RPCAU UG Admission 2026 through CUET UG & ICAR Counselling
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University UG Admission 2026 through CUET UG 2026 & ICAR Counselling
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa, Bihar is a premier Central Agricultural University of India.
For the academic session 2026–27, admission to Undergraduate (UG) programmes at RPCAU will be done through CUET (UG) 2026 followed by ICAR counselling, as per the norms of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
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If you are planning to take admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries or related UG programmes at RPCAU, it is very important to understand the two-stage admission process:
1. CUET UG 2026 examination
2. ICAR UG counselling after CUET result
How to Get Admission in RPCAU UG 2026
Admission to RPCAU UG programmes in 2026 will follow two mandatory stages:
Stage-1: Appear in CUET (UG) 2026
- Apply for CUET UG 2026
- Choose ICAR-mapped subjects correctly
- Appear in CUET UG examination
Stage-2: Participate in ICAR UG Counselling
- Register for ICAR UG Counselling 2026
- Fill RPCAU Pusa as a preference
- Seat allotment based on CUET score + ICAR merit + category
CUET UG 2026 – Important Details (For RPCAU Aspirants)
Before applying for RPCAU, candidates must fill the CUET UG 2026 Application Form.
Important Dates – CUET UG 2026
- Online Application Form: 03–30 January 2026
- Last Date of Fee Payment: 31 January 2026
- Correction Window: 02–04 February 2026
- Exam Dates: 11 to 31 May 2026 (Tentative)
- Result Declaration: To be announced
👉 For complete and updated CUET UG 2026 details, candidates should visit:
CUET UG 2026 Application form- Apply Online
CUET-UG 2026 Full Guide: Exam Pattern, Subject Combination, Counselling & Mop-Up Round
CUET UG 2026 Advisory | Important Documents to Update Before Applying
CUET UG 2026 Eligibility (For RPCAU Admission)
- No age limit for CUET UG 2026.
- Candidate must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (Science stream).
- Candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture.
- Final admission depends on ICAR eligibility rules, not CUET alone.
CUET UG 2026 – Mandatory Subject Requirement (For RPCAU + ICAR)
To be eligible for ICAR UG Counselling and RPCAU admission, a candidate must:
Class 12 Subject Requirement
Candidate must have passed 10+2 (Science stream) with at least THREE subjects from the following list:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Agriculture / Inter-Agriculture
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👉 These subjects must be core subjects in Class 12, not optional or bridge courses.
CUET UG Subjects to be Chosen (Very Important)
In CUET UG 2026, candidates must appear in at least 3 domain subjects, chosen only from the subjects studied in Class 12, from the list below:
- Agriculture (302)
- Biology / Biological Studies / Biotechnology / Biochemistry (304)
- Chemistry (306)
- Mathematics / Applied Mathematics (319)
- Physics (322)
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⚠️ Rule:
If a candidate appears in a CUET subject not studied in Class 12, the candidature will be rejected during ICAR counselling
RPCAU UG Programmes Offered through ICAR Counselling 2026
Admission to the following UG programmes at RPCAU Pusa will be done through ICAR UG Counselling based on CUET UG scores:
UG Programmes at RPCAU, Pusa
Agriculture & Allied Sciences Programmes
- B.F.Sc. – Bachelor of Fisheries Science
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Natural Farming
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Community Science
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition & Dietetics
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agribusiness Management
Engineering & Technology Programmes
- B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
- B.Tech Food Technology
· B.Tech Biotechnology
(Programme availability may vary year to year as per ICAR seat matrix)
Important ICAR Eligibility Rules (Often Missed by Students)
- Candidates must attempt only those CUET subjects which were selected during application form filling.
- Attempting extra / different subjects will lead to disqualification.
- Some ICAR universities may have additional conditions like:
- Upper age limit
- Gender-specific intake
- Programme-specific subject preference
👉 It is the candidate’s responsibility to verify these conditions before counselling
ICAR UG Counselling Process 2026 (For RPCAU Admission)
After CUET UG 2026 result, ICAR conducts centralized counselling for all agricultural universities including RPCAU.
ICAR UG Counselling –
1. ICAR Counselling Registration
o Register on ICAR counselling portal
o Use CUET Application Number and score
2. Choice Filling
o Select RPCAU, Pusa and preferred UG programmes
o Arrange choices carefully
3. Seat Allotment
o Based on CUET UG score, category, seat availability
o ICAR reservation rules apply
4. Document Verification
o Online/offline verification as per ICAR schedule
5. Reporting at RPCAU
o Candidates allotted RPCAU must report to the university
o Pay admission fee and confirm seat
Important Points for RPCAU UG 2026 Aspirants
- CUET UG score alone does not give admission.
- ICAR UG counselling is compulsory for RPCAU.
- Subject combination in CUET must match ICAR eligibility.
- Seat allotment depends on ICAR All India Rank (AIR).
- RPCAU does not conduct separate counselling for ICAR seats.
Key Takeaway for RPCAU Aspirants
- CUET UG score alone is not enough
- Correct subject combination = Eligibility
- Wrong subject = Direct rejection in ICAR counselling
- RPCAU follows ICAR All-India Counselling strictly, with no relaxation
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FAQs – RPCAU UG Admission 2026
Q1. Is CUET UG compulsory for RPCAU UG Admission 2026?
Yes. CUET UG 2026 is mandatory for RPCAU UG admission.
Q2. Is ICAR counselling compulsory for RPCAU?
Yes. Admission is done only through ICAR UG counselling.
Q3. Can I get RPCAU admission without ICAR counselling?
No. Without ICAR counselling, admission is not possible.
Q4. Which courses at RPCAU are covered under ICAR?
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries and Community Science.
Q5. Does RPCAU have state quota admissions?
Most UG seats are filled through ICAR All India Quota as per ICAR norms
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