ICAR UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Released: Check Complete Schedule, Deadlines & Further Steps

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) released the Round 3 undergraduate (UG) seat allotment result for 2026 on August 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM onwards, on its official counselling portal, icarcounseling.com. Candidates who participated in the third round of counselling for admission to agriculture and allied science programs can now log in to check their allotment status. The crucial deadline for completing online document verification and paying the seat acceptance fee is today, August 11, 2026 till 2 PM. Candidates accepting the seats must also pay a non-refundable fee of ₹10,000 by 8:00 PM on August 11, 2026.

This third round is a significant step in the ICAR UG Counselling 2026 process, affecting thousands of aspirants seeking admission to 13 undergraduate programs across 74 participating universities. Candidates must act swiftly to complete the necessary formalities, including document re-submission if required, to secure their allotted seats. The upgrade option, allowing candidates to opt for a better preference, is also available only until this Round 3.

ICAR UG Counselling 2026: Important Dates

The ICAR UG Counselling 2026 schedule has been meticulously planned, with several key dates already passed and more to come. The counselling process commenced with registration and subject combination selection in July, following the CUET (UG) 2026 result declaration by NTA in June. Candidates should note the upcoming dates for subsequent rounds.

How to Check ICAR Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026

Candidates can access their Round 3 seat allotment status by logging into the official ICAR counselling portal. They will need their application number and password to view and download their allotment letter. The process is straightforward and designed to provide immediate access to the results.

1. Go to the official website, icarcounseling.com.
2. Click on the ‘Applicant Login’ link on the homepage.
3. Enter your application number and password in the designated fields.
4. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to log in.
5. View and download your ICAR Round 3 seat allotment letter for 2026.

ICAR UG 2026 Further Counselling Rounds – What Happens Next?

Candidates who do not secure a seat in Round 3 can participate in the upcoming Round 4 and Mop-Up Round. The key dates for the remaining ICAR UG 2026 counselling process are as follows.

ICAR UG Counselling 2026: Background

The ICAR UG Counselling 2026 is a centralized admission process for undergraduate programs in agriculture and allied sciences across 74 participating universities. The counselling registration fee was ₹500. This year, the admissions are based on the CUET (UG) 2026 results, which were declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 23, 2026. The counselling portal registration for consent and subject combination selection took place from July 17, 2026, to July 23, 2026.

The first round of seat allotment was released on July 31, 2026, followed by the Round 2 seat allotment on August 6, 2026. The current Round 3 is crucial as it marks the last opportunity for candidates to use the upgrade option, allowing them to potentially secure a higher-preference course or institution based on availability and their merit.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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