UPTAC 2026: Registration Open till June 30, Counselling Schedule, Cutoff and College Predictor

UPTAC 2026 is the state-level centralized online counselling process conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow for admission to B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Pharmacy, and other technical programs in more than 756 colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Registration for UPTAC 2026 is currently open on the new official portal uptac.samarth.edu.in and closes on June 30, 2026 — candidates who have not yet registered must act immediately. Around 1.6 lakh candidates are expected to participate in UPTAC 2026 counselling, competing for approximately 1.09 lakh B.Tech seats and over 1.5 lakh total program seats across government and private colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

• Registration Last Date: UPTAC 2026 registration closes on June 30, 2026. Visit uptac.samarth.edu.in immediately, pay the Rs. 1,000 non-refundable registration fee, and upload all required documents. The APAAR ID verification via DigiLocker is a new mandatory step in 2026 — set it up before starting registration.
• Round 1 Choice Filling: Candidates must fill and lock their college-branch preferences from July 4 to July 7, 2026 as per the latest revised UPTAC 2026 schedule published by AKTU. AKTU advises adding at least 50 choices — choices must be locked before the July 7 deadline or they will not be processed in allotment.
• Round 1 Seat Allotment: The UPTAC 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on July 9, 2026. After checking your allotment on uptac.samarth.edu.in, you must pay the seat acceptance fee (Rs. 20,000 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs. 12,000 for SC/ST) and declare Freeze, Float, or Withdrawal by July 12, 2026.
• Physical Reporting: Candidates who freeze their seat after the main rounds must report to their allotted college with original documents between July 27 and July 29, 2026. Missing the reporting deadline will result in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat and forfeiture of the seat acceptance fee.

What is UPTAC 2026?

UPTAC stands for Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling. It is the official centralized online counselling process conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Department. UPTAC is not a written entrance exam — it is a rank-based seat allotment process. Admission is given based on your JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 score, with no separate UP state engineering entrance test required.

Uttar Pradesh abolished UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) from 2021 onwards and replaced it with UPTAC. Since then, JEE Main scores are used for B.Tech admissions in all AKTU-affiliated colleges. Candidates who have valid JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 scores simply need to register for UPTAC and participate in the online counselling rounds to get admission.

Courses Available Under UPTAC 2026

UPTAC 2026 at a Glance

You should know that HBTU Kanpur (Harcourt Butler Technical University) and MMMUT Gorakhpur (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology) are not part of UPTAC. These two universities conduct their own separate online counselling on their respective portals. If you want admission to HBTU or MMMUT, you must register separately on their official websites.

Source: uptac.samarth.edu.in

UPTAC 2026: Latest Updates (June 27, 2026)

The UPTAC 2026 counselling schedule has been revised multiple times by AKTU this year. As of June 27, 2026, the key active updates are listed below. Candidates must read all updates carefully before taking any action on the portal.

• Registration Extended to June 30, 2026: AKTU has extended the UPTAC 2026 registration deadline to June 30, 2026. It was originally June 15, then extended to June 22, and now extended again to June 30. If you have not registered yet, visit uptac.samarth.edu.in and complete registration before June 30.
• Revised Schedule — Round 1 Allotment Now on July 9, 2026: Following the extension of the registration deadline, AKTU revised the counselling schedule again. As per the latest revision, Round 1 choice filling runs from July 4 to July 7, 2026, and the Round 1 seat allotment result is now expected on July 9, 2026. Earlier versions of the schedule had shown allotment on July 4 or even June 27 — those dates are now superseded.
• New Portal Active — uptac.samarth.edu.in: UPTAC 2026 is being conducted on the new Samarth platform at uptac.samarth.edu.in. The older portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) redirects to this new platform. All registration, document upload, choice filling, and allotment checking must be done on the new portal.
• APAAR ID Mandatory for 2026: A new requirement introduced for UPTAC 2026 is APAAR ID verification via DigiLocker. Candidates must have their APAAR ID linked to DigiLocker before completing registration. Set this up before you start the registration process to avoid delays.
• Document Verification Extended: The CDVT (Central Document Verification Team) online document verification window has been extended to July 2–3, 2026. All registered candidates must ensure their documents are verified before the choice filling window opens on July 4.

Note on June 27 allotment date: Some sources still show Round 1 allotment on June 27, referencing an older version of the UPTAC 2026 schedule. That date has been superseded by AKTU’s official schedule revision. Per the latest revised schedule, Round 1 allotment is July 9, 2026. Always check uptac.samarth.edu.in for the current official schedule.

