ICAR Admit Card 2026: AIEEA PG and PhD Download, ID Rules
ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 admit cards were released on 1 July 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/icar for the 4 July exam. Log in with your credentials (Application Number and password). Carry the print, a photo and an original photo ID. NTA lists no 2027 admit card yet.
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The ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 admit cards were released by NTA on 1 July 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/icar, for the 4 July 2026 computer-based test. That cycle is over, and NTA's ICAR page lists no 2027 admit card, so any "2027 admit card out" headline is not about a new exam.
The page now carries the answer keys (final keys on 29 August 2026) and the result notice. Below is what the 2026 admit card needed, so you can be ready when the next notification comes.
Is the ICAR admit card out for 2026?
It was out on 1 July 2026 and is now closed. NTA's public notice of that date gave the schedule: AIEEA (PG) in the morning shift, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) in the afternoon shift, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The AIEEA (PG) bulletin said the date for downloading admit cards "will be announced later". Expect the same for the next cycle: nothing is official until NTA posts a public notice. Unofficial "released" claims are not the admit card.
Where to download it, step by step
PG and Ph.D. have separate admit card links on the same ICAR page. NTA's notice says to use your login credentials, which in the bulletin are the Application Number and the password you created.
- Open exams.nta.nic.in/icar in a browser.
- Pick the admit card link for PG or for Ph.D.
- Log in with your Application Number and password.
- Download the card and print it clearly on A4.
The notice itself only says "login credentials"; the bulletin defines them as the Application Number and the password you created at registration. Check the Roll No., name, subject, date of birth, gender, category and centre name on the card before you leave the page.
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Photo, signature and document rules in the 2026 bulletin
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 10-200KB | Not stated | Colour, face 80%, both ears, white background, no mask. Live photo also captured |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10-30KB | Not stated | Clearly legible |
| Identity proof | JPG/JPEG | 10-200KB | Not stated | Only if you do not verify by Aadhaar or DigiLocker |
| Disability/UDID certificate | 50-300KB | Not stated | Only if applicable |
Source: ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026-27 Information Bulletin, NTA (2026). I read the PG bulletin; check the Ph.D. bulletin for its own table. A later chapter of the PG bulletin also mentions a thumb impression of 3-30KB and a 4-30KB signature, so keep both files within the narrower ranges above.
The bulletin warns against morphed, AI-generated, filtered or heavily edited photos, and says such applications may be rejected.
What to carry on exam day
- The printed admit card, with the self-declaration (undertaking) downloaded from the NTA site, on A4.
- One passport size photograph, the same as uploaded, for the attendance sheet. The bulletin's first list says two, so carry two.
- One original, valid government photo ID such as PAN, driving licence, voter ID, passport or Aadhaar with photograph.
- A transparent ball point pen and a transparent water bottle.
The name on the ID must match the admit card. If your name changed after marriage, carry the marriage certificate or the legal name change document. Registration closes 30 minutes before the exam, and no duplicate admit card is issued at the centre.
If the download does not work
A missing download button, a locked login or a site that will not open usually means the card is not live yet, or the portal is busy. Wait and retry, and confirm the release through NTA's public notices on the ICAR page.
If you forgot the password, use the reset options on the login page: the bulletin lists a reset link sent to your registered email among them. Otherwise call the NTA helpdesk on 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or write to icar@nta.ac.in.
Is there an ICAR UG admit card on this page?
No. NTA's ICAR page and the 2026 notice cover only AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.). The bulletin mentions that NTA also conducts ICAR exams for Bachelor (UG) courses, but it gives no UG admit card or CUET detail, so check the UG notification for that cycle before assuming anything.
Wrong name, date of birth or photo on the card
The correction window for 2026 ran 12 to 14 June 2026, and it was one-time. Name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email and parents' names could not be changed even then.
If the card still shows a discrepancy in your particulars, photo or signature, the bulletin says to call the helpline between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM and appear with the card you already downloaded. NTA corrects its record later.
Checklist before the next cycle
- Keep a clear JPG photo under 200KB and a signature under 30KB ready.
- Make sure your name, date of birth and photo in Aadhaar match what you enter.
- Note your Application Number and password the day you register.
- Read the all-exams photo and signature size guide and the note on whether a name and date is needed on the photo.
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Frequently asked questions
When will the ICAR admit card be released this year?
For 2026 it was released on 1 July 2026, three days before the 4 July exam. No 2027 date is announced on NTA's ICAR page. The next release date will come in an NTA public notice.
Will ICAR PhD admit card come separately from PG?
Yes. NTA's ICAR page has separate admit card links for PG and Ph.D., though both were released under one public notice on 1 July 2026.
Where is the ICAR admit card download link?
On exams.nta.nic.in/icar, under the admit card link for ICAR PG or ICAR PhD. You log in with your Application Number and password.
Admit card download ka option nahi aa raha, kya karun?
Pehle check karein ki NTA ne admit card ka public notice nikala hai ya nahi. Agar notice aa chuka hai, to NTA helpdesk 011-40759000 ya icar@nta.ac.in par sampark karein.
Which ID proof should I carry to the ICAR exam?
One original, valid government photo ID, such as PAN, driving licence, voter ID, passport or Aadhaar with photograph. The name must match the admit card.
Can I fix a wrong name or date of birth on the ICAR admit card?
Not through the portal after the correction window. In 2026 the name, date of birth and gender could not be changed even during it. For a discrepancy in your particulars, photo or signature, call the NTA helpline and appear with the card you downloaded.
Will CUET cover the ICAR UG admit card?
The NTA ICAR page and the 2026 admit card notice cover only AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.). They say nothing about UG admit cards or CUET, so watch the UG notification of that cycle on nta.ac.in.
Sources
- NTA public notice: Release of Admit Cards, ICAR AIEEA-PG and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 (1 July 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- ICAR AIEEA (PG) 2026-27 Information Bulletin, NTA (checked 2026-10)
- NTA public notice: Correction in particulars of application form, ICAR 2026 (12 June 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- NTA ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) portal (checked 2026-10)
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