The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has begun the online registration for the All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) PG 2026 counselling. This process is for admission to postgraduate programmes, excluding veterinary science, and PhD programmes in agriculture and allied sciences for the 2026-27 academic year. Registration started on September 29 and will continue until October 2 at 11:50 pm.
- Registration and counselling fee payment deadline: October 2, 2026
- Round 1 seat allotment announcement: October 5, 2026
- University verification and document submission: October 6-7, 2026
- Seat acceptance fee payment and reporting: October 7, 2026
What is the ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling 2026?
The ICAR AIEEA PG counselling is a process conducted for admission to postgraduate degree programmes in agriculture and allied sciences, except veterinary courses, as well as PhD programmes. The counselling is held under the ICAR-AU system, which includes participating agricultural universities across India. The entrance exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on July 4, 2026.
How can candidates register for ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling 2026?
Eligible candidates must register online through the official ICAR counselling portal. The registration involves paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 500. Candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the ICAR counselling portal.
- Click the registration link and carefully read the counselling instructions, declaration, and undertaking.
- Agree to the terms and conditions by selecting the ‘I agree’ option.
- Log in using credentials sent via SMS or email.
- Pay the counselling fee through credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Verify personal and academic details, and provide the correct college or university name if required.
- Fill in preferred subjects and universities during the choice-filling window.
- Upload required documents in the prescribed format.
- Save choices before the deadline and keep a printout of the final choice list.
What is the schedule for ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling 2026 Round 1?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 seat allotment | October 5, 2026 |
| University verification | October 6, 2026 |
| Candidate resubmission of documents | October 7, 2026 |
| University verification of resubmitted documents | October 7, 2026 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment | October 7, 2026 |
| University reporting | October 7, 2026 |
What documents are required for ICAR AIEEA PG Counselling 2026?
Candidates must upload scanned images of original documents in JPEG format during online counselling. Originals must be presented during physical reporting at the allotted university. Required documents include:
- Class 10/High School/Matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Class 10, Class 12, and subsequent certificates and marksheets/grade reports
- Final-year undergraduate degree marksheet/grade report or certificate from the university registrar
- NTA-issued AIEEA (PG) admit card
- Computer-generated confirmation page of the NTA application
- ICAR-issued rank card
- Passport-size colour photographs matching those uploaded during the NTA application
- Aadhaar card or valid government identity proof (passport, ration card, bank passbook, etc.)
- Domicile certificate
- Character certificate from the head of the last institution attended
- Category certificate (SC, ST, UPS, OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS), if applicable
- PwBD medical certificate issued by a government hospital medical officer, if applicable
- Sponsorship certificate or employer declaration for in-service candidates
The ICAR AIEEA PG allotment letter and provisional admission letter are not required for online uploading but must be shown during physical reporting.
