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ICAR CUET Cut Off 2026: Expected Marks, Ranks & Previous Year Trends

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Updated on July 16, 2026

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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) sets anticipated cutoff percentages for General category candidates at 50-55%. The ICAR CUET UG 2026 Cut Off also outlines minimum qualifying scores for OBC/EWS (45-50%), SC (40-45%), and ST (35-40%) categories. Candidates must clear these specific percentiles, alongside securing a minimum of 50% in relevant subjects, for admission.

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Expected ICAR CUET UG 2026 Cut Off Marks & Percentiles

The official cutoff list is expected by December 2026, after results are declared.

Category Expected Cutoff Marks (2025) Expected Cutoff Marks (2026)
General 450 – 520 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
OBC 430 – 500 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
EWS 420 – 480 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
SC 320 – 400 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
ST 300 – 380 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
PwD 280 – 350 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)

Top Agriculture Universities CUET Cut Off 2026: College-Wise Ranks

The 2025 data saw general category closing ranks for BSc Agriculture programs range from 729 to 1099. This section details the ICAR (Agricultural Universities) CUET Cut Off 2026 expectations based on the previous year's performance, providing college-wise ranks.

University/College Program Category Closing Rank (2025) Closing Rank (2026)
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University BSc Agriculture General 1099 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University BSc Agriculture ST 4800 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University BSc Agriculture SC 6000 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya BSc Agriculture General 729 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya BSc Agriculture General 829 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya BSc Agriculture ST 3800 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya BSc Agriculture SC 6500 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University BSc Agriculture Unreserved 4200 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University BSc Agriculture EWS 11000 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University BSc Agriculture OBC 12000 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University B.Tech Agricultural Engineering Unreserved 15494 (Max) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)

The 2025 data reveals competitive closing ranks for BSc Agriculture programs, with Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya showing a general category rank of 729. For B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, the maximum closing rank reached 15,494.

ICAR CUET UG 2026 Safe Score & Rank for B.Sc Agriculture Admissions

The ICAR (Agricultural Universities) CUET Cut Off 2026 is eagerly awaited, with results declared in July 2026. Participating universities will release the cutoff after results and before counselling begins in September 2026, using 2025 data as the latest benchmark for admission planning.

University Name Category Closing Rank (2024/2025) Closing Rank (2026)
VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry SC 6785 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry EWS 5519 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry UR 2476 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry OBC 1969 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth SC 11301 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth ST 14416 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth OBC 5959 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth EWS 7058 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth UR 3321 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya ST 8042 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya UR 1101 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya SC 1555 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya OBC 1211 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore UPS 13717 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore PH 18397 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore SC 5257 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore UR 665 (2025) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Rani Laxmibai Central Agricultural University Unreserved 595 (2024) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
Rani Laxmibai Central Agricultural University OBC 976 (2024) Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)

This table illustrates the varying closing ranks for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture across different universities and categories in 2024 and 2025.

The cutoff is the minimum rank or score required for admission to various undergraduate agriculture and allied science programs across ICAR-affiliated universities.

Category Expected Score Range (Out of 600) (2025) Expected Score Range (Out of 600) (2026)
General 400-450 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
OBC 380-420 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
EWS 360-390 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
SC 330-350 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)
ST 320-340 Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results)

These expected scores from 2025 offer a general guideline for the minimum marks to aim for, varying significantly by category.

Several factors influence the cutoff, including performance in the CUET (UG) exam, the total number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, student category, and available seats in programs and universities.

The exam implements different cutoffs for various categories like General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS, aligning with reservation policies.

ICAR CUET UG 2026 Counselling Cut Off Process & Seat Allotment

The ICAR CUET UG 2026 counselling process is conducted entirely online, basing admissions on CUET-UG Rank. This section details the procedures, eligibility, and key dates for securing a place in agricultural and allied science programs through the official icarcounseling.com portal.

