The UPCET 2026 admission process is now in its counselling stage, with the UPTAC 2026 counselling schedule officially released on uptac.samarth.edu.in. The qualifying entrance exams that feed UPCET admissions — JEE Main 2026 (for B.Tech) and CUET UG/PG 2026 (for B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and other courses) — have already been conducted, and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has opened the UPTAC counselling registration window from 25 May to 15 June 2026. Since 2021, there is no separate UPCET written test; admission to AKTU and affiliated institutes is granted purely on national exam scores followed by UPTAC counselling.

  • UPTAC 2026 counselling registration is OPEN; the window runs from 25 May to 15 June 2026 on the official Samarth portal.
  • Choice filling is scheduled for 22–25 June 2026, after document verification.
  • Round 1 seat allotment is expected on 27 June 2026 — not yet released as of today.
  • JEE Main 2026 and CUET 2026 served as the entrance basis and have concluded; their scores are used for UPTAC merit ranking.
  • There is no standalone UPCET entrance exam in 2026 — the test was discontinued in 2021.

For all the current updates, you should regularly visit the official website uptac.samarth.edu.in, for official information regarding final dates and the counselling schedule.

Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed about the UPCET 2026 admission timeline, the qualifying entrance exam dates and the UPTAC 2026 counselling schedule.

  • UPTAC 2026 counselling registration is open from 25 May to 15 June 2026.
  • Choice filling is scheduled for 22–25 June 2026 and Round 1 allotment is expected on 27 June 2026.
  • B.Tech admissions are based on JEE Main 2026; B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and other courses are based on CUET 2026.
  • Both JEE Main 2026 and CUET 2026 have concluded, and their results are used for UPTAC merit ranking.
  • UPCET as a written exam was scrapped in 2021 — admission is now exam-score plus counselling.

UPCET 2026 Exam Dates: From Registration to Result

The UPCET 2026 schedule covers the full admission lifecycle for AKTU and its affiliated institutes — from the qualifying national entrance exams (JEE Main and CUET) through to UPTAC counselling registration, choice filling and seat allotment. Because the standalone UPCET written test was discontinued in 2021, the 2026 timeline is built around two stages: the entrance exams (now concluded) and the UPTAC counselling rounds (currently live). The most important date right now is the UPTAC registration deadline of 15 June 2026.

Check UPCET Exam Dates 2026

The table below lists the complete UPCET 2026 timeline in order of what happens next. Upcoming and ongoing events appear first, followed by the entrance exams that have already concluded.

Event Updated Date / Timeline Data Insight
UPTAC 2026 Registration & Fee Payment 25 May – 15 June 2026 (Open) Open now on the Samarth portal; students register using their JEE Main / CUET application number.
Document Verification 28 May – 20 June 2026 (Ongoing) Runs in parallel with registration; verification can be online or at help centres.
UPTAC 2026 Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1) 22 – 25 June 2026 (Expected) Students fill and lock college-course preferences after registration closes.
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 27 June 2026 (Expected) To be released on uptac.samarth.edu.in; not yet declared.
Round 2 Choice Alteration & Locking 30 June – 1 July 2026 (Expected) For students not satisfied with or not allotted a seat in Round 1.
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result 3 July 2026 (Expected) Subsequent rounds follow until seats are filled.
JEE Main 2026 (B.Tech basis) Jan & April 2026 (Over) Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April; best NTA score used for B.Tech merit.
CUET PG 2026 (PG basis) March 2026 (Over) Basis for MBA, MCA and other PG admissions through AKTU.
CUET UG 2026 (UG basis) May 2026 (Over) Basis for B.Pharm, B.Des and other UG courses; just concluded.

Note: The UPTAC 2026 choice filling and seat-allotment dates are based on the officially released counselling schedule but remain subject to revision by AKTU. Round 1 allotment is expected on 27 June 2026 and has not yet been declared. Always check the official website for the latest schedule.

Why UPCET Admission Now Depends on JEE Main and CUET

Until 2020, UPCET (earlier known as UPSEE) was a single state-level entrance test conducted for admission to engineering, pharmacy and management courses across Uttar Pradesh. From 2021 onwards, the state discontinued the standalone test and shifted to national exams. For UPCET 2026, this means there is no separate written exam — your qualifying score comes from JEE Main (for B.Tech) or CUET UG/PG (for most other courses), and admission is finalised through UPTAC counselling.

  • B.Tech / B.Tech (Lateral Entry): based on JEE Main 2026 score / rank.
  • B.Pharm, B.Des, BHMCT and other UG courses: based on CUET UG 2026.
  • MBA, MCA and other PG courses: based on CUET PG 2026.

