UPTAC Counselling 2026
📢 Important: UPTAC conducts centralized counselling for engineering admissions in Uttar Pradesh colleges affiliated with AKTU.
UPTAC Counselling Process 2026
- Registration: Fill application form on UPTAC portal
- Choice Filling: Select preferred colleges and branches
- Choice Locking: Finalize your choices before deadline
- Seat Allotment: Based on rank and preferences
- Document Verification: Upload/submit required documents
- Fee Payment: Pay admission fees to confirm seat
- Reporting to College: Physical reporting at allotted college
UPTAC Important Dates 2026
| Event | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 | January & April 2026 |
| JEE Main Result | February & May 2026 |
| UPTAC Registration | June 2026 |
| Choice Filling | June - July 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment | July 2026 |
| Round 2 Allotment | July - August 2026 |
| Spot Round | August 2026 |
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Eligibility for UPTAC Counselling
- Valid JEE Main 2026 score
- Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
- Minimum 45% marks in 12th (40% for reserved categories)
- Domicile of Uttar Pradesh (for state quota)
- Age limit as per JEE Main norms
Documents Required
Essential Documents
- JEE Main admit card & scorecard
- 10th & 12th marksheets
- Transfer/Migration certificate
- Character certificate
- Domicile certificate
Category Documents
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate
- Recent photographs
UPTAC Counselling Rounds
Round 1
First seat allotment based on initial choice filling and JEE Main rank.
Round 2
For candidates who didn't get seat in Round 1 or want to upgrade.
Spot Round
Final round for remaining vacant seats on first-come-first-serve basis.
Important Tips
- Fill maximum number of choices (100+ if possible)
- Keep your preferences realistic based on your rank
- Lock choices before deadline - no changes allowed after
- Keep all documents ready in advance
- Pay fees immediately after seat allotment
- Report to college within deadline to avoid seat cancellation
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FAQs
UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) is the centralized admission process for engineering colleges in UP affiliated with AKTU.
Yes, valid JEE Main score is mandatory for UPTAC counselling. Both January and April session scores are accepted.
Yes, but you can apply only under All India Quota (AIQ) or management quota. State quota is reserved for UP domicile candidates.