The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will begin online counselling for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD admissions on September 2, 2025, following delays after CUET UG results were announced on July 4. The first round of seat allotment is scheduled for September 15–17. Administrative delays have caused uncertainty, pushing many students to seek alternative admissions in private and state universities.
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The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will begin online counselling for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD admissions on September 2, 2025, following delays after CUET UG results were announced on July 4. The first round of seat allotment is scheduled for September 15–17. Administrative delays have caused uncertainty, pushing many students to seek alternative admissions in private and state universities.
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