UPTAC 2026 Important Dates and Counselling Schedule

The table below reflects the latest revised UPTAC 2026 schedule as of June 27, 2026. Upcoming events are listed first, followed by events that have already passed. Exact dates for later rounds will be confirmed by AKTU after Round 1 is complete — verify all dates at uptac.samarth.edu.in before taking action.

Dates for Rounds 2–4, Internal Sliding, Special Rounds, and Physical Reporting are based on the latest revised AKTU schedule. These may be further revised. Always confirm from uptac.samarth.edu.in before acting.

Source: UPTAC Official Portal – uptac.samarth.edu.in

UPTAC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions before registering for UPTAC 2026. A seat allotted to you can be cancelled at any stage — including at the time of physical reporting — if you do not meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility for B.Tech First Year

• You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board.
• Compulsory subjects: Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational as the third subject.
• Minimum aggregate marks in these subjects: 45% for General, OBC, and EWS candidates.
• For SC and ST candidates: minimum 40%.
• A valid JEE Main 2026 score (Paper 1) or CUET UG 2026 score is required.
• There is no upper age limit for B.Tech admission through UPTAC 2026.

Eligibility for B.Tech Lateral Entry (2nd Year)

• You must hold a 3-year Engineering Diploma from a recognised polytechnic or state board with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
• B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics at Class 12 level can also apply for lateral entry with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
• A valid CUET UG 2026 score is required.

Eligibility for B.Arch

• Class 12 pass with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• Minimum aggregate: 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
• Valid NATA 2026 score or JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) score.

Eligibility for MBA and MCA

• For MBA: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in any discipline (45% for SC/ST); valid CUET PG 2026, CAT 2025, or MAT 2026 score.
• For MCA: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST); valid CUET PG 2026 score.

Domicile and State Quota Rules

Domicile rule: UP state quota seats in government colleges (85% of seats) are only for UP domicile candidates. If you studied at a school outside UP, you may still qualify for UP state quota if your parents hold a valid UP domicile certificate. Carry this during registration and physical reporting.

How to Register for UPTAC 2026

UPTAC 2026 registration is fully online on uptac.samarth.edu.in. The last date is June 30, 2026. Here are all the steps to complete your registration without errors.

1. New Registration: Visit uptac.samarth.edu.in and click the "New Candidate Registration" link. Enter your JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 roll number to start. Do not use the old uptac.admissions.nic.in portal — it redirects to the new site.
2. Fill Personal Details: Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and address. Create a strong password and save it securely.
3. Enter Academic Details: Fill your Class 12 board name, year of passing, aggregate marks in required subjects, and your JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 score details.
4. APAAR ID via DigiLocker: This is a new mandatory step for 2026. Link your APAAR ID on DigiLocker before starting your registration. You will need to complete DigiLocker verification on the UPTAC portal during this step.
5. Upload Documents: Scan and upload all required documents in the format and file size specified by the portal. Low-quality scans will be rejected by the CDVT.
6. Pay Registration Fee: Pay Rs. 1,000 online using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. This fee is non-refundable.
7. Submit and Download: Review all details carefully before submitting. After submission, download and save your registration confirmation page.

There is no correction window after submitting the UPTAC 2026 registration form. Double-check your name spelling, date of birth, category, domicile status, and qualifying exam roll number before clicking Submit. Errors discovered later cannot be corrected through the portal.

After registration, the Central Document Verification Team (CDVT) will review your uploaded documents online. You will receive an SMS and email once verified. Document verification must be completed before July 2–3, 2026. You cannot participate in choice filling without CDVT approval.

UPTAC 2026 Documents Required

You must upload scanned copies of the documents listed below during UPTAC 2026 online registration. You must also carry the originals when you physically report to your allotted college after seat confirmation. Missing or incorrect documents at the reporting stage can lead to seat cancellation.

Mandatory Documents for All Candidates

• Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate (for date of birth verification)
• Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate from the recognised board
• JEE Main 2026 Scorecard or CUET UG 2026 scorecard (whichever applies)
• Aadhaar Card for identity and photo verification
• Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh for candidates claiming state quota seats
• Category Certificate — OBC, SC, or ST certificate issued by a Uttar Pradesh government authority
• EWS Certificate with Income Certificate (for EWS category candidates)
• Character Certificate from your school principal or a gazetted officer
• Transfer Certificate (TC) or Migration Certificate from the last institution attended
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical officer
• Recent colour passport-sized photographs as per UPTAC 2026 specifications
• Scanned signature on white paper in the specified format
• APAAR ID via DigiLocker — new mandatory requirement for 2026

Additional Documents for Special Categories

• PwD certificate from a government hospital or notified authority (for Divyangjan category)
• Defence Dependent Certificate from the competent authority (for defence quota candidates)
• Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate (if applicable)
• For B.Tech lateral entry: all Diploma semester marksheets and Diploma passing certificate

Important: OBC, SC, ST, and EWS category certificates must be issued by a Uttar Pradesh government authority. Certificates from other state governments are not accepted for UP category reservation benefits. Ensure your certificate is from the correct UP government-designated office.

