

According to the official notification, "Online submission of applications for the above-mentioned examination is in progress at icar.nta.nic.in from 22.05.2023 onwards. It has been decided to extend the last date for submission of the online application form for the ICAR Entrance Examinations-2023 [AIEEA(PG) and AICE JRF/SRF(Ph.D)], enabling the aspiring candidate(s) to apply for the said exam."