Uttar Pradesh UPTAC Counselling 2025

Uttar Pradesh UPTAC Counselling 2025 will be conducted by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow (AKTU) for admission in 1^st Year and 2^nd Year B.E/B.Tech courses. First Year admission in B.e/B.Tech courses will be based on JEE Main 2025 rank and Direct Admission (Lateral Entry) to B.Tech will be based on CUET Exam. 20% of the total sanctioned seats in the first year of all courses in institutions affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and other specified state universities are open to All India candidates. 15% of the total sanctioned seats in private institutions are reserved for Management Quota/NRI candidates.

The counselling may start in the month of June 2025, having 5 counselling rounds and one special round. Candidates must register themselves before the deadline to participate in online counselling by visiting the official website (https://uptac.admissions.nic.in/). UPTAC Counselling will include candidate registration, choice filling, seat allotment & physical reporting at allotted institutes. Find all the details from registration, eligibility, counselling process to participating colleges in this article.

Uttar Pradesh UPTAC Counselling 2025 Highlights

Feature	Details
Counselling Name	Uttar Pradesh UPTAC Counselling
Conducting Authority	Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
Counselling Level	Undergraduate
Courses	B.E/B.Tech & B.Arch
Registration Mode	Online only
Registration Website	https://uptac.admissions.nic.in
Counselling Start Date	To be announced
All India Quota (AIQ)	20% of total sanctioned seats in institutions affiliated to AKTU
State Quota	85% of total sanctioned seats for candidates from Uttar Pradesh
Management Quota/NRI Seats	15% of total sanctioned seats in private institutions
Age Limit	No age limit for admission
Counselling Registration Fee	Rs. 1000
Result Pending Applicants	Ineligible if results are not declared before the registration deadline
Seat Allotment	Based on merit, preferences, and seat availability
Seat Change After Allotment	Not permitted
Fee Refund Policy	Counselling fee is non-refundable after seat allotment (except in case of withdrawal as per schedule)
Important Websites	https://uptac.admissions.nic.in
	https://aktu.ac.in

Uttar Pradesh UPTAC Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

S. No	Program/Course	Eligibility Criteria	Compulsory Subjects	Optional Subjects (At least One)
1	B. Tech & M. Tech (Integrated)	Passed 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) in required subjects.	As per University	As per University
		OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same/allied sector.
2	B. Tech (Bio-Technology)	Passed 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) in required subjects.	Physics, Chemistry	Biology, Biotechnology, Mathematics
		OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same/allied sector.
3	B. Tech (Agriculture)	Passed 10+2 examination with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates) in required subjects.	Physics, Chemistry OR Agriculture Stream	Mathematics, Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Agriculture Stream
		OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same/allied sector.

Special Admission Categories – UPTAC Counselling 2025

Admissions and eligibility criteria may change as per the latest instructions from the Government of Uttar Pradesh and AICTE.

Category	Details
1. NRI (Non-Resident Indian)	5% of total seats in Govt./Govt. Aided/Private Institutions approved by AICTE.
	Direct admission based on merit. No entrance exam required (except for B.Arch., which requires NATA-2025 qualification).
	Website: https://uptac.admissions.nic.in.
2. Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits / Hindu Families	Direct admission for Kashmiri Migrants and Non-Migrants living in Kashmir Valley.
	Admission over and above the sanctioned intake, limited to one seat per institute affiliated with AKTU.
	No entrance exam required. B.Arch. course not available under this scheme.
	Website: https://uptac.admissions.nic.in.
3. Foreign Nationals (FN) / PIO / CIWGC	Admission for Foreign Nationals (FN), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC) in AICTE-approved institutions.
	Supernumerary seats reserved for FN/PIO/CIWGC, and unfilled seats will not be transferred to other categories.
	No entrance exam required. B.Arch. course not available under this scheme.
4. Fee-Waiver Seats for Economically Weaker Meritorious Students	Available for B.Tech., BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, B.Des, B.Pharm, MCA, and MBA courses in AKTU-affiliated institutions.
	No tuition fee for candidates under this scheme.
	Maximum of 5% of approved intake, over and above the sanctioned intake.
	Income Certificate required at the time of document verification.
	Not applicable for B.Arch. courses.

