ICAR UG counselling 2026 registration for rank generation is open from July 17 to July 23. Eligible CUET (UG) 2026 candidates seeking undergraduate Agriculture and Allied Sciences seats under the ICAR All India Quota must first give consent and select their subject combination. Ranks, the seat matrix, choice filling, counselling-fee payment and document upload are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM on July 26, 2026.
Key highlights
- The ICAR counselling portal opened the consent and subject-combination stage on July 17.
- The current registration-for-rank-generation window closes on July 23, 2026.
- Rank release, the seat matrix, counselling registration, choice filling, fee payment and document upload begin on July 26 at 11:00 AM.
- The first choice-filling and document-upload deadline is July 28 at 11:50 PM.
- The schedule covers four regular allotment rounds followed by a mop-up/final round, with the last listed candidate fee deadline on August 23 at 8:00 PM.
- ICAR says its All India Quota admission process covers 13 undergraduate programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.
Important dates
| Student activity | Official date and time |
|---|---|
| Consent and subject-combination selection for rank generation | July 17 to July 23, 2026 |
| Processing for rank generation | July 24 to July 25, 2026 |
| Ranks, seat matrix, counselling registration, choice filling, fee payment and document upload begin | July 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM |
| First choice-filling and document-upload deadline | July 28, 2026, 11:50 PM |
| First-round allotment | July 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM |
| First-round candidate document re-submission / seat-acceptance fee | August 3, 2026, 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM |
| Second-round allotment / fee deadline | August 6, 11:00 AM / August 7, 8:00 PM |
| Third-round allotment / fee deadline | August 10, 11:00 AM / August 11, 8:00 PM |
| Fourth-round allotment / fee deadline | August 14, 11:00 AM / August 16, 8:00 PM |
| Mop-up fresh choice filling | August 18, 5:00 PM to August 20, 11:50 PM |
| Mop-up allotment / final listed candidate fee deadline | August 22, 11:00 AM / August 23, 8:00 PM |
Who is affected?
This update is for candidates who appeared in CUET (UG) 2026, have passed Class 12 or Intermediate, and want admission to an undergraduate Agriculture or Allied Sciences programme through ICAR All India Quota counselling for 2026-27.
ICAR’s public notice says candidates must have studied at least three core subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture or Inter-Agriculture. Programme-specific subject eligibility still applies, so candidates must check the official CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 information bulletin before entering their subject combination or preferences.
Required student action
Eligible candidates should sign in to the official portal, give counselling consent and select the correct Class 12 subject combination by July 23. They should return on July 26 to check their ICAR rank and seat matrix, complete counselling registration, pay the displayed counselling fee, upload the documents requested by the portal and submit choices by July 28 at 11:50 PM.
How to complete ICAR UG counselling 2026
- Open the official ICAR counselling portal.
- Use the CUET (UG) 2026 candidate login and complete the consent step for ICAR UG counselling.
- Select the Class 12 subject combination exactly as supported by your marksheet. A wrong combination can affect programme eligibility and rank generation.
- Complete this first stage by July 23 and save the acknowledgement or a screenshot.
- Return from 11:00 AM on July 26 to check the released rank, available seat matrix and programme eligibility.
- Complete counselling registration, pay the counselling fee shown by the live portal, and upload every document requested there.
- Arrange eligible universities and programmes in your genuine preference order, then save and lock choices by July 28 at 11:50 PM.
- After each allotment, check university queries and document-verification messages. Re-submit corrected documents and pay the seat-acceptance fee within that round’s deadline.
- Download the provisional admission letter and keep fee receipts, locked choices and all acknowledgements.
Counselling fee and documents
The July 17 official schedule confirms that counselling-fee payment and document upload are part of the July 26 stage, but it does not state the fee amount or publish a final 2026 document checklist. The portal’s 2026 UG counselling-brochure link is not yet usable. Candidates should therefore use only the amount and upload list displayed on the live ICAR portal and should not rely on figures or document lists from an earlier counselling year.
Before July 26, keep the CUET (UG) 2026 application and score details, Class 10 and Class 12 records, identity details, and any category, disability or other eligibility certificate relevant to your claim ready for comparison with the portal’s final instructions.
What happens if a deadline is missed?
A candidate who does not complete the consent and subject-combination stage by July 23 may not be included correctly in ICAR rank generation. Missing choice filling, document re-submission or seat-acceptance fee deadlines can prevent participation in that round or confirmation of the allotted seat. ICAR has not promised a general late facility, so candidates should finish each action early and retain proof.
Official sources
- ICAR Admission Counseling 2026-27 portal
- ICAR counselling notifications
- Official ICAR UG online counselling schedule 2026-27
- ICAR public notice for counselling 2026
- CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026 information bulletin
Frequently asked questions
What is the first ICAR UG counselling deadline?
The consent and subject-combination selection stage for rank generation closes on July 23, 2026.
When does ICAR UG choice filling begin?
Ranks, the seat matrix, counselling registration, choice filling, fee payment and document upload are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM on July 26. Choice filling and document upload close at 11:50 PM on July 28 for the first counselling stage.
What is the final date in the current ICAR UG schedule?
The final listed student action is the mop-up/final-round seat-acceptance fee deadline at 8:00 PM on August 23, 2026. This deadline applies only to candidates allotted a seat in that round.
Has ICAR announced the 2026 counselling fee?
The published schedule confirms that a counselling fee must be paid, but it does not state the amount. Check the live portal and the 2026 UG counselling brochure when ICAR activates it.
Last updated: July 18, 2026. EntranceAlert is an independent education information platform. Always confirm the live status, fee and upload requirements on the official ICAR counselling portal before payment.
