UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Allotment (OUT) LIVE: Result Link at uptac.samarth.edu.in
The seat allotment result of UPTAC counselling Round 3 has been released on July 31. To check the allotment, candidates have to login at uptac.samarth.edu.in. After the Round 3 allotment, the opening and closing ranks are also expected to be available on the official website.
UPTAC Counselling 2026 Round 3 Allotment: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has announced UPTAC Round 3 seat allotment on July 31. Candidates who receive a seat allocation must finalise the seat confirmation process by August 1. Those who are content with their allocated seat need to complete the seat acceptance procedure by paying the necessary fee and choosing between the options "Freeze" or "Float" before the deadline.
Candidates opting for "Freeze" will secure their assigned seat and will not participate in subsequent rounds of counselling. Conversely, candidates who select "Float" will retain their eligibility for seat upgrades in Round 4.
How to Check UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result
Candidates can follow these steps to download the allotment result:
- Visit the official UPTAC counselling website at uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on the login link.
- Log in using the registration number/email ID and password.
- The allotted institute and branch will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the allotment letter and take a printout for future reference.
UPTAC 2026 round 3 allotment link -> OUT
UPTAC Counselling Seat Confirmation Fee 2026
After seat allocation, the candidate can choose to freeze/float their seat, and they have to pay the seat confirmation fee, which is as follows:
| Category | UPTAC seat confirmation fee |
|---|---|
| General & OBC | INR 20,000 |
| SC & ST | INR 12,000 |
UPTAC Round 3 Dates
In the table below, candidates can check the Round 3 dates of the UPTAC counselling process:
| UPTAC Round 3 | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Allotment |
Jul 31, 2026 |
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| Payment of Seat Confirmation | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Online Withdrawal | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
LIVE UPDATE
UPTAC 2026 Round Result Live Updates: Seat Allotment Link Soon; Check Opening & Closing Ranks
- 12:22 PM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting and Participating Colleges
Candidates who are assigned a seat and pay the confirmation fee must show up in person at their new college on the date listed in the UPTAC schedule. To find out how much the college fees are and how to pay them, check directly with the college itself.
- 11:57 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Factors Determining UPTAC Counselling Cutoff
Factors on which UPTAC counselling cutoff depends on are:
- Previous years cutoff trend.
- The number of candidates applied for admission.
- The difficulty level of the qualifying exam.
- Number of qualified candidates in the exam.
- 11:39 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 physical reporting at allotted institute
All candidates who freeze and confirm their seats have to physically report to all allotted institutes.
- 11:18 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 willingness submission and seat confirmation
Candidates have to accept the seat by paying the seat acceptance fee. Candidates can submit their willingness for the allotted seats - freeze or float.
- 10:36 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC seat allotment round 3 LIVE: What is 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 have not paid the seat acceptance fee in stages 1 or 2 or 3.
- Such candidates who have withdrawn in the previous stage.
- Such candidates who are found ineligible after online certificate/record verification.
- 9:41 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC seat allotment round 3 LIVE: What is 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.
- 9:00 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling 2026: Programme and exam mapping
Program/Courses
Admission based on
Admission based on (in the Special round)
BTech & MTech (Integrated)
JEE Main 2026
- JEE (Main)-2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
BTech (All Branches)
JEE Main 2026
- JEE (Main)-2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
B Arch
NATA 2026 / JEE Main 2026
- NATA 2026
- JEE Main 2026
B Des
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
B Pharmacy, Pharm D
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
BHMCT
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
BFAD
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
BFA
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
MBA (Integrated)
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
MCA (Integrated)
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
B Voc
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
MBA
CUET PG 2026
- CUET PG -2026
- Graduate Degree as applicable
MCA
CUET PG 2026
- CUET PG -2026
- Graduate Degree as applicable
B Tech Lateral
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG -2026
- Diploma in Engineering
- Bachelor in Science
- D Voc
B Pharmacy Lateral
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG -2026
- Diploma in Pharmacy
BBA/BMS
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
BCA
CUET UG 2026
- CUET UG 2026
- Intermediate (10+2)
MCA Lateral
CUET PG 2026
- CUET PG -2026
- Graduate Degree as applicable
MBA Lateral
CUET PG 2026
- CUET PG -2026
- Graduate Degree as applicable
- 7:50 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Best UPTAC Colleges for JEE Main Rank 3 Lakh and 5 Lakh
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Top private colleges, like AKGEC and KIET, are best for core engineering branches like Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics
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Other private colleges include NIET Greater Noida and PSIT
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- 7:40 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 round 3 allotment OUT
AKTU has released the Round 3 allotment result of UPTAC counselling today, July 31.
