UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins July 13
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has once again revised the UPTAC 2026 BTech counselling schedule, and the Round 1 choice filling window now opens on July 13, 2026, on the official portal, uptac.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who have completed registration and had their documents verified by the Central Document Verification Team (CDVT) can log in and begin filling their college-branch preferences from today.
This is the latest in a series of schedule revisions AKTU has issued for the UPTAC 2026 cycle, and candidates are advised to rely only on the official portal for the most current dates, since earlier published timelines for choice filling and seat allotment have since been superseded.
UPTAC 2026 Counselling: Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow |
| Registration Window | May 25 to June 30, 2026 |
| Document Verification (CDVT) | Extended until July 2-3, 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | Begins July 13, 2026 (as per latest revision) |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | Rs. 20,000 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs. 12,000 (SC/ST) |
| Counselling Registration Fee | Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable) |
| Total Rounds | 4 regular rounds + 1 internal sliding round + 2 special rounds |
| Official Website | uptac.samarth.edu.in |
Candidates should note that AKTU has revised this schedule multiple times over the past few weeks, and dates for choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting have shifted more than once. The July 13 choice filling start date reflects the most recently confirmed update; candidates are strongly advised to check the official portal daily for any further changes.
How to Fill Choices for UPTAC 2026 Round 1
- Step 1: Visit the official UPTAC portal at uptac.samarth.edu.in
- Step 2: Log in using your Application Form Number and password
- Step 3: Download and review the official seat matrix showing seat availability by college, branch, and category
- Step 4: Go to the Choice Filling section on your dashboard
- Step 5: Search for and add your preferred college-branch combinations in order of priority
- Step 6: Refer to previous years' opening and closing rank data available on the portal before finalising your list
- Step 7: Review your complete choice list carefully, then click 'Lock Choices' before the deadline
- Step 8: Save and print the confirmation page for your records
Candidates should note that choices which are not locked before the deadline will not be considered during seat allotment under any circumstance. AKTU advises adding a well-researched mix of 25 to 35 choice combinations, prioritising government colleges at the top, realistic mid-range options in the middle, and private college backups toward the bottom of the list.
What Happens After Choice Filling: Seat Allotment Process
Once the Round 1 choice filling window closes, AKTU will process the seat allotment based on candidates' JEE Main 2026 rank, locked preferences, category, and seat availability. The result will be released on candidates' dashboards on uptac.samarth.edu.in. Once allotted, candidates must download their provisional allotment letter, pay the seat acceptance fee, and declare their willingness option, Freeze, Float, or Withdraw, within the deadline that will be announced along with the result.
Freeze, Float, or Withdraw: What Do They Mean?
- Freeze: The candidate accepts the allotted seat as final and exits further rounds of seat allotment, though the category status of the seat may still be upgraded automatically in later stages.
- Float: The candidate keeps the currently allotted seat while remaining eligible for a better allotment in subsequent rounds, based on updated choices and rank.
- Withdrawal: The candidate exits the UPTAC counselling process entirely and cancels further participation; the seat acceptance fee is generally forfeited in such cases.
Candidates who do not pay the seat acceptance fee or declare a willingness option within the given deadline for any round will have their allotted seat automatically cancelled, with no exceptions made for late submissions.
Documents Required for UPTAC Physical Reporting
- UPTAC registration confirmation page and provisional seat allotment letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
- JEE Main 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST), where applicable
- Domicile certificate, where applicable
- Character certificate from the last attended institution
- Transfer certificate (TC) or migration certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Valid photo identification (Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport)
About UPTAC Counselling
UPTAC, or Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling, is the centralised online counselling process conducted by AKTU on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Department for admission to BTech and other technical programmes at AKTU-affiliated institutions across the state. Admission is based on JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 scores, with no separate state-level entrance exam required. Candidates should note that HBTU Kanpur and MMMUT Gorakhpur are not part of the UPTAC counselling process and conduct their admissions separately.
Official Links for UPTAC 2026 Updates
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UPTAC portal for the latest updates on the choice filling deadline, seat allotment date, and subsequent round schedules, rather than relying on unofficial or previously published sources.