UPTAC Counselling Round 1 date 2026 contains the most important part of the entire counseling process that includes the Registration, Verification of documents, Choice filling and the Seat allotment.
Registration for Round 1 opened on 25 May 2026 and closed on 15 June 2026 at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. Choice filling ran from 22–25 June 2026, and Round 1 allotment was published on 27 June 2026. This round is exclusively for JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates who studied in UP or are domicile of UP.
Complete Round 1 Schedule – Every Date and Deadline
| Activity | Start Date | End Date |
| Registration + Fee Payment + Document Upload | 25 May 2026 | 15 June 2026 |
| Document Verification | 28 May 2026 | 20 June 2026 |
| Respond to Queries (Round 1) | 25 May 2026 | 20 June 2026 |
| Document Verification of Query Responses | 25 May 2026 | 20 June 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | 22 June 2026 | 25 June 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 27 June 2026 | — |
| Seat Confirmation Fee (₹20,000/₹12,000) | 27 June 2026 | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) | 27 June 2026 | 29 June 2026 |
What Happens in Each Stage of Round 1
Registration (25 May – 15 June 2026): One-time window for the entire regular counselling cycle. Create account, complete mandatory APAAR ID verification via DigiLocker, fill personal and academic details, upload documents, pay Rs.1,000 fee. JEE Main data is auto-fetched using the Application Number, no manual rank entry. Registration is not available in Round 2, 3, or 4.
Document Verification (28 May – 20 June 2026): After registration, uploaded documents go through online verification. If queries are raised, candidates must respond through the portal by 20 June 2026. Unresolved queries can affect eligibility for choice filling.
Choice Filling (22–25 June 2026): The most critical stage. Log in, access the seat matrix available by 15 June 2026, search for college-branch combinations, add in priority order, most preferred first, and lock before 25 June 2026. Unlocked preferences are completely ignored. Fill 25 to 35 choices across government and private colleges for the best outcome. Choices placed at the top carry no risk, the system moves to the next preference automatically if a higher one is unavailable.
Round 1 Allotment (27 June 2026): Seats allotted strictly on JEE Main 2026 rank, locked preferences, and category-wise availability. Allotment letter available for download from the dashboard immediately after publication.
Seat Confirmation + Freeze/Float (27–29 June 2026): Pay Rs.20,000 or Rs.12,000 for government college allotments and respond with Freeze (confirm seat) or Float (retain seat, attempt upgrade in Round 2). Both must be done within 29 June 2026. Physical reporting for all freeze candidates is 14–16 July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling date?
A. UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 choice filling date is 22–25 June 2026.
Q. When is UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 allotment?
A. UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 allotment is 27 June 2026.
Q. Who is eligible for UPTAC Round 1?
A. JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates who studied in UP or have UP domicile parents.
Q. What is the UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat confirmation fee?
A. UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 seat confirmation fee is Rs.20,000 or Rs.12,000 as applicable, paid within 27–29 June 2026.
Q. Can I change my choices after UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 1 allotment?
A. After UPTAC Counselling Round 1, candidates can do the changes in Round 2 from 30 June to 1 July. Round 3 (6–7 July) is the final edit.
Q. What if I am not allotted a seat in Round 1?
A. Participate in Round 2 choice filling (30 June–1 July 2026) with a revised and expanded preference list.
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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.