UPTAC CUET UG Counseling 2026 is a pathway for CUET UG 2026 qualification holders applying to AKTU affiliated institutes in Uttar Pradesh.
While B.Tech program requires JEE Main 2026 as qualifying in regular rounds, CUET UG 2026 is equally important for various courses as well as for Special Rounds. All the activities are performed only at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Courses Where CUET UG 2026 Is the Primary Qualifier
For the main counselling rounds (Round 1 through Round 4), CUET UG 2026 is the primary qualifying exam for the following programmes:
| Programme | Main Counselling Exam |
| B.Pharm / Pharm D | CUET UG 2026 |
| BCA / BBA / BMS | CUET UG 2026 |
| BHMCT / BFAD / BFA | CUET UG 2026 |
| MBA (Integrated) / MCA (Integrated) | CUET UG 2026 |
| B.Voc | CUET UG 2026 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | CUET UG 2026 |
| B.Pharm Lateral Entry | CUET UG 2026 |
As for B.Tech 1st year, CUET UG 2026 becomes important in Special Round where the preference is:
- JEE Main 2026,
- CUET UG 2026,
- Intermediate(10+2).
So those candidates taking B.Tech on the basis of CUET UG score may get admission to vacant seats in Special Round-1 (Registration: 18 July 2026 – 21 July 2026, Choice filling: 19 July 2026- 23 July 2026, Allotment: 25 July 2026) and Special Round-2 (Registration: 27 July 2026- 28 July 2026, Choice filling: 27 July 2026 – 30 July 2026, Allotment: 31 July 2026).
UPTAC 2026 Schedule for CUET UG Candidates
| Activity | Date |
| Registration Opens | 25 May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Registration (Phase 1) | 4 May – 15 June 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Registration (Phase 2) | 18–21 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Choice Filling | 19–23 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Allotment | 25 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 Physical Reporting | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Registration | 27–28 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Choice Filling | 27–30 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Allotment | 31 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 Physical Reporting | 31 July – 3 August 2026 |
Eligibility for CUET UG based courses is the same as UPTAC eligibility. For B.Pharm you have to have Physics & Chemistry compulsory in Class 12 with Mathematics or Biology as the subject and minimum 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST). For BCA, BBA & BMS, it’s simply Class 12 passed. For MBA Integrated and MCA Integrated, Class 12 passed with minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST).
The registration fee for all UPTAC 2026 registration is 1000 (non-refundable). For Special Round registration fee is separate of 20000 (non-refundable). All registration & applications must be done on https://uptac.samarth.edu.in and you will require a valid APAAR ID. You’ll be asked to verify APAAR ID through DigiLocker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can CUET UG candidates apply for B.Tech in regular rounds?
A. No. Regular rounds (1–4) are exclusively for JEE Main candidates. CUET UG qualifiers are eligible only for B.Tech Special Rounds.
Q. What is the UPTAC CUET UG Counselling Special Round registration fee?
The registration fee for UPTAC CUET UG Counselling Special Round is INR 20,000 and non-refundable.
Q. What is the official UPTAC 2026 portal?
A. The UPTAC 2026 portal is https://uptac.samarth.edu.in
Q. Is APAAR ID required for CUET UG candidates?
A. Yes. It is compulsory for the verification of all UPTAC 2026 registrations, to enter your APAAR ID.
Q. What courses use CUET UG in main counselling rounds?
A. B.Pharm, Pharm D, BCA, BBA, BMS, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, MBA Integrated, MCA Integrated, B.Voc, B.Tech Lateral, B.Pharm Lateral.
Q. Can outside-UP candidates get a chance to use the scores of CUET UG in the Special Round?
A. Yes, OSGE candidates (outside UP, non-UP domicile parents) are allowed to utilize theirJEE Main or CUET UG score for 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.