UPCET — older updates
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Older news (16)
AKTU will release the UPTAC 2026 special round 1 seat allotment results on August 18, 2026. Physical reporting for allotted candidates will be conducted from August 19-21, followed by special round 2 choice filling starting August 19.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
AKTU has extended the special round choice filling window through August 16, 2026. Candidates can still select and edit their preferred colleges and branches through the UPTAC portal at uptac.samarth.edu.in.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has released UPTAC 2026 Round 2 seat allotment on July 25. Candidates with JEE Main/CUET scores can check their allotted seats and submit willingness by July 26.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Aug 2026
AKTU stopped conducting the separate UPCET/UPSEE exam after 2021. From 2022 onwards, B.Tech admissions use JEE Main scores and other courses use CUET scores, processed through UPTAC counselling.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Aug 2026
AKTU announced that Round 1 choice filling for UPTAC 2026 would begin on July 13 with seat allotment on July 18. The schedule was revised following the extended registration window.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Aug 2026
AKTU has postponed the UPTAC 2026 Round 1 choice filling that was originally scheduled to begin on July 4. The document verification process concluded on July 2, and revised dates will be announced soon on the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
The UPTAC 2026 registration for B.Tech admissions was extended from the original June 15 deadline to June 30, 2026. Admission is based on JEE Main 2026 scores with no separate UPCET written exam conducted since 2021.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
AKTU extended the UPTAC 2026 registration deadline from June 15 to June 22, and then further to June 30, 2026, allowing more candidates to register for B.Tech admissions through JEE Main scores.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Aug 2026
AKTU extended the UPTAC counselling registration deadline for B.Tech admissions. Candidates with valid JEE Main 2026 scores can register on uptac.samarth.edu.in with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,000.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
Uttar Pradesh has abolished the standalone UPCET/UPSEE entrance exam. All B.Tech admissions in AKTU-affiliated colleges are now based on JEE Main scores, with CUET UG/PG accepted for other programs like BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, MBA and MCA.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
From 2022 onwards, B.Tech admissions to AKTU-affiliated colleges are done through UPTAC counselling based on JEE Main scores. AKTU stopped conducting the separate UPSEE/UPCET written exam after 2021.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The UPTAC 2026 counselling process will have four main rounds, one internal sliding round, and two special rounds. Physical reporting for allotted candidates is expected between late July and early August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
With the examination scheduled for the upcoming cycle, the admit card download window is expected to open shortly. Candidates must verify personal details and photograph on their admit cards immediately upon download.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Department has announced a brief extension of the UPCET application window to accommodate additional candidates seeking admission to state university master's programs. Candidates are advised to complete their applications and document uploads before the revised deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Officials have confirmed that the upcoming UPCET examination will be conducted across multiple centers in all 75 districts of UP, ensuring accessibility for candidates from every region. Center allocation details will be available on admit cards.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The examination authority has released detailed syllabus guidelines for various postgraduate streams including Arts, Science, Commerce, and professional courses. Candidates are encouraged to review the official notification for subject-wise exam patterns.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
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