The deadline for AKTU Counselling 2026 registration has been extended by AKTU to June 30, 2026, from June 22, for B.Tech admissions. Online registration is available at uptac.samarth.edu.in for those having valid JEE Main results. At the time of registration, candidates must submit an INR 1,000 non-refundable counseling registration fee. The first seat allocation will be released on July 4, 2026, and round 1 choice filling will start on June 29, 2026.
For admission to various UG and PG programs in more than 763+ government and private colleges connected to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), the AKTU counselling schedule has been made public.
The UPTAC 2026 (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) link on the official AKTU website provides all the information interested candidates need.
7 rounds will make up the AKTU counselling 2026, and each round will be conducted online separately.
Among the 7 steps of the counselling process for B.Tech admissions, there will be two unique phases this time. The JEE Main merit list will be used to determine seat allocation for the first four stages. In the fifth phase, there will be an "internal sliding" option. New registrations will be accepted for phases six and seven. During these last stages, students having JEE Main, CUET UG, and Intermediate qualifications may apply.
AKTU Counselling 2026 : Complete Timetable
Round 1
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Event
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Start Date
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End Date
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Registration, Fee Payment, Document Upload
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May 25, 2026
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June 22, 2026 (Extended)
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Document Verification
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May 28, 2026
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June 27, 2026
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Respond to Queries
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May 25, 2026
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June 27, 2026
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Online Choice Filling and Locking
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June 29, 2026
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July 2, 2026
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Seat Allotment
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July 4, 2026
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--
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Seat Confirmation Fee Payment (INR 20,000 / INR 12,000)
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July 4, 2026
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July 7, 2026
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Online Willingness (Freeze/Float)
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July 4, 2026
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July 7, 2026
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Round 2
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Online Choice Filling (Alteration) and Locking |
July 8, 2026 |
July 9, 2026 |
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Seat Allotment |
July 11, 2026 |
-- |
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Seat Confirmation Fee Payment (New Allotments) |
July 11, 2026 |
July 13, 2026 |
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Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) |
July 11, 2026 |
July 13, 2026 |
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Online Withdrawal |
July 11, 2026 |
July 13, 2026 |
Round 3
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Online Choice Locking (final opportunity to change choices) |
July 14, 2026 |
July 15, 2026 |
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Seat Allotment |
July 17, 2026 |
-- |
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Seat Confirmation Fee Payment (New Allotments) |
July 17, 2026 |
July 18, 2026 |
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Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) |
July 17, 2026 |
July 18, 2026 |
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Online Withdrawal |
July 17, 2026 |
July 18, 2026 |
Round 4
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Seat Allotment (Auto Freeze for all candidates) |
July 19, 2026 |
-- |
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Seat Confirmation Fee Payment (New Allotments) |
July 19, 2026 |
July 21, 2026 |
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Online Withdrawal |
July 19, 2026 |
July 24, 2026 |
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Physical Reporting at Allotted Institution |
July 22, 2026 |
July 24, 2026 |
Round 5: Internal Sliding
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Online Willingness for Internal Sliding (physically reported students only) |
July 22, 2026 |
July 24, 2026 |
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Allotment for Internal Sliding |
July 25, 2026 |
-- |
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Seat Vacancy for Special Round |
July 25, 2026 |
-- |
Round 6: Special Round 1
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Registration Phase 1 |
May 25, 2026 |
July 22, 2026 |
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Registration Phase 2 |
July 26, 2026 |
July 29, 2026 |
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Special Round Fee Payment (INR 20,000) |
July 25, 2026 |
July 29, 2026 |
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Document Verification |
July 25, 2026 |
July 30, 2026 |
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Choice Filling |
July 26, 2026 |
July 31, 2026 |
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Seat Allotment (No Refund) |
August 1, 2026 |
-- |
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Physical Reporting |
August 3, 2026 |
August 4, 2026 |
Round 6: Special Round 2
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Event |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Registration |
August 3, 2026 |
August 4, 2026 |
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Special Round Fee Payment (INR 20,000) |
August 3, 2026 |
August 4, 2026 |
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Document Verification |
August 3, 2026 |
August 5, 2026 |
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Choice Filling |
August 3, 2026 |
August 6, 2026 |
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Seat Allotment (No Refund) |
August 7, 2026 |
-- |
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Physical Reporting |
August 7, 2026 |
August 10, 2026 |
What is AKTU Counselling 2026?
