UPTAC 2026 Round 2 Choice Alteration Window Opens Today
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has opened the Round 2 choice alteration window for UPTAC 2026 BTech counselling today, July 13, 2026, and it will remain active until July 14, 2026, on the official portal, uptac.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who did not receive a seat in Round 1, as well as those who opted to float, can revise, reorder, add, or delete their college-branch preferences during this window ahead of the Round 2 seat allotment.
This follows the Round 1 seat allotment result, which was declared on July 9, 2026, on the UPTAC portal. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 were required to pay the seat acceptance fee and declare their willingness option, Freeze, Float, or Withdraw, by July 12, 2026. Those who did not receive an allotment in Round 1 are automatically carried forward to Round 2 without any additional registration.
UPTAC 2026 Counselling: Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow |
| Registration Window (Round 1) | May 25 to June 30, 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | July 4 to July 7, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 9, 2026 |
| Fee Payment and Willingness Declaration (Round 1) | By July 12, 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Alteration Window | July 13 to July 14, 2026 |
| Seat Acceptance Fee | Rs. 20,000 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs. 12,000 (SC/ST) |
| Total Regular Rounds | 4 rounds + Special Rounds 1 and 2 |
| Physical Reporting (After Round 4) | July 27 to July 29, 2026 |
| Official Website | uptac.samarth.edu.in |
How to Update Choices in UPTAC 2026 Round 2
- Step 1: Visit the official UPTAC portal at uptac.samarth.edu.in
- Step 2: Log in using your registration ID (application number) and password
- Step 3: Go to the Choice Filling or Choice Alteration section on your dashboard
- Step 4: Review your existing locked preferences from Round 1
- Step 5: Add new college-branch combinations, reorder existing ones, or delete choices you no longer wish to keep
- Step 6: Refer to previous rounds' opening and closing ranks before finalising changes
- Step 7: Lock your updated choices before the window closes on July 14, 2026
- Step 8: Save and download a confirmation printout of your final choice list
Candidates are strongly advised to add a wide range of choices, including safer government college options and realistic private college backups, since unlocked or unsaved preferences are not considered during seat allotment. AKTU has advised candidates to include at least 25 to 50 choice combinations to improve their chances across subsequent rounds.
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 fail to 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.
UPTAC 2026: Remaining Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Choice Alteration Window | July 13 to July 14, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Expected shortly after July 14, 2026 |
| Round 3 Choice Editing (Final Edit Window) | As per revised schedule |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment (Auto-Freeze) | As per revised schedule |
| Physical Reporting (Regular Rounds) | July 27 to July 29, 2026 |
| Special Round 1 | Expected July 19-25, 2026 |
| Special Round 2 | Expected end-July to early August 2026 |
Candidates should note that AKTU has revised the UPTAC 2026 schedule more than once this season, so exact dates for Round 3 and Round 4 should be confirmed directly on the official portal rather than relying on earlier published timelines.
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 Round 2 seat allotment, subsequent round schedules, and reporting deadlines, rather than relying on unofficial sources.