Overview
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has opened Round 1 registration for ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling 2026. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate agricultural programmes can register, submit course and institution preferences, pay the counselling fee and upload documents by October 2, 2026, at 11:50 PM. This is an admission process, so no job posts are involved; the number of available seats will be displayed programme- and university-wise in the official seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Post Name | AIEEA PG 2026 Admission Counselling – Round 1 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seats vary by programme and participating university |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | icarcounseling.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 2, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should complete every counselling activity before the deadline. Waiting until the final hours may lead to difficulties caused by payment processing delays, heavy portal traffic or document-upload errors.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, forestry, fisheries, dairy technology, agricultural engineering or another discipline accepted for the selected postgraduate programme.
- Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the applicable ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 examination or meet the merit requirements specified for counselling.
- The subject combination, minimum marks and degree requirements may differ across universities and courses.
- Candidates awaiting final verification must produce valid academic records and other prescribed certificates during online or institutional reporting.
- Admission remains subject to verification of eligibility, category, qualification and original documents.
Age Limit
- Candidates should satisfy the minimum age requirement prescribed under the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 admission rules.
- Applicants are advised to check the counselling information bulletin for the applicable age cut-off date and programme-specific conditions.
- Any relaxation or special provision will apply only where permitted under the official admission guidelines.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable online counselling registration fee through the payment options available on the portal.
- Seat-acceptance, admission or university fees may be charged separately after allotment.
- The exact amount depends on the candidate’s category and the notified counselling rules.
- Applicants should retain the transaction receipt and confirm that the payment status shows as successful before final submission.
Selection Process
- Merit and eligibility assessment: Candidates will be considered on the basis of their ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 merit or rank and satisfaction of the prescribed academic requirements.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Seats will be allocated by considering rank, category, reservation rules, seat availability and the order of preferences submitted by the candidate.
- Document verification and admission: Provisionally allotted candidates must accept the seat, upload or present the required documents, pay the applicable fee and complete reporting within the specified schedule.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICAR counselling portal at icarcounseling.com.
- Select the link for ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling 2026 and open the Round 1 registration page.
- Sign in using the requested credentials, such as application number, registration ID, date of birth or password. New users should complete counselling registration first.
- Verify personal information, examination details, category, contact number and email address. Request correction through the prescribed channel if any locked information is inaccurate.
- Enter academic details carefully and upload recent, legible copies of the photograph, signature, degree certificates, mark sheets, category certificate and other required documents.
- Review the participating universities, programmes and seat matrix before filling choices. Place the most preferred option at the top because allotment is based on the saved order.
- Save and lock the choices before 11:50 PM on October 2, 2026. Unlocked or incomplete preferences may be treated under the portal’s default rules.
- Pay the counselling fee using the available online payment method and check the transaction status.
- Download the submitted application, locked-choice list and payment receipt. Keep these records ready for allotment and admission formalities.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the last date for ICAR PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration?
The registration, choice-filling, fee-payment and document-upload deadline is October 2, 2026, at 11:50 PM.
2. Who can participate in ICAR AIEEA PG counselling?
Candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree who satisfy the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 merit and programme-specific eligibility conditions can participate.
3. Does registration guarantee a postgraduate seat?
No. Registration does not guarantee admission. Allotment depends on merit or rank, category
