In pursuance of the decision taken at the 54th meeting of the Hon’ble Executive Council held on 02.04.2026, the process for U.P. Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) for admission to the Academic Session 2026-27 has been determined as follows:
Entrance Examination Preference (Programme-wise)
| S.No. | Programme | Preference for Entrance Exam (Main Counselling) | Preference for Special Counselling |
| 1 | B.Tech (All Branches) | JEE (Main)-2026 | 1) JEE (Main)-2026 2) CUET UG-2026 3) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 2 | M.Tech (Integrated) | JEE (Main)-2026 | 1) JEE (Main)-2026 2) CUET UG-2026 3) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 3 | B.Arch | 1) NATA-2025, 2026* 2) JEE (Main)-2026 | 1) NATA-2025, 2026 2) JEE (Main)-2026 |
| 4 | B.Des | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 5 | B.Pharm | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 6 | Pharm D | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 7 | BHMCT | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 8 | BFAD | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 9 | BFA | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 10 | MBA (Integrated) | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 11 | MCA (Integrated) | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 12 | BBA | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 13 | BCA | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Intermediate (10+2) |
| 14 | B.Tech Lateral | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Diploma in Engineering 3) Bachelor in Science 4) D.Voc. |
| 15 | B.Pharm Lateral | CUET UG-2026 | 1) CUET UG-2026 2) Diploma in Pharmacy |
| 16 | MBA | CUET PG-2026 | 1) CUET PG-2026 2) Graduation Degree as applicable |
| 17 | MBA Lateral | CUET PG-2026 | 1) CUET PG-2026 2) Graduation Degree as applicable |
| 18 | MCA | CUET PG-2026 | 1) CUET PG-2026 2) Graduation Degree as applicable |
| 19 | MCA Lateral | CUET PG-2026 | 1) CUET PG-2026 2) Graduation Degree as applicable |
*Only results published before the commencement of counselling registration will be considered.
Counselling Conducted by Respective Institutions
| S.No. | Programme | Preference Order |
| 1 | M.Tech | 1) GATE-2026 2) CUET PG-2026 3) Institute Level Exam 4) Eligibility Criteria as applicable |
| 2 | M.Pharm | 1) GPAT-2026 2) CUET PG-2026 3) Institute Level Exam 4) Eligibility Criteria as applicable |
| 3 | M.Des, M.Arch, M.Plan, MURP | 1) CEED-2026 2) CUET PG-2026 3) Institute Level Exam 4) Eligibility Criteria as applicable |
Admission Preference Order
| S.No. | Clause | Description |
| 1 | First Preference | Given to candidates who are original/permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh, or who have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised teaching institution located in Uttar Pradesh, or who are children of Central Government employees posted in Uttar Pradesh – allotted through Main Counselling |
| 2 | Remaining Vacant Seats | If seats remain vacant after (1), admission given to all candidates (Uttar Pradesh + other states) through Special Counselling |
Table 4: Health & Eligibility
| S.No. | Requirement |
| 1 | Every candidate must submit a fitness certificate issued by a competent medical authority before admission |
| 2 | Eligible Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) will get reservation/facilities as per UP Government orders issued from time to time |
Counselling Process – Structure
| Type of Counselling | Basis | Eligible Candidates |
| Main Counselling | First preference entrance exam in Table-1 (e.g., JEE Mains 2026 for B.Tech) | UP domicile candidates / passed qualifying exam from a recognised UP institution / children of Central Govt. employees posted in UP |
| Special Counselling | Entrance exam + qualifying exam in Table-1 | All candidates (UP + other states) who haven’t registered yet, weren’t allotted a seat, or withdrew their seat online; also offers choice-upgradation for candidates who already physically reported in Main Counselling |
Counselling Rounds & Fees
| S.No. | Item | Details |
| 1 | Admission Mode | All seats (except Management Quota) in AKTU-affiliated institutions – only through counselling; all stages online |
| 2 | Main Counselling Rounds | 4 rounds; registration available only in Round 1 for entrance-exam candidates |
| 3 | Registration/Application Fee | ₹1,000 (Main & Special Counselling), paid online via counselling portal |
| 4 | Document Verification | Conducted online, after which candidates can fill choices |
| 5 | Seat Allotment | Completed via online process |
| 6 | Confirmation Fee (1st Allotment) | ₹20,000 – General, EWS, OBC ₹12,000 – SC/ST |
| 7 | Withdrawal Option | Available on portal after allotment of each round from Round 2 onward |
| 8 | Refund on Withdrawal | Confirmation fee refunded online after deducting ₹1,000 |
| 9 | Special Counselling | Conducted as required for remaining vacant seats; open to UP + other-state candidates |
| 10 | B.Des at UPID Noida | Admission at institute level based on merit of UCEED, JEE-Main, CUET UG, and Intermediate (10+2) |
Physical Reporting Requirements
| S.No. | Stage | Requirement |
| 1 | Main Counselling – Round 4 | Mandatory physical reporting at allotted institution with all required documents and institutional fee; failure = seat treated as vacant, no claim retained |
| 2 | Special Counselling – Each Round | Physical reporting at allotted institution mandatory |
Special Quotas & Admission Categories
| Quota/Category | Basis of Admission |
| NRI / Kashmiri Quota | Filled through centralized counselling based on merit of entrance exam (Table-1) + qualifying exam |
| Foreign Nationals (FN), PIO, OCI, CIWGC | Admitted against supernumerary seats created by AICTE/regulatory body; educational qualification must be certified equivalent to 10+2 in India by AICTE/Govt. of India/Association of Indian Universities |
General Provisions
| S.No. | Provision | Description |
| 1 | Rural Weightage | As per Govt. Order No. 208792/2022/16-1099/28/2022 dated 02-09-2022 |
| 2 | Reservation | As per latest UP Government orders issued from time to time |
| 3 | Uniform Eligibility | Same across all AKTU-affiliated institutions, per applicable regulatory body (AICTE, CoA, PCI, etc.) |
| 4 | No Late Admission | No admission under any circumstances after the last date |
| 5 | Seat Matrix | Course-wise & category-wise matrix prepared and uploaded on the portal before allotment |
| 6 | Sole Mode of Admission | Only through UPTAC, strictly by merit order; no other mode valid |
| 7 | Grievance Redressal | If excess fee charged, or candidate faces issues/denial of admission post-allotment — claim verified, admission secured, and action taken against the concerned institution |
Counselling Timeline
| S.No. | Event | Timeline |
| 1 | Registration Start | Within 7 days of declaration of entrance exam result (JEE Mains/CUET UG/CUET PG/NATA) |
| 2 | Counselling Completion | By 30 July, 2026 |
| 3 | Academic Session Start | 15 August, 2026 |
| 4 | Mode of Counselling | Fully online; detailed schedule to be sent to the Government |
