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ICAR College Predictor 2026

The most accurate & data-driven ICAR AIEEA UG / CUET Agriculture College Predictor. Evaluate your admission probabilities in 40+ premier ICAR universities like IARI New Delhi, GBPUAT Pantnagar, PAU Ludhiana, NDRI Karnal, CCSHAU Hisar, TNAU Coimbatore, RPCAU Pusa, RLBCAU Jhansi, UAS Bangalore, ANGRAU Guntur, KAU Thrissur, and OUAT Bhubaneswar across Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Mop-Up rounds.

Predict Your ICAR Agriculture College & Course

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Enter your ICAR overall merit rank / CUET rank and select your reservation category above to see customized ICAR B.Sc. Agriculture & Allied course admission probabilities.

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About the ICAR Agriculture College Predictor 2026

The ICAR Agriculture College Predictor is an advanced data-driven system built to assist candidates aspiring for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Food Technology, and Horticulture degrees across Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs), Deemed Universities (DUs), State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and ICAR accredited institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Official ICAR Cutoffs

Powered by official ICAR All India closing rank data for UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and UPS categories across participating universities.

All Reservation Quotas

Includes precise relaxations for ICAR 15%-20% All India Quota (AIQ) seats as well as State Agricultural University Home State quotas.

ICAR NTS Scholarship

Evaluates your eligibility for the ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS) of Rs 3,000 / month awarded to candidates allotted seats outside their home state.

Strategic Preference Guidance

Categorizes predicted university options into Safety, Target, and Reach choices to help you order preferences effectively in ICAR option entry.

Side-by-Side Compare

Compare up to 3 agricultural universities side-by-side on established year, ICAR rankings, fees, average placements, top recruiters, pros, and cons.

Choice Basket & Export

Build your customized preference list, adjust choice order with Up/Down controls, and export as a text file for quick reference during official ICAR counselling.

How to Use the ICAR College Predictor for Agriculture Admissions

Selecting the right agricultural university and course specialization is crucial for your professional career in agricultural sciences, agribusiness, and research. The ICAR College Predictor simplifies this process by matching your ICAR / CUET rank against previous year closing trends.

Understanding ICAR UG Counselling & Seat Allotment

Admission to undergraduate courses in Agriculture and Allied Sciences is conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) based on NTA CUET (UG) / ICAR All India Overall Merit Ranks. ICAR conducts centralized online counselling for:

  • 100% Seats in Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs): IARI New Delhi, RPCAU Pusa Bihar, RLBCAU Jhansi, and CAU Imphal.
  • 100% Seats in ICAR Deemed Universities: NDRI Karnal, IVRI Izatnagar, and CIFE Mumbai.
  • 15% - 20% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats: In all State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) like GBPUAT Pantnagar, PAU Ludhiana, CCSHAU Hisar, TNAU Coimbatore, UAS Bangalore, etc.

Steps to Build Your ICAR Choice Preference List

  • Input Your Rank: Enter your overall ICAR All India Merit Rank (or CUET ICAR Overall Rank up to 1,00,000 rank).
  • Select Category & Quota: Choose your category (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, UPS) and preferred seat quota.
  • Filter & Compare: Filter predictions by admission probability and compare top universities side-by-side on placements and fee structure.
  • Export Choice List: Add choices to your Preference List, reorder them, and export for official ICAR option locking.

Complete Directory of Top ICAR Agricultural Universities

India features premier Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs), ICAR Deemed Universities (DUs), State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and ICAR Accredited Private Institutes. Here is the official directory categorized by institution type.

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University Name & Type Location & State Est. Year & ICAR Rank Top Programs & Placement Insights
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI Pusa) New Delhi
Central Deemed University 		Pusa, New Delhi 1905 | ICAR Rank #1 B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Biotech | Avg: 8.5 LPA, Max: 22.0 LPA
GB Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT)
State Agri University (SAU) 		Pantnagar, Uttarakhand 1960 | ICAR Rank #2 B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Biotech, Hort, BFSc | Avg: 7.2 LPA, Max: 18.0 LPA
ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Karnal
ICAR Deemed University 		Karnal, Haryana 1923 | ICAR Rank #1 (Dairy) B.Tech Dairy Technology, Food Tech | Avg: 8.0 LPA, Max: 20.0 LPA
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana
State Agri University (SAU) 		Ludhiana, Punjab 1962 | ICAR Rank #3 B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Food Tech, Comm Sci | Avg: 7.0 LPA, Max: 16.5 LPA
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural Univ (CCSHAU)
State Agri University (SAU) 		Hisar, Haryana 1970 | ICAR Rank #4 B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Hort, Comm Sci | Avg: 6.8 LPA, Max: 15.0 LPA
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Coimbatore
State Agri University (SAU) 		Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 1971 | ICAR Rank #5 B.Sc. Agri, Hort, Forestry, B.Tech Agri Engg, Biotech | Avg: 6.5 LPA, Max: 14.0 LPA
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural Univ (RPCAU Pusa)
Central University (CAU) 		Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar 1970 | Central Univ Status B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Food Tech, BFSc, Hort | Avg: 6.2 LPA, Max: 12.5 LPA
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural Univ (RLBCAU)
Central University (CAU) 		Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh 2014 | Central Univ Status B.Sc. Agri, Hort, Forestry | Avg: 6.0 LPA, Max: 12.0 LPA
University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS Bangalore GKVK)
State Agri University (SAU) 		Bengaluru, Karnataka 1964 | ICAR Rank #6 B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Food Tech, Sericulture | Avg: 6.6 LPA, Max: 15.0 LPA
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)
State Agri University (SAU) 		Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 1964 | Premier SAU B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Food Tech, Comm Sci | Avg: 6.0 LPA, Max: 13.5 LPA
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) Thrissur
State Agri University (SAU) 		Thrissur, Kerala 1971 | Premier SAU B.Sc. Agri, Forestry, B.Tech Agri Engg, Hort | Avg: 6.4 LPA, Max: 14.0 LPA
Sam Higginbottom Univ of Agril Tech & Sci (SHUATS)
ICAR Accredited Private/Deemed 		Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 1910 | Historic Campus B.Sc. Agri, B.Tech Agri Engg, Food Tech, Hort | Avg: 5.2 LPA, Max: 10.0 LPA

