UPTAC B.Tech Counseling 2026 is the most searched admission procedure in Uttar Pradesh for first year B.Tech admission and second year admission through lateral entry to the more than 756+ AKTU affiliated engineering colleges in the state.
The admission is conducted through the official website at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. Registration began on 25th May, 2026 and concluded on 15th June, 2026. JEE Main 2026 is the compulsory exam for B.Tech admission in all the normal rounds. Total 7 counseling rounds including four normal rounds, internal sliding and two special rounds are conducted by UPTAC which ends on 3rd August, 2026.
Eligibility, Key Dates and Round-Wise Schedule
B.Tech First Year: Candidate must have passed Class 12 with 45% in required subjects & 40% for SC/ST as per AICTE approval. Valid JEE Main 2026 score. D.Voc. stream candidates in same or allied sectors are also eligible. No age limit.
B.Tech Lateral Entry: Diploma in Engineering (3-year or 2-year lateral entry) with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) from BTEUP-recognised institution, OR B.Sc. with 45% and Mathematics at Class 12 level (B.Sc. candidates considered only after Diploma seats are filled), OR D.Voc. in same or allied sector. CUET UG 2026 required.
Domicile: For all regular rounds of admissions the candidates must have studied in UP state and/or having UP domicile parents otherwise the eligible OSGE candidates can only appear in special rounds.
Complete Schedule:
| Activity | Date |
| Registration | 25 May – 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 |
| Internal Sliding | 14–18 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 | 19 July – 28 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 | 27 July – 3 August 2026 |
Registration Process and How Choice Filling Works
- To register for UPTAC B.Tech 2026, create an account on https://uptac.samarth.edu.in, mandatorily link and verify your APAAR ID using DigiLocker. You will then be asked to fill your personal and academic details, upload Class 12 marksheet, JEE Main 2026 scorecard (automatically pulled on application number), domicile/category certificates and medical fitness certificate and pay the registration fee of 1,000.
- Choice filling opens on 22 June 2026. Log in, access the seat matrix (available by 15 June 2026), add college-branch combinations in priority order, and lock before 25 June 2026.
- Round 3 (6–7 July) is the final edit window, choices locked here apply to Round 4 and internal sliding.
- After allotment, select Freeze (confirm seat) or Float (retain seat, attempt upgrade) within the specified window.
- Physical reporting for all freeze candidates is 14–16 July 2026.
- Special Round 1 registration (Phase 2): 18–21 July 2026 for new candidates including OSGE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When did UPTAC B.Tech registration close in 2026?
A. Registration closed on 15 June 2026. It is not available in Round 2, 3, or 4.
Q. What is the qualifying exam for UPTAC B.Tech 2026?
A. JEE Main 2026 for regular rounds. Special Rounds also accept CUET UG 2026 and Intermediate marks.
Q. What is the Round 1 choice filling date?
A. Round 1 choice filling is from 22nd June to 25th June 2026. Allotment on 27 June 2026.
Q. What is the UPTAC B.Tech Counselling physical reporting date?
A. 14–16 July 2026 for all freeze candidates after Round 4 allotment.
Q. When is the final chance to edit choices in UPTAC 2026?
A. Round 3 (6–7 July 2026) is the last chance. Choices locked here apply to all further rounds.
Q. What is the new UPTAC 2026 portal?
A. https://uptac.samarth.edu.in (old portal uptac.admissions.nic.in is no longer active).
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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.