UPTAC Counselling 2026 is the central counselling admission process by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow for the academic year 2026-27.
It covers admissions to first year and lateral entry second year of B.Tech, M.Tech (Integrated), B.Arch, B.Des, B.Pharm, Pharm D, BBA, BMS, BCA, B.Voc, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, MBA, MBA (Integrated), MCA, and MCA (Integrated) at all AKTU-affiliated colleges and select other state universities across Uttar Pradesh.
The entire process is conducted online through the new official portal (https://uptac.samarth.edu.in) from registration and choice filling to seat allotment. The Central Admission Board (CAB), constituted under the chairmanship of the AKTU Vice Chancellor, supervises and controls all decisions related to UPTAC 2026 admissions.
This guide covers the counseling date, eligibility, reservation, process, documents and all the required information for a JEE Main, CUET, NATA or UCEED appeared candidate applying for admissions through UPTAC 2026.
UPTAC Counselling 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow |
| Counselling Name | UPTAC Counselling 2026 |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | uptac.samarth.edu.in |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Registration Fee | Rs.1,000 (Non-Refundable) |
| Course Covered | B.Tech, M.Tech (Integrated), B.Arch, B.Des, B.Pharm, Pharm D, BBA, BMS, BCA, B.Voc, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, MBA, MBA (Integrated), MCA, and MCA (Integrated) |
| Qualifying Exam for B.Tech | JEE Main 2026 |
| Special Round Eligibility | JEE Main / CUET UG / Class 12 Merit |
| Total AKTU Affiliated Colleges | 756+ |
| Admission Counselling Expert | +91 9278110022 |
| Email Support | uptac.helpdesk@aktu.ac.in |
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Schedule
UPTAC Counselling 2026 schedule includes registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, willingness submission, reporting, and special counselling rounds. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for updates because all dates are tentative as of now.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| UPTAC 2026 B.Tech Registration, Fee Payment & Document Upload | May 2026 – July 2026 |
| Document Verification – Round 1 | May 2026 – July 2026 |
| Respond to Queries – Round 1 | May 2026 – July 2026 |
| Registration for Special Round 1 | May 2026 – August 2026 |
| Online Document Verification | May 2026 – July 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking – Round 1 | July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment – Round 1 | July 2026 |
| Freeze/Float Willingness – Round 1 | July 2026 – August 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Fee Payment – Round 1 | July 2026 – August 2026 |
| Choice Filling & Locking – Round 2 | August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment – Round 2 | August 2026 |
| Online Withdrawal – Round 2 | August 2026 |
| Freeze/Float Willingness – Round 2 | August 2026 |
| Choice Locking – Round 3 | August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment – Round 3 | August 2026 |
| Online Withdrawal – Round 3 | August 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Fee Payment – Round 3 | August 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Fee for New Allotment – Round 4 | August 2026 |
| Seat Allotment (Auto Freeze) – Round 4 | August 2026 |
| Online Withdrawal – Round 4 | August 2026 |
| Internal Sliding Willingness – Round 5 | August 2026 |
| Physical Reporting of Freeze Candidates – Round 4 | August 2026 |
| Seat Vacancy Display – Special Round | August 2026 |
| Internal Sliding Allotment – Round 5 | August 2026 |
| Fee Payment – Special Round 1 | August 2026 |
| Document Verification – Special Round 1 | August 2026 |
| Choice Filling – Special Round 1 | August 2026 |
| Seat Vacancy Display – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
| Physical Reporting – Special Round 1 | September 2026 |
| Fee Payment – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
| Registration – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
| Document Verification – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
| Choice Filling – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
| Seat Allotment – Special Round 1 | September 2026 |
| Seat Allotment – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
| Physical Reporting – Special Round 2 | September 2026 |
About AKTU and UPTAC
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as UPTU, was established in May 2000 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The university was founded with a clear mission to cultivate excellence in technical education and research while integrating human values and ethics among students. Now two decades after its establishment, AKTU is considered as one of the biggest technical universities in Asia and it is affiliated to 756 colleges and institutions in Uttar Pradesh offering graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, architecture and other professions.
