The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is expected to announce the schedule for ICAR UG Counselling 2026 shortly on its official counselling portal. Students who appeared for CUET UG 2026 and wish to pursue undergraduate courses in agriculture and allied sciences should keep a close watch on the counselling website for the latest updates.
The counselling process will be conducted online through icarcounseling.com for admissions to the academic session 2026-27.
Admission Through CUET UG 2026 Scores
Only candidates who have qualified the CUET UG 2026 examination will be eligible to participate in the ICAR UG counselling process. Students will have to complete registration, fill in their preferred choices of universities and courses, and participate in seat allotment rounds based on their merit and category.
According to ICAR, admission and scholarship benefits, if applicable, will only be available to students who seek admission through the official ICAR counselling process.
More Than 6,000 Seats Expected
Last year, ICAR offered admission to 6,002 undergraduate seats across 12 agriculture and allied science programmes under its All India Quota. For the 2026-27 academic session, the exact seat matrix will be released through the counselling information bulletin in the coming days.
Courses Offered Through ICAR UG Counselling
Students can apply for admission to 13 undergraduate programmes related to agriculture and allied sciences through the counselling process. These courses are offered by participating agricultural universities across the country.
Some of the popular programmes include:
- B.Sc. Agriculture
- B.Sc. Horticulture
- B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
- B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science)
- B.Sc. Forestry
- B.Sc. Community Science
- B.Tech Dairy Technology
- B.Sc. Food Nutrition and Dietetics
- Other allied agriculture courses
No Direct Admission Allowed
ICAR has clarified that there is no provision for direct admission or nomination into bachelor’s degree programmes in agriculture and allied sciences under its quota without qualifying through the prescribed entrance process.
Students must qualify through CUET UG and participate in ICAR counselling to secure admission.
What Should Students Do Now?
Students aspiring for ICAR admissions should:
- Keep their CUET UG 2026 scorecards ready.
- Regularly check the ICAR counselling portal for announcements.
- Prepare documents required for counselling and verification.
- Research participating universities and preferred courses in advance.
The detailed counselling schedule, registration dates, seat matrix, and information bulletin are expected to be released soon after the declaration of the CUET UG 2026 results.
Official Websites
- ICAR Counselling Portal: icarcounseling.com
- ICAR Official Website: icar.org.in
Students are advised to keep themselves updated and avoid missing important deadlines.
