MSC Admission Criteria
MSC Admission Criteria
Applicants are advised to go through the details available in Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by
National Testing Agency for the academic session 2023-24; few excerpts are reproduced below:
All India Entrance Examination for Admission, CUET (ICAR-UG) is conducted for admission to Bachelor Degree
programmes for admission to the institute. The CUET (ICAR-UG) - 2023 Examination for the Academic Session
2023-24 has been conducted at centers/cities identified and finalized by NTA, all over the country, enabling
participation of a large number of candidates seeking admission in the Bachelor degree programmes offered by
the institute. Candidates declared eligible for registration and choice filling for counselling by ICAR will only beb
considered for allocation of program/subject. There is no provision of direct nomination for admission through
ICAR in any Bachelor degree programme without qualifying in CUET (ICAR-UG). For details related to the number
of seats available for various programmes [B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture; B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering); B.Tech.
Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science)] offered at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi and its hubs; UG seat
matrix (Section 8 of this document) maybe referred to.
Candidates are requested to keep themselves updated about the schedule through NTA and ICAR websites
www.nta.ac.in , https://icar.nta.ac.in and www.icar.org.in. (For details, please refer to Section 2.3 of
Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by National Testing Agency)
The Test of CUET (ICAR-UG) is conducted as per the details and schedule defined by the NTA and notified on its
website for registration (https://cuet.samarth.ac.in). (For details, please refer to Section 2.4 of Information
Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by National Testing Agency)
The Questions in the test are based on the syllabus prescribed by the NTA for CUET (ICAR-UG) - 2023 and
available on (https://cuet.samarth.ac.in) (Also, refer to Annexure 1 of this document) (For details, please refer
to Section 2.5 of Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by National Testing Agency)
3.1.4 General Eligibility Criteria to appear in CUET (ICAR-UG) For details related to qualification, Sections 3.1
and 3.2 of Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) - 2023 by National Testing Agency maybe referred to.
Indian Nationals of at least 16 years of age as on 31.08.2023 are eligible to apply for the examination. No
relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit (For details, please refer to section 3.3 of Information
Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023) by NTA).
NTA is the examination conducting body and its scope is limited to conducting the examination and declaration
of the Result /Merit List as per the criteria prescribed. Candidates must note that they shall be bound by the
conditions as laid down in the NTA’s Information Bulletin as well as the Statutes, Ordinances, Notifications, Rules,
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Regulations and Guidelines of ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, issued from time to time. It is the sole responsibility of the
candidate to ensure that he/she fulfills the specified eligibility in to before filling up the online application form
and appearing in the examination.
The Examination Cities where the CUET (ICAR-UG)-2023 is decided and finalized by the NTA. The NTA will make
efforts to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their application
form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area could be allotted. NTA reserves
the right to allot a candidate to a nearby exam city, other than the one opted by him/her, if need be, depending
on administrative exigencies. NTA reserves the right to cancel/ merge any exam city/centre if need be,
depending on administrative exigencies. The Examination City Centre, once opted, shall not be changed. The
decision of the NTA regarding allotment of Centre, Date and Shift shall be final. (For details, please refer to
Section 4.1 of Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by NTA).
The online submission of Application Form for CUET (ICAR-UG)-2023, uploading of scanned photograph and
signatures may be made at website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in. The candidates should complete all the required
details while filling up the online form. On submission of details and required fee, a Confirmation Page with
Application Number shall be generated. Candidates are required to take printout of Confirmation Page and keep
it for future reference. In order to appear in CUET (ICAR-UG)-2023, the candidates are required to apply online
as per procedure detailed at website https://cuet.samarth.ac.in. Before filling and submitting the online form,
candidates should download the Information Bulletin by NTA and Replica of Application Form; and read them
carefully. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA
website. Application Forms not complying with the instructions are liable to be rejected. (For details, please
refer to Section 4.2 of Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by NTA).
The Replica of the CUET (ICAR-UG)-2023 Application Form or Format and steps to be completed sequentially are
available at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in. (For details, please refer to Section 4.3 of Information Bulletin for CUET
(ICAR-UG) – 2023 by NTA).
The payment methods as instructed by the NTA at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in should only be followed to avoid
misplacement or non-payment of fee. Generation of Confirmation Page confirms the final submission of
Application Form. If Confirmation Page has not been generated, this means that Application Form has not been
submitted successfully. (For details, please refer to Sections 4.4a, 4.4b and 4.4c of Information Bulletin for CUET
(ICARUG) – 2023 by NTA).
The e-Admit Card would be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website:
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ , subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions and receipt of the prescribed
application fee by NTA. The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the
eligibility conditions. The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website and appear for the
Examination at the given Centre strictly as per the Date and Shift (Timing) indicated on the Admit Card. allotted
to them in their Admit card. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and
follow them during the conduct of the examination. (For details, please refer to Section 5.1 of Information
Bulletin for CUET (ICARUG) – 2023 by NTA).
Candidates must read the NTA Information Bulletin CUET (UG)-2023 available at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ for
important instructions related to the Examination. (For details, please refer to Section 6.1 of Information Bulletin
for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by NTA).
Candidates are advised to read the NTA Information Bulletin CUET (UG)-2023 available at
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ for the topic. (For details, please refer to Section 6.2 of Information Bulletin for
CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by NTA).
Candidates are advised to read the Chapter 11 of NTA Information Bulletin: CUET (UG) – 2023 available at
https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/ (For details, please refer to Section 7.1 of Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR- UG)
– 2023 by NTA).
Candidates declared eligible for registration and choice filling for online counseling by the ICAR will only be
considered for allocation of subject/seat at the institute. The schedule for counseling will be notified separately
on the ICAR website (www.icar.org.in) after declaration of result. The admission would be granted only when
the candidate seeks admission through counseling conducted by the ICAR. (For details, please refer to Section
7.2 of Information Bulletin for CUET (ICAR-UG) – 2023 by NTA).