The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has published its online counselling schedule for the 2025-26 academic session. This schedule outlines the admission process for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD programs. These programs focus on agriculture and allied sciences across various institutions.
Registrations for ICAR Counselling 2025 Round 1 choice filling will commence on October 14, 2025 . The application portal will open at 2 PM on this date. Candidates must complete their registration online.
Prospective students seeking admission to agriculture colleges nationwide can register through the official ICAR website, icar.org.in. The deadline for Round 1 choice filling registration is October 17, 2025 .
ICAR Counselling 2025: Important Dates
The following table summarizes key dates for the initial phase of ICAR Counselling 2025:
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Choice Filling Registration Begins | October 14, 2025 (2 PM onwards) |
| Round 1 Choice Filling Registration Ends | October 17, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | October 21, 2025 |
Understanding the ICAR Counselling Process
ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) is a premier national body. It coordinates and promotes agricultural education and research in India. The counselling process facilitates admissions to its network of agricultural universities.
The schedule covers various academic levels. Undergraduate (UG) programs are for students who have completed their 12th standard. Postgraduate (PG) programs are for graduates pursuing advanced specializations. PhD programs offer doctoral research opportunities.
“Allied sciences” refer to fields closely related to agriculture. These include disciplines such as horticulture, fisheries science, forestry, and dairy technology.
Counselling Structure and Rounds
ICAR Counselling 2025 will proceed in a structured manner. The process comprises a total of five distinct rounds.
This includes four primary counselling rounds. During these rounds, seats are provisionally allotted based on candidate merit and their submitted preferences. Following these, a final “mop-up” round will be conducted.
The mop-up round serves to fill any remaining vacant seats. This ensures maximum utilization of available admissions across all UG, PG, and PhD programs.
Guidance and Support for Applicants
ICAR has established resources for candidates during the online counselling process. Applicants facing technical difficulties can access direct assistance.
A dedicated HelpDesk Menu is available on the official ICAR Counselling portal homepage. This resource provides solutions for common technical challenges encountered during registration or choice filling. Additionally, helpline phone numbers are provided for direct contact with counselling authorities.
For specific questions related to admissions at individual universities, Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) are designated. These SPOCs are university representatives. They can address institution-specific queries. A comprehensive list of these SPOCs will be published on the counselling portal, icarcounseling.com. This provision ensures candidates receive accurate and specific information directly from the admitting institutions.