- 6:39 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Best UPTAC Colleges for JEE Main Rank Between 2 to 3 Lakh
Look out for GL Bajaj, ABES, or Galgotias. Candidates have high chances of getting admission to popular branches like CSE specialisations, Machine Learning, or Data Science.
- 5:53 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
Top Government Colleges under UPTAC for JEE Main rank under 2 Lakh
Getting CSE in top AKTU Government Colleges might not be possible. However, candidates can still look out for:
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KNIT Sultanpur
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BIET Jhansi
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- 4:31 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling round 4 eligibility
Eligible candidates
Not eligible candidates
Float candidates: Such candidates will not be allowed to modify/select options. Their allotted seat will stay allotted. Also, they will be given the opportunity for seat upgradation.
Candidates who have not paid the seat acceptance fee in stages 1 or 2, or 3.
Candidate with no seat allotted: Such candidates who have not been allotted any seat in the previous three phases will be considered eligible for seat allocation in the same options. However, such candidates will have to give online confirmation again to participate in Phase 4. Such candidates who do not give confirmation again will not be able to participate in the seat allocation process of the general selection of counselling.
Such candidates who have withdrawn in the previous stage.
- Such candidates who are found ineligible after online certificate/record verification.
- 3:44 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Confirmation
- 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.
- 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.
- 2:27 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC Seat Acceptance Fee Refund Policy 2026
The amount of money refunded depends on when and how you withdraw from the UPTAC counselling process. Candidates appearing for AKTU UPTAC counselling must understand that there are two types of fee structure:- Counselling fee: A non-refundable fee paid at the time of registration to ensure participation
- Seat acceptance fee: A refundable fee paid by the candidate when a seat is allocated and accepted
- 2:17 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 delayed
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) was scheduled to announce the UPTAC Round 3 seat allotment on July 30. However, the allotment stands delayed.
- 1:26 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling Seat Confirmation Fee 2026
Category UTAC seat confirmation fee General & OBC INR 20,000 SC & ST INR 12,000 - 12:44 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Dates
UPTAC 2026 counselling round Seat allotment link UPTAC 2026 counselling round 1 July 18 - OUT UPTAC 2026 counselling round 2 July 24July 25 - OUT
UPTAC 2026 counselling round 3 July 30 UPTAC 2026 counselling round 4 August 3 UPTAC 2026 counselling round 5 - Internal Sliding in Colleges (if seats remain vacant) August 8 UPTAC 2026 special counselling round 1 August 13 UPTAC 2026 special counselling round 2 TBA - 12:31 AM IST• 31 Jul 2026
How to Check UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment Result?
Candidates can check the steps below to access their seat allotment result in UPTAC counselling 2026:
- Visit the official website for UPTAC counselling - uptac.admissions.nic.in.
- On the home page, look for the seat allotment link.
- Access the seat allotment link and log in using registration number/registered email and password
- Under the login, candidates can check their allotted college and course.
- 11:47 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
How to Download UPTAC 2026 cutoff list
- Go to uptac.samarth.edu.in
- Click “eServices” then “OR‑CR”.
- Choose desired round and programme.
- Select your category and submit.
- Download the displayed opening and closing rank list.
- 11:35 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Check allotted seat under UPTAC 2026 login
Log in to uptac.samarth.edu.in, view your allotted seat details, print the confirmation, and take it along when you report to the official college.
- 11:24 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
View your allotted seat online at uptac.samarth.edu.in
Log in to uptac.samarth.edu.in, view the seat allocation result and note the institute and course assigned to you after the automatic merit‑based allotment.
