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LATEST UPDATE 2026

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research conducts admission to Undergraduate (UG) programmes through CUET (UG). For the ICAR UG Admission 2026, candidates seeking admission to agriculture and allied science courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) must qualify CUET (UG)-2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The official notification for CUET UG 2026 is expected to be released in March 2026. The online application process will be available on the NTA CUET portal, and the examination is likely to be conducted in May 2026. ICAR UG counselling will be conducted separately after the declaration of CUET UG results.

IMPORTANT DATES

The CUET UG 2026 notification is expected in March 2026, with the online application process starting the same month and closing by the last week of March 2026. The application correction window is likely to be available in April 2026, followed by the release of admit cards in May 2026. The CUET UG 2026 examination is tentatively scheduled for May 2026, and the results are expected between June and July 2026. ICAR UG counselling registration is likely to begin during August to September 2026.

CUET UG 2026 Notification
March 2026

Online Application Start Date
March 2026

Last Date to Apply
Last week of March 2026

Application Correction Window
April 2026

Admit Card Release
May 2026

CUET UG 2026 Exam Date
May 2026

CUET UG Result Declaration
June to July 2026

ICAR UG Counselling Registration
August to September 2026

COURSES OFFERED

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

BSc (Hons) Horticulture

BSc (Hons) Forestry

BSc (Hons) Fisheries Science

BTech Agricultural Engineering

Other allied agricultural science courses

TOP COLLEGES & SEATS DETAILS

ICAR UG admission provides access to top agricultural universities across India through the All India Quota. Some of the leading ICAR-affiliated institutions include: Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi; Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana; Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore; Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Andhra Pradesh; University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru; Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar; Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar; and Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar.

Seats are offered under the All India Quota, and the total number of seats varies each year depending on the participating universities and courses. Seat allotment is done through centralized ICAR UG counselling based on CUET (UG) scores, category-wise reservation, course preference, and seat availability. The detailed university-wise and course-wise seat matrix is released by ICAR on the counselling portal before the start of counselling.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for the ICAR UG 2026 Exam involves qualifying the CUET (ICAR-UG)-2026 entrance exam conducted by the NTA, followed by registration for ICAR’s online counselling. Admission is based on merit, seat availability, and subject choices, with multiple counselling rounds and a mop-up round to finalize seat allocation.

Key Stages of ICAR UG 2026 Selection:

Eligibility Check: Candidates must be at least 16 years old as of August 31, 2026, and have passed Class 12 with 50% (General/OBC/EWS) or 40% (SC/ST/PwD) in PCM/PCB/PCMB/Agriculture.

Entrance Exam (CUET ICAR-UG 2026): Candidates must appear for the CUET UG 2026 in subjects relevant to their 12th-grade stream, as finalized by the NTA.

ADMIT CARD

The CUET (UG) admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the ICAR UG 2026 examination. It contains details like the candidate’s name, roll number, photograph, signature, exam date, time, and centre.

Steps to Download Admit Card:

1. Visit the official CUET UG website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/

2. Click on the “Login” link and enter your registration number, password, and captcha code.

3. Access your candidate dashboard and click on the link to download the admit card.

4. Download and print the admit card for future reference.

5. Carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

Note: No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card. Check all details carefully and report discrepancies immediately to NTA.

EXAM RESULTS

The CUET (UG) 2026 results are declared online on the official NTA website after the completion of the examination. Candidates can check their results using their registration number and password or date of birth. The results include the score obtained, qualifying status, and subject-wise marks.

Steps to Check CUET UG 2026 Results:

1. Visit the official CUET UG website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/

2. Click on the “CUET UG 2026 Results” link.

3. Enter your registration number and password or date of birth.

4. Submit the details to view the result.

5. Download and print the scorecard for counselling and admission purposes.

Candidates who meet the qualifying marks will be eligible to register for ICAR UG counselling for seat allotment under the All India Quota.

CUTOFFS & COUNSELLING

The cutoffs for ICAR UG admissions are based on CUET (UG) scores and vary according to category, course, and number of applicants. The table below shows last year’s (2025) cutoffs along with the expected cutoffs for 2026.

