UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Registration Deadline Extended to June 22; Revised Counselling Schedule Released
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has pushed back the Round 1 sign-up cut-off for Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 on uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has pushed back the Round 1 sign-up cut-off for Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 on uptac.samarth.edu.in. Applicants may now complete registration and submit document uploads up to June 22, 2026. Previously, the deadline had been June 15, 2026. For Round 1, AKTU has additionally released an updated counselling timeline. Document checks will remain in progress through June 27, 2026. The window for entering and confirming choices will begin on June 29, 2026. The Round 1 seat allocation outcome will be announced on July 4, 2026. UPTAC serves as the statewide, central counselling route for BTech and additional technical courses within Uttar Pradesh. It includes colleges affiliated with AKTU along with multiple other state universities that take part.
Revised UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Schedule
| Event | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and Document Upload | May 25 to June 22, 2026 |
| Document Verification | May 28 to June 27, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | June 29 to July 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 4, 2026 |
| Seat Confirmation Fee Payment | July 4 to July 7, 2026 |
UPTAC 2026 Registration Fee and Seat Acceptance Charges
For UPTAC 2026 counselling, the registration amount is Rs 1,000. The payment is not refundable, other than when counselling is exited via withdrawal. After a seat is assigned, applicants must also pay an additional acceptance charge.
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | Rs 20,000 |
| SC and ST | Rs 12,000 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
To qualify, candidates need to have cleared Class 12 with physics and mathematics as mandatory papers. The optional third paper may be chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject. Admission to BTech via UPTAC requires a valid JEE Main 2026 score.
How to Register for UPTAC 2026 Round 1?
Use the steps below to finish the UPTAC 2026 online registration.
- Go to the official website, uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Create your account with your JEE Main 2026 application login details.
- Enter your personal information and academic records in the application.
- Submit scanned copies of your photo, your signature, and the necessary documents.
- Make the Rs 1,000 registration payment through the online mode.
- Check the filled details carefully, then send in the form.
- Before you sign in, keep your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets available. Have your domicile proof, an acceptable photo identity document, and your JEE Main information on hand as well. Net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI are available for online payments.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Access uptac.samarth.edu.in and begin the registration process today.
- Confirm the accuracy of your Class 10, Class 12, and JEE Main information.
- Prepare scans of every document in the specified format and dimensions.
- Complete payment of the Rs 1,000 registration amount by June 22, 2026.
- Keep monitoring the website for updates on your document verification status.