- 10:46 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Where to see your UPTAC 2026 round 3 seat allotment result?
The seat allocation result appears on the official portal uptac.samarth.edu.in. Log in with your credentials and the result will be displayed under your personal dashboard.
- 10:29 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 3 LIVE: Consequences of not paying acceptance fee
- Seat‑acceptance fee not paid → you are disqualified from UPTAC 2026 counselling.
- Disqualification means you cannot take part in any further counselling round.
- 10:12 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 round 3 counselling LIVE: Seat acceptance fee varies by category
Category Fee (INR) General & OBC 20,000 SC & ST 12,000 - 9:43 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Result Out: Should You Freeze or Float Your Seat?
The decision between Freeze and Float depends on your admission preference. Candidates satisfied with their allotted institute and branch can Freeze the seat. Those expecting a better option in later rounds should choose Float while completing the seat acceptance process.
- 9:25 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Pay the UPTAC 2026 seat confirmation fee to lock your seat
To lock the allotted seat you must pay the seat‑acceptance fee. If the fee isn’t paid, the seat is forfeited and you’re barred from further counselling rounds.
- 8:03 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 3 Result: What If Payment Fails?
Candidates facing payment failure while paying the seat acceptance fee should first verify whether the amount has been deducted. If the payment remains unsuccessful, they should retry using the counselling portal before the deadline.
- 7:46 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Seat Allotment Letter
Check the sample seat allotment letter for the UPTAC round 3 allotment:
- 7:29 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Keep These Credentials Ready to Check UPTAC Seat Allotment
Candidates will require:
- Registration Number or Registered Email ID
- Password
- 7:13 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
What Happens If You Don't Pay the UPTAC Seat Acceptance Fee?
Candidates allotted a seat in UPTAC round 3 must complete the seat acceptance fee payment before the last date. Failure to pay the prescribed fee will be treated as non-acceptance of the allotted seat, and the candidate may lose the allotment and become ineligible for further consideration as per the counselling rules.
- 6:47 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Freeze or float – what it means in UPTAC counselling
Choosing ‘freeze’ locks your seat; you won’t appear in later rounds. Selecting ‘float’ keeps the seat open for possible up‑gradation in subsequent rounds.
- 6:31 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Seat Allotment Letter 2026: Why Is It Important?
The seat allotment letter is one of the most important documents after seat allocation. Candidates should download multiple copies as it will be required during institute reporting, document verification and admission confirmation.
- 6:18 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling LIVE: When to appear at your allotted college
The physical reporting date is August 4 to 7. Students should appear at the assigned institute on that day after completing the seat acceptance payment.
- 5:48 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026: Is Seat Acceptance Fee Mandatory?
Yes. Candidates allotted a seat must pay the seat acceptance fee within the specified timeline. Failure to pay the fee will be treated as non-acceptance of the allotted seat, and the allotment may be cancelled.
- 5:30 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026: What Happens After Choosing Float?
Candidates opting for Float retain their current seat while remaining eligible for upgradation in the next round. If a higher-preference choice is allotted later, the previous allotment is automatically cancelled.
- 5:19 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling LIVE: Round 4 Dates
Check dates for the next round of UPTAC counselling 2026 below:
UPTAC round 4 Dates Seat Allotment (auto freeze for all candidates)
August 3
Physical Reporting of freeze candidates at the allotted Institution
August 4 to 7
Online Withdrawal
August 4 to 7
Payment of Seat Confirmation fee for new allotment, if any
August 4 to 7
- 4:41 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling 2026 round 3: No more choice alteration facility
With the end of round 3 choice filling, the opportunity to add, delete, or alter the choices has been closed. The candidates are not going to get choice alteration ooportunity any more in the counselling round.
- 4:24 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 round 3 allotment result link
The UPTAC round 3 allotment result link can be checked on the official website - uptac.ssamarth.edu.in.