  • Admission Basis: CUET-UG Rank
  • Counselling Process Type: Online
  • Official Counselling Portal: icarcounseling.com
  • Counselling Fee (approximate): Rs. 500
  • Quota Seats: All India Quota
  • Programs Offered: 13 undergraduate programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences

To participate in counselling, candidates must have appeared in CUET (UG) 2026 and passed Class XII/Intermediate with at least three core subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, or Agriculture/Inter-Agriculture. ICAR (Agricultural Universities) CUET Cut Off 2026 qualification is essential, as there is no provision for direct nomination for admission without qualifying the exam.

  • NTA CUET-UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard: NTA CUET-UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard.
  • ICAR Registration allocation Rank Card: ICAR Registration allocation Rank Card.
  • Class 10 & 12 Certificates: Original and copy of Class 10 & 12 Certificates.
  • Domicile/State Resident Certificate: Domicile/State Resident certificate.
  • Category / Caste Certificate: Category / Caste certificate (if reservation applied).
  • Aadhaar Card / Identity Card: Aadhaar Card / Identity card proof.

Initial documentation scrutiny occurs online via web upload portals; physical verification is not required initially.

  1. Counselling Home Page Login: Navigate to the official web service dashboard icarcounseling.com.
  2. CUET Score Verification: Submit CUET Application Number, date, and roll records for verification.
  3. Registration Details & Fee Payment: Update personal communication details and pay the registration fees.
  4. Select College Options: Customize, verify, and set participating Central & State agricultural universities list options in priority order.
  5. Submit & Lock Choices: Confirm, verify, save, and lock chosen configurations.
  6. Further Activities: After choice locking, activities like rank generation, seat allotment, and other related processes will follow.

The ICAR UG Online Counseling Brochure - 2026, detailing the process, rules, and final seat matrix, is hosted on the counselling portal. The portal became operational after the NTA declared the CUET (UG) -2026 results.

Counselling Event / Phase Target Calendar Dates Current Status
NTA CUET-UG 2026 Results Declare June - July 2026 Completed
ICAR Merit Rank List Publication July 2026 Upcoming
Online Registration & Fee Submission July - August 2026 Upcoming
Online Choice Filling & Priority Locking August 2026 Upcoming
Round 1 Seat Allotment Results August 2026 Upcoming

The NTA CUET-UG 2026 results were declared in June - July 2026. The ICAR Merit Rank List publication, online registration, choice filling, and Round 1 seat allotment results are expected throughout July and August 2026.

Institution Name Location Accreditation State
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU) Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh Central University (ICAR Approved)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar Central University (ICAR Approved)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) New Delhi Deemed University (ICAR Approved)
National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Karnal, Haryana Deemed University (ICAR Approved)

These Central Agricultural Universities offer 100% of their seats through ICAR counselling, and state students are eligible to apply for all seats in institutions like RLBCAU, RPCAU, and CAU Imphal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the ICAR CUET Cut Off 2026 and why is it important?

The ICAR CUET Cut Off 2026 is the minimum rank or score required for admission to Bachelor Degree programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences across ICAR universities, determining eligibility for these programs.

When will the ICAR CUET 2026 cut-off list be officially released?

The ICAR CUET 2026 cut-off list will be officially released by the respective agricultural universities after the declaration of CUET results 2026.

What are the minimum CUET scores required for ICAR admission in 2026?

For ICAR (Agricultural Universities) CUET Cut Off 2026, the article above details the latest figures and steps.

How can I check my individual ICAR CUET 2026 cut-off status online?

Visit cuet.nta.nic.in, click the CUET UG result link, and enter your application details to check your individual ICAR CUET 2026 status.

How does the 2026 ICAR CUET cut-off compare to previous years' trends?

The 2026 ICAR CUET cut-off is expected to range from 50-55% for General (340-375 marks out of 600), 45-50% for OBC/EWS, 40-45% for SC, and 35-40% for ST categories.

What factors determine the final ICAR CUET cut-off marks for 2026 admissions?

The final ICAR CUET 2026 cut-off is primarily determined by the total number of students who appeared for the test and the number of qualifying candidates, often varying category-wise.

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