[6] Presently, regulation of agricultural education is the mandate of ICAR, Veterinary Council of India (Veterinary sub-discipline) and Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (Forestry sub-discipline).

It is not mandatory, is not a form of affiliation or recognition and does not give approval to open an institute or a program.

While ICAR accreditation is voluntary,[18] since 2016–17 it is linked with the release of grants for education quality assurance for State Agricultural Universities.

[21] As of January 2020[update], ICAR has following institutions:[22][failed verification] Indian Council of Agricultural Research's headquarters is in New Delhi.

All India Entrance Exam for Agriculture (CUET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) is an entrance exam for admission into the agricultural universities recognized by ICAR.