New Delhi – The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) began registration for its 2025 counselling process today, October 14, 2025 . This process manages admissions for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs in agriculture and allied sciences for the 2025-26 academic year.
Interested candidates can register for Round 1 choice filling on the official website, icar.org.in. The registration window closes on October 17, 2025 . Registration started at 2 PM IST on the opening day.
About ICAR Admissions
ICAR is the main body coordinating agricultural education and research in India. Its counselling system streamlines admissions to various universities offering programs in agriculture and related fields. These programs cover a range of subjects, including crop sciences, horticulture, fisheries, dairy technology, and forestry.
Students gain entry into these specialized programs through the ICAR counselling process. This system ensures a standardized admission procedure across participating institutions.
Key Dates and Schedule
The ICAR Counselling 2025 schedule outlines important deadlines for applicants. These dates include the registration period and the announcement of the first seat allotment.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Board Name | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Official Website | icar.org.in |
| Registration Start Date | October 14, 2025 (2 PM) |
| Registration End Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | October 21, 2025 |
| Admission Levels | UG, PG, PhD |
| Study Streams | Agriculture, Allied Sciences |
| Total Rounds | 4 Rounds + Mop-up Round |
Registration and Choice Filling Process
Candidates must first register online within the specified dates. Following registration, they will proceed to the choice filling stage. During choice filling, applicants select their preferred courses and universities. The system then processes these choices based on merit and seat availability.
Applicants must carefully review their selections before final submission. Changes are not permitted after the deadline.
Seat Allotment and Subsequent Rounds
ICAR will announce the Round 1 seat allotment results on October 21, 2025 . This indicates which course and university a student has been provisionally assigned. Students must then accept their allotted seats and complete the necessary admission formalities within the given timeframe.
The counselling process includes a total of four main rounds. A mop-up round follows if seats remain vacant after the initial rounds. Each round involves a new seat allotment based on updated availability and candidate preferences.
Support and Information Resources
For specific admission-related questions, candidates can contact university officials. A list of Single Points of Contact at admitting universities is available on the counselling portal, icarcounseling.com. This resource provides direct access to university representatives for clarification or information.
Students should refer to the official counselling schedule PDF for detailed instructions and all subsequent round dates. The direct link to the ‘Online Counselling Schedule 2025-26.pdf’ is available on the ICAR website.