The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) began online registration for its 2025 counselling process today, October 14, 2025 . Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD agriculture programs must complete their registration and related steps by October 17, 2025, at 11:50 P.M. The official registration link on the ICAR counselling website became active after 2:00 PM IST today.
Registration Timeline and Access
The registration window for ICAR 2025 counselling is set for a limited period. All prospective candidates must complete the registration process, fill their course preferences, and upload required documents before the October 17 deadline. Failure to finalize these steps by the specified time will result in automatic disqualification from the ongoing seat allotment rounds. Candidates will then lose their opportunity for admission through this counselling cycle.
Access to the ICAR 2025 counselling registration form is available solely through the official website, icarcounseling.com/ . No other platform is authorized to facilitate this process. Upon successful completion of registration, each candidate will receive unique login credentials. These credentials will be sent to their registered mobile number via SMS and to their email address. Candidates should secure these details for future access to their counselling dashboard.
Mandatory Counselling Fee Payment
A non-refundable counselling fee of Rs 500 is a mandatory part of the registration process. Candidates must submit this fee online through the designated payment gateway on the official website. Accepted payment methods include Credit Card, RuPay Debit Card, Netbanking, and UPI. It is critical for applicants to understand that fee payment may take up to 24 hours to reflect as successful on the ICAR portal. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to complete this step well in advance of the October 17 deadline. This precaution helps avoid any technical delays that could prevent timely completion of registration.
Strategic Choice Filling and Seat Matrix Review
The choice-filling process requires careful consideration from applicants. This step allows candidates to select their preferred colleges and specific agricultural courses. Importantly, this choice-filling opportunity is generally a one-time option . Candidates will not be permitted to alter their college and course preferences in subsequent rounds of counselling. The only exception may be a final mop-up round, should one be announced.
Before filling choices, candidates must review the Round 1 Vacant Seat Matrix. This document provides detailed information on available seats across various institutions and programs. Reviewing the seat matrix helps candidates make informed decisions aligned with their academic goals and preferences. The vacant seat matrix for all program levels is available for download:
| Programmes | Download Link |
|---|---|
| ICAR Round 1 Vacant Seat Matrix For UG | Download PDF |
| ICAR Round 1 Vacant Seat Matrix For PG | Download PDF |
| ICAR Round 1 Vacant Seat Matrix For PhD | Download PDF |
Essential Instructions for All Applicants
All applicants must carefully read and follow the instructions provided by ICAR. During the registration process, candidates are required to sign an online Declaration and Undertaking. This step confirms their understanding and acceptance of all counselling terms and conditions. Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for a smooth application experience.
- Candidates must ensure all personal, educational, and contact details provided are entirely accurate and truthful.
- Any instance of fraudulent, incorrect, or misleading information discovered at any stage of the admission process will lead to severe consequences.
- If such discrepancies are found, any seat provisionally allotted will be immediately cancelled without further notice. Furthermore, any Seat Acceptance Fee paid by the candidate will be permanently forfeited.
- All official communication, updates, and forms will be hosted exclusively on the ICAR counselling official website: icarcounseling.com/ . Candidates should rely only on this source for authentic information.
The ICAR 2025 counselling aims to facilitate fair and transparent admissions to agricultural universities and colleges nationwide. Candidates are strongly advised to complete all required steps, including fee payment and choice filling, well in advance of the October 17, 2025, 11:50 P.M. deadline. Timely submission ensures eligibility for consideration in the initial seat allotment rounds.