ICAR AIEEA PG 2026: Mop-Up Round Choice Filling Process Commences

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has officially commenced the choice filling process for the mop-up round of the ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 counselling. This phase is intended for candidates seeking admission into various postgraduate programmes, excluding the veterinary stream and PhD programmes in agriculture and allied sciences.

Eligible candidates are required to visit the official counselling portal at icarcounseling.com to register their preferences. This stage is a critical component of the admission process, as the choices submitted by students will be evaluated alongside their merit and the available seat matrix to determine the final seat allotment.

Important Deadlines and Submission Guidelines

According to the official schedule released by the council, the window for choice filling and the associated fee payment will remain open until October 21, 2026. The portal will accept submissions until 11:50 PM on that date. It is mandatory for all participating candidates to finalize and lock their choices before this deadline to ensure their preferences are considered for the upcoming seat allocation.

To complete the process, candidates must log in to the official website using their application number and password. Once logged in, they can select their preferred universities and postgraduate programmes. It is advised that students carefully arrange their selections in order of preference and thoroughly review their choices before submitting the final lock. Failure to lock the choices may result in the system not considering the candidate for the seat allotment process.

Next Steps in the Counselling Process

Following the conclusion of the choice filling window, the ICAR will proceed with the seat allotment for the mop-up round. The results are scheduled to be published on October 23, 2026, starting from 11:00 AM. Candidates who are successfully allotted a seat will be required to proceed with the subsequent steps, which include the verification of necessary documents, the payment of the seat acceptance fee, and the generation of a Provisional Admission Letter where applicable.