Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has officially announced the UPTAC 2026 counselling schedule for B.Tech admissions for the academic session 2026-27. The counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds for candidates seeking admission to engineering programmes offered by AKTU-affiliated institutions across Uttar Pradesh.

According to the official schedule, the registration process for Round 1 is open from 25 May to 30 June 2026. This is the only registration window for candidates participating in the regular counselling rounds (Rounds 1 to 4). No fresh registrations will be accepted in subsequent regular rounds.

The counselling process includes document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, seat confirmation fee payment, and freeze/float options. Candidates allotted seats in Round 4 must report physically to their allotted institutes between 27 July and 29 July 2026.

After completion of the regular rounds, AKTU will conduct an Internal Sliding Round for physically reported candidates, followed by Special Round 1 and Special Round 2 for eligible candidates based on JEE Main 2026, CUET (UG) 2026, and Class 12 qualifications, depending on seat availability.

UPTAC 2026 Important Dates

• Round 1 Registration: 25 May – 30 June 2026
• Document Verification: 28 May – 2 July 2026
• Choice Filling: 4 July – 7 July 2026
• Round 1 Seat Allotment: 9 July 2026
• Round 2 Seat Allotment: 16 July 2026
• Round 3 Seat Allotment: 22 July 2026
• Round 4 Seat Allotment: 24 July 2026
• Physical Reporting (Round 4): 27 July – 29 July 2026
• Internal Sliding Result: 30 July 2026
• Special Round 1 Registration (Phase 2): 31 July – 2 August 2026
• Special Round 1 Seat Allotment: 5 August 2026
• Special Round 2 Registration: 6 August – 9 August 2026
• Special Round 2 Seat Allotment: 12 August 2026
• Final Physical Reporting: 12 August – 14 August 2026

Candidates are advised to complete registration within the prescribed deadline and carefully fill and lock their college and branch preferences during each counselling round. They should also keep all required documents ready for verification and regularly visit the official UPTAC portal for updates regarding counselling, seat allotment, and reporting.

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