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ICAR admission through CUET UG

ICAR admission through CUET UG is conducted by NTA and ICAR. Agricultural university admission through relevant CUET UG subject tests and ICAR counselling. This is not a separate AIEEA UG test. It is used for admission to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries and other listed agricultural degree routes. Format: a computer-based test; 60 minutes. This page lists 2 eligibility rules, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.

NTA and ICAR / Checked on 2 October 2026

What this route opens

Agricultural university admission through relevant CUET UG subject tests and ICAR counselling. This is not a separate AIEEA UG test.

  • Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries and other listed agricultural degree routes

Requirements to check

  • Class 12 must include at least 3 of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture. Select tests in subjects actually studied and passed, and check the course-specific combination.

    Official source checked / 2026-10-06

  • The qualifying aggregate is 50% for General, OBC (NCL), UPS and EWS, or 40% for SC, ST, third gender and PwBD. For 2026, ICAR set a minimum age of 16 years as on 31 August 2026, with no relaxation. Some universities add their own conditions, such as an upper age limit or subject rules.

    Official source checked / 2026-10-06

Exam format

Computer-based test / 60 minutes

  • Each chosen CUET subject test

    50 questions / 250 marks

CUET subject test: correct +5; incorrect -1; unanswered 0.

Format note: 60 minutes per subject test, not for all subjects together. ICAR counselling and university eligibility are separate from taking CUET.

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What is ICAR admission through CUET UG used for?

Agricultural university admission through relevant CUET UG subject tests and ICAR counselling. This is not a separate AIEEA UG test.

  • Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries and other listed agricultural degree routes
Conducted by
NTA and ICAR
Course areas
Agriculture and related sciences

Who can take ICAR admission through CUET UG?

  • Class 12 must include at least 3 of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture. Select tests in subjects actually studied and passed, and check the course-specific combination.

    Official source checked. Last checked .

    Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  • The qualifying aggregate is 50% for General, OBC (NCL), UPS and EWS, or 40% for SC, ST, third gender and PwBD. For 2026, ICAR set a minimum age of 16 years as on 31 August 2026, with no relaxation. Some universities add their own conditions, such as an upper age limit or subject rules.

    Official source checked. Last checked .

    Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research

What is the ICAR admission through CUET UG exam pattern?

Mode
Computer-based test
Duration
60 minutes
ICAR admission through CUET UG pattern by section
SectionQuestionsMarks
Each chosen CUET subject test50250

Marking: CUET subject test: correct +5; incorrect -1; unanswered 0.

Format note: 60 minutes per subject test, not for all subjects together. ICAR counselling and university eligibility are separate from taking CUET.

Official source checked. Last checked .

Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research; National Testing Agency

What is the ICAR admission through CUET UG syllabus?

Physics

  • Electrostatics
  • Current electricity
  • Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
  • Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents
  • Electromagnetic waves and optics
  • Dual nature of matter and radiation
  • Atoms, nuclei and electronic devices

Chemistry

  • Solutions, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics
  • d- and f-block elements and coordination compounds
  • Haloalkanes and haloarenes
  • Alcohols, phenols and ethers
  • Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids
  • Amines and biomolecules

Mathematics

  • Paper 319: common algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability and linear programming
  • Mathematics branch: relations and functions, inverse trigonometry, matrices, determinants, calculus, vectors and three-dimensional geometry, linear programming and probability
  • Applied Mathematics branch: numerical applications, algebra, calculus, probability distributions, time-based data, inferential statistics, financial mathematics and linear programming; check programme acceptance separately

Biology

  • Reproduction
  • Genetics and evolution
  • Biology and human welfare
  • Biotechnology and its applications
  • Ecology and environment

Agriculture

  • Agrometeorology, genetics and plant breeding, biochemistry, microbiology and seed science
  • Livestock production, crop production and horticulture

When are the ICAR admission through CUET UG dates?

ICAR admission through CUET UG dates with their sources
StepDate or windowStatusSource
Next cycleLast cycle (2026): CUET testing in the May–June period, followed by separate admission steps. Verify the next cycle on both NTA and ICAR portals.Needs verification, checked 2 October 2026

Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.

Which careers and board syllabi connect to ICAR admission through CUET UG?

Careers whose routes use this exam

Class 12 board syllabi for the same subjects

Where can I find official ICAR admission through CUET UG papers?

Where does this information come from?

Needs verification. Last checked .

Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.