UPTAC 2026 Exams & Counselling
UPTAC is not an entrance exam — it is the centralized online counselling and seat allotment process conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate technical/professional courses in AKTU-affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
UPTAC 2026 handles admissions based on national/state entrance exam scores or merit (depending on the course). There is no separate UPTAC entrance exam.
Current Status (February 2026)
- UPTAC 2025 counselling is closed (final rounds/mop-up completed in late 2025–early 2026).
- UPTAC 2026 (for academic session 2026–27) has not started yet.
- First notification is expected in April–May 2026 (after relevant entrance results like JEE Main April session, CUET UG, NATA, etc.).
Courses Covered Under UPTAC 2026
UPTAC manages admissions for the following programs (main ones):
| Course/Program | Entrance Exam Used in 2026 (Expected) | Approx. Seats (UPTAC) |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.E. (All branches) | JEE Main 2026 | ~85,000–90,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (2nd year) | JEECUP UPSEE Lateral / Diploma merit | ~10,000–15,000 |
| B.Arch | NATA 2026 | ~5,000–7,000 |
| B.Pharm / Pharm.D | CUET UG 2026 or JEECUP | ~8,000–12,000 |
| BHMCT (Hotel Management) | CUET UG 2026 or NCHM JEE | ~2,000–3,000 |
| BFA / BFAD / B.Des | CUET UG 2026 or merit | ~1,000–2,000 |
| MBA | CUET PG 2026 or CMAT/CAT/MAT | ~30,000–40,000 |
| MCA | CUET PG 2026 or NIMCET | ~10,000–15,000 |
Total seats under UPTAC — Around 1.5–1.8 lakh across all programs (B.Tech is the largest chunk).
Expected UPTAC 2026 Timeline
| Event | Expected Period (2026) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 2 Result | April 2026 |
| CUET UG 2026 Exam | May 2026 |
| NATA 2026 Sessions | April–July 2026 |
| UPTAC 2026 Notification & Brochure | May 2026 (most likely) |
| Online Registration (B.Tech first) | May–June 2026 |
| Document Verification & Choice Filling | June 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Late June / early July 2026 |
| Round 2–5 + Special Rounds | July–August 2026 |
| Spot Admissions / Mop-up | August–September 2026 |
| Classes Commencement | August–September 2026 |
Note: Timeline for MBA/MCA starts later (after CUET PG result in June 2026).
How UPTAC 2026 Works – Step-by-Step
- Entrance Exam Score Submission Candidates must have valid score in the required exam (JEE Main for B.Tech, NATA for B.Arch, CUET for others).
- Registration on UPTAC Portal
- Visit www.uptac.admissions.nic.in (main portal when live)
- Register with mobile/email
- Pay counselling fee (≈ ₹1,000)
- Upload documents (10th, 12th marksheet, entrance scorecard, category certificate, etc.)
- Document Verification
- Online document upload + verification (some cases physical reporting)
- Choice Filling & Locking
- Select preferred colleges & branches (hundreds of options)
- Lock choices before deadline
- Seat Allotment Rounds
- Multiple rounds (usually 4–6 main + special/mop-up)
- Freeze (accept seat), Float (upgrade in next round), Withdraw options
- Seat Acceptance & Reporting
- Pay seat acceptance fee (₹20,000–30,000, adjustable in final college fee)
- Report physically to allotted institute for admission
Reservation & Quota (UPTAC 2026 – Expected Same as 2025)
- Vertical Reservation (UP Govt norms):
- SC – 21%
- ST – 2%
- OBC – 27%
- EWS – 10%
- General – balance
- Horizontal:
- Girls – 20%
- PwD – 5%
- Dependents of Freedom Fighters – 2%
- Armed Forces – 5%
- Rural quota (some seats)
Important Notes for 2026 Aspirants
- No separate entrance exam called UPTAC — it is only counselling.
- B.Tech admissions → 85–90% seats through JEE Main 2026 rank via UPTAC.
- Management quota → 15% seats in private colleges filled directly by institutes (higher fees).
- Fee structure → Varies widely:
- Government colleges → ₹50,000–1 Lakh/year
- Private AKTU colleges → ₹1–1.5 Lakhs/year (tuition)
- Premium private → ₹1.5–2.5 Lakhs/year
Right now (February 2026)
- UPTAC 2026 has not started.
- No registration, no counselling, no allotment is open.
- Focus on JEE Main 2026 (Session 1 already over, Session 2 in April 2026) if targeting B.Tech.
- CUET UG 2026 (May 2026) for BBA/BCA/BHMCT/B.Pharm etc.