Eligibility Criteria for Special Admission Categories – UPTAC Counselling 2025

Category	Eligibility Criteria
1. NRI Quota Admission – First Year	Direct admission on 5% seats in State-Funded and Private Institutions (except MBA/MCA).
	Must possess minimum requisite qualification
	B.Arch. applicants must be NATA-2025 qualified.
2. Foreign Nationals (FN) / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC)	Must have passed the qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Qualification should be equivalent to 10+2, recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Submit a valid passport or equivalent nationality proof.
3. Direct Admission (Management/NRI Quota) – First Year	15% seats in private institutions filled under Management/NRI quota. Vacant seats after counseling filled within 15 days of counseling completion.
4. Direct Admission (Lateral Entry) – Second Year	Vacant seats after counseling in B.Tech./B.Pharma/MCA filled by CUET-UG 2024 qualified candidates fulfilling eligibility in Clauses 2 and 3. Remaining vacant seats filled by candidates with minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST) in qualifying exams.

Uttar Pradesh UPTAC Counselling & Registration Process

• Registration & Document Upload: Candidates are required to register and upload documents online. This is only a requirement in the first round and the special round. 
• Payment of Registration Fee: Candidates shall pay the counseling registration fee via the portal made available to them. 
• Document Verification: The documents uploaded would be subjected to verification by the document verification committee. 
• Verification Confirmation: A confirmation regarding the verification of documents would be effectuated through SMS/email. 
• Choice Filling: Candidates who have been verified can fill in the choices regarding courses and institutions. 
• Seat Allotment Results: The seat allotment results will be published after every round. 
• Seat Acceptance & Fee Payment: Seat acceptance fee is required to be paid by the candidates in order to retain the allocated seat. 
• Modes of Seat Acceptance: 1, 2 or 3 rounds: Freeze/Float options. 4th round: Auto-Freeze (compulsory for acceptance). 
• Physical Reporting at Institutes: After 4th round, all candidates who have been Allotted Seats that constrains Freeze or Auto Freeze would be required to Persons Institutions . 
• Seat Withdrawal Facility: Only Rounds 2 and 3 have the option of withdrawing a seat. 
• Download Provisional Allotment Letter: Only those Candidates who are Allotted a Seat are eligible to download Provisional Allotment Letter. In case the mentioned seat is confirmed then it will be seen as a provisional admission letter.
• Internal Sliding (Willingness for Sliding): For internal sliding within the same institute (in Round 5), candidates must provide their consent online.
• Special Round Registration: A separate registration is required for vacant seats in the Special Round (Round 6).
• Seat Allotment for Special Round: Seats will be allotted based on merit in the Special Round.
• Physical Reporting for Special Round: Candidates allotted seats in the Special Round must report physically to the respective institutes.

Counseling Process

The counseling will be conducted in seven rounds. There are six general rounds (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4), one internal sliding round (R-5), and two special rounds (R-6). The detailed process for each round is as follows:

Counselling Round 1

Step 1: Register 

• All candidates wanting to join counseling must sign up on the site (https://uptac.admissions.nic.in). The fee to register is Rs. 1000, which cannot be refunded. 
• Uploading Documents: After you register successfully, you need to upload documents. These documents will be checked online by the officials. 
• After the documents are checked, you will get a message via SMS and email. 
• Once you get this message, you can enter your preferences for courses and colleges based on what you want. 
• It is important to pick courses/colleges carefully, as this will decide the seat allocation. 

Step 2: Seat Allocation (Based on Merit)

• After you fill in your preferences, the seat assignment will happen based on merit. 

The results for seat assignment will be displayed on the site (https://uptac.admissions.nic.in).

