The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has announced the full schedule for its 2025 counselling process. Students who want to join undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and PhD courses in Agriculture and related sciences must take part in this online counselling. The registration for counselling and choice filling begins on October 14, 2025 , and will close on October 17, 2025 .
This counselling process is very important for students to get admission into various agricultural universities and colleges across India. Missing any date can lead to losing a chance for admission. Students are advised to check all dates carefully and prepare their documents.
What is ICAR Counselling?
ICAR is a big organization in India that looks after education and research in agriculture. Through ICAR counselling, students get seats in different courses related to agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, forestry, and more. These courses are offered at various universities that come under ICAR.
The counselling process involves several steps: registering online, choosing your preferred courses and colleges, getting your documents checked, and finally confirming your seat by paying a fee.
How to Register for ICAR Counselling 2025
All eligible students must register online for the ICAR counselling 2025. Here are the main steps:
- Online Registration: Visit the official ICAR counselling website.
- Choice Filling: After registering, you need to select the courses and colleges you wish to join. You can list them in order of your preference.
- Fee Payment: Pay the counselling fee online.
The registration link will be active only until 11:50 PM on October 17, 2025 . It is important to complete these steps before the deadline. If you do not register or fill choices on time, you will not be able to participate in the counselling rounds.
Key Dates for ICAR Counselling 2025
The ICAR counselling 2025 will happen in three main rounds. Here is a detailed timeline for each round:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration for Counselling & Choice Filling (Start Date) | October 14, 2025 |
| Registration for Counselling & Choice Filling (End Date) | October 17, 2025, 11:50 PM |
| Round 1 | |
| Seat Allotment Result | October 17, 2025 |
| Online Document Verification by Universities (End) | October 21, 2025 |
| Re-submission of Documents by Candidates (End) | October 23, 2025 |
| Verification of Re-submitted Documents by Universities (End) | October 24, 2025 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment by Candidates (End) | October 24, 2025 |
| Round 2 | |
| Seat Allotment Result | October 24, 2025 |
| Online Document Verification by Universities (End) | October 27, 2025 |
| Re-submission of Documents by Candidates (End) | October 28, 2025 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment by Candidates (End) | October 28, 2025 |
| Round 3 | |
| Seat Allotment Result | October 28, 2025 |
| Online Document Verification by Universities (End) | October 31, 2025 |
| Re-submission of Documents by Candidates (End) | November 1, 2025 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee Payment by Candidates (End) | November 1, 2025 |
Important Steps in Each Counselling Round
Each round of counselling has a few key steps:
- Seat Allotment: Based on your rank and choices, a seat in a college and course is offered to you.
- Document Verification: Universities will check your submitted documents online. Make sure all your scanned copies are clear and correct.
- Re-submission of Documents: If there are any issues with your documents, universities will ask you to re-submit them. You must do this quickly by the given deadline.
- Seat Acceptance Fee: If you are happy with the allotted seat and your documents are verified, you need to pay a seat acceptance fee online to confirm your admission.
It is important to complete all these steps within the dates given for each round. If you miss any step, your seat might be cancelled, and you might lose your chance to get admission.
What to Remember
- Always check the official ICAR website for the latest updates.
- Keep all your required documents ready in digital format.
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection for online processes.
- Complete all registration and choice filling steps before the deadline of October 17, 2025 .
This counselling process is your gateway to studying agriculture and related fields. Plan your steps carefully and follow the schedule to secure your admission.
