Updated on - May 23, 2025
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UP BTech admission 2025 is conducted by the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). The seats are allocated based on JEE Main scores followed by the UPTAC counselling process.
UPTAC 2025 registration will be conducted between June - July 2025. The choice filling is expected to start in August 2025. You can report to your allocated college between August - September 2025 for admission to the first round.
BTech is a 4-year undergraduate course in the field of engineering. You should have cleared class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognised board to be eligible for the UP BTech admission process.
- UP BTech Admission 2025: Highlights
- What is the BTech eligibility in UP?
- How to get admission to BTech in UP?
3.1 What are the fees for UP BTech admission 2025?
3.2 What are the required documents for UP BTech admission 2025?
- What are the dates for UP BTech admission 2025?
- What is the reservation policy for UP BTech admission 2025?
- What is the counselling process for UP BTech admission 2025?
- What are the top BTech colleges in UP?
7.1 What are the government BTech colleges in UP?
7.2 What are the private BTech colleges in UP?
- UP BTech Admission 2025: FAQs
UP BTech Admission 2025: Highlights
| Course Name | BTech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Admission Process | Entrance Exam + Counselling |
| Exam Name | JEE Main |
| Conducting Body | Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Admission Process | UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate |
| Official Website | https://uptac.admissions.nic.in/ |
What is the BTech eligibility in UP?
The eligibility for BTech courses in UP is set by the AKTU. Before applying for the UPTAC counselling, you must ensure that you meet the qualifications. You can check the eligibility below.
- You should have passed class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognised board.
- You must have completed class 12 with physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology as compulsory subjects and one relevant subject as per the specialisation.
- Candidates from SC and ST categories must only score 40% marks in class 12.
- You are also eligible if you have passed the DVoc stream in the same or allied sector.
- You must have a valid JEE Main score.
- There is no age limit for admission to the BTech program.
- You will not be eligible if the result of your qualifying exam is not declared.
- FN/PIO/CIWGC candidates should have passed the qualifying exam with PCM considered equal to the class 12 exam by the AIU.
How to get admission to BTech in UP?
UP BTech admission is conducted by AKTU. The application process is completely online. After meeting the eligibility criteria, you can proceed to the application form following the below steps.
- You have to register on the UPTAC official website by providing your email address and mobile number (You can only register for the first and special rounds)
- You have to pay the counselling fee during the registration.
- Upload the documents (colour photograph and signature) to complete the registration.
- Note the application form number and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
- After registration, you can proceed with the choice filling.
Counselling is open to candidates who clear the qualifying exam in UP or whose parents are UP domicile. Those from outside UP must upload a parent’s domicile certificate during registration. Non-UP candidates meeting eligibility can apply for 20% of AIQ seats.
15% of the total sanctioned seats in the private colleges are filled by the management quota/ NRI candidates. NRI candidates meeting the qualifications can get direct admission to 5% of seats of the total intake in state-funded and private institutes of UP.
Direct admission is offered to KM according to the latest AICTE instructions and UP Government order. Such admissions are over and above the sanctioned intake and are limited to 1 admission per AKTU-affiliated college. 5% of approved intake seats are reserved for the fee waiver category to EWS meritorious candidates.
A weightage of 3% of total marks obtained in JEE Main is given to candidates who have passed the qualifying exam from an institute located in the rural area of UP. You cannot apply for rural weightage if you are applying for any other reservation.
What are the fees for UP BTech admission 2025?
You have to pay the counselling fee of INR 1,000 during the registration process. The fee is non-refundable and is the same for different category candidates. It can be paid using online methods like credit card, debit card or UPI.
What are the required documents for UP BTech admission 2025?
During the UPTAC registration, you have to upload specific documents to complete the registration process. You can check the documents required listed below.
- Recent colour photograph.
- A copy of the signature.
- JEE Main score card.
- Parent/Guardian Domicile Certificate.
- Class 10 and class 12 mark sheets.
- ID Proof.
What are the dates for UP BTech admission 2025?
UP BTech admission dates for the 2025 session will be released by the AKTU on the UPTAC official website. The dates highlight the registration date and dates for events like choice filling, seat allotment and more. You can check the tentative dates in the following table.
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registration | June - July, 2025 |
| Document Verification | June - July, 2025 |
| Online Choice Filling | August 2025 |
| Seat Allotment | August 2025 |
| College Reporting | August - September 2025 |
What is the reservation policy for UP BTech admission 2025?