AKTU is affiliating in nature, meaning its jurisdiction spans the entire state of UP. It develops flexible and innovative academic programmes designed to prepare students to compete at national and international levels. The university also places a strong emphasis on advancing technical education among educationally backward communities, a vision reflected in its comprehensive reservation and fee waiver policies.
The centralized counseling for admissions to all the degree level engineering institutions and other professional colleges affiliated to AKTU are conducted through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counseling) where the CAB (Central Admission Board), under the chairman ship of the Vice Chancellor of AKTU, holds all the rights to take all the decisions in the context of the counseling.
Courses Covered Under UPTAC 2026
UPTAC 2026 manages the admissions to the below programs across AKTU and some UP state universities:
First Year Admissions: B.Tech (all branches), M.Tech (Integrated), B.Arch, B.Des, B.Pharm, Pharm D, BBA, BMS, BCA, B.Voc, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, MBA (Integrated), MCA (Integrated), MBA, and MCA.
Lateral Entry – Second Year Admissions: B.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm D, MCA, and MBA.
Qualifying Exam Priority – Course Wise
UPTAC 2026 uses different entrance exams as the basis for allotment depending on the course. The priority order for main counselling and special counselling is as follows:
| Programme | Main Counselling Exam | Special Round Exam |
| B.Tech / M.Tech (Integrated) | JEE Main 2026 | 1) JEE Main 2026, 2) CUET UG 2026, 3) Intermediate (10+2) |
| B.Arch | 1) NATA 2025/2026, 2) JEE Main 2026 | 1) NATA 2025/2026, 2) JEE Main 2026 |
| B.Des | 1) UCEED 2026, 2) JEE Main 2026 | 1) UCEED 2026, 2) JEE Main 2026, 3) CUET UG 2026, 4) Intermediate |
| B.Pharm / Pharm D / BHMCT / BFAD / BFA / MBA (Integrated) / MCA (Integrated) / BBA / BMS / BCA / B.Voc | CUET UG 2026 | 1) CUET UG 2026, 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| B.Tech Lateral | CUET UG 2026 | 1) CUET UG 2026, 2) Diploma, 3) B.Sc., 4) D.Voc. |
| B.Pharm Lateral | CUET UG 2026 | 1) CUET UG 2026, 2) Diploma in Pharmacy |
| MBA / MBA Lateral / MCA / MCA Lateral | CUET PG 2026 | 1) CUET PG 2026, 2) Graduation Degree |
B.Tech Admission Through UPTAC 2026 – Qualifying Exam
JEE Main 2026 is the primary qualifying exam for B.Tech first year admission in the main counselling rounds. In the Special Round, the priority order is expanded:
| Round | Exam Priority |
| Main Counselling (Round 1 & 2) | JEE Main 2026 |
| Special Round | 1) JEE Main 2026, 2) CUET UG 2026, 3) Intermediate (10+2) |
For B.Tech Lateral Entry (second year direct admission):
| Round | Exam Priority |
| Main Counselling | CUET UG 2026 |
| Special Round | 1) CUET UG 2026, 2) Diploma in Engineering, 3) B.Sc., 4) D.Voc. |
UPTAC 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech
B.Tech First Year
- Passed 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) in the required subjects
- Valid JEE Main 2026 score
- Candidates from D.Voc. stream in the same or allied sector are also eligible
- No age limit
- Qualifying exam result must be declared before the registration deadline
B.Tech Lateral Entry (Second Year)
Diploma Route:
- Passed minimum three-year or two-year (lateral entry) Diploma in Engineering and Technology (except Agriculture Engineering, Pharmacy, and Architecture) with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
- Must be from a BTEUP-recognised institution or equivalent
B.Sc. Route:
- Passed B.Sc. from a UGC-recognised university with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST)
- Must have studied Mathematics at Class 12 level
- B.Sc. candidates are considered only after all Diploma seats are filled
- B.Sc. lateral entry students must clear Engineering Graphics, Engineering Drawing, or Engineering Mechanics of the first year programme along with second year subjects
D.Voc. Route:
- Passed D.Voc. in the same or allied sector from a BTEUP-recognised institution or equivalent
Lateral entry seats are limited to a maximum of 10% of the previous year’s sanctioned intake. Candidates who studied outside UP and whose parents are not domicile of UP are not eligible for lateral entry admissions.
