UPTAC Counselling Dates 2026: Check Complete BTech Schedule Here

Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling 2026 ( UPTAC )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Apr 5, 2026 19:26 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

Overview

UPTAC Counselling Dates 2026: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will conduct the UPTAC counselling based on JEE Main ranks for admission to various first-year and second-year UG courses offered by all institutions affiliated to/constituent of AKTU and other state universities. The UPTAC counselling 2026 will start in May.

UPTAC 2026 counselling dates include a detailed schedule for UPTAC 2026 registration, document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment. UPTAC 2026 have five counselling rounds and two special rounds. The schedule for each round has been made available on this page.

Each round of UPTAC counselling includes seat allotment, submitting willingness and paying the seat confirmation fee. The registration, document upload & verification and choice filling is a one-time process which is done before round one of the UPTAC counselling starts. Check the complete UPTAC 2026 schedule and important deadlines below on this page.

Table of contents
  • UPTAC Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule
  • UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration Date
  • UPTAC Counselling Choice Filling and Locking Dates 2026
  • UPTAC 2026 Seat Allotment Date
  • UPTAC 2026 Seat Confirmation Date
  • UPTAC 2026 Counselling Dates for Document Upload and Verification
  • UPTAC Counselling Dates FAQs
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UPTAC 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26 - Jul ' 26

UPTAC 2026 BTech Registration, Payment of Fee, Document Upload

TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jul ' 26

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification (of responses to Query) - Round 1

TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jul ' 26

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Respond to Queries - Round 1

TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Aug ' 26

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration for Special Round 1

TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jul ' 26

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Filling and Locking - Round 1

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Candidates Only)- Round 1

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26

JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam

21 Jan ' 26 - 29 Jan ' 26

JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam

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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration Date

DeskCalendarRegistration: May ' 26 - Jul ' 26

UPTAC counselling application process is expected to start in May 2026. The UPTAC 2026 counselling registration process starts with registration with JEE Main 2026 application number (or applicable entrance exam application number), name, mother's name, date of birth and gender. They then have to enter their personal and entrance exam details, ensuring all information is accurate since no corrections are allowed after submission. After uploading a scanned photo, signature, and required documents, the candidate must pay the fee online via card or net banking to complete the process.

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Q:   Which candidates are not eligible for UPTAC round 3 counselling?
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The followig candidates are not eligible for round 3 of UPTAC counselling:

  • Candidates who have not deposited seat acceptance/confirmation fees in the first and second phases.
  • Candidates who have withdrawn in previous stages.
  • Such candidates who are found ineligible after online certificate/record verification.
Q:   Which candidates are not eligible for UPTAC round 4 counselling?
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The following candidates are not eligible for round 4 of UPTAC counselling:

  1. Candidates who have not paid the seat acceptance fee in stages 1 or 2 or 3.
  2. Such candidates who have withdrawn in the previous stage.
  3. Such candidates who are found ineligible after online certificate/record verification.
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UPTAC Counselling Choice Filling and Locking Dates 2026

The UPTAC choice filling process means filling of preferences of colleges and courses by the candidates where they want to get admission. The choice filling process will start with registration process in May 2026.

Using their JEE Main credentials, candidates have to login to the UPTAC portal to arrange their preferred colleges and branches as per their preference. They can list as many options as they like from the available choices based on their rank. Since the system automatically assigns seats based on these preferences and merit, candidates should carefully order their selections.

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Q:   What is the UPTAC counselling eligibility for BTech & M.Tech (Integrated) course?
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The UPTAC counselling eligibility criteria for BTech & M.Tech (Integrated) course is:

Passed 10+2 examination and obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the subjects taken together.

OR

Passed D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector.

Q:   Do I need to upload my photo in the online UPTAC application form?
A: 

Yes. Candidates filling the Online UPTAC Application Form are required to upload scanned images of his/her the latest color photograph and signature. Application forms having blurred photographs are liable to be rejected. Therefore candidates must be careful while uploading the scaneed images of their photo and signature in the UPTAC 2025 registration form.

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UPTAC 2026 Seat Allotment Date

After the UPTAC choice filling process is over, the UPTAC 2026 seat allotment process is done based on merit and the JEE Main ranks of the candidates. The seat allotment dates vary based on each counsellinng round. The UPTAC seat allotment result is made available under the respective login of the candidates on the website - uptac.admissions.nic.in.

Candidates can check the allotted seat from their login. Once the seat is allotted, the candidate can choose to 'freeze' or 'float' their seat by paying the seat acceptance fee. After paying the seat acceptance fee, the seat acceptance details will be made available to the candidates, which will display the willingness of the candidate to participate in the next step of the counselling process. The stage-wise allotment and willingness details is made available under the respective logons of the candidates.