1. BSc Agriculture

2025 Cutoffs:

General: 105

OBC: 102

SC: 95

ST: 90

EWS: 103

Expected 2026 Cutoffs:

General: 106–108

OBC: 103–105

SC: 96–98

ST: 91–93

EWS: 104–106

2. BSc Horticulture

2025 Cutoffs:

General: 100

OBC: 97

SC: 90

ST: 85

EWS: 98

Expected 2026 Cutoffs:

General: 101–103

OBC: 98–100

SC: 91–93

ST: 86–88

EWS: 99–101

3. BSc Forestry

2025 Cutoffs:

General: 98

OBC: 95

SC: 88

ST: 82

EWS: 96

Expected 2026 Cutoffs:

General: 99–101

OBC: 96–98

SC: 89–91

ST: 83–85

EWS: 97–99

4. BTech Agricultural Engineering

2025 Cutoffs:

General: 112

OBC: 108

SC: 100

ST: 95

EWS: 110

Expected 2026 Cutoffs:

General: 113–115

OBC: 109–111

SC: 101–103

ST: 96–98

EWS: 111–113

Note: These expected cutoffs are estimated based on previous trends, difficulty level of CUET UG, and seat availability. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released after the CUET UG 2026 results.

COUNSELLING PROCESS

The ICAR UG counselling is conducted online for All India Quota admissions after the CUET UG 2026 results. Eligible candidates must complete the following steps to secure admission:

Registration: Candidates must register on the official ICAR UG counselling portal using their CUET UG credentials.

Choice Filling: Fill in preferred courses and universities in order of priority.

Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on CUET UG score, rank, category reservation, and choices filled.

Document Verification: Candidates allotted seats must report to the respective university for document verification.

Admission Confirmation: After verification, candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.

Subsequent Counselling Rounds: If any seats remain vacant, additional counselling rounds will be conducted.

Important Notes:

Candidates should carefully follow instructions on the ICAR counselling portal.

Ensure all details, including category certificates and personal information, are accurate to avoid issues during seat allotment.

Cutoffs for 2026 will be published after CUET UG 2026 results, and candidates can use last year’s cutoffs as a reference to estimate their chances.

OVERVIEW

The ICAR UG admission process provides entry to agriculture and allied science undergraduate courses offered by ICAR-affiliated universities across India. Admission is based on CUET UG scores followed by centralized ICAR counselling.

Particulars	Details
Exam Full Name	ICAR Undergraduate Admission (Through CUET UG)
Conducting Authority	NTA (CUET UG) & ICAR (Counselling)
Admission Purpose	Admission to UG courses under ICAR All India Quota
Exam Level	National
Admission Mode	Through CUET (UG)
Application Mode	Online
Exam Date	May 2026 (Tentative)
Courses Offered	Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering, etc.
Official Website	https://icar.org.in

SELECTION PROCESS

Key Stages of ICAR UG 2026 Selection:

Eligibility Check: Candidates must be at least 16 years old as of August 31, 2026, and have passed Class 12 with 50% (General/OBC/EWS) or 40% (SC/ST/PwD) in PCM/PCB/PCMB/Agriculture.

Entrance Exam (CUET ICAR-UG 2026): Candidates must appear for the CUET UG 2026 in subjects relevant to their 12th-grade stream, as finalized by the NTA.

EXAM SYLLABUS

The CUET UG 2026 syllabus for ICAR UG admissions covers topics from Class 12 level across four main sections. General Intelligence & Reasoning tests logical thinking, pattern recognition, and analytical skills. General Knowledge & Awareness evaluates awareness of current affairs, India and world history, geography, culture, science, and everyday observations. Elementary Mathematics includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, percentages, ratios, time and work, and other basic mathematical concepts. The English/Hindi Language section assesses comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and language usage. This syllabus helps candidates focus on both conceptual understanding and application-based questions.

As per CUET Syllabus, there will be three sections in UG Paper. Important points regarding the exam are tabulated below:

Section	CUET Syllabus
Language Subjects	Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude, and Vocabulary
Domain Subjects	As per the Class 12 syllabus only.
General Test	General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET SYLLABUS FOR LANGUAGE TEST

The students’ fluency in the language is to be tested through questions asked in Reading Comprehension (based on different types of passages Factual, Literary and Narrative [Literary Aptitude & Vocabulary].

CUET SYLLABUS FOR GENERAL TEST

The General Awareness section includes static General Knowledge, while questions on Current Affairs will gauge a candidate’s knowledge of national & international current affairs. Let’s have a look at the General Awareness and Current Affairs topics for CUET exam.

1. General Knowledge

2. Current Affairs

3. General Mental Ability

4. Numerical Ability

4. Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/stat taught till Grade 8)

5. Logical and Analytical Reasoning

CUET SYLLABUS FOR DOMAIN SUBJECT

Candidates can check below the CUET exam syllabus for the various test domains that can choose while filling out their applications. A candidate can choose a maximum of six test domain while applying for the CUET entrance test.

