CAU Imphal Admission 2026

Central Agricultural University
Imphal, Manipur · CAU Imphal · Estd. 1993
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NIRF #175
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CAU 2026-27 admissions through ICAR AIEEA UG/PG. Application via icar.nta.ac.in. Examination expected June 2026. CAU counselling at cau.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Central Agricultural University

Central Agricultural University (CAU), established in 1993 by the Central Agricultural University Act 1992 (operational from 1993), is a Central University serving the agricultural education and research needs of all eight North-Eastern states of India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura). Headquartered at Iroisemba, Imphal, Manipur, CAU is the apex agricultural university for the entire North-East region — unique in India for serving multiple states.

CAU has 13 constituent colleges spread across the North-East — Colleges of Agriculture at Imphal, Pasighat (Arunachal), Tura (Meghalaya), Kyrdemkulai (Meghalaya) and Lembucherra (Tripura); Colleges of Veterinary Sciences at Aizawl (Mizoram), Selesih (Mizoram) and Jalukie (Nagaland); Colleges of Horticulture at Bermiok (Sikkim) and Thenzawl (Mizoram); Colleges of Fisheries at Lembucherra (Tripura) and Agartala (Tripura); College of Agricultural Engineering at Ranipool (Sikkim). ICAR-accredited; recognised as a Central University.

UG admissions through ICAR AIEEA UG (the principal entrance for North-East quota for agricultural programmes). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF. State quota / NE Council quota seats are distributed across the eight NE states.

2,000
Total Seats
30
Courses
—
NAAC
#175
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

ICAR AIEEA UG / ICAR AIEEA PG
Conducted by NTA / ICAR

CAU admissions are through ICAR AIEEA UG (UG agricultural programmes — BSc Agri/Hort/Forestry, BVSc & AH, BTech Agri Engg, BFSc) and ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF (PG/PhD). NE state quota seats distributed across 8 NE states.

Eligibility

BSc Agri: Plus Two PCB/PCM 50% + ICAR AIEEA UG. BVSc & AH: Plus Two PCB + ICAR AIEEA UG. MSc/MFSc/MVSc: bachelor in agri/vet/fisheries 60% + ICAR AIEEA PG. PhD: PG 60% + entrance/NET.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Application 01 Apr 2026 — icar.nta.ac.in Closed
ICAR AIEEA UG 2026 Examination 01 Jun 2026 — icar.nta.ac.in Upcoming
CAU NE Counselling 2026 15 Jul 2026 — cau.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CAU NE-state merit scholarships, ICAR JRF/SRF for PG/PhD students (full fellowship + tuition), Top Class Education Scheme for ST students (MoTA), NE Council fellowships, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

NE Council quota system: seats allocated to NE states with reserved seats; SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; priority for NE-domicile candidates.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central Agricultural University?
Central Agricultural University admits students primarily through ICAR AIEEA UG / ICAR AIEEA PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Central Agricultural University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Central Agricultural University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Central Agricultural University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Central Agricultural University accept ICAR AIEEA UG / ICAR AIEEA PG scores?
ICAR AIEEA UG / ICAR AIEEA PG is the primary basis for admission at Central Agricultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.