The reservation policy for BTech admission in the state is set by the Government of UP. It is only applicable to the UP candidates. The reservation is for both government-funded institutes and private unaided institutes. You can check the reservation in the following table.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Vertical Reservation | |
| SC from UP | 21% |
| ST from UP | 2% |
| OBC from UP | 27% |
| EWS from UP | 10% |
| Horizontal Reservation | |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters from UP | 2% |
| Children of Defence Personnel of UP either retired/ killed/ disabled in action or Defence Personnel posted in UP or Defence Personnel Domicile of UP posted outside | 5% |
| Divyang Jan from UP | 5% |
| Female from UP | 20% |
Candidates can claim only one type of horizontal reservation. Your category/ sub-category must be supported by relevant documents as prescribed by the UPTAC during counselling.
What is the counselling process for UP BTech admission 2025?
Admission to BTech courses in UP is done through the UPTAC counselling. It is conducted in 6 rounds. The first 4 rounds are for the normal counselling and the fifth round is for internal sliding. A special round of counselling is conducted for the remaining vacant seats. The counselling process is as follows.
- You have to log in to the portal for counselling.
- After registration, your uploaded documents will be verified and the confirmation will be sent to your registered email/ phone number.
- After receiving the confirmation, you can make the choice filling. You can select as many choices as you want.
- The seat allotment result will be released based on your JEE Main scores, preference, category and seat availability.
- You have to confirm your allotment by paying the seat confirmation fee and reporting at the allotted college within the specified time.
Once the allotted seat is confirmed, you have to download the provisional admission letter. If you are not satisfied with the allotment, you can freeze, float or withdraw the option. The facility of seat withdrawal is provided in round 2 and round 3.
After the release of the allotment result, you can freeze or float your seat by paying the seat acceptance fee. The seat acceptance fee for general category candidates is INR 20,000 and INR 12,000 for SC and ST candidates. It is not refunded under any circumstances even if you do not report at the allocated college.
The allotment and willingness details will be displayed on your login page. If you have frozen your seat, then you will not be eligible for the next round. If you have not accepted the allotment or not paid the seat acceptance fee, you will not considered for the subsequent rounds.
New candidates, candidates who have exercised the freeze/float option in the previous round and are looking for upgradation and candidates without any allotment in the previous round can appear in the next counselling rounds.
For the special round of counselling, you have to again register, upload the documents for verification and pay the counselling fee. You also have to pay INR 20,000 as the seat confirmation fee. The amount will be refunded if you do not get any allotment after this round.
Check: UPTAC Cut off
What are the top BTech colleges in UP?
Some of the best engineering colleges in India are situated in UP. Admission is based on exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced and university-specific exams like Amity JEE and AMUEEE. You can check the top colleges based on the NIRF 2024 rankings in the following table.
| College | Admission Process | NIRF Ranking | Total Intake | Ist Year Fees (INR) | College Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kanpur | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | 4 | 929 | 2,30,000 | Click Here |
| IIT-Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | 10 | 1,223 | 1,21,465 | Click Here |
| Amity Unity, Noida | Amity JEE + Counselling | 30 | 420+ | 2,06,500 | Click Here |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh | AMUEEE Scores | 33 | 517 | 2,69,000 | Click Here |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj | JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling | 60 | 1134 | 1,68,000 | Click Here |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi | JEE Advanced + RGIPT Counselling | 80 | 647 | 1,36,500 |
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| Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur | JEE Main + Counselling | 84 | 1189 | 1,37,500 | Click Here |
| IIIT Allahabad, Prayagraj | JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling | 87 | 439 | 1,27,480 | Click Here |
| Galgotias University, Noida | GEEE/ JEE Main Scores | 101 - 150 |
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1,54,000 | Click Here |
| Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida | JEE Main + Counselling and Merit Based | 101 - 150 | 1500 | 3,34,600 | Click Here |
What are the government BTech colleges in UP?
Some of the government BTech colleges in UP are as follows.
| College | Admission Process | Total Intake | Ist Year Fees (INR) | College Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Kanpur | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | 929 | 2,30,000 | Click Here |
| IIT-Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling | 1,223 | 1,97,7200 | Click Here |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh | AMUEEE Scores | 2,69,000 | 2,69,000 | Click Here |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Prayagraj | JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling | 1134 | 1,68,000 | Click Here |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi | JEE Advanced + RGIPT Counselling | 647 | 1,36,500 |
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| Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur | JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling | 1189 | 1,37,500 | Click Here |
| IIIT Allahabad, Prayagraj | JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling | 439 | 1,27,480 | Click Here |
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra | JEE Main + Interview | 420 | 13,200 |
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| University of Allahabad, Prayagraj | JEE Main Scores | 86 | 1,18,000 | Click Here |
| IET Lucknow | JEE Main + UPTAC Counselling | 600 | 89,775 | Click Here |
| IIITL, Lucknow | JEE Main + JoSAA/ CSAB Counselling | 240 | 2,70,000 | Click Here |
What are the private BTech colleges in UP?