Step 3: Confirm Seat 

• After you get your seat, you need to pay the acceptance fee: Rs. 20,000 for General and OBC categories, Rs. 12,000 for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). 
• Once the acceptance fee is paid, you will be informed of the seat confirmation. The confirmation will also show if you want to take part in the next round of counseling.

Step 4: Candidate’s Confirmation

• By confirming the seat, candidates express their willingness to proceed to the next round of counseling. If a candidate does not pay the confirmation fee or refuses the seat, they will be excluded from the subsequent rounds of counseling.

Step 5: Consequences of Non-Acceptance

• If a candidate does not accept the allocated seat or fails to pay the seat confirmation fee, they will be considered out of the counseling process.
• If the seat is not accepted, the allocated seat will be canceled. The candidate will not be allowed to participate in any further rounds of counseling.

Step 6: Further Rounds of Counseling (if applicable)

• In subsequent rounds, if a candidate’s seat allocation is reconsidered, they may be reallocated or have the option for modification based on availability and merit.

Step 7: Final Confirmation

• Candidates must complete all required steps and payments to ensure their seat is confirmed. Without completing these steps, the candidate’s participation in further counseling rounds will not be considered.

Counselling Round 2

Who is not eligible?

Candidates who have been allocated a seat (in the first round) but have not paid the seat confirmation fee in the first round. Candidates who are not found after the online document verification.

There are four groups of eligible candidates:

• Group-1 (New Candidates): Candidates who have registered and paid the registration fee but have not filled any preferences in the first round.
• Group-2 (Old Candidates): These candidates will not be allowed to make any changes to their preferences or fill new ones. Their previously allocated seat (sanctioned, permanent, and confirmed) will remain as it is, and their allotted category may be updated according to the rules.
• Group-3 (Changed Preferences): These candidates will be allowed to modify their preferences. Their previous allocated seat will remain unchanged, and this seat will be considered for updates. If the candidate does not make any changes to their preferences, the preferences from round-1 will be treated as final for round-2.
• Group-4 (Candidates Who Were Not Allocated Any Seat): These candidates have registered, paid the registration fee, and filled preferences but were not allocated any seat in the first round. These candidates will be allowed to modify their preferences. If no changes are made to the previously filled preferences, then the round-1 preferences will be treated as final for round-2.

Seat Allocation in round-2

• Based on the preferences provided by the eligible candidates in the above-mentioned groups, the seats will be allocated, and the details of the allocated seats will be shared on the website.
• Seat Changes in round-2: candidates from the previous groups will be allocated seats without any changes. After that, the seats from reserved categories (such as OP, SC, ST, BC, EWS) will be modified according to their respective category rules. 
• Once all the reserved seats are allocated, if any seat from the reserved category remains unallocated, the changes will continue until all seats are filled. In this process, no changes will be made for reserved category seats (SC, ST, OBC, EWS).

Post Seat Allocation in round-2:

• Candidates who have completed seat confirmation in round-1 can only make changes within the same category.
• Candidates who filled their preferences and were allocated a “lottery seat” in round-1 can update their seat in the next available higher preference if a seat is available.
• Candidates who were not allocated any seat in round-1 may be allocated seats in round-2.

For Group-1 and Group-4 candidates:

Candidates who have been allocated a seat must pay an online seat confirmation fee of Rs. 20,000 for General and OBC categories, and Rs. 12,000 for SC/ST categories.

Once the seat confirmation fee is paid, the seat will be confirmed and a notification for the next round will be generated. Also, the willingness for the next round will be confirmed.

Post Seat Allocation for Group-3 Candidates:

• Candidates from Group-3 who had previously filled preferences will have the option to modify their preferences.
• For candidates who have confirmed their seat: Candidates who have made the seat confirmation payment will be able to submit their final application and fill in their bank details. Additionally, candidates in the General and OBC categories will receive a refund of Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 9,000 for SC/ST categories after seat confirmation.
• Once the final application is submitted, these candidates will not be eligible for further rounds of counseling.
• If candidates have not filled preferences or selected seats: In such cases, the candidates will be treated as “lottery candidates” for round-3.

