Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) is a state-level counselling conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow (AKTU). UPTAC counselling is valid for the first year of BTech, BArch, BBA, BMS, and similar courses and the second year of BTech, BPharm, and MCA programmes. UPTAC counselling is based on valid scores from various national-level entrance exams, with the specific exam varying by course. To appear for UPTAC 2025 counselling, aspirants must meet the basic eligibility criteria. Read this article to learn the detailed UPTAC Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025 for different courses and quotas.
- UPTAC Counselling 2025 Highlights
- UPTAC Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025
- UPTAC Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Different Quotas
UPTAC Counselling 2025 Highlights
Some key highlights related to UPTAC 2025 counselling are summarised below for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling | UPTAC |
| Conducting body | AKTU |
| Counselling website | https://uptac.admissions.nic.in/ |
| Courses covered | 1st Year: BTech/ BArch/ BBA/ BMS/ BCA/ BDes/ BPharm/ BHMCT /BFAD/ BFA/ BVoc/ MBA/ MBA(Integrated)/ MCA/ MCA (Integrated)/ M Tech (Integrated) 2nd Year: BTech/ BPharmacy/ MCA |
| Entrance exams | JEE Main / CUET UG / NATA |
| Mode of counselling | Online |
| Counselling rounds | R1, R2, R3, R4 (General rounds), R5 (Internal Sliding), R6 (Special Round) |
| Registration fee | INR 1,000 |
UPTAC Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for UPTAC 2025 counselling, aspirants must have passed the qualifying examination from an institution located in UP or have parents who are domiciled in UP, subject to the specified eligibility conditions. Students from outside UP can also participate in the counselling process if they meet the eligibility criteria set by the conducting authority. The course-wise UPTAC Counselling eligibility criteria 2025 are provided in the table below for different courses.
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| Program/Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
Subjects (Compulsory Required) |
Subjects (At least One from the list) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech & MTech (Integrated) |
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 Dvoc stream in the same or allied sector. |
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/ Biology/Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject/Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates of reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR Passed minimum 3 years Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates of reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted. |
|
| B Tech (Bio-Technology) |
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 DVoc Stream in the same or allied sector. |
Physics, Chemistry |
Biology/Biotechnology/Maths |
| BTech (Agriculture) |
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 DVoc Stream in the same or allied sector. |
Physics, Chemistry OR Agriculture Stream |
Maths/Biology/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture/Agriculture stream |
| B Des |
Passed 10+2 examination Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the qualifying Examination. |
NA |
NA |
| B Pharmacy |
Passed 10+2 examination |
Physics and Chemistry |
Mathematics/Biology |
|
B Arch |
Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of 10+2 level examination |
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics |
NA |
| Passed 10+3 Diploma Obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
Mathematics |
NA |
|
| BHMCT |
Passed 10+2 examination Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the qualifying Examination. |
NA |
NA |
| BFAD |
Passed 10+2 examination Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the qualifying Examination. |
NA |
NA |
| BFA |
Passed 10+2 examination Obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the qualifying Examination. |
NA |
NA |
| BTech (Lateral) |
Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology (except Agriculture Engg., Pharmacy and Architecture) from the institution recognized by BTEUP or equivalent. OR Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. Will be allotted if seats remain vacant after allotment to Diploma Students. OR Passed DVoc Stream in the same or allied sector from the institution recognized by BTEUP or equivalent. |
NA |
NA |
| B Pharmacy (Lateral) |
Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma in Pharmacy examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) from the institution recognized by Board of Technical Education, UP or equivalent. |
NA |
NA |
| MBA (Integrated) |
Passed 10+2 examination. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the qualifying examination. |
NA |
NA |
| MCA (Integrated) |
Passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Accountancy as compulsory subjects. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the above subjects taken together. |
NA |
Mathematics/Statistics/ Accountancy |
| B Voc |
Passed 10+2 examination. |
NA |
NA |
| BBA/BMS |
Passed 10+2 examination. |
NA |
NA |
| BCA |
Passed 10+2 Examination with Mathematics/Business Mathematics as one of the Subject |
NA |
NA |
| MBA |
Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the qualifying examination |
NA |
NA |
| MCA |
Passed BCA/ BSc (Computer Science)/ BSc (IT) / BE (CSE)/ BTech (CSE) / BE (IT) /BTech (IT) or equivalent Degree. OR Passed any graduation degree (e.g.BE / BTech / B.Sc / BCom / BA/ BVoc/ etc.) with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ ST category) in the qualifying examination. |
NA |
NA |
| MCA (Lateral) |
BTech/BE (CSE/IT) or BCA (4 Years) |
NA |
NA |
UPTAC Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Different Quotas
The UPTAC counselling eligibility criteria 2025 are different for various quotas, including NRI, Management, PIO, CIWGC, etc., for admission to courses at the UG and PG levels. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the quota-wise eligibility criteria:
The last date to apply for UPTAC 2025 counselling is June 30. The online application form for UPTAC 2025 counselling is 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 2025 registration, upload documents, complete document verification, fill choices, check allotted seats, submit willingness and pay the seat confirmation fee.
The UPTAC counselling registration link is made available on the official UPTAC counselling website, uptac.admissions.nic.in.
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| Quota | Eligibility | Additional Requirements | Seat Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRI (First year admission) | Must have the minimum requisite qualification as per the course requirements | Direct admission of 5% of the total intake in state-funded & private institutions (except MBA/MCA) B.Arch applicants must have qualified for NATA 2025. Admission as per the Govt. of U.P. orders on NRI counselling dates. Must submit a copy of passport or equivalent proof of nationality |
5% of total seat intake |
| Foreign Nationals (FN)/ Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC) | Passed qualifying exam with PCM (equivalent to 10 + 2 as per Association of Indian Universities | Selection based on qualifying examination merit. Admission as per the Govt. of U.P orders. Preferences given to candidates who appeared in exams mentioned in clause 2 & 3. For BArch- NATA 2024 is mandatory
|
Special FN/PIO/CIWGC seats |
| Management quota/NRI quota (Institute level direct admission in private institutions) |
15% seats in a private institution can be filled by Management/ NRI quota | Institutes must invite applications via advertisements Max 25% of seats can be filled by students outside UP. If seats remain vacant, merit-based admission for candidates securing minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST in the qualifying exam |
15% in private institutions |
| Lateral Entry (Second-year admission in private institutions) under vacant seats | Candidates must have qualified for CUET-UG 2025 (Priority given) | Institutes must invite applications via advertisements | Vacant seats after counselling |
UPTAC seat allotment for BTech admission is done based on JEE Main 2025 ranks and the choices filled by the candidates in the UPTAC choice filling rounds. The candidates will be allotted seats based on the marks of JEE Main only. However, in the special round, for the available vacant seats, the allotments will be based on the following order and based on marks of:
- JEE (Main)-2025
- CUET UG 2025
- Intermediate (10+2)
Seats in UPTAC counselling is allotted based on respective entrance exam scores. For BTech, the ranks of JEE Main is used to allot seats. Seats are allotted by taking into consideration the choices filled by the candidates, their ranks and their category.
The UPTAC counselling registration fee is INR 1000. The candidates pay the application fee online using modes like net banking/debit card/credit card.
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The official website for UPTAC counselling is uptac.admissions.nic.in. UPTAC counselling will be held online and the complete UPTAC 2025 counselling schedule will be uploaded on the official website. Candidates have to register for UPTAC counselling on the official website only and all the counselling related information will be uploaded on the official website. Candidates must keep track of the official website for all the UPTAC counselling updates.