Registration for AKTU Counselling 2026 started on May 25, 2026, and applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026 (which was extended from June 22) via the official website. Based on the candidate's JEE Main scores, the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling 2026 is held for admission to B.Tech programs in different engineering institutes. The conducting authority has already released the AKTU counselling 2026 schedule and brochure. You will find the AKTU counselling 2026 schedule on this page.
Students can fill out their choices for preferred colleges and courses during the third phase of the choice-filling and locking process. Admissions are granted based on the candidates' merit scores from JEE Main or the prior qualifying exam. Under the AKTU counselling 2026 for B.Tech and B.Arch programs, 87,389 seats are available this year across all colleges, courses, categories, and quotas.
AKTU Counselling 2026: Major Highlights
In Uttar Pradesh, self-financing engineering and technical institutions, as well as government colleges, provide admission to BTech programs through AKTU counselling 2026. In 2026, there will be no admission exam for the AKTU counselling process. The highlights of UPTAC counselling for 2026 are listed in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Name of the Counselling Process
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Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling
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Conducting Authority
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
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Application Fees
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INR 1000
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Admission Level
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Undergraduate
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Admission Frequency
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Annual
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Participating Colleges
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Government + Self-Financing Technical Institutions in UP
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Official Website
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AKTU Counselling 2026 Key Dates
The authorities have released the AKTU counselling for 2026 schedule. The dates for UPTAC counselling are listed in the table below:
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Upcoming Exam Dates
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Dates
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration for Special Round 1 (Phase 1)
Ongoing
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25 May ' 26 - 30 Jun ' 26
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UPTAC 2026 BTech Registration, Payment of Fee, Document Upload
Ongoing
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25 May ' 26 - 30 Jun ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification
Ongoing
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28 May ' 26 - 02 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification (of responses to Query) - Round 1
Ongoing
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25 May ' 26 - 03 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Respond to Queries - Round 1
Ongoing
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25 May ' 26 - 03 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Filling and Locking - Round 1
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04 Jul ' 26 - 07 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Candidates Only)- Round 1
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09 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) - Round 1
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09 Jul ' 26 - 12 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation - Round 1
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09 Jul ' 26 - 12 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Filling (alteration) and Locking - Round 2
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13 Jul ' 26 - 14 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Candidates Only) - Round 2
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16 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation for New Allotments - Round 2
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16 Jul ' 26 - 18 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Withdrawal - Round 2
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16 Jul ' 26 - 18 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) - Round 2
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16 Jul ' 26 - 18 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Choice Locking (last option to change the choices, the choices filled will also be treated for further rounds including internal sliding) - Round 3
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19 Jul ' 26 - 20 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (For JEE Candidates Only) - Round 3
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22 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) - Round 3
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22 Jul ' 26 - 23 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Withdrawal - Round 3
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22 Jul ' 26 - 23 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation - Round 3
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22 Jul ' 26 - 23 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment (auto freeze for all candidates)- Round 4
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24 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Seat Confirmation fee for new allotment if any - Round 4
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24 Jul ' 26 - 26 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online Withdrawal - Round 4
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24 Jul ' 26 - 29 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Online willingness for internal sliding - Round 5
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27 Jul ' 26 - 29 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting of freeze candidates at the allotted Institution - Round 4
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27 Jul ' 26 - 29 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat vacancy For Special Round - Round 5
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30 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Allotment for Internal Sliding in Colleges - Round 5
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30 Jul ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Fee - Special Round 1
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30 Jul ' 26 - 02 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification - Special Round 1
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30 Jul ' 26 - 03 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Choice Filling - Special Round 1
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31 Jul ' 26 - 04 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat vacancy For Special Round 2
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05 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment - Special Round 1
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05 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting - Special Round 1
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06 Aug ' 26 - 07 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Payment of Fee - Special Round 2
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06 Aug ' 26 - 09 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Registration for Special Round 2
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06 Aug ' 26 - 09 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Document Verification - Special Round 2
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06 Aug ' 26 - 10 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Choice Filling - Special Round 2
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06 Aug ' 26 - 11 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment - Special Round 2
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12 Aug ' 26
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UPTAC Counselling 2026 Physical Reporting - Special Round 2
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12 Aug ' 26 - 14 Aug ' 26
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AKTU Counselling 2026: Eligibility, Courses, and Entrance Exams
AKTU is in charge of UPTAC admissions and counselling for a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The counselling is a major event for admission to various courses, including B.Tech./M.Tech.(Integrated), B.Tech.(BT)/B.Tech.(AG), B.Arch., B.Des, B.Pharmacy, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, B.Voc., MBA(Integrated), MCA(Integrated), and MBA.
