The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has officially released the ICAR Counselling 2025 schedule for admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral agricultural programs across participating universities in India. Candidates who have qualified for ICAR AIEEA 2025 can now check the detailed counselling schedule and process on the official website.
According to the official ICAR counselling schedule 2025, the registration process will commence on October 14, 2025, and will remain open until October 17, 2025. The online registration link will be activated at 2 PM on October 14, enabling candidates to start the application process. Candidates must complete registration, fill in choices, and pay the counselling fee within this window to participate in the seat allotment process.
As per the timeline, the ICAR Round 1 seat allotment result will be declared on October 21, 2025. Those allotted seats must proceed with document verification, which will be completed by October 23, 2025. Candidates requiring re-submission of documents or payment of the seat acceptance fee can complete the process by October 24, 2025.
ICAR Counselling 2025: Step-by-Step Guide to Register Online
Candidates eligible for ICAR Counselling 2025 can follow these steps to register for the counselling process:
- Visit the official website of ICAR
- Click on the ‘ICAR Counselling 2025 Registration’ link available on the homepage.
- A new page will open where candidates must complete the online registration using their credentials.
- Fill in the application form carefully with academic, personal, and preference details.
- Pay the counselling registration fee through the available online payment methods.
- Click on ‘Submit’ and download the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
It is advised that candidates double-check their filled details before submission, as incomplete or incorrect forms may lead to disqualification.
ICAR Counselling 2025: Rounds and Upgradation Policy
The ICAR Counselling 2025 will be conducted in four rounds, followed by a mop-up round, if necessary. Seat upgradation will be permitted in the first, second, and third rounds only. Candidates who have registered and paid the counselling fee in Round 1 but could not fill their choices will still be eligible to participate in the Mop-up or Final Round of counselling. Such candidates are exempted from paying the registration fee again during the mop-up round.
Key Dates and Highlights
- Registration Start Date: October 14, 2025 (2 PM)
- Registration End Date: October 17, 2025
- Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: October 21, 2025
- Document Verification: Till October 23, 2025
- Re-submission & Seat Acceptance Fee Payment: October 24, 2025
- Total Counselling Rounds: Four + Mop-up Round (if required)
The ICAR Counselling 2025 process is a gateway for candidates aspiring for admission into B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.F.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. programs offered by ICAR-accredited universities across the country.
Candidates are strongly advised to regularly visit the official ICAR counselling portal for latest updates, seat matrix details, and guidelines regarding admission procedures, for more details CLICK HERE




