
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is set to announce the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result for ICAR UG Counselling 2026 on July 31, 2026. The allotment result will be published on the official counselling portal and will indicate the university and undergraduate programme allotted to each candidate.
The allotment has been prepared based on:
CUET UG 2026 score accepted by ICAR
Candidate's merit rank
Choice filling preferences
Category and reservation rules
Availability of seats
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official portal as the allotment link will be activated shortly.
The ICAR Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be available online through the official counselling portal.
Official Website:
https://icarcounseling.com
The direct allotment link will become active once the result is officially released.
| ICAR Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date & Time | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Authority | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Admission Session | 2026-27 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Date | July 31, 2026 |
| Expected Release Time | 11:00 AM onwards |
| Result Status | To be Released Shortly |
| Official Website | icarcounseling.com |
Candidates can follow these steps to download their allotment letter:
Visit the official ICAR Counselling website.
Click on the Candidate Login option.
Enter your Application Number and Password/Security PIN.
Open the candidate dashboard.
Click on Round 1 Seat Allotment Result.
Check the allotted university and programme.
Download and save the provisional allotment letter for future admission formalities.
Candidates should keep the following details ready:
Application Number
Password
Security PIN (if applicable)
Without these credentials, candidates will not be able to access their allotment status.
Candidates allotted a seat must complete all admission-related formalities within the specified timeline.
| ICAR Counselling 2026 Round 1 Important Dates | ||
| Event | Date | Deadline |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM onwards |
| Document Verification by Universities | August 2, 2026 | 11:50 PM |
| Re-upload Documents (if required) | August 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM |
| Verification of Re-submitted Documents | August 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment (₹10,000) | August 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM |
Candidates should complete every step before the deadline to avoid cancellation of their allotted seat.
After checking the allotment result, candidates should immediately begin the admission process.
The next steps include:
Download the provisional allotment letter.
Upload the required documents for verification.
Respond to any document deficiency raised by the university.
Pay the ₹10,000 seat acceptance fee.
Choose either the Freeze or Upgrade option.
Wait for admission confirmation from the allotted university.
After seat allotment, candidates must select one of the following options:
Choose Freeze if you are satisfied with the allotted university and course. Your seat will be confirmed after successful verification and fee payment.
Candidates wishing to obtain a higher preferred course or university in the next counselling rounds can select the Upgrade option after paying the seat acceptance fee.
Important: The Upgrade option is available only till Round 3. It will not be available during Round 4 or the Mop-Up Round.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for online verification:
CUET UG 2026 Score Card
ICAR Counselling Application Form
Class 10 Mark Sheet and Certificate
Class 12 Mark Sheet and Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (if required)
Passport-size Photograph
Valid Photo ID Proof
Additional documents may be requested by the allotted university.
The counselling process is conducted for admission to 74 participating universities, including:
State Agricultural Universities
ICAR Deemed Universities
Central Agricultural Universities
Central Universities offering Agriculture programmes
Admissions are offered to several undergraduate programmes, including:
B.Sc. Agriculture
B.Sc. Horticulture
B.Sc. Forestry
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
Dairy Technology
Sericulture
Fisheries Science
Agricultural Biotechnology
Food Technology
Other allied agriculture courses
Admissions under the ICAR quota follow the Government of India reservation policy.
Reservation includes:
OBC-NCL – 27%
Scheduled Caste (SC) – 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 7.5%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 10%
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – 5% Horizontal Reservation
Candidates who do not receive a seat in Round 1 should not worry.
They will automatically become eligible for the subsequent counselling rounds, depending on:
Availability of vacant seats
Fresh seat allotment
Candidate preferences
Merit rank
ICAR will conduct four regular rounds followed by a Mop-Up Round for the remaining vacant seats.