Below is a list of acceptable exams and course eligibility:
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Course
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Eligibility
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Compulsory Subject
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Exam Accepted
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B.Tech-M.Tech
(Integrated)
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation SC/ST)
OR
3 Years Diploma with 45% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
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Physics & Mathematics
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JEE Mains
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B.Tech (Bio-Technology)
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation SC/ST)
OR
3 Years Diploma with 45% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
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Physics & Mathematics/ Biology
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CUET-UG
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B.Tech
(Agriculture)
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation SC/ST)
OR
3 Years Diploma with 45% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
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Physics & Mathematics/ Agriculture Steam
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CUET-UG
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B.Des
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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B.Pharmacy
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10+2
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Physics & Chemistry
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CUET-UG
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B.Arch
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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Physics & Mathematics
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NATA/CoA
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10+3 with 45% marks
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Mathematics
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BHMCT
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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BFAD
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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BFA
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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B.Tech
(Lateral)
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Three years / Two years Diploma with at least 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
OR
B.Sc. Degree from a UGC University, with at least 45% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
OR
D.Voc. from institution recognized by BTEUP or equivalent.
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-
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CUET-UG
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B.Pharmacy (Lateral)
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Three Years/Two Years Diploma in Pharmacy with 45% marks (5% relaxation to reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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MBA (Integrated)
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10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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MCA (Integrated)
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10+2 with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Accountancy as compulsory subjects and 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-UG
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B.Voc
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10+2
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-
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CUET-UG
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MBA
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Graduation with 50% (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-PG
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MCA
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B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT) / B.E. (CSE)/ B.Tech. (CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or equivalent Degree.
OR
Graduation degree (B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A./ B. Voc./ etc.,) with Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level Obtained at least 50% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category)
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-
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CUET-PG
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Also Read :
How to apply for the AKTU Counselling 2026?
Registration, document verification, payment of the counselling fee, choice filling, seat assignment, and reporting to the designated institutions are all part of the UPTAC counselling process 2026. Registration for counselling is currently ongoing, starting from May 25 until June 30, 2026. Additionally, the authorities plan to hold 2 special rounds of UPTAC counselling in which candidates who were not given seats in the prior rounds can apply for admission.
The steps to register for UPTAC counselling are listed below:
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Step 1: Go to uptac.admissions.nic.in, the official website.
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Step 2: On the main website, click the UPTAC registration 2026 link.
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Step 3: Register by providing the necessary information, such as your name, address, birthdate, etc.
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Step 4: Provide the academic records for validation.
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Step 5: To verify the registration, click submit.
Documents Required for AKTU Counselling 2026
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Class 10th and 12th passing certificate and mark sheet.
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Domicile certificate.
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Rural weightage certificate (if applicable).
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JEE Main scorecard 2026
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JEE Main admit card 2026.
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Category certificate (if applicable)
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Medical certificate
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Character certificate (issued by the head of the institution last attended)
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Income certificate (for EWS candidates)
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Other required documents
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Subcategory certificate (Freedom fighters/ Physically handicapped/ Armed forces) (if applicable)
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GDDA category certificate (if applicable)
Different stages of AKTU Counselling 2026
Candidates must clear a national-level entrance exam to appear for the AKTU counselling 2026. For example, the JEE Main exam is a must for engineering admissions. To get a better understanding of AKTU counselling, 2026, check out the steps below:
Step 1: Registration
Register by paying the money and uploading documents. First, candidates must use their roll number, father's name, and birthdate to register for AKTU counselling 2026. After registering, candidates must upload the necessary files and pay the counselling cost.
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Category
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Counselling Participating Fee
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General & OBC Category
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Rs 1,000
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SC & ST Category
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Rs 1,000
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Step 2: Document verification:
Following receipt of all registration forms, the officials will examine and confirm the supporting documentation included with the AKTU counselling 2026 application. The authority will get in touch with the candidate via the email address or mobile number they have provided if there is a discrepancy in any of their documents.
Step 3: Choice-filling and locking
Following document verification, candidates must complete the choice form for the college and course they want to enroll in. The number of options is infinite. Candidates are therefore required to choose as many options as possible under the preferential allocation.
Step 4: Seat allocation:
By visiting the official website, candidates can view the seats that have been assigned for AKTU counselling 2026. The candidate's AIR and JEE Main scores will be used to determine seat allocation.
Step 5: Online Willingness:
Applicants may choose from the options below:
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Freeze: If the candidate is happy with the seats that the officials have assigned them.
