UPTAC 2026 Round 1 SC category closing ranks are expected to range from 43,000 to 1,20,000 (JEE Main UP state merit rank) at top government technical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, based on 2025 trends.
UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admissions Counselling) is conducted by AKTU to fill B.Tech and other technical seats across government and private colleges in UP. SC students benefit from 21% horizontal reservation in government and government-aided institutions. Knowing the expected Round 1 cutoff before choice filling gives you a head start in building a realistic college preference list for UPTAC 2026 counselling, which is scheduled to begin around June 21, 2026.
- HBTU Kanpur CSE expected SC closing rank for Round 1: approximately 43,000–48,000, based on 2025 trends.
- SC closing ranks are typically 2–3 times more relaxed than General category closing ranks at the same college and branch.
- UPTAC 2026 counselling is expected to commence around June 21, 2026; Round 1 allotment cutoffs will be published on the official portal after seat allotment.
- Only SC students holding a valid SC certificate issued by a Uttar Pradesh authority are eligible to claim reserved seats.
- Round 1 has the tightest cutoffs; Rounds 2 and 3 typically offer more relaxed SC closing ranks for the same colleges.
| Direct Link to UPTAC 2026 Official Portal (Active) — uptac.admissions.nic.in |
UPTAC 2025 SC Cutoff — Previous Year Reference
The table below shows approximate UPTAC 2025 Round 1 SC closing ranks at major government technical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Use these as a benchmark to estimate your chances in UPTAC 2026.
| College | Branch | SC Closing Rank — Round 1, 2025 (Approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| HBTU Kanpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 45,210 |
| HBTU Kanpur | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 67,840 |
| HBTU Kanpur | Mechanical Engineering | 88,500 |
| MMMUT Gorakhpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 78,320 |
| MMMUT Gorakhpur | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 98,450 |
| KNIT Sultanpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 92,180 |
| BIET Jhansi | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,12,600 |
| IERT Prayagraj | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,05,340 |
All ranks are JEE Main UP state merit rank order. A lower rank number indicates a more competitive seat. Verify exact historical data at uptac.admissions.nic.in.
Top Colleges for SC Students in UPTAC 2026
SC students with a JEE Main UP state merit rank up to 1,80,000 have realistic options at several government-funded colleges. The five institutions below are consistently preferred by SC students for their academic reputation, placement outcomes, and campus facilities.
| College | Location | Top Branch for SC | Approx. SC Seats (CSE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) | Kanpur | CSE, ECE, ME | 14–18 |
| Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) | Gorakhpur | CSE, ECE, IT | 12–16 |
| Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology (KNIT) | Sultanpur | CSE, ECE, ME | 10–14 |
| Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) | Jhansi | CSE, ME, CE | 10–12 |
| Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT) | Prayagraj | CSE, ECE | 8–12 |
SC seats form 21% of the total sanctioned intake at each participating government institution. Exact seat counts are published in the UPTAC 2026 information brochure on the official portal.
UPTAC 2026 SC Expected Round 1 Cutoff
Based on 2025 Round 1 patterns and JEE Main 2026 state-level rank distribution, the table below projects expected SC closing ranks for UPTAC 2026 Round 1. These are indicative estimates; official cutoffs will be published after seat allotment.
| College | Branch | Expected SC Closing Rank — Round 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| HBTU Kanpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 43,000–48,000 |
| HBTU Kanpur | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 64,000–72,000 |
| HBTU Kanpur | Mechanical Engineering | 84,000–92,000 |
| MMMUT Gorakhpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 75,000–83,000 |
| MMMUT Gorakhpur | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 94,000–1,05,000 |
| KNIT Sultanpur | Computer Science and Engineering | 88,000–98,000 |
| BIET Jhansi | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,06,000–1,18,000 |
| IERT Prayagraj | Computer Science and Engineering | 98,000–1,10,000 |
If your state merit rank falls within the expected range for a college and branch, include it in your choice list. SC students with rank beyond 1,20,000 should explore second-tier government colleges and private institutions with strong placement records that also participate in UPTAC.
Factors Affecting UPTAC 2026 SC Cutoff
SC closing ranks in UPTAC shift each year due to a combination of demand-side and supply-side variables. Here is what to track before and during counselling:
- SC applicant pool size: A larger number of SC students registering for UPTAC increases competition for the same reserved seats, pushing closing ranks higher (tighter).
- JEE Main 2026 SC rank distribution: If more SC students secure high percentiles this year, the state merit rank threshold rises at sought-after colleges like HBTU Kanpur.
- Seat intake revisions by AKTU: Any increase or reduction in sanctioned intake at a participating college directly affects the SC seat count and the resulting cutoff rank.
- Branch preference trends: CSE and IT remain the most competitive branches. SC cutoffs for CSE are consistently tighter than for Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering at the same institution.
- Multi-round participation: UPTAC conducts 3–4 rounds. Round 1 closes the most competitive seats; Rounds 2 and 3 offer progressively more relaxed SC closing ranks as vacated and upgraded seats re-enter the pool.
UPTAC 2026 SC Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected UPTAC 2026 Round 1 SC closing rank for HBTU Kanpur CSE?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected SC closing rank for HBTU Kanpur CSE in UPTAC 2026 Round 1 is approximately 43,000–48,000 (JEE Main UP state merit rank). This is an indicative estimate; official cutoffs will be released after seat allotment on the UPTAC portal.
Ques. How much reservation do SC students get in UPTAC 2026?
Ans. SC students receive 21% horizontal reservation of the total sanctioned intake at government and government-aided technical institutions in UPTAC 2026, consistent with UP state reservation policy.
Ques. Can SC students from other states claim SC reservation in UPTAC?
Ans. No. The SC reservation benefit applies only to students holding a valid SC certificate issued by a competent authority of Uttar Pradesh. Students from other states must apply under the General category and cannot claim SC reserved seats in UPTAC.
Ques. Is the UPTAC SC cutoff the same across all counselling rounds?
Ans. No. Round 1 has the tightest SC closing rank. Each subsequent round — Round 2, Round 3, and the Spot Round — typically sees progressively relaxed cutoffs as seats vacated by upgraded or non-reporting students re-enter the pool.
Ques. Where will the official UPTAC 2026 Round 1 SC cutoff be published?
Ans. AKTU will publish the UPTAC 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result and category-wise closing ranks on uptac.admissions.nic.in. Log in with your JEE Main application number and password to view your allotment and the closing ranks for each college and branch.
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