The counselling process is conducted online and includes registration, document upload, verification, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, and final admission confirmation. Candidates are advised to follow official updates closely and complete each stage within the prescribed deadlines.
What is UPTAC 2026?
UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) is the official admission portal for students applying to technical and professional programmes offered by institutions affiliated with AKTU and participating universities in Uttar Pradesh.
Admissions are primarily offered through qualifying examination scores such as:
- JEE Main (for B.Tech programmes)
- CUET scores for selected admissions
- NATA and other applicable entrance examinations depending on programme eligibility.
Students can complete the entire process through the official counselling portal:
UPTAC Official Counselling Portal
UPTAC 2026 Counselling: Important Schedule
According to the released counselling calendar, the tentative timeline is as follows:
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | May 25–26, 2026 |
| Registration & Document Upload Deadline | Extended up to June 22, 2026 |
| Document Verification | Till June 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | From June 22, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | June 27, 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation & Freeze/Float | After allotment announcement |
| Additional Counselling Rounds | To continue as per schedule |
The counselling process is expected to include four main rounds, one internal sliding round and two special rounds, allowing candidates additional opportunities for seat upgradation and admissions.
Step-by-Step UPTAC 2026 Counselling Process
1. Online Registration
Candidates must register on the official UPTAC portal and create their admission profile.
2. Fee Payment
Applicants must pay the prescribed counselling participation fee online to proceed further. The registration fee has been reported as ₹1,000 for all categories.
3. Document Upload
Students are required to upload necessary academic and identity documents for verification.
4. Document Verification
The verification team reviews uploaded documents and raises queries if corrections are needed.
5. Choice Filling & Locking
Candidates select preferred colleges and courses and lock final choices before seat allocation.
6. Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on:
- Entrance examination performance
- Category
- Reservation policy
- Availability of seats
- Candidate preferences
7. Seat Acceptance
Students can generally choose options such as:
- Freeze
- Float
- Upgrade (where applicable)
8. Final Admission
Candidates report to allotted institutes after completing fee and document formalities.
Eligibility Highlights
Candidates should ensure they meet programme-specific eligibility conditions before participating:
- Valid entrance examination score (such as JEE Main for B.Tech)
- Completion of qualifying examination
- Eligibility criteria defined by participating institutions
- Reservation and domicile requirements where applicable
Important Advice for Candidates
- Register before the final deadline.
- Keep scanned documents ready in the prescribed format.
- Fill maximum realistic choices to improve allotment possibilities.
- Monitor seat allotment updates regularly.
- Complete fee payment immediately after allotment to avoid cancellation.