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Float: If a candidate is unhappy with their seat assignment and wants to go on to the next round, they can float.
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Withdrawal: When a candidate decides they are unhappy with their seat assignment and do not want to proceed with the UPTAC counselling 2026 procedure.
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Category
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Amount
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Seat acceptance fee for General & OBC Category
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Rs. 20,000
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Seat acceptance fee for SC & ST Category
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Rs. 12,000
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Step 6: Presenting yourself at the designated college
Once the seats are allotted to students, they will be notified by the authorities. Students must then visit their allotted college to report. They must also present the following to the college authorities.
Spot Round for AKTU Counselling 2026 for B.Tech
If there are still open seats after all rounds of allocation are finished, the AKTU counselling 2026 spots round for B.Tech will be accessible. There will be two rounds of spot counselling for B.Tech courses. However, to attend the UPTAC special round counselling, a new registration must be created, and documents must be uploaded again.
Candidates must complete the UPTAC special round counselling 2026 application and choice forms. Candidates can attend the AKTU special round counselling 2026 for B.Tech if they were not given a seat in the previous round or if they are unhappy with their seat allocation.
Who can apply for AKTU Counselling 2026?
Through AKTU counselling 2026, AKTU provides admission to both the first and second years (Lateral Entry). Students who match the eligibility requirements and have passed their qualifying exam from any U.P. college can apply for AKTU counselling 2026.
When registering online, candidates who passed their qualifying exam outside of Uttar Pradesh are required to provide their parent's proof of domicile (either the mother or the father) for validation. At the Institute where the seat is assigned, the original certificate must be shown for offline verification.
Additionally, individuals who finished their qualifying exam outside of Uttar Pradesh and whose parents—both the mother and the father—do not reside in the state are eligible for this counselling.
Rules and Guidelines for AKTU Counselling 2026
These are the particular requirements for the AKTU Counselling 2026 procedure as well as some general principles. Before beginning the AKTU counselling 2026 procedure, candidates are encouraged to read the official notification brochure.
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Academic Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 45% in Physics and Mathematics (required courses), Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or Technical Vocational (any one subject) (or 40% in SC/ST categories).
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Exam passed: Applicants must have completed the NTA-conducted JEE Main entrance test.
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Age restriction: UPTAC counselling does not have an age restriction.
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Domicile: At the time of registration and in-person reporting, candidates who have taken qualifying exams from outside of Uttar Pradesh must upload a copy of their parents' proof of domicile.
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Fee: The registration fee for AKTU counselling 2026 is one thousand rupees.
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The candidate's merit, the candidate's selections, and the number of seats available will all be taken into consideration when allocating seats.
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Even if the candidate does not show up at the designated institutions, the counselling money will not be reimbursed (except for withdrawal from counselling).
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Candidates must attach scanned copies of their most recent colour photos and their signatures when completing the application. Applications containing hazy photos will not be accepted.
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In all courses at AKTU-affiliated institutions, 20% of the seats are open for admission in the first year without a reservation. Based on their performance in the relevant tests, these slots will be filled.
AKTU Counselling 2026: Affiliated Colleges
The universities and institutions taking part in UPTAC Counselling for admission to different technical degrees have been tabulated:
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
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KCC Institute of Technology and Management |
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Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
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C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
Baba Shaheb (Dr.) B R Ambedkar College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Etawah
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Ch. Charan Singh University Campus Meerut
Sir Chotu Ram Engineering and Technology Institute, Meerut
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D. D. U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
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Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
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Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya
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Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut
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Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur
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Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya
Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Ambedkarnagar
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FAQs AKTU Counselling 2026
Q1. How can I apply for AKTU counselling 2026?
Students must first take the admission tests for the chosen course and then complete the counselling registration form to participate in the AKTU counselling 2026.
Q2. Which rank is utilized in In AKTU Counselling 2026?
Scores obtained on national entrance tests are taken into consideration for AKTU counselling 2026. For Counselling, AKTU recognizes JEE Mains, NATA, CUET UG, and CUET PG cut-offs.
Q3. How much does AKTU Counselling 2026 cost?
Students must pay a little registration fee of INR 1000 for all categories of AKTU Counselling.
Q4. What is the eligibility for AKTU counselling 2026?
Students must first have taken the appropriate entrance test, such as JEE Mains for B.Tech, NATA for B.Arch, and CUET-UG/PG for various UG and PG degrees, to be eligible for AKTU counselling 2026.
Q5. When will the AKTU counselling 2026 begin?
Admissions counselling for AKTU's associated colleges started on May 25, 2026.