The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has extended the choice-filling deadline for the 2025–26 counselling of UG, PG, and PhD programmes till October 18, 2025 (11:50 pm). The counselling schedule for all five rounds has also been revised.
Key Highlights
Choice filling and registration began on October 14, 2025.
Candidates can now submit and lock their preferences until October 18.
The revised schedule includes new dates for seat allotment, document verification, and subsequent rounds for all categories — UG, PG, and PhD.
Around 5,000 UG, 3,489 PG, and 2,130 PhD seats are available across agricultural universities and institutes.
Revised Counselling Schedule (Major Dates)
| Round / Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Choice Filling | October 14 to October 18, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | October 23, 2025 |
| End of Round 1 Document Verification | October 28, 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | October 27, 2025 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | October 31, 2025 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment | November 4, 2025 |
| Mop-up / Final Round | Starts Nov 2025 ends Nov 2025 |
Important Instructions for Candidates
Complete choice filling and locking before the extended deadline; no further edits will be allowed for Round 1 afterward.
Keep checking the ICAR counselling portal for allotment results and document verification updates.
After seat allotment, candidates must accept the seat, pay the seat acceptance fee, and complete document verification on time.
Those waiting for later rounds or the mop-up round will have the opportunity to update or refill their choices.
The extension allows candidates more time to analyze available seats and make informed decisions before locking their preferences.