- 3:54 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Cutoff ranks – Where to find them
AKTU releases UPTAC counselling cutoffs as opening and closing ranks for each round; select round, institute and category on the portal to view them. - 3:33 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
How to pay the UPTAC 2026 seat‑confirmation fee
Pay the seat‑confirmation fee for any new Round 4 allotment between 04 August and 07 August 2026 via the UPTAC portal; payment confirms your seat. - 3:02 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Eligibility for seat allocation in Round 4
- Float candidates cannot modify or select new options in Round 4
- Candidates with no prior seat must give online confirmation again to participate
- Ineligible candidates after verification remain excluded
- 2:46 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 freeze or float – what your seat status means
A ‘freeze’ means you accept the seat and exit counselling, while a ‘float’ keeps the seat but lets you seek upgrades in later rounds. - 2:23 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Check your UPTAC round 3 seat allotment on the UPTAC portal
Log in to the UPTAC portal with your JEE Main credentials, view the seat allotment screen and decide whether to freeze or float the offered seat. - 2:12 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Starts 13 Aug 2026
Special Round 1 seat allotment begins on 13 August 2026; candidates can check vacancy details on the UPTAC portal as the round opens for their preferred courses. - 1:52 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Steps to Submit Willingness After UPTAC Round 3 Allotment
- Log in, go to 'Willingness Submission' for your allotted seat and select either Freeze or Float.
- Pay the acceptance fee (INR 20,000 General/OBC or INR 12,000 SC/ST) to lock your decision.
- 1:34 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 result LIVE: No Fee Payment Leads to Disqualification
If you do not pay the seat acceptance fee, your counselling participation ends and you become ineligible for any further seat allocation stages. - 1:19 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
How to View Your UPTAC 2026 Allotted Seat Online
Log in to your UPTAC portal after the automatic allotment; the dashboard will display the seat you have been allocated along with institute and course details. - 12:40 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 3 LIVE: Understanding the 'Float' Option
Selecting 'float' keeps your current seat while you stay in the pool for later rounds, allowing possible upgradation based on merit and preferences. - 12:22 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
What 'Freeze' Means for Your UPTAC 2026 Counselling Allotted Seat
Choosing 'freeze' means you accept the allotted seat and exit further counselling rounds, though the seat category can still be upgraded later in subsequent stages. - 12:10 PM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 round 3 LIVE: Seat Acceptance Fee
Category Fee General & OBC INR 20,000 SC & ST INR 12,000 - 11:39 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026: Payment windows and implicit withdrawal
Seat confirmation payment windows are 31 July‑1 August for Round 3; missing these dates automatically withdraws your seat and blocks further participation.
- 11:29 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
What happens when you don’t pay UPTAC seat acceptance fee
- Skipping the seat acceptance fee marks the seat as withdrawn.
- Withdrawn candidates are automatically disqualified from all subsequent counselling stages.
- The vacant seat re‑enters the pool for the next round.
- 11:18 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Round 3 LIVE: Check allotment before deciding to withdraw
After seat allotment, log into the UPTAC portal, view your assigned college, and decide quickly whether to freeze, float, or consider withdrawing before payment deadlines. - 10:45 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Freeze vs float: impact on withdrawal
Choosing ‘freeze’ locks the seat permanently, while ‘float’ keeps it open for better options; once you freeze, you cannot later withdraw without losing the seat. - 10:31 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 counselling LIVE: Skipping acceptance fee equals withdrawal
If you skip the seat acceptance fee after allotment, the system treats it as a withdrawal, automatically disqualifying you from any further counselling rounds. - 10:02 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling 2026 LIVE: Reporting steps at the college
Step Action Note 1 Visit allotted college Bring all required documents 2 Submit documents & printout Verification by college staff 3 Pay full admission fees Include seat confirmation fee - 9:40 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 seat confirmation fee payment window
UPTAC round 3 Dates Seat Allotment
30 July 2026
Online Willingness (Freeze/Float)
31 July to 1 Aug 2026
Payment of Seat Confirmation Fee
31 July to 1 Aug 2026
- 9:23 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 LIVE: Documents to carry for college reporting
- Scanned passport‑size photo
- Signature image
- All uploaded supporting documents (marksheets, certificates)
