ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025: Official Dates for UG, PG, and Ph.D. Admissions
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has officially published the 2025 counseling schedule for UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Access the complete timeline for the 2025-26 academic session in this guide.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has officially released the ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025 for Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. programs for the 2025-26 academic session. All counseling rounds are conducted online via the official ICAR Counseling Portal. The admission process consists of four primary rounds followed by a final Mop-Up round, requiring candidates to manage registration, choice filling, and fee payments strictly within the provided deadlines.
ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025
ICAR Counseling 2025 for UG, PG, and Ph.D. aspirants begins on October 14, 2025. The structured process includes four main allotment rounds and a conclusive Mop-Up round. Candidates are advised to complete their registration and document uploads promptly to ensure seamless participation in the seat allotment and online verification process managed by the participating agricultural universities.
ICAR Counseling Overview 2025
The ICAR 2025 counseling process is designed to streamline admissions for various agricultural and allied science programs. By transitioning to a fully online interface, ICAR ensures maximum transparency and convenience for candidates seeking placement in top-tier agricultural institutions.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body |
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
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| Programs Covered |
UG, PG & Ph.D in Agriculture and Allied Sciences
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| UG Admission Basis |
CUET (ICAR-UG) 2025 Scores
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| Counseling Rounds |
4 Rounds + Mop-up Round (if required)
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| Official Counseling Portal |
icarcounseling.com
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| Seat Coverage |
20% of seats in Agricultural Universities under ICAR-AU system + 100% seats in ICAR Institutes
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| Registration Fee |
₹500 (Non-refundable)
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| Seat Acceptance Fee |
₹10,000 (After provisional allotment)
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ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025 (UG, PG & Ph.D.)
The ICAR Counseling 2025 roadmap consists of five distinct phases: initial registration, four rounds of seat allocation, and a final Mop-Up round. Each phase involves critical milestones, including seat allotment notifications, mandatory document verification, and the timely submission of seat acceptance fees.
Initial Registration & Choice Filling
The window for online registration, university choice filling, and document submission opened on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM and remains open until Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:50 PM. Careful selection of university preferences is essential, as these choices are primary factors in subsequent seat allotment results.
| Initial Registration & Choice Filling |
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| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Display of Seat Matrix and Counseling Schedule, Registration, Choice Filling, Payment of Fee & Uploading of Documents | 14 October 2025 (Tuesday) |
From 02:00 P.M. onwards
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| End of Choice Filling and Uploading of Documents | 17 October 2025 (Friday) | Till 11:50 P.M. |
First Round of Counseling
Round 1 of the seat allotment process commences on October 21, 2025. Candidates must prioritize document verification and pay the required seat acceptance fees by October 24, 2025. Timely responses to any queries from participating universities are mandatory to secure provisional admission status.
| First Round of Counseling |
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| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Seat Allotment, Response to Queries, Re-submission of Documents, Fee Payment, and Provisional Admission Letter Generation | 21 October 2025 (Tuesday) |
From 05:00 P.M. onwards
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| End of Online Document Verification by Universities | 23 October 2025 (Thursday) | 11:50 P.M. |
| End of Re-submission of Documents by Candidates | 24 October 2025 (Friday) | 12:00 Noon |
| End of Verification of Re-submitted Documents by Universities | 24 October 2025 (Friday) | 06:00 P.M. |
| End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition | 24 October 2025 (Friday) | 11:50 P.M. |
Second Round of Counseling
The second round of ICAR counseling begins on Monday, October 27, 2025. Seat allotment and document verification procedures will continue through Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Candidates must ensure all documents are verified and seat acceptance fees are settled by the 11:50 PM deadline on October 28.
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Second Round of Counseling
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| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Seat Allotment and Provisional Admission Activities | 27 October 2025 (Monday) |
From 11:00 A.M. onwards
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| End of Online Document Verification by Universities | 28 October 2025 (Tuesday) | 01:00 P.M. |
| End of Re-submission and Verification of Documents | 28 October 2025 (Tuesday) | 06:00 P.M. |
| End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition | 28 October 2025 (Tuesday) | 11:50 P.M. |
Third Round of Counseling
The third round of the admission process is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 31, 2025. All verification tasks and necessary document re-submissions must be finalized by Saturday, November 1, 2025. Successful candidates must complete all admission formalities, including fee payment, before the closing time.
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Third Round of Counseling
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| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Seat Allotment, Response to Queries, and Document Submission | 31 October 2025 (Friday) |
From 10:00 A.M. onwards
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| End of Online Document Verification | 01 November 2025 (Saturday) | 01:00 P.M. |
| End of Re-submission and Verification of Documents | 01 November 2025 (Saturday) | 06:00 P.M. |
| End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition | 01 November 2025 (Saturday) | 11:50 P.M. |
Fourth Round of Counseling
The fourth round takes place from November 4 to November 6, 2025. This phase represents the final opportunity for candidates to withdraw from their allotted or admitted seats, with the withdrawal window closing at 10:00 PM on November 6. All final verification and payment processes must be completed by 11:50 PM that day.
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Fourth Round of Counseling
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| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Seat Allotment, Response to Queries, Fee Payment, and Admission Letter Generation | 04 November 2025 (Tuesday) |
From 10:00 A.M. onwards
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| End of Online Document Verification | 06 November 2025 (Thursday) | 01:00 P.M. |
| End of Re-submission and Verification of Documents | 06 November 2025 (Thursday) | 06:00 P.M. |
| End of Withdrawal of Allotted/Admitted Seats | 06 November 2025 (Thursday) | 10:00 P.M. |
| End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition | 06 November 2025 (Thursday) | 11:50 P.M. |
Mop-Up/Final Round
The final Mop-Up round starts on Saturday, November 8, 2025, featuring a fresh vacancy matrix and renewed choice filling. Seat allotment will be released on November 12, 2025, with a final window for verification and fee payment concluding on November 14, 2025. This round serves as the last chance for candidates to secure vacant seats.
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Mop-Up / Final Round
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| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
| Display of Seat Vacancy Matrix, Fee Payment & Fresh Choice Filling | 08 November 2025 (Saturday) |
From 05:00 P.M. onwards
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| End of Choice Filling | 10 November 2025 (Monday) | 11:50 P.M. |
| Seat Allotment, Queries, Document Verification & Admission Letter Generation | 12 November 2025 (Wednesday) |
From 01:00 P.M. onwards
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| End of Online Document Verification by Universities | 13 November 2025 (Thursday) | 11:50 P.M. |
| End of Re-submission & Verification of Documents | 14 November 2025 (Friday) | 06:00 P.M. |
| End of Seat Acceptance Fee Deposition | 14 November 2025 (Friday) | 11:50 P.M. |
Download ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025 PDF
To ensure accuracy, candidates should only download the ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025 from the official portal, as external sources may host outdated information. To help you stay on track with the official admission timeline, we have provided a direct link to the authentic schedule below.
Download Official ICAR Counseling Schedule 2025 PDF
Whats Documents are Required for ICAR Counseling 2025?
Please ensure all required documents are accurately uploaded during the online counseling phase, and keep your original certificates ready for physical reporting at your allotted university.
- Class 10th & 12th Marksheet and Certificates
- CUET Admit Card and Rank Card
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/UPS)
- Domicile Certificate
- Aadhaar Card or Valid Photo ID
- Transfer & Character Certificates
- Passport-size Photographs