Some of the private BTech colleges in UP are as follows.
| College | Admission Process | Total Intake | Ist Year Fees (INR) | College Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Unity, Noida | Amity JEE + Counselling | 420+ | 1,62,000 | Click Here |
| Galgotias University, Noida | JEE Main/ GEEE Scores |
- |
1,49,000 | Click Here |
| Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida | JEE Main + Counselling and Merit Based | 1500 | 3,35,000 | Click Here |
| Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Noida | JEE Main + UPTAC Counselling | 2,160 | 1,79,000 | Click Here |
| Sharda University, Noida | JEE Main/ SUAT/ UPSEE |
- |
2,73,000 | Click Here |
| GLA University, Mathura | GLAET + Personal Interview |
- |
1,85,000 |
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| GL Baja Institute of Technology and Management, Noida | JEE Main + UPTAC Counselling | 1,380 | 1,39,000 | Click Here |
| KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad | JEE Main + UPTAC Counselling | 1,710 | 1,12,099 | Click Here |
| ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad | JEE Main + UPTAC Counselling | 1,860 | 1,33,600 | Click Here |
| Integral University, Lucknow | JEE Main/ IUET scores |
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3,60,000 | Click Here |
UP BTech Admission 2025: FAQs
Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for BTech admission in UPTAC?
Ans. JEE Main is the main entrance exam that is accepted for admission to BTech courses in the state of UP through the UPTAC counselling. BTech Biotechnology and BTech Agriculture are exceptions as their admission is based on the CUET UG exam. If you have a valid JEE Main scorecard, you can appear in the UPTAC counselling process.
Ques. I got admission to BTech in AKTU affiliated college under the fee waiver category. Can I apply for a UP government scholarship?
Ans. Whether you get accepted for the UP government scholarships under the fee waiver category will vary for different scholarships. Generally, fee waiver category students cannot apply for scholarships. In most cases, the application is rejected because of the fee waiver category. You should check with specific scholarships before applying.
Ques. What is internal sliding in UPTAC?
Ans. Internal sliding in UPTAC is the process in which students already admitted to BTech courses can change their branch within the same college based on their merit and the availability of seats. The fifth round of UPTAC is reserved for the internal sliding process.
Ques. What is the admission process for BTech at IIT Kanpur?
Ans. IIT Kanpur is one of the premier engineering institutes in India. To be eligible for its BTech courses, you must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 75% marks with physics, chemistry and mathematics as the main subjects. Admission is based on JEE Advanced scores and the JoSAA counselling. It offers BTech in 9 specialisations. Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are some of the top specialisations.
Ques. How is IIT BHU for BTech?
Ans. IIT BHU is one of the best colleges in India. It offers BTech courses in 10 specialisations. You should have cleared class 12 with a minimum of 75% marks in the science stream to be eligible for its BTech courses. Admission is based on the JEE Advanced scores followed by the JoSAA counselling. Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering are some of the top specialisations.
Ques. How to get admission to AKTU for BTech?
Ans. AKTU is one of the largest technical universities in India established in 2000. To be eligible for its BTech courses, you should have passed class 12 with physics, chemistry and mathematics with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognised board. Admission is based on JEE Main scores. Candidates with a valid JEE Main scorecard can appear in the UPTAC counselling to get a seat. It offers BTech in 30 specialisations.
Ques. How do I get BTech admission to KIET Ghaziabad?
Ans. KIET Ghaziabad is a private institution that is affiliated to AKTU. You are required to have a valid JEE Main scorecard to appear in the UPTAC counselling process for seat allotment. You should have passed class 12 with physics, chemistry and mathematics with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognised board to be eligible for the BTech courses. You can also take direct admission based on the entrance test and an interview, conducted by the institute.
Ques. Is Lucknow University good for BTech?
Ans. Lucknow University is a public state university established in 1920. It offers BTech courses in 6 specialisations - Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. Admission is based on JEE Main scores followed by UPTAC counselling. You should have passed class 12 in the science stream to be eligible for admission.
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