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Q:   Which candidates are eligible in UPTAC counselling round 2?
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The candidates who become eligible for UPTAC counselling round 2 are:

  1.  Such candidates who have registered and deposited the registration fee but have not filled any option in the first phase.
  2. Such candidates will not be allowed to fill in new options or modify options. The previously allotted seat (institute, course and discipline) will remain the same and can be upgraded to their allotted category as per the rules.
  3. Such candidates will be allowed to modify their options. The seat allotted prviously will stay. They will be considered eligible for seat upgrades. If the candidate does not make any changes in the options, then the options of Phase-1 will be considered final for Phase-2.
  4. Candidates who have registered, paid registration fees and filled options but have not been allotted any seat in the previous phase will be allowed to modify their options. If no changes are made to the options filled earlier by the candidate, then the options of Phase-1 will be considered as the final options for Phase-2.
Q:   What is the last date to apply for UPTAC counselling?
A: 

The last date to apply for UPTAC 2026 counselling will be announced. The online application form for UPTAC 2026 counselling is made available at uptac.admissions.nic.in. Admission to various courses is based on national-level entrance exam scores like JEE Mains, CUET (UG/PG), and NATA.

The candidates who are eligible for UPTAC counselling have to complete the UPTAC counselling 2026 registration, upload documents, complete document verification, fill choices, check allotted seats, submit willingness and pay the seat confirmation fee.

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UPTAC 2026 Seat Confirmation Date

After the allotment of seats in the UPTAC counselling process, candidates have to freeze of float their allotted seat. The meaning of freeze and float is given below:

  1. Freeze: A candidate who chooses to "freeze" accepts the seat and does not want to participate in further rounds of seat allotment. In case of 'freeze' of the allotted seat, the candidate will not be included in the next stages of counselling for the upgradation of the seat, but the category of their allotted seat can be upgraded/changed in the next stage.
  2. Float: A candidate who chooses to "float" keeps their allocated seat but remains eligible for further rounds of counselling. Candidates who choose the "float" option are considered for upgradation.

Candidates who do not accept the seat, i.e. do not pay the seat acceptance fee, will be disqualified from counselling and will not be allowed to participate in any further stage of the counselling process.

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Q:   How to check UPTAC counselling cutoff?
A: 

After every round of counselling, the AKTU releases the UPTAC counselling cutoff. UPTAC counselling cutoff 2025 is released in the form of opening and closing ranks. The exam authority releases the UPTAC cutoff separately for all the courses and categories. Candidates do not require any login credentials to check UPTAC cutoff.  However, candidates must fill in details like round, institute and category to check the UPTAC counselling cutoff 2025. 

Q:   Which candidates are not eligible for UPTAC counselling round 2?
A: 

The following candidates are not eligible for UPTAC counselling round 2:

  •  Candidates who have been allotted seats (Freeze/Float) but have not paid the seat acceptance fee in the first stage.
  • Candidates found ineligible after online document verification.

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UPTAC 2026 Counselling Dates for Document Upload and Verification

The following documents must be uploaded after UPTAC counselling registration:

  1. Academic documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, relevant entrance exam admit card and scorecard, and transfer certificate or migration certificate
  2. Identification: Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport
  3. Category certificates: If applicable, for reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST)
  4. Domicile certificate: For Uttar Pradesh students
  5. Subcategory certificates: If applicable, for freedom fighters, the physically handicapped, or the armed forces
  6. Medical certificate: Medical fitness certificate
  7. Income certificate: If applicable, for candidates seeking fee concessions
  8. Character certificate: Character certificate
  9. Recent photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs

Responding to document verification queries: UPTAC counselling document verification is conducted online. Candidates have to upload their responses to queries from authorities regarding the documents if needed. Once resolved, candidates can proceed to the UPTAC counselling choice filling process.

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Q:   Do I need to send the confirmation page to AKTU after filling the UPTAC counselling form?
A: 

No. Candidates DO NOT need to send “Confirmation Page” printed after completion and submission of online UPTAC application form to the University. However, the candidate should keep the printout of the Confirmation page for record. Candidates are also advised to note down the Application Form Number for any future correspondence.

Q:   What will happen if any of the documents submitted in the UPTAC counselling is found invalid or false?
A: 

If any document/declaration submitted in UPTAC counselling is found invalid or false at any stage, then admission of the candidate will be cancelled. They may also be liable for legal procedures. In case of any legal dispute, the jurisdiction will be limited to Lucknow courts only.

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UPTAC Counselling Dates FAQs

Check UPTAC counselling dates related FAQs below.

