AKTU Spot Round 2026 officially called the Special Round in UPTAC 2026, has two rounds, i.e. Special Round 1 and Special Round 2.
They are the final round for UPTAC 2026 counselling process which is mainly held to allot the seats that are vacant after the normal rounds (Round 1 to Round 4) and physical reporting round.
Registrations for Special Round 1 Phase 2 were opened on July 18, 2026. The entire process will conclude on August 3, 2026 with Special Round 2 physical reporting on August 3, 2026 at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Complete Special Round Schedule and Eligibility
Special Round 1 Complete Dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Vacant Seats Declared | 18 July 2026 |
| Registration Phase 2 | 18–21 July 2026 |
| Special Round Fee Payment (₹20,000) | 18–21 July 2026 |
| Document Verification | 18–22 July 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 19–23 July 2026 |
| Allotment | 25 July 2026 |
| Vacant Seats for Special Round 2 Declared | 25 July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | 27–28 July 2026 |
Special Round 2 Complete Dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Registration | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment (₹20,000) | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Document Verification | 27–29 July 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 27–30 July 2026 |
| Allotment | 31 July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | 31 July – 3 August 2026 |
Who Is Eligible for AKTU Spot Round 2026
Special Rounds are open to the following candidates:
- Candidates who registered in Round 1 (25 May – 15 June 2026) but were not allotted any seat across all regular rounds
- Candidates who received an allotment in regular rounds but formally withdrew within the withdrawal window (available in Rounds 2, 3, and 4)
- OSGE candidates who studied outside UP and whose parents (both father and mother) are not domicile of UP. This group is exclusively eligible for Special Rounds and cannot participate in regular rounds at all
- New registrants who could not register in the regular round window (for Special Round Phase 1: 4 May – 15 June 2026)
Who Cannot Register for Special Rounds: Candidates who were allotted a seat in any regular round and did not formally withdraw are not eligible to register for Special Rounds.
Exam Priority in Special Rounds: 1) JEE Main 2026, 2) CUET UG 2026, 3) Intermediate (10+2) marks, giving CUET-only and even Intermediate candidates access to B.Tech vacant seats.
Important: Special Round fee of ₹20,000 is non-refundable for any reason. Non-reporting after Special Round allotment results in seat cancellation with no refund.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. What is the AKTU 2026 Spot Round 1 date?
A. AKTU 2026 Spot Round 1 Registration date is 18 to 21 July. Choice filling starts from 19 to 23 July. Allotment will be displayed on 25 July 2026.
Q. What is the Special Round 2 date?
A. Special Round 2 date Registration date is 27 to 28 July. Choice filling will start from 27 to 30 July. Allotment will held on 31 July 2026.
Q. What is the Special Round registration fee?
A. Special Round registration fee is Rs.20,000, non-refundable.
Q. Can OSGE candidates apply in Special Rounds?
A. Yes. OSGE candidates are exclusively eligible for Special Rounds only.
Q. Can CUET UG candidates get B.Tech seats in Special Rounds?
A. Yes. CUET UG 2026 is Priority 2 after JEE Main in Special Rounds.
Q. What is the last date of Special Round 2 physical reporting?
A. Special Round 2 physical reporting will held on 3 August 2026, the final date of UPTAC 2026.
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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.