The NTA ICAR AIEEA 2026 counselling process is a crucial step for candidates who have qualified the ICAR AIEEA entrance examinations for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral (PhD) programs in agriculture and allied sciences. Conducted primarily online, the NTA ICAR AIEEA counselling process allocates seats in various ICAR-affiliated agricultural universities and institutes across India based on merit, category, and seat availability.
The counselling process ensures transparency and fairness in seat allotment to qualified candidates and includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and admission confirmation. It is organized by ICAR in coordination with the National Testing Agency (NTA) and participating universities.
Candidates declared qualified in the ICAR AIEEA 2026 exam must register for counselling on the official ICAR counselling portal. During registration, candidates provide personal details and pay a non-refundable counselling fee (usually around ?400) to participate in seat allotment.
Registered candidates log in to the portal to fill and lock their preferences regarding courses and universities based on availability and personal interest. Correct choice filling is essential for seat allocation.
ICAR releases seat allotment lists in multiple rounds. Seats are allotted based on the candidate’s rank, category, reservation policies, and preference order. Candidates can check their seat allotment status online via login credentials.
Selected candidates must attend document verification either online or at designated counselling centres. They must produce original educational certificates, caste/category certificates (if applicable), identity proofs, and counselling/admission receipts.
After document verification, candidates are required to pay the seat acceptance fee within the stipulated timeframe to confirm admission. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the allotted seat, which will then be offered to other candidates.
If seats remain vacant after initial rounds, ICAR conducts subsequent counselling rounds, including a mop-up round, to fill remaining vacancies. Candidates can upgrade their allotted seat in subsequent rounds if applicable.
Event
Tentative Date
Counselling Registration Start
Mid-October 2025
Counselling Registration End
October 17, 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment Announcement
Document Verification Round 1 Ends
October 24, 2025
Round 2 Seat Allotment Announcement
Document Verification Round 2 Ends
October 28, 2025
Round 3 Seat Allotment Announcement
Document Verification Round 3 Ends
November 1, 2025
Candidates admitted through the counselling process are placed in a range of ICAR-affiliated institutions such as:
Q1. Who is eligible to participate in the ICAR AIEEA counselling process?
Ans. Only candidates who qualify in the ICAR AIEEA exam and meet eligibility criteria for their chosen courses are eligible to register for counselling.
Q2. Is the ICAR counselling conducted online or offline?
Ans. The counselling process is primarily online, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification; however, some universities may conduct subsequent offline verification.
Q3. What documents are necessary for document verification during counselling?
Ans. Original certificates of educational qualifications, caste/category certificates if applicable, identity proof, and counselling fee receipt need to be produced for verification.
Q4. How many rounds of counselling are conducted by ICAR?
Ans. ICAR conducts multiple rounds of counselling, commonly three main rounds followed by a mop-up round to fill vacant seats.
Q5. What happens if a candidate does not pay the seat acceptance fee on time?
Ans. Failure to pay the fee within the specified time results in forfeiture of the allotted seat, and the seat is offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.
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