ICAR UG Participating Universities 2026: List of Colleges, Courses & Counselling Process

The ICAR UG Participating Universities 2026 include some of India's leading agricultural institutions that offer undergraduate courses in Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Admission to these universities is based on CUET UG scores, followed by the online counselling process conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Before participating in counselling, candidates should check the list of participating universities, available courses, and seat categories to make informed choices during the admission process.

ICAR UG Participating Universities 2026 Overview

ICAR conducts counselling for admission to undergraduate agriculture programs offered by Central Agricultural Universities, State Agricultural Universities, Deemed Universities, and Central Universities having Faculties of Agriculture.

 Categories of ICAR UG Participating Universities 2026

ICAR-participating institutions are divided into different categories based on their administration.

1. Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs)

Central Agricultural Universities are funded by the Central Government. All undergraduate seats in these universities are filled through ICAR counselling based on CUET UG merit.

Some major Central Agricultural Universities are:

• Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, Manipur

• Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa, Bihar

2. State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)

State Agricultural Universities reserve 15-20%(or as notified) of their undergraduate seats under the All India Quota (AIQ), which are filled through ICAR counselling. The remaining seats are filled according to the respective state admission process.

Some of the popular State Agricultural Universities include:

• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Andhra Pradesh

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Haryana

• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Punjab

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Tamil Nadu

• University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru

• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Uttarakhand

• Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Kerala

• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Rajasthan

• Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Odisha

• Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Telangana

3. ICAR Deemed Universities

These institutes are well known for education, research, and training in specialised agricultural fields.

The participating ICAR Deemed Universities are:

• ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi

• ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, Haryana

• ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh

• ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, Maharashtra

4. Central Universities having Faculties of Agriculture

Some Central Universities also offer undergraduate agriculture programs through ICAR counselling.

These include:

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Uttar Pradesh

• Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal

• Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus

• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Uttar Pradesh

ICAR UG Courses 2026

Candidates can apply for a wide range of undergraduate programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences through ICAR counselling.

Some popular courses include:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics

• B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering

• B.Tech. Dairy Technology

• B.Tech. Food Technology

• B.Tech. Biotechnology

• B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science)

ICAR UG Admission and Counselling Process 2026

Admission to ICAR UG participating universities takes place through the following steps:

• Step 1: Appear for CUET UG

Candidates must appear for the CUET UG examination with the required subject combination for their preferred course.

• Step 2: Register for ICAR Counselling

After the CUET UG results are announced, eligible candidates need to register on the ICAR counselling portal.

• Step 3: Fill and Lock Choices

Candidates can select their preferred universities and courses in order of priority before the choice-locking deadline.

• Step 4: Seat Allotment

Seats are allotted based on the candidate's CUET UG merit, category, seat availability, and choices filled during counselling.

• Step 5: Document Verification and Admission

Candidates who receive a seat must complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the given timeline to confirm their admission.

Before participating in ICAR UG Counselling 2026, carefully review the participating universities, available courses, eligibility criteria and seat matrix. Choosing the right preferences during counselling can significantly improve your chances of securing admission to your preferred agriculture college. Keep checking the official ICAR website for the latest counselling schedule, seat allotment and admission updates.