📝 ICAR JRF Exam Pattern — CBT Mode, Medium, Duration & Notice-Based Format
Understand the latest official ICAR JRF exam pattern details from the NTA notice: CBT mode, objective MCQs, English medium, 2-hour duration, and exam-city note.
The latest official NTA public notice gives the high-level ICAR JRF exam pattern details below.
Official Pattern Snapshot
| Parameter | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Pattern of Exam | Objective type with Multiple Choice questions |
| Medium | English only |
| Duration | 02 hours (120 minutes) |
| Exam Cities | Approximately 122 cities across the country |
What This Means for Students
1. Computer Based Test
The exam is conducted on a computer interface, not as a pen-and-paper test. Your preparation should therefore include:
- timed mock practice on screen
- quick option elimination
- accuracy under time pressure
2. Objective MCQ Format
Since the notice specifies objective type MCQs, your preparation should focus on:
- concept clarity
- short factual revision
- repeated subject-group practice
- comparison-based and statement-based question solving
3. English-Only Paper
The notice clearly states English only. That means:
- technical agricultural vocabulary in English matters
- subject-group terminology should be revised in English
- students should practice reading options quickly in English
4. Two-Hour Duration
The official duration is 120 minutes. For a subject-group exam, this makes:
- speed-important revision
- topic prioritisation
- mock-based time control
important parts of preparation.
What to Verify in the Full Bulletin
The public notice gives the top-level pattern only. Candidates should still verify the full Information Bulletin for:
- detailed scheme of exam
- any stream-specific instruction
- city and timing instructions
- document requirements on exam day