ICAR Agriculture Admissions, Reservation Quotas & Merit Insights

Securing admission into India's top agricultural universities through ICAR counselling requires a clear understanding of reservation rules, category quotas, and historical closing rank trends.

ICAR Reservation Rules & Quotas

ICAR implements Government of India reservation guidelines for All India Quota seats:

  • OBC-NCL Reservation (27%): Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive seat reservation across all Central & State Agricultural Universities.
  • SC (15%) & ST (7.5%) Reservations: Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates get significant category rank relaxations and fee concessions.
  • EWS (10%) & PwD (5%): Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability quotas are applied as per central guidelines.

ICAR Allocation Factors

Closing ranks vary dynamically during ICAR counselling rounds based on these factors:

  • ICAR AIQ Seat Share: 15%-20% seats in SAUs and 100% seats in CAUs/DUs are allotted strictly through ICAR All India Merit Rank.
  • Choice Filling Ranking: Allotment is processed in sequence of options filled. Prioritize high-demand programs like B.Sc. Agriculture and B.Tech Agri Engg at the top.
  • ICAR NTS Scholarship: Candidates allotted SAUs outside their domicile state qualify for ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS) of Rs 3,000/month.

Expected CUET ICAR Percentile vs ICAR Merit Rank Analysis

Based on historical ICAR allotment data, here is an indicative mapping of CUET (UG) ICAR Percentile/Marks to expected ICAR Overall Merit Ranks and university prospects.

CUET ICAR NTA Percentile Expected ICAR Overall Rank ICAR College Admission Prospects
99.5 - 100.0 Percentile Rank 1 - 500 Top ICAR Institutes (IARI New Delhi, NDRI Karnal)
98.0 - 99.4 Percentile Rank 500 - 2,000 GBPUAT Pantnagar, PAU Ludhiana, CCSHAU B.Sc Agri
95.0 - 97.9 Percentile Rank 2,000 - 5,000 TNAU, RPCAU Pusa, RLBCAU Jhansi, UAS Bangalore
90.0 - 94.9 Percentile Rank 5,000 - 10,000 CAU Imphal, KAU Thrissur, B.Tech Agri Engg / Dairy Tech
80.0 - 89.9 Percentile Rank 10,000 - 20,000 Forestry, Fisheries & Community Science in SAUs
Below 80 Percentile Rank 20,000+ ICAR Accredited Private Universities & Mop-Up Round

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this ICAR College Predictor accurate?
Our predictor incorporates official historical ICAR All India closing ranks for 40+ premier agricultural universities across Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Mop-Up rounds. It accounts for category multipliers (UR, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, UPS), seat quotas (ICAR AIQ vs SAU State Domicile), and specific program cutoffs to deliver high-precision admission probability estimates.
How to convert CUET Score to ICAR All India Rank?
Candidates can use our built-in CUET Score Converter tool above. Entering your total CUET score (out of 600) or NTA percentile calculates an estimated ICAR All India Overall Merit Rank based on score distribution algorithms.
How is ICAR UG seat allocation conducted?
ICAR seat allocation is conducted through centralized online counselling based on NTA CUET (UG) / ICAR All India Overall Merit Ranks. Allotment is carried out for 15%-20% All India Quota seats in State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and 100% seats in Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs) and ICAR Deemed Universities.
What is the ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS)?
The ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS) provides Rs 3,000 per month to undergraduate students admitted to a State Agricultural University located outside their home state through ICAR All India Quota counselling.
What is the difference between CAUs, DUs, and SAUs in ICAR?
Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs like RPCAU Pusa, RLBCAU Jhansi, CAU Imphal) and Deemed Universities (DUs like IARI New Delhi, NDRI Karnal) fall under central jurisdiction with 100% seats filled via ICAR counselling. State Agricultural Universities (SAUs like GBPUAT, PAU, TNAU) are managed by state governments and reserve 15%-20% seats for ICAR All India Quota while remaining seats are filled via state entrance/domicile quotas.
Is the predicted seat guaranteed?
No. Actual seat allotments are determined by ICAR during official counselling rounds based on student ranks, choice preferences, category quotas, and current-year closing cutoffs.
Which courses are offered through ICAR UG counselling?
ICAR UG counselling offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. Dairy Technology, B.Tech. Food Technology, B.Tech. Biotechnology, and B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science.
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