Previous Year UPCET Exam Dates (Last 5 Years)

The table below shows how the UPCET admission basis and the UPTAC counselling start have moved over the last five years, in descending order (most recent first).

Year Admission Basis Counselling Registration Start Round 1 Allotment
2026 JEE Main + CUET 25 May 2026 27 June 2026 (Expected)
2025 JEE Main + CUET July 2025 August 2025
2024 JEE Main + CUET July 2024 August 2024
2023 JEE Main + CUET July 2023 August 2023
2022 JEE Main + CUET August 2022 September 2022

The clearest trend is that UPTAC counselling has shifted earlier in 2026 — opening registration in late May rather than the July window seen in previous years. This brings the UP admission cycle closer to the national counselling calendar and means students must finish document verification far sooner than in 2022–2025. The admission basis itself (JEE Main plus CUET) has stayed constant since the UPCET written test was scrapped.

Note: Counselling start months for 2022–2025 are indicative, based on previous-year patterns. Only the 2026 dates have been officially confirmed by AKTU on the UPTAC portal.

Year-wise UPCET Exam Dates and Trends

Looking at the UPCET / UPTAC cycle year by year helps students anticipate when each stage opens. The biggest takeaway for 2026 is the compressed counselling window: registration, document verification and choice filling are all packed into a four-week stretch between late May and late June, against a more relaxed July–September spread in earlier years.

  • Entrance exams stable: JEE Main (Jan + April) and CUET (March–May) have anchored the calendar every year since 2021.
  • Counselling moving earlier: 2026 registration began on 25 May, the earliest in recent years.
  • Multiple rounds: UPTAC has historically run several allotment rounds, so a missed Round 1 seat is not the end of the process.

Ques. Has the UPCET 2026 admission calendar moved earlier than last year?

Ans. Yes. UPTAC 2026 counselling registration opened on 25 May 2026, whereas in 2022–2025 the registration window typically opened in July. Students should not wait for a July window this year.

What are the UPCET 2026 Exam Dates?

Below is the event-wise breakdown of the UPCET 2026 timeline. Because there is no separate written test in 2026, the "exam" stage refers to the qualifying national exams (JEE Main / CUET), while the active stage for students right now is UPTAC counselling.

UPCET 2026 Registration Date

UPTAC 2026 counselling registration is open from 25 May to 15 June 2026 on the official Samarth portal. Students log in using their JEE Main or CUET application number, create a password, complete their profile, upload documents and pay the counselling fee. This registration is mandatory to be considered for any seat allotment round.

  • Window: 25 May – 15 June 2026 (currently open)
  • Action Required: Register on uptac.samarth.edu.in, upload documents and pay the counselling fee before the deadline.

UPCET 2026 Application / Registration Deadline

The last date to register and pay the fee for UPTAC 2026 is 15 June 2026. Students who miss this deadline cannot participate in Round 1 choice filling, so completing registration early is strongly advised.

  • Deadline: 15 June 2026
  • Action Required: Lock your registration and confirm fee payment well before the last day to avoid portal load.

Note: Report and complete each counselling step within the official window. Late registration is not accepted under any circumstances — even if you hold a valid JEE Main or CUET scorecard.

UPTAC 2026 Document Verification Window

Document verification runs from 28 May to 20 June 2026, overlapping with the registration period. Students must keep their Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, JEE Main / CUET scorecard, category and domicile certificates ready for upload or in-person checking at designated help centres.

  • Window: 28 May – 20 June 2026 (ongoing)
  • Action Required: Upload clear, valid documents; resolve any discrepancy before choice filling begins.

UPCET 2026 Qualifying Exam (Admit Card & Exam Day)

Since UPCET has no separate written paper in 2026, the qualifying exams are JEE Main and CUET, which are conducted by the NTA. The admit cards for those exams were released by the NTA roughly three to four days before each exam, and the exams have already been held — JEE Main in January and April 2026, CUET PG in March 2026 and CUET UG in May 2026. There is no UPCET-specific admit card or exam-day reporting for 2026.

  • JEE Main 2026: conducted in January and April 2026 (concluded).
  • CUET 2026: CUET PG in March and CUET UG in May 2026 (concluded).
  • Action Required: Keep your JEE Main / CUET application number and scorecard handy for UPTAC registration.

UPCET 2026 Result & Merit Rank

There is no separate UPCET result in 2026. Your JEE Main or CUET score and the resulting merit rank decide your priority in UPTAC seat allotment. AKTU prepares the counselling merit order directly from these national exam results, which have already been declared. The UPTAC merit position, in turn, determines which colleges and branches you can be allotted during choice filling.

  • Basis: JEE Main rank (B.Tech) or CUET score (other courses), both already declared.
  • Action Required: Note your rank/percentile to fill realistic, well-ordered choices.

