Check the complete UPTAC Counselling 2026 colleges list including government and private AKTU-affiliated colleges for B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, MCA, B.Pharm and other courses.
UPTAC 2026 counselling covers admissions across hundreds of government and private colleges affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, along with a few other state universities in Uttar Pradesh. Irrespective of whether you are taking admission in B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, MCA, B.Pharm, or any other course, it is wise to know the list of colleges beforehand.
The list of colleges available officially is published at https://uptac.admissions.nic.in before counseling starts. This article will give you a brief idea about the list of colleges available and some important points to remember while selecting a college.
Types of Colleges in UPTAC 2026
UPTAC covers three broad types of institutions:
- Government/ Government Aided College: All the seats in these colleges are allocated based on counselling done by UPTAC. Such colleges usually have high demand among students because of low fees, excellent infrastructure, and good reputation in academics. Cut-off marks for such colleges are usually tough.
- Government Self-Funded Colleges: These institutions come under the control of the government but are funded independently. All the seats in such colleges are allocated based on counselling.
- Private Colleges: 85% of seats are filled through UPTAC counselling. The remaining 15% are filled by the institute itself under Management/NRI quota as per UP Government orders.
Universities & Institutions Taking Admission Through UPTAC 2026
UPTAC 2026 counselling covers admissions not just at institutions affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, but also at several other state universities across Uttar Pradesh. This means students get access to a wide network of engineering, technology, management, pharmacy, and other professional programme colleges spread across the entire state — all through a single counselling process.
Below is the complete list of universities and institutions participating in UPTAC 2026.
Primary University
| University | Official Website |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow – All Affiliated & Constituent Institutions | Click Here |
Other State Universities Likely to Participate in UPTAC 2026
| S.No. | University / Institution | Location |
| 1 | Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (including Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Ambedkarnagar) | Kumarganj, Ayodhya |
| 2 | Bundelkhand University | Jhansi |
| 3 | C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology (including Baba Shaheb (Dr.) B R Ambedkar College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Etawah) | Kanpur |
| 4 | Ch. Charan Singh University Campus (including Sir Chotu Ram Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut) | Meerut |
| 5 | D.D.U. Gorakhpur University | Gorakhpur |
| 6 | Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University | Agra |
| 7 | Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University | Ayodhya |
| 8 | Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University | Lucknow |
| 9 | Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University | Lucknow |
| 10 | Lucknow University | Lucknow |
| 11 | M.J.P. Ruhelkhand University | Bareilly |
| 12 | Maharaja Suhel Dev State University | Azamgarh |
| 13 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology | Meerut |
| 14 | Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University | Jaunpur |
Courses Available in UPTAC 2026 Colleges List
The colleges list spans a wide range of programmes. Below is a quick reference:
| Course | Eligibility Exam | Seat Type |
| B.Tech (All Branches) | JEE Main 2026 | Regular & Lateral Entry |
| M.Tech (Integrated) | JEE Main / CUET UG | Regular |
| B.Arch | NATA / JEE Main | Regular |
| B.Pharm / Pharm D | CUET UG | Regular & Lateral Entry |
| BBA / BMS / BCA | CUET UG | Regular |
| B.Des / BFAD / BFA | CUET UG | Regular |
| BHMCT | CUET UG | Regular |
| MBA / MBA (Integrated) | CUET PG / CUET UG | Regular & Lateral Entry |
| MCA / MCA (Integrated) | CUET PG / CUET UG | Regular & Lateral Entry |
What to Check Before Shortlisting Colleges
Simply being on the UPTAC colleges list does not make every college equally suitable. Here is what to evaluate:
- NIRF / State Ranking: Look at the rankings of the colleges in engineering or management.
- Placement record: Look at the average and maximum salary offered in the previous batches, and also look at the companies that recruit on campus.
- AICTE Approval: All colleges appearing in the list are approved by AICTE, but check whether the particular course that you are pursuing has the approval.
- Hostels / Infrastructure: For students who have moved away from their hometowns, look at the quality of the hostels available on campus.
- Fee structure: Government colleges have significantly lower tuition fees regulated by the UP Government. Private college fees are fixed by the UP Fee Fixation Committee.
- Location: Proximity to home and the industrial/IT ecosystem of the city can impact internship and placement opportunities.
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.
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.