Q:   What is the UPTAC counselling schedule?
A: 

The UPTAC 2026 counselling schedule is out, check below:

UPTAC Counselling eventsDates

UPTAC 2026 BTech Registration, Payment of Fee, Document Upload

May to June 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification

May to Jul 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Respond to Queries - Round 1

May to Jul 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification (of responses to Query) - Round 1

May to Jul 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration for Special Round 1

27 May ' 25 - 07 Aug ' 25

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Filling and Locking - Round 1

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Canidates Only)- Round 1

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) - Round 1

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation - Round 1

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Filling (alteration) and Locking - Round 2

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Candidates Only) - Round 2

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Withdrawal - Round 2

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation - Round 2

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) - Round 2

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Locking (last option to change the choices, the choices filled will also be treated for further rounds including internal sliding) - Round 3

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Candidates Only) - Round 3

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Withdrawal - Round 3

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation - Round 3

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (auto freeze for all candidates, (For JEE Canidates Only))- Round 4

July 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation fee for new allotment if any - Round 4

July to August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Withdrawal - Round 4

July to August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online willingness for internal sliding - Round 5

July to August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting of freeze candidates at the allotted Institution - Round 4

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat vacancy For Special Round - Round 5

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Allotment for Internal Sliding in Colleges - Round 5

05 Aug ' 25

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Fee - Special Round 1

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification - Special Round 1

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Choice Filling - Special Round 1

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat vacancy For Special Round 2

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment - Special Round 1

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting - Special Round 1

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Fee - Special Round 2

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration for Special Round 2

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification - Special Round 2

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Choice Filling - Special Round 2

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment - Special Round 2

August 2026

UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting - Special Round 2

August 2026
Q:   Who are the participating institutes of UPTAC counselling?
A: 

The participating institutes of UPTAC counselling are:

Universities & Institutions taking Admission through UPTAC 2025

  1. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (All Institutions Affiliated/Constituent)

Other State Universities likely to Participate in UPTAC 2025

  1. Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya - Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Ambedkarnagar
  2. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
  3. C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur - Baba Shaheb (Dr.) B R Ambedkar College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Etawah
  4. Ch. Charan Singh University Campus Meerut - Sir  Chotu Ram Institue of Engineering and Technology, Meerut
  5. D. U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
  6. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
  7. Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya
  8. Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
  9. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow
  10. Lucknow University, Lucknow
  11. M. J. P. Ruhelkhand University, Bareilly
  12. Maharaja Suhel Dev State University Azamgarh.
  13. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut
  14. Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur
Q:   What is the UPTAC counselling eligibility for BArch course?
A: 

To be eligible for admission to BArch course via UPTAC counselling, candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent examination and obtained at least 50 percent marks in total in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50 percent marks in class 12 examination.

or 

Passed 10+3 Diploma and obtained at least 50 percent marks in total.

Q:   What are the documents needed to claim various reservation related claims in the UPTAC counselling process?
A: 

To claim the advantage of reserved categories, sub-categories, rural weightage etc. candidate is required to fill/select appropriate field in the Application Form. These certificates, in original, will have to be produced at the time of physical reporting at the Institute where seat has been allotted,  along with one self-attested copy of each one of them.

Some important documents that are needed are as follows:

  1. Academic documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, relevant entrance exam admit card and scorecard, and transfer certificate or migration certificate
  2. Identification: Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport
  3. Category certificates: If applicable, for reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST)
  4. Domicile certificate: For Uttar Pradesh students
  5. Subcategory certificates: If applicable, for freedom fighters, physically handicapped, or armed forces
  6. Medical certificate: Medical fitness certificate
  7. Income certificate: If applicable, for candidates seeking fee concessions
  8. Character certificate: Character certificate
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For the General category under the HS quota, the Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering 2025 cutoff for CSE was 153037 in the last round of admission. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds, categories and quota. Refer to the table below to view the  Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College CSE cutoff 2025 for different r

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If you belong to the General HS category, the Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College cutoff 2025 ranged between 153037 and 1388214. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds, specialisations, categories and quotas. For the General HS quota, the last round closing ranks are tabulated below: 

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering153037
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)176840
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)206129
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning235879
B.Tech. in Computer Science255168
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B.Tech. in Information Technology336530
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering510062
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering1171269
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1365143
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1388214

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Rashmi Sinha

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The candidates have to pay an applicable fee to complete the registration fee. The registration fee for UPTAC counselling is INR 1000 for all candidates irrespective of category and gender.

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Yatendra Singh

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Answered 2 months ago

No, after submitting the UPTAC application form, no editing or correction will be allowed.

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Virajita Choudhury

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Yes, without paying the UPTAC application fee, candidates cannot complete the application process.

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Manori Karan

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The UPTAC counselling registration process starts with registration with JEE Main application number (or applicable entrance exam application number), name, mother's name, date of birth and gender. This is followed by the creation of a UPTAC counselling password, filling in of required details, uplo

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Akansha Bhandari

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No, the UPTAC application forms are made available in online mode only on the official website.

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Manori Patra

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The RMLAU UPTAC Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the BTech course for various categories under the Home State as well as the All India quota. 

For the General AI, the cutoff ranged from 669997 to 1708102, wherein B.Tech. in Information Technology was the most competitive course for admissio

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The NIET Noida UPTAC Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BTech courses for various categories under the All India and Home State quota. 

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