- Printed copy of the submitted UPTAC application form
- 9:04 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
In‑person reporting required after UPTAC round 3 seat allotment 2026
After the online counselling rounds finish, you must report in person to the college that allotted you a seat to complete admission as per UPTAC guidelines. - 8:42 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Why UPTAC 2026 cutoffs vary by course & category
Cutoffs differ by course and category, reflecting seat availability and past trends; higher opening ranks usually mean tougher competition for that programme in 2026. - 8:22 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
Access UPTAC Counselling 2026 cutoffs without login
No login credentials are needed to view UPTAC 2026 cutoffs; simply select the desired round, institute and category on the portal to retrieve the ranks. - 8:00 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026: Understanding opening vs closing ranks
Opening rank indicates where admissions start for a college, while closing rank marks the final seat filled; both figures guide candidates on their likely allotment chances. - 7:40 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 LIVE: What the cutoff list contains
The 2026 cutoff list shows round, institute, course, category, quota and both opening and closing ranks, giving a full snapshot of seat thresholds per counselling round. - 7:07 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Round 3‑4 cutoffs pending release
Cutoffs for Round 3 and Round 4 of UPTAC 2026 are not out yet; the website notes they will be uploaded later in the counselling schedule. - 6:41 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling LIVE: Missed reporting deadline consequences
If a candidate misses the physical reporting deadline, the seat will be considered vacant and offered to the next eligible applicant. No further appeals will be entertained after the deadline passes. - 6:14 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Physical Reporting: Bring receipt and original documents
During physical reporting, students must present the fee receipt and any original documents uploaded earlier for verification at the college office. Failure to produce them may delay admission finalisation. - 5:08 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling Round 3 LIVE: Pay confirmation fee before reporting
Candidates who have paid the seat acceptance fee but not yet the confirmation fee must complete the latter before they can report physically. - 4:44 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 LIVE: Check your reporting date in schedule
Physical reporting date will be as per the UPTAC schedule; students should note the exact day listed for their college and appear before the deadline to avoid disqualification. - 4:32 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Physical Report after paying confirmation fee
After paying the seat confirmation fee, candidates must report in person to their allotted college to complete admission. Bring any original documents previously uploaded for verification and keep the fee receipt handy. - 3:13 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 fee payment dates
Special Round 1 fee payment opens on 9 August and closes on 10 August 2026. Ensure payment via net banking, debit or credit card to avoid missing the slot. - 2:45 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC Seat confirmation fee – Round 4
Pay the seat confirmation fee for any new allotment during Round 4, scheduled between 4 August and 7 August 2026, to secure your seat. Failure to pay within this window leads to disqualification. - 12:25 AM IST• 30 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Special round seat allotment date – keep ready for next confirmation
The Special Round 1 seat allotment is scheduled for 13 August 2026; candidates should keep all documents ready as the confirmation deadline will follow shortly to avoid last‑minute hassles. - 11:41 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 3 Seat Confirmation: Missing the confirmation deadline leads to disqualification
If you fail to accept the seat by paying the fee before the round’s last date, you will be disqualified from any further counselling stages in the UPTAC process. - 11:29 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling LIVE: Physical reporting after you freeze seat
Once you have frozen and paid the seat‑acceptance fee, you must physically report to the allotted institute as per the counselling guidelines to complete the admission process. - 11:17 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 3 seat‑confirmation final date
The last day to freeze or float an allotted seat in Round 3 is 1 August 2026; ensure payment is completed before midnight to avoid being dropped from the list. - 10:57 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 LIVE: Steps to confirm your seat
- Log in to the UPTAC portal and navigate to the seat allotment section.
- View the allotted seat displayed on your dashboard.
- Decide between “freeze” (accept) or “float” (keep options open) for the seat.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee to lock your preference.
- Download the seat acceptance notification confirming your willingness.