UPTAC 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Other Courses
All candidates are required to verify their eligibility before applying for registration. Below is the detail as per courses:
B.Arch: Pass 10+2 having 45% aggregate in physics and math along with any one from Physics, chemistry, biology, technical vocational subject, computer science, information technology and informatics practices. OR Passed 10+3 Diploma having 45% aggregate (total marks of all subjects) in Mathematics.
B.Des: Pass 10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
B.Pharm / Pharm D: Pass 10+2 having physics and chemistry as compulary subject and biology or math as optional subject with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in aggregate.
BBA / BMS / BCA: Passed 10+2. No minimum percentage specified.
MCA (Integrated): Passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Statistics, or Accountancy.
MBA (Integrated): Passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
MBA (First Year): Passed Bachelor’s Degree of minimum 3 years with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). The degree must be from a recognised Indian University or equivalent recognised by AIU.
MBA Lateral: B.E./B.Tech or BBA/BMS (4 years).
MCA (First Year): Passed BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), B.Tech (CSE/IT) or equivalent. Or any graduation degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
MCA Lateral: B.Tech/B.E. (CSE/IT) or BCA (4 years).
B.Pharm Lateral: Diploma in Pharmacy (minimum 3 years or 2-year lateral entry) with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) from BTEUP-recognised institution.
Important: Candidates with any uncleared Compartment or Repeat-in-Theory in eligibility subjects at the time of registration are not eligible. There is no age limit for any course.
Seat Distribution for B.Tech in UPTAC 2026
| Institution Type | Seats Filled Through UPTAC |
| Government / Government Aided / Govt. Self-Financed | 100% |
| Private Colleges | 85% |
| Management / NRI Quota (Private) | 15% |
The 15% Management/NRI quota seats in private colleges are filled at the institute level, not through UPTAC. These must be filled within 15 days of the last date of counselling. Institutes must advertise in at least two state-level newspapers and their website, giving a minimum of one week for applications. Admissions must strictly follow the eligibility and merit criteria as per Table I and Table II of the brochure.
Reservation of Seats
Vertical Reservation
| Category | Reservation % |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) from UP | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) from UP | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) from UP | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) from UP | 10% |
Horizontal Reservation (Sub-Categories)
| Sub-Category | Code | Maximum % |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters (UP) | UPFF | 2% |
| Defence Personnel (UP) | UPAF | 5% |
| Divyangjan (UP) | UPHC | 5% |
| Female (UP) | UPGL | 20% |
A candidate can claim only one horizontal sub-category from UPFF, UPAF, or UPHC. Female candidates can claim UPGL in addition to any one of the above three. No subsequent change of category or sub-category is permitted after submission of the application form. Sub-category benefits require valid certificates as per Appendix A, failing which the candidate is treated as General category. Certificate numbers 4, 5, and 6 must be uploaded at the time of registration for Freedom Fighter, Defence, and Divyangjan sub-categories respectively.
Special Note: 60% seats at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH), UP are reserved for UPHC category candidates.
Category Codes and Domicile Rules
| Code | Who It Applies To |
| UPGE | Studied in UP, no reserved category claimed |
| UPSC / UPST / UPBC | Studied in UP, SC/ST/OBC of UP |
| UPGD | Studied outside UP, parents are UP domicile, no reserved category |
| GDSC / GDST / GDBC | Studied outside UP, parents are UP domicile, SC/ST/OBC |
| GDDA | Son/daughter of Defence personnel or All India Services (UP cadre) |
| OSGE | Studied outside UP, parents are NOT UP domicile |
| UPGEEWS | EWS category, studied in UP |
| UPGDEWS | EWS category, studied outside UP, parents are UP domicile |
OSGE candidates are eligible only for the Special Round. UPGL benefits are automatically extended to all female candidates under UPGE and UPGD categories. GDDA candidates are treated as UPGD for all other benefits. No fee concession is available for EWS quota candidates.
