ICAR UG Merit Rank List 2026 has been released by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 26 July 2026 for candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, Allied Sciences and B.Tech Agricultural programmes through CUET UG 2026 scores.
Candidates can now download their ICAR UG Rank Card 2026 by visiting the official counselling portal and logging in with their application details.
The released merit rank will be used for the upcoming ICAR UG Counselling 2026, including registration, choice filling, document upload and seat allotment rounds.
Candidates can check their overall rank, category-wise rank, counselling schedule, important dates, required documents and complete admission process in this article.
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is releasing the UG Merit Rank Card 2026 today, 26 July 2026, on the official portal icarcounseling.com. Candidates who appeared for the CUET UG 2026 examination under the Agriculture and Allied Sciences domain can now log in using their CUET credentials to view their overall merit rank, based on which they will participate in the centralized ICAR UG counselling process for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.Tech programmes across State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs), and ICAR Deemed-to-be Universities. This rank card is the single most important document for the entire admission cycle — it determines seat eligibility across every participating institute nationwide.
Step 1 — Registration: Log in to icarcounseling.com with CUET/ICAR credentials and complete counselling registration by paying the fee (approx. ₹500/-)
Step 2 — Choice Filling: Select and arrange your preferred universities and programmes (B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, etc.) in order of priority
Step 3 — Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of required certificates (see documents list below)
Step 4 — Seat Allotment: Based on your merit rank, category, and choices filled, a seat is allotted in Round 1 (31 July 2026)
Step 5 — Freeze/Float/Slide: Candidates can choose to freeze the allotted seat, float for a better preference in later rounds, or slide within already-filled choices
Step 6 — Reporting & Fee Payment: Report to the allotted institute and pay the admission fee within the notified timeline to confirm the seat
Step 7 — Subsequent Rounds: If not satisfied or not allotted, continue in the pool for Round 2, 3, 4, and the final Mop-Up round
ICAR generates a separate merit/rank list for each reserved category — SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD — in addition to the overall (UR) merit list
Candidates belonging to a reserved category will see both their overall rank and their category-specific rank on the rank card
Valid category certificates must be uploaded and produced for verification during the counselling/document verification stage
Candidates failing to produce a valid certificate at the appropriate stage may lose reserved-category benefits and be considered under the general category, subject to eligibility
Good Rank (competitive for top choices): Complete registration and fill choices for your most preferred universities/programmes without delay — the counselling window is short (26–28 July only)
Moderate Rank: Fill a wide range of choices across multiple universities to maximize allotment chances across all 4 rounds + Mop-Up
Not Satisfied with Rank: Still register and participate — seat availability varies significantly by university and category, so even a moderate rank can secure a seat in less competitive institutes/programmes
Always keep documents ready in advance, as the registration-to-allotment window moves quickly (registration closes 28 July, Round 1 allotment just 3 days later on 31 July)
Q1. When was the ICAR UG Merit Rank Card 2026 released?
Ans: The rank card was released on 26 July 2026 on icarcounseling.com.
Q2. How can I download my ICAR UG rank card?
Ans: Log in at icarcounseling.com using your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
Q3. What is the last date for counselling registration and choice filling?
Ans: Registration, merit rank generation, choice filling, fee payment, and document upload are open from 26–28 July 2026.
Q4. When will Round 1 seat allotment be released?
Ans: Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for 31 July 2026.
Q5. How many counselling rounds are there?
Ans: There are 4 counselling rounds, followed by a Mop-Up round for any remaining vacant seats.
Q6. Is a separate rank list prepared for reserved categories?
Ans: Yes, ICAR prepares a separate merit/rank list for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories in addition to the overall list.
Q7. What happens in case of a tie in merit rank?
Ans: Ties are first resolved using Class 12 CGPA/marks; if still tied, the older candidate (by date of birth) is placed higher in merit.
Q8. What is the counselling registration fee?
Ans: Approximately ₹500/-, payable online during registration.
Q9. Which universities are covered under ICAR UG counselling?
Ans: State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs), and ICAR Deemed-to-be Universities across India.
Q10. What documents are needed for verification?
Ans: CUET UG scorecard, ICAR rank card, Class 10 & 12 certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and a valid photo ID.
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