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ICAR 2025 exam pattern is decided by the exam conducting authority. ICAR JRF/ SRF exam pattern 2025 is prescribed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which will include the different aspects related to the entrance test.
ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 exam pattern will consist of the various sections from which the questions will be asked, mode of the entrance exam, etc. Therefore, candidates are expected to know the exam pattern and the ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 syllabus before they start preparing for the ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 exam. The section below explains the ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 exam pattern and other related details.
ICAR JRF/SRF 2025 Exam Pattern Highlights
The ICAR JRF/SRF 2025 exam is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and will be conducted in the online mode, i.e., computer-based test (CBT). The exam will be conducted only in English for 2 hours, i.e., 120 minutes.
All the questions asked in the ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 will be of MCQ type. The table below gives a brief explanation of the ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 exam pattern.
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Medium | English |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | icar.org.in |
ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 Marking Scheme
The ICAR JRF/SRF 2025 exam will test candidates in various topics and each of these questions is of MCQ type. The marking scheme for these questions is such that, for every correct answer, one mark is awarded, and for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
| Particulars | Details |
| For every correct answer | +1 mark is awarded |
| For every incorrect answer | -0.25 mark is deducted |
ICAR JRF/ SRF 2025 Mark Distribution
The mark distribution for each section in the ICAR JRF/SRF 2025 exam has been tabulated section-wise below.
| Subjects | Type of Questions | Marks |
| Section A | Questions will be based on general knowledge on the domain of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Allied Science, etc. | 20 |
| Section B | Questions are based on the core subjects of the course opted for. | 50 |
| Section C | Questions will be asked from the specialized subject opted by the candidate | 50 |
| Total | 120 |
FAQs on ICAR JRF/SRF Exam Pattern
Q: What is the ICAR JRF/SRF exam pattern 2025?
As per the exam pattern of ICAR exam 2025, the exam will be conducted in online mode at the alllotted test centres. There will be total 120 questions for 120 marks. Students will have 2 hours to complete the paper and the paper will only be in English language.
Q: What is the marking scheme of the ICAR exam?
The marking scheme of the ICAR JRF/SRF exam 2025 states that for each correct response students will be given +1 mark and for each wrong response there will be a deduction of -0.25 marks. Further, there no marking for unanswered questions.
Q: Is there any negative marking for the ICAR JRF exam 2025?
Yes, in the ICAR exam 2025 JRF/SRF there is a negative marking. If an applicant selects wrong response for a question in the examination hall then there will be deduction of -0.25 marks for each question.
Q: How many sections are there in the ICAR question paper?
There are total three sections in the ICAR exam paper. Section A consist of Questions will be based on general knowledge on the domain of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Allied Science for 20 marks, Section B consist of Questions are based on the core subjects of the course opted for 50 marks, and Section C consist of Questions will be asked from the specialized subject opted by the candidate for 50 marks.
Q: By when will the ICAR JRF/SRF exam will take place?
The official schedule for the ICAR exam JRF/SRF 2025 session is yet to be announced by the conducting authority. However, it is expected that the exam might can be scheduled for June or July 2025. The official dates will be shared with the students once it is released.