AKTU B.Pharm Counselling 2026 is conducted under the UPTAC framework by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow for admissions to B.Pharm and Pharm D at all AKTU-affiliated pharmacy colleges for 2026-27. The process is entirely online at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Registration opened on 25 May 2026 and closed on 15 June 2026. CUET UG 2026 is the primary qualifying exam, and the same multi-round counselling structure used for B.Tech applies to B.Pharm, seven rounds in total covering regular rounds and special rounds through August 2026.
Complete Schedule and Key Dates for AKTU B.Pharm 2026
| Activity | Date |
| Registration Opens | 25 May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Document Verification | 28 May – 20 June 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | 22–25 June 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment | 27 June 2026 |
| Freeze/Float (Round 1) | 27–29 June 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | 30 June – 1 July 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment | 3 July 2026 |
| Round 3 Choice Filling (Final) | 6–7 July 2026 |
| Round 3 Allotment | 9 July 2026 |
| Round 4 Allotment (Auto Freeze) | 11 July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | 14–16 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Choice Filling | 19–23 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Allotment | 25 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Reporting | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Choice Filling | 27–30 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Allotment | 31 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Reporting | 31 July – 3 August 2026 |
Eligibility, Seat Types and How to Apply
Eligibility for B.Pharm First Year: Class 12 passed with Physics and Chemistry compulsory, Mathematics or Biology as additional subject. Minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). Valid CUET UG 2026 score.
Eligibility for B.Pharm Lateral Entry: Diploma in Pharmacy (3-year or 2-year lateral entry) with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) from BTEUP-recognised institution. CUET UG 2026 required. Seats limited to 10% of previous year sanctioned intake.
Seat Distribution: Government colleges – 100% through UPTAC. Private colleges – 85% through UPTAC, 15% Management/NRI quota.
How to Apply: Visit https://uptac.samarth.edu.in, Create Login Id, verified with APAAR ID by DigiLocker (Mandatory).
- Fill Personal and Educational Details, upload Class 12th mark-sheet containing marks of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology.
- Upload CUET UG 2026 scorecard and required Category certificate (OBC to be issued on or after 01.04.2026).
- Submit and deposit Registration Fee Rs 1,000/-
- Select the B.Pharm program, and enter the CUET Application Number for automatically fetching score.
- Fill details of the academic, and check eligibility matrix and then submit.
- During choice filling (starts on June 22, 2026) select the desired B.Pharm or Pharm D course as per seats in the matrix, and then enter college combinations as per order of priority and lock before June 25, 2026.
- Round 3 (6–7 July 2026) is the last chance to edit choices, preferences locked there apply to Round 4 and internal sliding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will the AKTU B.Pharm registration 2026 close?
A. The registration process would close on 15 th of June, 2026.
Q. What is the qualifying exam for AKTU B.Pharm 2026?
A. The common entrance test to qualify for any round of B.Pharm is CUET UG 2026.
Q. What are the dates for physical reporting for AKTU B.Pharm 2026?
A. Physical reporting of candidates for regular rounds will be held from 14-16 July 2026.
Q. Is Pharm D different from B.Pharm for UPTAC choice filling?
A. Yes, Pharm D has different seat matrices from B.Pharm, and different closing ranks. So, fill in the correct course while choice filling.
Q. What percentage must a candidate secure in the qualifying examination to be eligible for B.Pharm?
A. The eligible criteria for B.Pharm would require a percentage of 45% combined in Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology (40% in case of SC/ST).
Q. Can out of U.P candidates be registered under B.Pharm through UPTAC?
A. Outside U.P candidates can be registered if the parent is not of U.P domicile (OSGE category) only in the special rounds.
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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.