AKTU Spot Round 2026 also called Special Round under UPTAC 2026 is the last phase of B.Tech counseling to fill up seats which are still vacant after the 4th Round of regular counseling and physical reporting. Data on vacant seats in Special Round 1 have been published after the internal sliding allotment completed on July 18, 2026. UPTAC 2026 features two Special Rounds – Special Round 1 & Special Round 2, both held on https://uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Vacant Seats, Eligibility and Schedule for Special Rounds
When Vacant Seats Are Declared:
| Event | Date |
| Seat Vacancy for Special Round 1 | 18 July 2026 |
| Seat Vacancy for Special Round 2 | 25 July 2026 |
Vacant seats arise from: candidates not reporting to their allotted college within the 14–16 July deadline, candidates who formally withdrew during Rounds 2, 3, or 4, and seats that remained unfilled in certain categories across regular rounds. The total vacant seat data is published on the UPTAC portal on the dates above.
Who Can Register for Special Rounds:
Candidates who are eligible for Special Rounds include those who registered in Round 1 (25 May – 15 June 2026) but were not allotted a seat or formally withdrew from counselling. Additionally, OSGE candidates, those who studied outside UP and whose parents (both father and mother) are not UP domicile are exclusively eligible for Special Rounds and cannot participate in regular rounds at all. Candidates who were allotted a seat in earlier rounds and did not withdraw are not allowed to register.
Special Round Schedule:
| Activity | Special Round 1 | Special Round 2 |
| Registration (Phase 2) | 18–21 July 2026 | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Special Round Fee (₹20,000) | 18–21 July 2026 | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Document Verification | 18–22 July 2026 | 27–29 July 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 19–23 July 2026 | 27–30 July 2026 |
| Allotment | 25 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | 27–28 July 2026 | 31 July – 3 Aug 2026 |
Exam Priority in Special Rounds:
JEE Main 2026, 2) CUET UG 2026, 3) Intermediate (10+2) marks. This expanded priority order means candidates with only CUET UG scores or Intermediate marks can access B.Tech seats in Special Rounds if JEE Main qualified candidates have not filled them.
Important: Special Round seat confirmation fee is ₹20,000 with absolutely no refund for any reason. Non-reporting after Special Round allotment also results in seat cancellation with no refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When are AKTU Special Round vacant seats declared in 2026?
A. Special Round 1 vacant seats: 18 July 2026. Special Round 2 vacant seats: 25 July 2026.
Q. Who is eligible for AKTU Special Round 2026?
A. Candidates not allotted/withdrew from regular rounds, and OSGE candidates (outside UP, non-UP domicile parents).
Q. What is the Special Round registration fee?
A. AKTU Special Round registration fee is non-refundable Rs.20,000.
Q. Can CUET UG candidates get B.Tech seats in Special Rounds?
A. Yes. CUET UG 2026 is accepted as Priority 2 after JEE Main in Special Rounds.
Q. When is Special Round 2 registration?
A. Special Round 2 registration will start from 27th July to 28 July 2026.
Q. Where is Special Round vacant seat data published?
A. Special Round vacant seat data will be published n the official UPTAC portal at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in.
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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.