Counselling Round 3

Who is not eligible?

Candidates who have not paid the registration fee in the first and second round. Candidates who have made changes in the previous rounds. Candidates whose online documents/credentials were not found valid after submission.

There will be four groups of candidates:

• Group-1 (New Candidates): Candidates who have registered and paid the registration fee but did not fill any options in previous round.
• Group-2 (Old Candidates): These candidates will not be allowed to fill new options or make any changes. The previously allotted seat (institution, program, and category) will remain the same, and their allotted category may be updated as per the norms.
• Group-3 (Modified Candidates): These candidates will be allowed to modify their options. Their previously allotted seat will remain intact and considered for updating. If no modifications are made, the options filled in the previous rounds will be considered as final for Round-3.
• Group-4 (Candidates who were not allotted any seat): Candidates who registered, paid the fee, but were not allotted any seat in previous rounds. They will be allowed to modify their options in round-3.
• Seat Allotment in Round-3: The seat allocation will be done based on the options filled by eligible candidates, and it will be published on the website.

Seat Conversion Rule in Round-3:

• All registered candidates will be allotted seats in the order of preference without any changes.
• The Scheduled Tribe (ST) seats may be converted to Scheduled Caste (SC) seats and reassigned accordingly.
• After the conversion, if there are any remaining seats in the ST category, the same procedure will be applied until all seats are filled.
• Similar rules will apply for converting seats in the OBC (Other Backward Class), SC (Scheduled Caste), and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) categories.

After Seat Allotment in round-3:

• Candidates whose seats were allotted in round-1 and round-2 may have their category updated.
• Candidates with a “Modified” option will have their seats updated according to the preferences filled.
• Candidates who were not allotted any seat in previous rounds may get a seat in this round.
• New candidates in Group-1 and Group-4 who have been allotted seats will need to pay an online fee (Rs. 20,000 for Open and OBC candidates, Rs. 12,000 for SC/ST candidates) for seat confirmation. After the payment, the seat allocation will be confirmed, and the willingness for the next round will be collected.
• Once seats are confirmed for Group-3 candidates, they will have the option to modify or retain their seat. Candidates who have paid the seat confirmation fee will be allowed to withdraw their application. They will also be asked to provide banking information for refund processing, as the following fees will be refunded:
  • Rs. 10,000 for Open and OBC candidates.
  • Rs. 6,000 for SC and ST candidates.

Candidates who have paid the seat confirmation fee will not be eligible for further counseling in subsequent rounds, and willingness for the next round will also be collected. If a candidate does not provide their preference or modification, they will be considered as Group-4 candidates, and their seat allocation will be done in the next round as per the available options.

Counselling Round 4

Who is not eligible?

Those candidates who did not make the payment for the seat allotted in Round 1, 2, or 3. Those candidates who have previously withdrawn their seat. Those candidates who were not allocated any seat after the online application/verification process.

There are two groups of eligible candidates:

• Group I (Candidates with allocated seats): Candidates in this group will not be allowed to modify or select a seat. Their previously allocated seat will remain as it is. However, they will be given an opportunity for seat upgrading.
• Group II (Candidates without allocated seats): Candidates in this group who did not receive any seat allocation in the previous round will be eligible for seat allocation in this round. However, these candidates must reapply online for participation in round 4. Those who do not reapply will not be able to participate in the seat allocation process for this round.

Seat Allocation

The remaining seats from Round 3 will be modified and allocated according to the available preferences. The results of seat allocation in this round will be available on the website.

Rules for Seat Allocation in Round 4:

• The remaining seats from Round 3 will be available in the open category (Open category) during Round 4.
• After Round 4 seat allocation, the allocated seat in Round 1, 2, or 3 may be upgraded if a better seat is available.
• Candidates with a Group I seat will have the option to upgrade their seat to the next available preference.
• Candidates who did not receive a seat in previous rounds may be allocated a seat in Round 4.
• Group II candidates who are allocated a seat in Step 4 will have to pay Rs. 20,000 (for General and OBC) or Rs. 12,000 (for SC and ST) for seat confirmation. After the payment, a seat confirmation notice will be generated.