ACCOUNTANCY/BOOK KEEPING

The Important units related to Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organisations and Partnership Firms covered in CUET Syllabus are discussed below:

1. Unit I: Accounting Not-for-Profit Organisation

2. Unit II: Accounting for Partnership

3. Unit III: Reconstitution of Partnership

4. Unit IV: Dissolution of Partnership Firm

5. Unit V: Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital

6. Unit VI: Analysis of Financial Statements

7. Unit VII: Statement of Changes in Financial Position

The Important units related to Computerized Accounting System covered in CUET Syllabus are discussed below:

1. Unit I: Overview of Computerised Accounting System

2. Unit II: Using Computerised Accounting System

3. Unit III: Accounting Using Database Management System (DBMS)

4. Unit IV: Accounting Applications of Electronic Spreadsheet

AGRICULTURE

The Important units related to AGRICULTURE covered in CUET Syllabus are discussed below:

1. Unit-1: Agrometeorology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Biochemistry and Microbiology – Some important topics include Agrometerology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Biochemistry, Microbiology

2. Unit-2: Livestock Production- Some important topics include Importance of livestock, Care and management, Artificial Insemination

3. Unit-3: Crop Production – Some important topics include Introduction of Soil, Soil fertility, Fertilizers and Manures, Irrigation and Drainage, Weed Control, Crops

4. Unit-4: Horticulture

ANTHROPOLOGY

The Important units related to ANTHROPOLOGY covered in CUET Syllabus are discussed below:

1. Unit-1: PhysicalAnthropology

2. Unit-2: PrehistoricArchaeology

3. Unit-3: Material culture andeconomicAnthropology

4. Unit-4: SocialAnthropologyandEthnography

5. Unit-5: Ecology

FINE ARTS – (PAINTING, SCULPTURE, GRAPHICS AND COMMERICAL ARTS)

PAINTING

Unit 1: The Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Miniature Painting

Unit 2: The Mughal and Deccan schools of miniature painting

Unit 3: The Bengal School and Cultural Nationalism

Unit 4: The Modern trends In IndianArt

SCULPTURE

Study of the following sculptures:

1. Triumph of Labour D. P. Roychowdhury

2. Santhal Family Ramkinker Vaij

3. Standing Woman Dhanraj Bhagat

4. Cries Unheard Amar Nath Sehgal

5. Ganesha Figure P.V.Jankira6. Dhanpal Sankho Chaudhuri

7. Chatturmukhi Aekka Yada Giri Rao

GRAPHIC-PRINTS

1. Whirlpool Krishna Reddy

2. Children Somnath Hore

3. Devi Jyoti Bhatt

4. Of walls Anupam Sud

5. Man, Woman and Tree K. Laxma Goud

EXAM PATTERN

The CUET UG 2026 exam pattern for ICAR UG admissions is designed to assess candidates’ knowledge, reasoning ability, and language skills in a structured manner. The test comprises multiple-choice questions divided into four sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi Language. Each section carries equal weight, and the exam is conducted in a computer-based format with a total duration of 60 minutes, requiring candidates to manage time efficiently while attempting all questions.

Mode of Examination

CUET (UG) will completely be conducted in Hybrid mode (Pen & Paper/ Computer Based Test) mode.

Medium of Examination

Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the CUET (UG) will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

S. No.	Language	EXAM CENTERS
1.	English	All Examination Centres
2.	English and Hindi	All Examination Centres in India
3.	English and Assamese	Examination Centres in Assam
4.	English and Bengali	Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
5.	English and Gujarati	Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
6.	English and Kannada	Examination Centres in Karnataka
7.	English and Malayalam	Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep
8.	English and Marathi	Examination Centres in Maharashtra
9.	English and Odia	Examination Centres in Odisha
10.	English and Punjabi	Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida)
11.	English and Tamil	Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
12.	English and Telugu	Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
13.	English and Urdu	All Examination Centres in India

Scheme of Examination

S. No.	Parameters	CUET (UG)
1.	Total subjects	61 (33 languages, 27 domain-specific, and 01 General Test)
2.	Choice of Test Paper	Maximum 06 Test papers (04 or 05 domain subjects including General Test and 01 or 02 languages). Candidates may choose a maximum 06 Subjects including languages (Indian and Foreign) and General Test Note: It is advisable for candidates to select at least one language.
3.	Medium of the Test	13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
4.	Mode of the Examination	Hybrid mode (Pen & Paper + CBT) Note: It will depend on the candidate count after the registration is complete.
5.	Total Questions	40 out of 50 questions for all test papers and 50 out of 60 for the General Test (choice of 10 questions). Duration for all test papers would be 45 minutes except for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Accountancy, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Computer Science/Informatics Practices, and General Tests which would be 60 minutes.
6.	Shift and Duration	It is proposed that for Pen & paper mode, there may be three shifts in a day of about two hours duration.