UPTAC 2026 Choice Filling & Seat Allotment

This is the decisive stage of UPCET 2026 admission. Choice filling and locking for Round 1 is scheduled for 22–25 June 2026, with the Round 1 seat allotment result expected on 27 June 2026. Students who are not allotted a seat, or who wish to upgrade, can take part in the Round 2 choice alteration window of 30 June–1 July 2026, with Round 2 results expected on 3 July 2026.

  • Choice Filling (Round 1): 22 – 25 June 2026 (expected)
  • Round 1 Allotment: 27 June 2026 (expected — not yet released)
  • Round 2 Choice Alteration: 30 June – 1 July 2026 (expected)
  • Action Required: Lock choices carefully; an unlocked choice list may not be considered for allotment.

Ques. When will the UPTAC 2026 Round 1 seat allotment be released?

Ans. Round 1 seat allotment is expected on 27 June 2026 on uptac.samarth.edu.in. It has not yet been released. Students should first complete registration (by 15 June) and choice filling (22–25 June) to be eligible.

Will UPCET 2026 Be Conducted as a Separate Exam?

No. UPCET 2026 will not be conducted as a separate written examination. The state discontinued the standalone test in 2021, and the position is unchanged for 2026. Admission to AKTU and its affiliated institutes is granted on national exam scores followed by UPTAC counselling.

  • No separate paper: there is no UPCET 2026 question paper, admit card or exam centre.
  • Score-based: JEE Main and CUET scores replace the old UPSEE / UPCET test.
  • Counselling decides admission: the UPTAC rounds on uptac.samarth.edu.in convert your score into a seat.

Ques. Do I need to appear for any UPCET-specific exam in 2026?

Ans. No. You only need a valid JEE Main 2026 score (for B.Tech) or CUET 2026 score (for other courses). After that, you register for UPTAC counselling to be allotted a seat.

Countdown to UPCET 2026 Counselling

The most time-sensitive UPCET 2026 milestones are all in the counselling stage. The table below shows the days remaining from today (30 May 2026) to each upcoming deadline.

Milestone Date Days From Today
Registration Closes 15 June 2026 16 days
Choice Filling Begins 22 June 2026 23 days
Round 1 Seat Allotment 27 June 2026 28 days
Round 2 Seat Allotment 3 July 2026 34 days

Source: https://uptac.samarth.edu.in/

FAQs

Ques. When is the UPCET 2026 exam date?

Ans. There is no separate UPCET 2026 exam. The qualifying exams — JEE Main (January and April 2026) and CUET (March and May 2026) — have already been conducted, and admission is now handled through UPTAC counselling.

Ques. When did the UPCET / UPTAC 2026 registration start?

Ans. UPTAC 2026 counselling registration started on 25 May 2026 and stays open until 15 June 2026 on uptac.samarth.edu.in.

Ques. When is UPTAC 2026 choice filling?

Ans. Round 1 choice filling and locking is scheduled for 22–25 June 2026, after the registration and document verification windows close.

Ques. When will the UPCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result come out?

Ans. The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on 27 June 2026. It has not been released yet — students must first register and complete choice filling to be eligible.

Ques. What is the basis of admission for UPCET 2026?

Ans. B.Tech admission is based on JEE Main 2026 rank, while B.Pharm, MBA, MCA and other courses are based on CUET UG/PG 2026 scores. UPTAC counselling then allots seats on merit.

Ques. Is there a UPCET 2026 admit card?

Ans. No separate UPCET admit card is issued. The admit cards belong to the qualifying exams (JEE Main and CUET), which were released by the NTA before those exams and are no longer relevant for the counselling stage.

Ques. What happens if I miss the UPTAC 2026 registration deadline?

Ans. If you miss the 15 June 2026 deadline, you cannot participate in Round 1 choice filling or seat allotment. Late registration is not accepted, so complete it early.

Ques. How many counselling rounds does UPTAC 2026 have?

Ans. UPTAC conducts multiple rounds. Round 1 allotment is expected on 27 June 2026 and Round 2 on 3 July 2026, with further rounds and special rounds typically following until seats are filled.

Ques. Are the UPCET 2026 counselling dates confirmed or tentative?

Ans. The registration window (25 May–15 June) is confirmed and live. Choice filling (22–25 June) and Round 1 allotment (27 June) are from the officially released schedule but may be revised by AKTU, so check the portal regularly.

Ques. Where can I check the official UPCET 2026 dates?

Ans. All official UPCET 2026 counselling dates are published on the UPTAC portal at uptac.samarth.edu.in.

Ques. Was UPCET 2026 postponed?

Ans. There is no UPCET exam to postpone in 2026. The counselling schedule is on track, with registration open from 25 May 2026; any change would be notified on the UPTAC portal.