Rural Area Weightage
A weightage of 3% of total marks obtained in the qualifying entrance exam is given to UPGE category candidates in all UG courses who passed from an institution situated in a rural area of UP, specifically in the jurisdiction of a Gram Panchayat that is not industrially developed. Certificate No. 7 must be produced at the time of counselling. Rural weightage is not applicable for candidates claiming any other reservation, lateral entry candidates, or UPGD/UPGDEWS candidates.
Documents Required for UPTAC 2026
At the Time of Online Registration (Upload)
- Scanned colour photograph (recent, clear, blurred photographs lead to rejection)
- Scanned signature
- JEE Main 2026 scorecard
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Domicile certificate of parent (Father or Mother) — for candidates who studied outside UP
- Category certificate – OBC (issued on or after 01.04.2026 with creamy layer clause), SC/ST, EWS (valid for 2026-27)
- Percentage conversion certificate from Board/University – if mark sheet shows letter grades only
- Medical fitness certificate (Certificate No. 9)
- Sub-category certificates – Certificate No. 4 (Freedom Fighter), No. 5 (Defence), No. 6 (Divyangjan) as applicable
At the Time of Physical Reporting (Originals + Self-Attested Copies)
All uploaded documents in original form, plus one self-attested photocopy of each, must be produced at the allotted institute within the reporting deadline. Certificates available through the UP Government’s E-District Portal are also acceptable.
How to Apply for UPTAC Counselling 2026
The registration is online only, no hard copy, photocopy, hard documents are required to submit at AKTU and at University at the registration step.
- Go to https://uptac.samarth.edu.in
- Click on new registration for UPTAC 2026
- Fill your personal, academic, category, domicile details very carefully
- Scan photo & signature is to upload with specified formats
- Other certificates to be uploaded accordingly.
- Pay online application fee of 1000/- by means of Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking
- Submit and note the Application form number and remember it for any future communications
- Take the print of confirmation page for your records only (to be submitted neither to University).
UPTAC 2026 Counselling Process — Step by Step
- Step 1 – Registration: Register online & submit fees within the registration deadline on https://uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Step 2 – Choice Filling: Once registration closes, choice filling window opens up. Log in and enter preferred college-branch combinations in order of priority. Lock choices before the deadline, unlocked preferences are not processed.
- Step 3 – Round 1 Allotment: Seats will be allotted on a strict merit basis (JEE Main rank), filled choices and category-wise vacancy of the seats. Once the seat is allotted in a particular institute or branch, there is no change of institute/branch in Round 1.
- Step 4 – Physical Reporting: Allotted candidates have to report at the college by the last date of Round 1 reporting with all the documents in original. No report after Round 1 reporting date means seat cancellation, and fee deposited post allotment will be non-refundable except after withdrawal according to the given schedule.
- Step 5 – Round 2: Candidates are eligible for Round 2 to get a better seat than their round 1 allotment. The candidates can apply for Round 2 in full freedom as, if you get a better seat in Round 2 you lose your round 1 seat. If you do not get better seat than round 1 you still get your Round 1 allotted seat.
- Step 6 – Special Round: Final phase. Fills remaining vacant seats. Open to all registered candidates plus OSGE category (outside UP, non-UP domicile parents) for the first time. Cutoffs are most relaxed in this round.
Fee Structure
Registration Fees: A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 1,000 shall be deposited online only. Bank service charges and other taxes, if applicable, shall also be charged.
Fee Waiver Seats: They will be offered in B.Tech. & other courses at all the AKTU- affiliated colleges up to 5 % of approved intake, in addition to the sanctioned intake in accordance with the AICTE notification. No tuition fee is charged for these seats. Available only in courses where a minimum of 50% approved intake was filled in the previous academic year. Candidates must submit Income Certificate (Certificate No. 12) at document verification. Not available for B.Arch. Not to be confused with EWS category.
Special Admission Schemes
NRI Seats: NRI candidates with prescribed qualifications and merit can get direct admission in UG courses on 5% seats at Government, Government-aided, and Private institutions having AICTE approval for NRI seats. Details published separately on the official website.
