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UPSEE 2026 Counselling – Uttar Pradesh Engineering Admission (AKTU)

UP state engineering admissions via AKTU use JEE Main 2026 scores directly — no separate UPSEE exam needed. Here is the complete guide.

UPSEE / AKTU 2026 Counselling Guide

Uttar Pradesh eliminated the separate UPSEE state exam from 2021 onwards. Admissions to 700+ AKTU-affiliated engineering colleges in UP now use JEE Main scores. This makes it one of the most accessible state counselling processes — you just need your JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 result.

AKTU 2026 Counselling Timeline (Expected)

RoundExpected DatesKey Action
Registration OpensJuly 2026Register at aktu.ac.in with JEE Main score
Round 1 AllotmentLate July 2026Fill choices, receive allotment
Round 2 AllotmentEarly August 2026Upgrade or confirm seat
Spot RoundMid-August 2026For remaining vacant seats

Top AKTU-Affiliated Colleges (2026)

  • HBTU Kanpur (Harcourt Butler Technical University) – flagship government technical university
  • Institute of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow (IET Lucknow) – government college
  • Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur
  • GLA University, Mathura – strong private option
  • KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
  • Amity University Noida – premium private deemed university
  • JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida

*IIT Kanpur, IIT BHU, and MNNIT Allahabad are in UP but admissions are through JoSAA, not AKTU.

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Frequently Asked Questions – UPSEE 2026 / AKTU Counselling

Common queries about UP engineering admissions through AKTU 2026

1
What is UPSEE and has it been renamed?
UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) has been renamed UPJEE (Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination) and is conducted by AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), Lucknow. It is commonly still referred to as UPSEE. For 2026, JEE Main score is used directly for UP state college admissions without a separate state-level exam.
2
Can I get admission to UP engineering colleges with just JEE Main score?
Yes! Since 2021, Uttar Pradesh has been using JEE Main scores directly for admissions to UP state engineering colleges through AKTU. You do not need to appear for a separate UPSEE/UPJEE exam. Your JEE Main 2026 score will be used for AKTU counselling.
3
What are the top engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh?
Top UP engineering colleges include: IIT Kanpur (JoSAA route), IIT BHU Varanasi (JoSAA route), HBTU Kanpur (formerly HBTI), MNNIT Allahabad (JoSAA route), NIT Agra, AKTU itself doesn't have its own college but affiliates 700+ colleges. Top private UP colleges: GLA University Mathura, Amity University Noida, KIET Ghaziabad.
4
What is the AKTU counselling process for 2026?
AKTU counselling uses JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 score. Steps: Register at aktu.ac.in, upload documents, fill college preferences from 700+ affiliated institutes, pay seat acceptance fee, receive allotment, report to college. Counselling runs in 3 rounds (CR1, CR2, Spot Round).
5
Is there any advantage for UP domicile students in AKTU counselling?
Yes. UP domicile students get reservation benefits and home state quota advantages. The UP state has its own reservation structure including OBC (27%), SC (21%), ST (2%) under state government norms. UP domicile students also compete in a separate pool for state seats.

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