CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027

Mode: CBT Center | IARI, NDRI, BHU & State Agri Unis

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When Is CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027? Key Dates & Deadlines

Application Start

To be announced
2026 cycle: 03 Jan 2026

Application Deadline

To be announced
2026 cycle: 04 Feb 2026

Exam Date

To be announced
2026 cycle: 11-31 May 2026

Mode
CBT Center

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Which Colleges Accept CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 Scores?

Top institutes accepting CUET (ICAR-UG) scores:

IARI New Delhi
#1
New Delhi, Delhi
ICAR-NDRI Karnal
#2
Karnal, Haryana
PAU Ludhiana
#3
Ludhiana, Punjab
BHU Varanasi
#4
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
IVRI Izatnagar
#5
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
TNAU Coimbatore
#6
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
SKUAST-K Srinagar
#7
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
CIFE Mumbai
#8
Mumbai, Maharashtra
GBPUAT Pantnagar
#9
Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
CCSHAU Hisar
#10
Hisar, Haryana

What Is CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027? (Common University Entrance Test for ICAR Institutions)

exam mode is CBT Center. CUET (ICAR-UG) (Common University Entrance Test for ICAR Institutions) is a major entrance examination for admission to IARI, NDRI, BHU & State Agri Unis. It is conducted annually for 2027 admissions across participating institutions in India.

Candidates should visit the official website to check the latest announcements regarding application dates, eligibility criteria, and exam schedule for 2027. Registration is done online through the official portal. Keep academic documents, photograph, and signature ready before applying.

CUET (ICAR-UG) scores are accepted by 10 institutes across India, including IARI New Delhi, ICAR-NDRI Karnal, PAU Ludhiana. The complete list of participating institutions includes: IARI New Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi); ICAR-NDRI Karnal (Karnal, Haryana); PAU Ludhiana (Ludhiana, Punjab); BHU Varanasi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh); IVRI Izatnagar (Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh); TNAU Coimbatore (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); SKUAST-K Srinagar (Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir); CIFE Mumbai (Mumbai, Maharashtra); GBPUAT Pantnagar (Pantnagar, Uttarakhand); CCSHAU Hisar (Hisar, Haryana). Candidates will be allotted seats based on their rank in the entrance exam along with the counselling process.

For the most current and accurate information on CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 — including admit card release, syllabus, exam-day instructions, answer key, and result announcement — candidates should regularly check the official website at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/. Bookmark the page and set reminders for key dates to avoid missing any deadlines.

Candidates planning ahead for CUET (ICAR-UG) 2028 and CUET (ICAR-UG) 2029 should note that this exam is conducted annually, with the schedule typically following the same academic calendar each year. Eligibility norms, exam pattern, and participating institutes generally remain consistent across cycles. Bookmark this page — it will be updated with verified CUET (ICAR-UG) 2028 dates and application details as soon as the official notification is released.

How to Apply for CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027

  1. Visit the Official Website — Go to CUET (ICAR-UG) official website and click Apply Online or New Registration.
  2. Register and Create Account — Enter your name, email, and mobile number. Verify via OTP.
  3. Fill the Application Form — Complete personal details, educational qualifications, exam city preferences, and category information.
  4. Upload Documents — Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and Class 10/12 mark sheets as per specifications.
  5. Pay the Application Fee — Pay online via card, net banking, or UPI before the deadline. Save the payment receipt.
  6. Submit and Download Confirmation — Review, submit, and download your confirmation page. The admit card will be released before the exam.

Frequently Asked Questions – CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 & 2028

The CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 exam is scheduled for yet to be announced (in the 2026 cycle it was 11-31 May 2026). The exam is conducted in CBT Center mode. Candidates must download their admit card from the official website before the exam. Check the official website for any last-minute schedule updates.

The last date to apply for CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 is yet to be announced (in the 2026 cycle it was 04 Feb 2026). The application window opened from yet to be announced (in the 2026 cycle it was 03 Jan 2026). Apply well before the closing date to avoid server congestion. Ensure fee payment and document upload are completed before the deadline, as late applications are typically not accepted.

CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 scores are accepted by IARI New Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi); ICAR-NDRI Karnal (Karnal, Haryana); PAU Ludhiana (Ludhiana, Punjab). In total, 10 institutes participate in the CUET (ICAR-UG) admissions process. Candidates must check each institute's individual cutoff and eligibility criteria on the official counselling portal.

The CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 application form date is yet to be announced. Registration is online through the official portal. You need a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Submit the form with the required application fee before the deadline.

To apply for CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027, candidates typically need: a valid email ID and mobile number, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, and a government-issued photo ID. Reserved category candidates may also need caste/category certificates. Always refer to the official notification for the exact and updated document checklist.

CUET (ICAR-UG) 2027 is conducted in CBT Center mode. Candidates appear at designated centres across India. Admit cards must be downloaded from the official website and carried to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.

The CUET (ICAR-UG) 2028 notification and schedule are expected to follow the same annual cycle, typically announced in late 2027 or early 2028. Based on historical patterns, the application window usually opens several months before the exam. Candidates preparing for the 2028 cycle should bookmark this page — it will be updated with verified CUET (ICAR-UG) 2028 dates, application deadlines, and eligibility details as soon as the official notification is published at the official website.

More Questions About CUET (ICAR-UG) & Related Exams

No. CUET (ICAR-UG) fills ICAR's all-India quota: 20% of seats in agricultural universities and 100% at IARI New Delhi, NDRI Karnal, IVRI Izatnagar, RLBCAU Jhansi and RPCAU Pusa. The remaining state seats go through each university's own route, such as PAU CET, GBPUAT's entrance or a state CET. Apply to both.

Government: state agriculture department posts through state PSC exams, and agriculture field officer roles in public sector banks. Private sector: seed, fertiliser, agrochemical, food processing and agri-input companies, plus agribusiness and rural finance. Many graduates take a master's degree first, which is needed for research and ICAR scientist roles.

ICAR pays a National Talent Scholarship (NTS) of ₹3,000 per month to students admitted on ICAR quota seats at an agricultural university outside their home state. It is awarded through the university after counselling ends and admissions are verified. Terms are in the ICAR-UG counselling brochure.

B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture covers crop science, soils, plant protection and farm management. B.Tech Agricultural Engineering covers farm machinery, irrigation, soil and water conservation and post-harvest processing. Both are offered on ICAR quota seats through CUET (ICAR-UG); B.Tech usually requires Maths. State seats may use a different entrance, so check each university.

Yes. CUET (ICAR-UG) tests Class 12-level subjects. NEET aspirants can reuse their Physics, Chemistry and Biology preparation. JEE aspirants can also apply, because many universities accept a PCM combination for B.Sc Agriculture and B.Tech programmes. Choose CUET subjects that match the eligibility of your target courses.

Programmes on ICAR quota seats include Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Agribusiness Management and Natural Farming. Technology and business-oriented programmes link to food processing and agri-input industries, while core Agriculture keeps the widest choice of government and postgraduate options. Pick by interest and the eligibility you meet.

Either can work. For ICAR quota seats, universities accept combinations such as PCB, PCM, PCA (Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture) or ABC (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry), but each university lists its own essential subjects. You must have passed in Class 12 the subjects you take in CUET (ICAR-UG). Check the seat matrix in ICAR's counselling brochure before choice filling.

IARI (Pusa Institute), New Delhi, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, BHU's Institute of Agricultural Sciences and the three central agricultural universities (Imphal, Jhansi and Pusa). Most fill part of their seats through CUET (ICAR-UG).

After CUET results, ICAR runs online counselling on its counselling portal. You register, fill choices of university and programme, and are allotted seats by merit. There are four rounds plus a mop-up round; upgradation is allowed in rounds 1 to 3 only. Your Class 12 subjects must match the essential subjects for each choice, or the seat is cancelled at document verification.

There is no separate ICAR AIEEA (UG); it was replaced by CUET. Register for CUET (UG) 2027 with NTA and take the subject combination your target ICAR programmes require. After results, register for ICAR's online counselling. Dates are not out yet; they will appear on the CUET (ICAR-UG) page once NTA announces them.

ICAR quota admissions follow the national CUET (UG) calendar, with the exam held in May–June in recent cycles and ICAR counselling after the results. State agricultural university entrances usually fall in the first half of the year. Verified dates for later cycles will appear on the agriculture exams page as soon as they are official.

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