UPTAC 2026 Special Round 2 Vacancy (OUT): Check Vacant Seat Matrix

Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling 2026 ( UPTAC )

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Mamona Majumder
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Updated on Aug 24, 2026 10:11 IST
The UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix 2026 is one of the most important documents for candidates participating in the special counselling round. The vacant seat matrix provides details of all seats that remain unfilled after the regular counselling rounds.

The UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix 2026 is one of the most important documents for candidates participating in the special counselling round. The vacant seat matrix provides details of all seats that remain unfilled after the regular counselling rounds. Based on this list, eligible candidates can fill and lock their choices for admission to engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh via UPTAC special counselling.

UPTAC 2026 Special Round Vacant Seats

UPTAC 2026 Special Counselling Vacant Seats

Vacancy for UPTAC 2026 Special Counselling Rounds: The Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) has released the special round 2 vacant seat matrix at uptac.samarth.edu.in. Candidates are advised to carefully review the available seats across institutes and branches before submitting their preferences, as the seat matrix helps them make informed admission decisions.

Once the vacant seat matrix is published, candidates should check the institute-wise and branch-wise vacancies and strategically fill choices for UPTAC 2026 special round.

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Table of contents
  • What is the UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix?
  • How to Download the UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix?
  • Why is the UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix Important?
  • Details Mentioned in the Vacant Seat Matrix of UPTAC Special Round 2026
  • How to Use the Vacant Seat Matrix During Choice Filling?

What is the UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix?

The UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix is a document that contains the number of seats available for admission after the completion of all regular counselling rounds. These vacant seats arise due to reasons such as candidates withdrawing from counselling, non-reporting at allotted institutes, cancellation of admission, or upgradation to another institute.

The seat matrix includes vacancies in various participating institutions, including government engineering colleges, private engineering colleges, autonomous institutes, and other participating universities under UPTAC counselling.

The vacant seat matrix is released branch-wise, enabling candidates to check the availability of seats in their preferred institute and course.

How to Download the UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix?

Candidates can download the vacant seat matrix by following these simple steps:

  • Visit the official UPTAC counselling website.
  • Click on the UPTAC 2026 Special Round vacant seat link on the home page.
  • The seat matrix will open on the screen.
  • Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Why is the UPTAC Special Round Vacant Seat Matrix Important?

The vacant seat matrix plays a crucial role during the special round because it allows candidates to:

  • Check the availability of seats before UPTAC special round choice filling.
  • Identify colleges where admission chances are higher.
  • Compare branch-wise seat vacancies across institutes.
  • Plan realistic and strategic choices based on available seats.
  • Avoid filling preferences for courses where no seats are available.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many rounds are there is UPTAC counselling?
A: 

UPTAC counselling usually has 5 rounds and 1 special round. Candidates eligible for UPTAC counselling must complete the UPTAC registration, upload their documents, undergo document verification, fill in their choices, check the allotted seats, submit their willingness, and pay the seat confirmation fee.

Q:   How to check UPTAC counselling cutoff?
A: 

After every round of counselling, the AKTU releases the UPTAC counselling cutoff. UPTAC counselling cutoff 2026 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 2026. 

Q:   What is the procedure to get admission to B.Tech in Uttar Pradesh?
A: 

BTech admissions in Uttar Pradesh are based solely on JEE Main scores. Candidates are allocated seats through the UPTAC counselling process, which is conducted at the state level.

UPTAC, or Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission counselling, is an online state-level counselling process for admission to the first year of various programs, including BTech, BArch, BBA, BMS, BCA, BDes, BPharm, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, BVoc, MBA, MBA (Integrated), MCA, MCA (Integrated), and M Tech (Integrated), as well as the second year (lateral entry) of BTech, BPharmacy, and MCA. All institutions affiliated with or constituent to AKTU and other state universities participate in UPTAC counselling. 

The UPTAC centralised counselling is held based on various national-level entrance exam scores as given below:

Program/Courses

Admission based on

B Tech & M Tech (Integrated)

JEE Main

B Tech (Bio-Technology)

CUET UG 

BTech (Agriculture)

CUET UG 

B Des

CUET UG 

B Pharmacy, Pharm D

CUET UG 

B Arch

NATA

BHMCT

CUET UG 

BFAD

CUET UG 

BFA

CUET UG 

MBA (Integrated)

CUET UG 

MCA (Integrated)

CUET UG 

B Voc

CUET UG 

MBA

CUET PG 

MCA

CUET PG 

B Tech Lateral

CUET UG 

B Pharmacy Lateral

CUET UG 

BBA/BMS

CUET UG 

BCA

CUET UG 

MCA Lateral

CUET PG 

Q:   What is the UPTAC counselling schedule?
A: 

The UPTAC 2026 counselling dates are available at uptac.samarth.edu.in.

Candidates should always refer to the latest vacant seat matrix before locking their choices, as seat availability changes after every counselling round.

Details Mentioned in the Vacant Seat Matrix of UPTAC Special Round 2026

The UPTAC Special Round vacant seat matrix generally contains the following information:

  1. Name of the participating institute
  2. Institute type
  3. Course or branch name
  4. Total number of vacant seats
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the official website for UPTAC counselling?
A: 

The official website for UPTAC counselling is uptac.samarth.edu.in. UPTAC counselling will be held online and the complete UPTAC 2026 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.

Q:   Can I use both the defense quota and girl's quota simultaneously in AKTU counseling?
A: 

Yes, you can apply for both the defense quota and girls quota simultaneously during AKTU counseling. 

Q:   What is UPTAC Cutoff?
A: 

The UPTAC cutoff is the closing ranks of the UPTAC counselling participating colleges. AKTU will release the cutoff for all UPTAC counselling rounds at its official website after each counselling round.

Q:   What is choice filling process in UPTAC counselling?
A: 

Choice filling in UPTAC counselling is the process wherein all candidates who have registered for the counselling, are required to submit their choices of Institute and Program in order of their preference. Based on the choices of the candidates and their ranks in respective enetrance exam, seats are allotted for admission.

Candidates should verify these details carefully before proceeding with the choice filling process.

How to Use the Vacant Seat Matrix During Choice Filling?

Simply checking the number of vacant seats is not enough. Candidates should use the seat matrix strategically.

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  • They should first identify institutes where seats are available in their preferred branch.
  • Next, compare the number of vacancies across different colleges.
  • Institutes with a larger number of vacant seats may offer comparatively better admission opportunities, although allotment also depends on merit, category, reservation, and candidate preferences.
  • Candidates are also advised to include a mix of ambitious, moderate, and safe choices while filling their preferences. This improves the chances of securing a seat during the allotment process.
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