UPTAC Counselling 2026 commenced on 25 May 2026 with the opening of the B.Tech registration window on the official portal https://uptac.samarth.edu.in. The official schedule was issued on 23 May 2026 (two days prior to the start of counseling) by AKTU in a formal notice released by the Deputy Registrar, AKTU, Lucknow.
The counselling start was triggered following the declaration of JEE Main 2026 results and in accordance with AKTU University Notification dated 24 April 2026. UPTAC 2026 introduced a new portal (https://uptac.samarth.edu.in replacing the old uptac.admissions.nic.in) and a new mandatory APAAR ID verification step during registration.
Key dates from the start of UPTAC 2026:
- Counselling Start (Registration Opens) – 25 May 2026
- Registration Last Date – 15 June 2026
- Choice Filling (Round 1) – 22–25 June 2026
- Round 1 Allotment – 27 June 2026
- Physical Reporting – 14–16 July 2026
- Special Round 1 – 19–28 July 2026
- Special Round 2 – 27 July – 3 August 2026
Registration for UPTAC 2026 was a one-time opportunity, available only between 25 May and 15 June 2026. It is not permitted in Round 2, Round 3, or Round 4. Candidates who missed this window can only register for Special Rounds through Phase 2 registration (18–21 July 2026 for Special Round 1, and 27–28 July 2026 for Special Round 2), subject to eligibility.
Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.