Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling commonly known as UPTAC is the official centralised admission process conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow for engineering and other professional programme admissions at 756+ affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
For the academic year 2026-27, UPTAC registration for B.Tech opened on 25 May 2026 at the official portal https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. The entire process from registration to physical reporting is managed online through this single portal.
Previously UPTAC was being conducted at uptac.admissions.nic.in but with effect from the session 2026, it is being conducted at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in and every applicant has to use this new portal for every stage of the admission procedure.
UPTAC 2026 – Complete Schedule for B.Tech Admissions
| Activity | Date |
| Registration Opens | 25 May 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 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 Deadline (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 (Round 5) | 14–18 July 2026 |
| Special Round 1 | 19–28 July 2026 |
| Special Round 2 | 27 July–3 August 2026 |
How the UPTAC Process Works – End to End
Registration (25th May – 15th June 2026): This is the only window for Registration which shall be open only in Round 1 and it is not allowed in Round 2, Round 3 and Round 4. Candidates can register at https://uptac.samarth.edu.in, upload their required document and pay 1,000 and this Registration shall be applicable throughout counseling cycle.
Choice Filling (22–25 June 2026): After registration closes and document verification is complete, the choice filling window opens. Candidates log in and fill preferred college-branch combinations in order of priority. Choices must be locked before 25 June 2026. Unlocked preferences are not processed.
Allotment: Seats are allotted strictly on merit (JEE Main 2026 rank for B.Tech), locked preferences, and category-wise availability. Once allotted, no change in college or branch is permitted.
Freeze / Float: After each allotment, candidates must choose between Freeze (confirm current seat), Float (retain seat, attempt upgrade in next round), or Withdrawal. Round 3 choice locking (6–7 July) is the final edit, those choices apply to all further rounds including internal sliding.
Physical Reporting (14–16 July 2026): All freeze candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents within this window. Non-reporting results in automatic seat cancellation with no refund.
Special Rounds (19 July – 3 August 2026): Two special rounds fill remaining vacant seats. Candidates who withdrew from earlier rounds and new OSGE candidates (outside-UP, non-UP domicile parents) can also register for Special Rounds. No refund is applicable in Special Rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is UPTAC and who conducts it?
A. UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) is conducted by AKTU, Lucknow for admission in Engineering and professional courses of 756+ affiliated colleges in UP.
Q. What is the official UPTAC 2026 portal?
A. The official portal is https://uptac.samarth.edu.in/. The previous old portal uptac.admissions.nic.in in not active.
Q. How many rounds are there in UPTAC 2026?
A. UPTAC 2026 will be held in 7 rounds: Round 1, 2, 3, 4 (regular rounds), Round 5 (internal sliding) and Special Round 1 & 2.
Q. What is the registration fee for UPTAC 2026?
A. Rs.1,000, non-refundable, paid online. Seat confirmation fee is ₹20,000 (or ₹12,000 as applicable) after allotment.
Q. Can OSGE candidates participate in all rounds?
A. No,OSGE candidates( outside UP,non UP domicile parents) are eligible to participate only in the Special Rounds and not regular rounds.
Q. What happens if a candidate does not report after allotment?
A. The candidates failing to report for seat confirmation, after allotment, shall have their seats automatically cancelled. In such cases no refund shall be admissible under any circumstance.
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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.