The Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) has opened its Round 1 choice filling window today, July 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM (1600 hrs). Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech, M.Tech (Integrated) and B.Des programmes across Uttar Pradesh’s technical institutions can now log in and start locking their course and college preferences.
This update comes directly from the official UPTAC counselling portal notice board, where the announcement was flagged just two hours ago under the “Public Notices” section.
What Is UPTAC Choice Filling?
UPTAC counselling is a state-level admission process based on JEE Main ranks, conducted by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Department. The counselling covers a wide spread of programmes, including BTech, BArch, BBA, BMS, BCA, BDes, BPharm, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, BVoc, MBA, MBA (Integrated), MCA, MCA (Integrated), M.Tech (Integrated) and second-year lateral entry courses.
During choice filling, registered candidates arrange their preferred combination of institute and course in order of priority. Seat allotment is then generated automatically, matching preferences with the candidate’s JEE Main rank and available seats.
Why Choice Filling Matters
The order in which candidates arrange their choices directly decides which college and branch they may be offered. Since seat allotment depends on both the choices filled and the candidate’s JEE Main rank, students are advised to list only those institutes and branches they are genuinely willing to join.
Once submitted, candidates can track updates through their individual login on the counselling portal.
Important Dates for UPTAC Counselling 2026
| Event | Date |
| Round 1 choice filling and locking begins | July 13, 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Round 1 choice filling and locking closes | July 16, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result declared | July 18, 2026 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment & Freeze/Float willingness submission | By July 20, 2026 |
This is a revised schedule, issued by AKTU after the university postponed its earlier counselling calendar.
How to Fill Choices on the UPTAC Portal
- Visit the official website uptac.samarth.edu.in
- Log in using the JEE Main 2026 application number and UPTAC counselling password.
- Browse available institutes and courses based on your JEE Main rank.
- Select and arrange your preferred choices in order of priority.
- Save and lock your final preference list before the deadline.
Candidates should note that choice editing will remain open until Round 3 of the counselling process, allowing some flexibility for later rounds.
Eligibility Snapshot for UPTAC Counselling
| Criteria | Details |
| Eligible exam | Valid JEE Main 2026 score |
| Domicile requirement | Candidate must have passed the qualifying exam from an institution in UP, or parents must be domiciled in UP |
| Age limit | No upper age limit specified for admission to these courses |
| Registration prerequisite | Successful registration and document verification on the UPTAC portal |
| Programmes covered | B.Tech, M.Tech (Integrated), B.Des, and other allied UG/PG courses |
What Happens After Seat Allotment
Once results are declared on July 18, allotted candidates must decide whether to freeze (accept the seat and exit further rounds) or float (hold the seat while remaining in contention for a better option in subsequent rounds). Candidates who fail to pay the seat acceptance fee will be disqualified and barred from further participation in the counselling process.
Key Takeaway for Students
With choice filling live from this afternoon, candidates registered for UPTAC 2026 should log in promptly, review the list of participating institutes, and finalise their preferences well before the July 16 deadline. Careful and realistic ordering of choices remains the single biggest factor in securing a preferred branch and college through this counselling round.