- 10:43 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling 2026 round 3 LIVE: Physical reporting required after freezing
Candidates who choose to freeze must physically report to the allotted institute as instructed, completing any on‑site formalities before the next counselling round begins. - 10:18 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling Round 3 LIVE: Pay the seat acceptance fee to lock your choice
After selecting freeze or float, pay the seat acceptance fee; a confirmation notification will appear on your login showing the recorded willingness for the next counselling stage. - 9:33 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 LIVE: Float keeps options open for better seats
Opting for ‘float’ lets you keep the current seat while staying eligible for subsequent counselling rounds, giving you a chance for a higher‑ranked seat upgrade. - 9:18 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 seat allotment LIVE: Freeze means you lock the seat
Choosing ‘freeze’ means you accept the allotted seat and will not take part in later counselling rounds, though the seat’s category may still be upgraded later. - 8:51 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC round 3 allotment 2026: Check your allotted seat on the portal
Log in to uptac.samarth.edu.in, view the seat allocation result, then select either freeze or float by paying the seat acceptance fee to confirm your seat. - 8:20 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Seat allotment timeline at a glance
Event Date Round 3 seat allotment release 30 July 2026 Seat confirmation deadline 1 August 2026 - 8:13 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 round 3 LIVE: Step‑by‑step seat allotment actions
- Log in to uptac.samarth.edu.in with your registration number or email.
- Open the “Seat Allotment” tab to see the college and course assigned.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee to freeze the allotted seat.
- Choose “float” only if you want a higher‑ranked preference.
- Skipping fee payment results in disqualification from further counselling stages.
- 8:07 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
Key dates for UPTAC 2026 round 3 allotment
Round 3 seat allotment for UPTAC 2026 is scheduled to be released on 30 July, and candidates have until 1 August to complete the seat confirmation process. - 7:51 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 counselling round 3 LIVE: Freeze or float – payment rule
After seeing your allotted seat, you must either ‘freeze’ it by paying the seat acceptance fee or choose to ‘float’ for a higher preference; non‑payment leads to disqualification. - 7:22 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
How UPTAC 2026 seats are assigned
Seat allotment for UPTAC 2026 runs automatically after you finish choice filling; seats are assigned using your JEE Main rank and the order of preferences you entered. - 6:58 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Round 4 fee payment window
For new seat confirmations in Round 4, the payment window runs from 4 August 2026 to 7 August 2026; ensure fee is paid within these dates to secure the allotted seat. - 6:44 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Round 4 auto‑freeze
The auto‑freeze phase of UPTAC 2026 seat allotment commences on 3 August 2026, where candidates who accept a seat are locked out of further rounds. - 6:25 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC Counselling 2026 Special Round 1 seat allotment date
The first special round of UPTAC 2026 seat allotment kicks off on 13 August 2026, marking an extra opportunity for candidates after the main rounds. - 6:18 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 Seat allotment timeline after choice filling
Once choice filling ends, UPTAC 2026 seat allotment proceeds round‑wise based on merit and JEE Main ranks; results appear on the candidate’s login portal. - 6:10 PM IST• 29 Jul 2026
UPTAC 2026 round 3 seat allotment result tomorrow
AKTU will announce the Round 3 UPTAC counselling allotment result on July 30, tomorrow, at uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Commonly asked questions
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.
The following candidates are not eligible for round 4 of UPTAC counselling:
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.
Commonly asked questions
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh conducts the UPTAC counselling. The counselling is held at state level based on scores f various national level enetrance exms liks JEE Mains, NATA, CUET UG and PG. The participating colleges of the UPTAC counselling process icnludes all institutions affiliated/constituent to AKTU and 12 other state universities.
Both AKTU and UPTAC counselling are the same.
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) conducts the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) counselling. The resposibility of UPTAC counselling and admission for degree level engineering institutions and other professional colleges has been assigned to Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
Physical reporting in UPTAC counselling means candidates who are allotted seats and pay the seat confirmation fee will be required to report physically to the allotted institute on the date specified per the UPTAC counselling details.
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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.
In case you do not get a seat in UPTAC counselling round 1, then candidates can participate in the upcoming rounds. Also, candidates can rearrange and edit their choices until the third round. If seat is not allotted in the final round, then candidates can also appear for the special round that is conducted based on first - JEE Main ranks, second - CUET UG ranks and lastly based on class 12 marks.
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