Payment for Seat Confirmation or Upgradation:

• Candidates in Group I who have a previously allocated seat in the general category will have their newly allocated seat updated after payment. A seat confirmation notice will be generated.
• The payment for seat confirmation or upgradation will be Rs. 20,000 (for General/OBC-NCL) or Rs. 12,000 (for SC/ST).
• Seat allocation and final confirmation will be subject to the availability of seats in Round 2 and Round 3. If a candidate does not make any changes during Rounds 2 and 3, the option for further modifications will not be available.

• Physical Reporting

Candidates who have been allocated a seat and have made the payment for seat confirmation will be required to report physically to the designated counseling center on the specified date as per the counseling guidelines. The fee for reporting and submission details will be available with the concerned center. Round 5 and 6 will only apply to government institutions/recognized institutions.

Sliding (Round 5)

All candidates who are eligible for online counseling will be allocated a seat within their allocated institution. They must carefully select their preferences, as they will lose their previously allocated seat if a new one is assigned. If a candidate is allocated a better seat, their old seat will be forfeited and they cannot go back to the previous seat.

Special Counseling (Round 6)

Who is not eligible? 

Candidates who are eligible for Round 5 but have not opted for a seat allocation or seat modification in Rounds 2 and 3, despite receiving a seat allocation and making the seat confirmation payment.

For Round 6, candidates can register for the counseling by paying a fee of Rs. 1000. They must upload the required documents, which will be verified. After submission, candidates will receive an SMS confirmation and will be eligible to participate in this step. To participate, candidates must pay Rs. 20,000 as the final payment for seat confirmation. This fee will be refunded only if no seat is allocated to the candidate in this Round. Candidates who withdraw from this round will not be eligible for any refund in case of non-allocation.

Seat Allocation: After the physical reporting, remaining seats will be available in the open category. Candidates who have made the final payment of Rs. 20,000 in Round 6 will be allocated a seat. After seat allocation, no refund for physical reporting will be issued.

Counselling & Seat Acceptance Fees

Counselling Round	Category	Counselling Fee	Seat Acceptance Fee
Round 1	General & OBC	Rs. 1000	Rs. 20000
	SC & ST		Rs. 12000
Round 2	General & OBC		Rs. 20000
	SC & ST		Rs. 12000
Round 3	General & OBC		Rs. 20000
	SC & ST		Rs. 12000
Round 4	General & OBC		Rs. 20000
	SC & ST		Rs. 12000
Sliding Round	General & OBC		Rs. 20000
	SC & ST		Rs. 12000
Special Round	General & OBC	Rs. 1000	Rs. 20000
	SC & ST		Rs. 12000

Documents Required

The list of documents to be uploaded after UPTAC counselling registration is given below:

• Academic documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, applicable entrance exam admit card and scorecard, and transfer certificate or migration certificate
• Identification: Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport
• Category certificates: If applicable, for reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST)
• Domicile certificate: For Uttar Pradesh students
• Subcategory certificates: If applicable, for freedom fighters, physically handicapped, or armed forces
• Medical certificate: Medical fitness certificate
• Income certificate: If applicable, for candidates seeking fee concessions
• Character certificate: Character certificate
• Recent photographs: Recent passport-sized photographs

Participating Institutes

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)

• All Institutions Affiliated/Constituent

• Other State Universities Likely to Participate in UPTAC 2024:

• Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya
• Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Ambedkarnagar
• Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
• C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
• Baba Shaheb (Dr.) B.R. Ambedkar College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Etawah
• Ch. Charan Singh University Campus, Meerut
• Sir Chotu Ram Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut
• D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur
• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
• Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut
• Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur
• Lucknow University, Lucknow
• Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow
• Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya

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