UPTAC 2026 Registration and Seat Acceptance Fees

UPTAC 2026 has two types of fees: a registration fee paid by all candidates at the time of registration, and a seat acceptance fee paid only after you receive a seat allotment. Here is the complete fee breakdown.

The Rs. 1,000 registration fee is non-refundable in all situations — even if you do not get any seat allotment, choose not to report to the college, or withdraw from counselling. The seat acceptance fee (Rs. 20,000 or Rs. 12,000) is refundable only if you formally withdraw your allotment through the UPTAC portal within the withdrawal window.

If you choose Float in any round, your seat acceptance fee is not lost. It is carried forward and applied to the seat you ultimately freeze. Only candidates who formally withdraw from UPTAC get their seat acceptance fee back. All payments must be made online — net banking, UPI, debit card, and credit card are all accepted.

UPTAC 2026 Seat Allotment and Willingness Options

After the choice filling window closes on July 7, AKTU’s allotment algorithm processes all candidates’ locked preferences against JEE Main 2026 rank, category, and seat availability. The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on July 9, 2026 on the official portal uptac.samarth.edu.in.

How to Check UPTAC 2026 Seat Allotment

1. Log in to uptac.samarth.edu.in on or after July 9, 2026.
2. Go to the Seat Allotment section in your dashboard.
3. Check your allotted college, branch, and category seat type.
4. Download and print the allotment letter. You will need this at the time of physical reporting.
5. Pay the seat acceptance fee and declare your willingness option (Freeze, Float, or Withdrawal) by July 12, 2026.

Freeze, Float, and Withdrawal: What They Mean

If you do not pay the seat acceptance fee or declare a willingness option within the given deadline (July 12 for Round 1), your allotted seat will be automatically cancelled with no exception.

What If You Do Not Get an Allotment in Round 1?

If you do not receive a seat in Round 1, you are automatically considered for Round 2 without any additional action. You can update your choices during the Round 2 choice alteration window (July 13–14, 2026) to add more options or rearrange preferences. Adding more choices — including branches you might not have considered initially — significantly improves your chances of getting an allotment in subsequent rounds.

UPTAC 2026 Reservation Policy and Seat Matrix

UPTAC 2026 follows the Uttar Pradesh government’s reservation policy. Your category determines which seats you compete for and what your effective cutoff rank will be. Understanding the seat matrix before filling choices helps you make more realistic decisions.

Vertical Reservation (Category-Wise)

Horizontal Reservation (Within Each Vertical Category)

State Quota vs Outside-State Seats

• Government and Government-Aided Colleges: 85% of total seats are reserved for UP domicile candidates (State Quota). 15% are open to outside-state candidates.
• Private AKTU-Affiliated Colleges: 80% of seats are for UP domicile candidates. 20% are for outside-state General (OS-GE) candidates.
• All category reservations (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) apply only to UP domicile candidates. Outside-state candidates compete on open merit within their 20% allocation in private colleges.

The detailed college-wise and branch-wise seat matrix for UPTAC 2026, showing exact seat counts per category per college per branch, is published on the official portal. Always check the seat matrix before finalizing your choice list to understand seat availability in your category.

Top Colleges Under UPTAC 2026

UPTAC 2026 covers more than 756 institutes across Uttar Pradesh. These range from AKTU’s own constituent government institutes — which are among the most competitive options in North India for state-quota candidates — to hundreds of private AKTU-affiliated engineering and management colleges.

Top Government Colleges Under UPTAC 2026

Note: HBTU Kanpur and MMMUT Gorakhpur are NOT part of UPTAC. Both conduct separate, independent counselling processes. If you want to apply to these universities, register separately on hbtu.admissions.nic.in and mmmut.admissions.nic.in respectively.

Top Private Colleges Under UPTAC 2026

Alongside government institutions, UPTAC 2026 includes several well-known private engineering colleges affiliated with AKTU. These private colleges offer more total seats and also newer branch specializations like CSE (AI/ML), Data Science, and Cybersecurity.

• Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad
• Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida
• GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida
• JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida
• Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET), Ghaziabad
• ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad
• Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur
• Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), Lucknow

The complete college-wise and branch-wise seat matrix with seat counts for UPTAC 2026 is published at uptac.samarth.edu.in. Check this before finalizing your choice list.