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits: Direct admission in first year at each AKTU-affiliated institute, over and above sanctioned intake, normally limited to one admission per institute. B.Arch is not available under this scheme.
Foreign Nationals / PIO / OCI / CIWGC: Admission on supernumerary seats at identified AICTE-approved institutions. No entrance exam required. B.Arch not available for this category. These seats are exclusively for FN/OCI/PIO/CIWGC candidates and cannot be reallocated if left unfilled.
UPTAC Counselling Participating Institutes
UPTAC Counselling 2026 is conducted for admissions into AKTU-affiliated colleges and several other participating state universities across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can apply for B.Tech and other professional courses through centralized online counselling.
| Participating University / Institution | Link |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and All Affiliated/Constituent Institutions | Click Here |
| Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya | Click Here |
| Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Ambedkarnagar | Click Here |
| Bundelkhand University, Jhansi | Click Here |
| C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur | Click Here |
| Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Etawah | Click Here |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh University Campus, Meerut | Click Here |
| Sir Chotu Ram Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut | Click Here |
| D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur | Click Here |
| Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra | Click Here |
| Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya | Click Here |
| Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow | Click Here |
| Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow | Click Here |
| University of Lucknow, Lucknow | Click Here |
| M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly | Click Here |
| Maharaja Suhel Dev State University, Azamgarh | Click Here |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut | Click Here |
| Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur | Click Here |
Important Rules to Remember
- Seat allotment is strictly based on merit, preferences, and category availability, no exceptions
- Once a seat is allotted, no change in institution or branch is permitted under any circumstance
- Fee paid after allotment is non-refundable unless the candidate formally withdraws within the scheduled withdrawal window
- Any false document or declaration leads to immediate admission cancellation and possible legal prosecution
- In case of legal dispute, jurisdiction is limited to Lucknow courts only
- Counselling records are preserved only for 90 days from the closing date of the last round, no requests for information are entertained after this period
- All official communication happens only through https://uptac.samarth.edu.in and https://aktu.ac.in, candidates must check these portals regularly
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the UPTAC 2026 official registration website?
A. The official website for UPTAC 2026 registrations is https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. Here all the registration, choices, seat allotments and communications will take place.
Q. How much is the registration fee for UPTAC 2026?
A. The counselling registration fee for UPTAC 2026 is 1000 only which needs to be paid online using a Credit card, Debit Card or Net banking. The counselling registration fee is non-refundable in all conditions. The service fee and applicable taxes may be charged by the bank.
Q. Which exam is required for B.Tech admission in UPTAC 2026?
A. JEE Main 2026 is the only examination required to take admission in B.Tech 1st year in main rounds of counselling. In special round, CUET UG 2026 and intermediate marks(10+2) will be accepted in respective priority.
Q. What is the minimum percentage required for B.Tech eligibility in UPTAC 2026?
A. A candidate must pass Class 12th or its equivalent with 45% marks in the required subjects, candidates from SC/ST category must have pass class 12th with 40% marks in the required subjects.
Q. By what date should the OBC certificate be issued for UPTAC 2026?
A. OBC certificate has to be issued after 01.04.2026 and has to mention the non-applicability of the creamy layer. The EWS certificates will have to be valid for 2026-27.
Q. Can outside-UP candidates apply for UPTAC 2026?
A. Candidates who studied outside UP but have a parent (father or mother) who is domicile of UP can apply in all rounds. Candidates from outside UP with non-UP domicile parents (OSGE category) are eligible only for the Special Round and are not eligible for lateral entry admissions.
Q. How many rounds are there in UPTAC 2026 counselling?
A. There are three rounds of UPTAC 2026 counselling. These includes Round 1, Round 2, and Special Round. Each round has different windows for filling choices and reporting deadlines. The special round also allows outside domicile category students to apply.
Q. What happens if I don't report to the allotted college within the deadline?
A. The cancellation of seat and forfeit of seat allotment fee will be done in case you will not report to the allotted institute before the defined time and date. No fee will be refunded except in cases where candidate informs with intention of withdraw candidature done by scheduled withdraw time limit.
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His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.