UPTAC (AKTU) Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration & Choice Filling Guide

UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) 2026, conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), is the gateway to engineering seats in over 750+ colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Whether you are aiming for government institutes like IET Lucknow or premier private colleges in Noida, UPTAC 2026 is your mandatory path.

UPTAC 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Eligibility & Admission Criteria

• Entrance Exam: A valid JEE Main 2026 score is compulsory for B.Tech admissions.
• Merit: Allotment is based on your All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main.
• Domicile:
  • UP Domicile: Candidates who studied in UP or whose parents are domiciled in UP are eligible for 100% seats.
  • Outside UP: Eligible for 15% seats in private colleges and the All India Quota.

Registration Fee & Seat Acceptance

• Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (Non-refundable).
• Seat Acceptance Fee:
  • General/OBC: ₹20,000.
  • SC/ST: ₹12,000.

Top Participating Colleges in UPTAC 2026

1. IET Lucknow (Institute of Engineering and Technology) - The top choice.
2. KNIT Sultanpur (Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology).
3. BIET Jhansi (Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology).
4. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida.
5. KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad.
6. GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Greater Noida.
7. Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida.

Step-by-Step Counselling Procedure

1. Online Registration: Log in at uptac.admissions.nic.in using your JEE Main Application number.
2. Document Upload: Upload high-resolution scans of your 10+2 marksheets, JEE Rank Card, Domicile, and Category certificates.
3. Online Verification: AKTU officials will verify your documents online. You will receive an "OK" status or a query if something is missing.
4. Choice Filling: Once verified, you can fill unlimited choices of college and branches. Always put government colleges at the top.
5. Seat Allotment: If allotted, you must choose to Freeze (keep the seat) or Float (try for a better college in the next round).

Pro Tip for UPTAC 2026: In the first round, if you don't get your dream branch in a top college, always choose 'Float'. This keeps your current seat safe while giving you a chance to upgrade as others withdraw.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. When will UPTAC 2026 registration start? Usually starts in June or July after the result declaration of JEE Main Session 2.

2. What is the registration fee for UPTAC? The fee is ₹1,000 for all candidates.

3. Can outside-UP students apply for government seats in AKTU? No, government college seats are reserved for students with UP domicile. Outside state students are eligible for private college seats.