UPTAC Round 1 seat allotment 2026 was published on 27 June 2026 on the official portal https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. This is the first allotment result of the counselling process for UPTAC 2026 B.Tech, which was declared following the filling of locked preferences in the Round 1 choices from June 22 to June 25, 2026.
Seat allotment for all choices locked in the Round 1 choice filling was based strictly on the JEE Main 2026 rank of the candidates, on college-branch choices locked and category wise seat availability in the UPTAC B.Tech 2026 Round 1 process. Round 1 comprises seats only for JEE Main qualified candidates who have domicile in UP or completed their education in UP.
Round 1 Allotment Timeline and What Candidates Must Do
Round 1 Complete Timeline:
| Activity | Date |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | 22–25 June 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Published | 27 June 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Fee Payment | 27–29 June 2026 |
| Freeze/Float Response Deadline | 27–29 June 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | 30 June–1 July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting (All Freeze Candidates) | 14–16 July 2026 |
After Round 1 Allotment – Step by Step:
Step 1 – Check Your Result: Log in at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. Dashboard shows allotted college name, branch, and category under which the seat was given.
Step 2 – Download Allotment Letter: Download and print from the dashboard. The allotment letter is mandatory at physical reporting.
Step 3 – Evaluate Your Allotment: Check if the allotted college and branch match your expectations. Consider NIRF rankings, placement data, fee structure, and location before deciding on Freeze or Float.
Step 4 – Pay Seat Confirmation Fee: Pay Rs.20,000 (or Rs12,000 as applicable for government colleges) within 27–29 June 2026. This payment is mandatory even if you choose Float, it confirms your participation continues.
Step 5 – Select Freeze or Float: Choose within 27–29 June 2026. Freeze confirms the seat permanently, you stop participating in further rounds. Float retains the current seat while making you eligible for a potential upgrade in Round 2. Float is risk-free, you cannot end up with a worse seat.
Step 6 – If Float – Participate in Round 2: Round 2 choice filling is 30 June–1 July 2026. Update your preference list if needed, put better choices that you want above your current allotment. Round 3 from 6 to 7 July) is the absolute last chance to edit choices.
Step 7 – Physical Reporting: All freeze candidates (whether frozen after Round 1, 2, 3, or auto-frozen in Round 4) must report to the allotted college during 14–16 July 2026 with all original documents.
If Not Allotted in Round 1: Expand your choice list in Round 2 from 30 June to 1 July. Add more private college options, less-competitive branches like Civil or Electrical Engineering, and colleges in tier-2 cities. A broader list significantly improves allotment probability in Round 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will UPTAC 2026 Round 1 seat allotment published?
A. UPTAC 2026 Round 1 seat allotment will published on 27 June 2026.
Q. What is the seat confirmation fee after Round 1 allotment?
A. Rs.20,000 or Rs.12,000 as applicable, paid within 27–29 June 2026.
Q. Can I change my college after Round 1 allotment?
A. No change in institution or branch is allowed after allotment. You can attempt an upgrade by choosing Float and participating in Round 2.
Q. What is the Freeze deadline after Round 1?
A. Freeze deadline after Round 1 is 29 June 2026.
Q. What if I am not happy with my Round 1 allotment?
A. Choose Float, participate in Round 2 choice filling (30 June–1 July), and try for a better option.
Q. When is physical reporting for Round 1 allotted candidates?
A. Physical reporting for Round 1 allotted candidates is from 14 to 16 July 2026 (same for all regular round candidates).
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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.