UPTAC 2027
Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC)
UPTAC is not an entrance exam. It is the AKTU-run online counselling that allots B.Tech and other technical seats in Uttar Pradesh, using JEE Main ranks for engineering (UPSEE no longer exists). This hub covers the dates, fees, eligibility, rounds and documents.
- Conducted by
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, on behalf of the Government of Uttar Pradesh
- Mode
- Online counselling (online registration, choice filling and reporting, with physical document verification at the allotted institute)
- Frequency
- Once a year (4 regular rounds, an internal sliding round and special rounds)
- Duration
- About 3.5 months from registration to the last special round (25 May to early September in 2026)
UPTAC 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University notices
Registration is a one-time online step on uptac.samarth.edu.in. The 2026 rules are given below; use the 2027 brochure for the final version.
Steps to register
- 1
Open the portal
Go to uptac.samarth.edu.in and read the Information Brochure and Candidate Manual.
- 2
Create your APAAR ID
APAAR ID is mandatory for applying; generate it early through DigiLocker.
- 3
Register
Sign up with your JEE Main details, email and mobile.
- 4
Fill the application
Enter personal, category, domicile and qualification details.
- 5
Upload documents
Upload scans in the size limits below.
- 6
Pay the fee
Pay the Rs 1,000 fee online.
- 7
Respond to queries
AKTU may raise a query on your documents; reply within the window.
- 8
Wait for verification
Verification must be done before choice filling.
Registration fee (2026)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Counselling registration fee (all categories) | Rs 1,000 |
| Special round application fee | Rs 1,000 |
| Special round participation fee | Rs 20,000, refunded only if no seat is allotted |
Per the 2026 Counselling Procedure on uptac.samarth.edu.in. Bank charges and taxes may apply.
Upload limits
- Scanned photograph: under 500 KB
- Scanned signature: under 500 KB
- Educational documents: under 1024 KB
- Category or experience certificates as applicable
Documents list
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates
- JEE Main scorecard
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Domicile certificate (parents' domicile if you passed the qualifying exam outside UP)
- Character certificate and transfer or migration certificate
- Medical fitness certificate
- Income certificate for fee concessions
- Photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport
Corrections and common mistakes
Corrections are done through the query-response process after verification. No separate editing window is formally guaranteed.
Common mistakes
Skipping the APAAR ID, uploading unclear scans, wrong category, and missing the domicile certificate for out-of-state qualifiers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register late for Round 2?
No. Registration is not allowed from Round 2 onwards for regular rounds, but fresh registration reopens for the special rounds.