List of Languages Offered Under Cuet (UG)

CUET examination consists of 33 languages.

SECTION	Code	Name
Section IA: Languages (13 Languages)	101	English
	102	Hindi
	103	Assamese
	104	Bengali
	105	Gujarati
	106	Kannada
	107	Malayalam
	108	Marathi
	109	Odia
	110	Punjabi
	111	Tamil
	112	Telugu
	113	Urdu
Section IB: Languages (20 Languages)	201	Arabic
	202	Bodo
	203	Chinese
	204	Dogri
	205	French
	206	German
	207	Italian
	208	Japanese
	209	Kashmiri
	210	Konkani
	211	Maithili
	212	Manipuri
	213	Nepali
	214	Persian
	215	Russian
	216	Santhali
	217	Sindhi
	218	Spanish
	219	Tibetan
	220	Sanskrit

List of Domain Specific Subjects/General Test Offered Under CUET (UG)

SECTION	Code	Name
Section II: Domain (27 Domain Specific Subjects)	301	Accountancy/Book Keeping
	302	Agriculture
	303	Anthropology
	304	Biology/Biological Studies/Biotecnology/Biochemistry
	305	Business Studies
	306	Chemistry
	307	Environmental Studies
	308	Computer Science/Informatics Practices
	309	Economics/Business Economics
	310	Engineering Graphics
	311	Entrepreneurship
	312	Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art
	313	Geography/ Geology
	314	History
	315	Home Science
	316	Knowledge Tradition-Practices India
	317	Legal Studies
	318	Mass Media/Mass Communication
	319	CUET Syllabus for Mathematics
	320	Performing Arts- (i) Dance (Kathak/ Bharatnatyam/ Kathakkali/ Oddissi/ Kuchipudi/ Manipuri) (ii) Drama-Theatre (iii) /Music General (Hindustani/ Carnatic/ Rabindra Sangeet/ Percussion/ Non-Percussion)
	321	Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
	322	Physics
	323	Political Science
	324	Psychology
	325	Sanskrit
	326	Sociology
	327	Teaching Aptitude
Section III: General Test	501	For Vocational/Open Eligibility/Cross Stream/Any other as applicable

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate’s eligibility for CUET (ICAR-UG) Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

The nationality of the applying candidate should be Indian only.

Age limit

Indian Nationals of at least 16 years of age are eligible to apply for the examination. No relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.

Educational Qualifications

1. Indian national candidates must have passed 10+2 Senior Secondary Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination within scope and standard found to be equivalent to the Senior Secondary Examination of a recognised Indian Board/University, with minimum prescribed marks/grade after a period of 12 years of study. The medium of instruction in the admitting University will be English.

2. Candidate must have passed any one of the qualifying examinations enumerated above securing not less than 50% marks in aggregate for General, OBC (NCL), UPS, EWS categories and 40% marks in aggregate for SC, ST, Third Gender, PwD categories. There will be no rounding-off of the OGPA/percentage of marks of qualifying examination while deciding the basic eligibility of any candidate for admission e.g. if a candidate obtained 49.99% marks in his/her qualifying examination, then it will not be rounded-off to 50%.

3. Candidate having a compartment/supplementary in any of the subjects will not be eligible unless proof of having cleared the examination with requisite percentage asabove is available.

4. Candidate already appeared in the qualifying examination enumerated above, can also apply but would be required to submit evidence of having satisfied the conditions latest at the time of counselling/admission in the allotted university.

5. Candidate must ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility requirements for the examination as well as admission as detailed in the Information Bulletin.

IMPORTANT DATES

The CUET UG 2026 examination schedule is set to begin with the official notification in March 2026, followed by the start of online applications in the same month. Candidates can submit their applications until the last week of March 2026, with a correction window available in April 2026 for any modifications. Admit cards are expected to be released in May 2026, and the examination will also be conducted during May 2026 across multiple shifts. The results of CUET UG 2026 are likely to be declared between June and July 2026, after which eligible candidates can register for the ICAR UG counselling process scheduled from August to September 2026.

Event	Dates
Online Submission of Application Form	February to March 2026
Last date of successful transaction of fee	March 2026
Correction in Particulars	March to April
Announcement of the City of Examination	April 2026 onwards
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website	The second week of May 2026
Date of Examination	Between May 2026 and 31 May 2026
Declaration of Result	June 2026

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