Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
(Formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University – UPTU)
Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 is the centralized online admission and counselling process conducted for AKTU affiliated government, private and constituent institutions across Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow was established in May 2000 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and functions as an affiliating technical university across the state.
Through UPTAC Counselling 2026, students can get admission into B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, B.Des, BHMCT, MBA and MCA programmes offered by participating institutions under AKTU.
UPTAC Counselling 2026 Highlights
Online Registration Registration and counselling process conducted online.
Choice Filling Students can select colleges and branches online.
Accepted Exams Admission through JEE Main, CUET and NATA.
Participating Colleges Government, private and constituent colleges under AKTU.
Courses Offered B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, MBA, MCA, BHMCT and more.
Admission Process Registration, seat allotment, document verification and reporting.
Under the University Act, Technical Education includes:
Engineering & Technology
Architecture & Planning
Pharmacy
Applied Arts & Crafts
Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Management (MBA)
Computer Applications (MCA)
Any programme notified in consultation with AICTE
UPTAC Counselling 2026
Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) provides centralized online counselling and admission services for AKTU affiliated institutions and participating colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
The counselling process is conducted online for admission into undergraduate and professional programmes offered by government, private and constituent institutions under AKTU.
Online Registration Candidate registration and fee submission.
Document Upload Upload and verification of required documents.
Choice Filling Selection of colleges and preferred branches.
Seat Allotment Round-wise allotment based on merit and choices.
Document Verification Verification process after allotment.
Admission Confirmation Final reporting and admission confirmation.
COUNSELLING GUIDANCE SUPPORT
AKTU / UPTAC Counselling Assistance
Get complete guidance for UPTAC Counselling including registration, choice filling, college selection, cutoff analysis, seat allotment strategy and admission support.
Counselling Charges
₹10,000
+ GST Applicable
Personalized counselling and admission guidance support for AKTU affiliated colleges through UPTAC.
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UPTAC Counselling Schedule 2026
Tentative Schedule for B.Tech Admissions Through UPTAC 2026
Round
Event
Start Date
End Date
Round 1 (Only for JEE Candidates, Passing 10+2 from UP or Domicile of UP)
1
Registration, Fee Payment & Document Upload
25-05-2026
15-06-2026
1
Document Verification
28-05-2026
20-06-2026
1
Choice Filling & Locking
22-06-2026
25-06-2026
1
Seat Allotment
27-06-2026
27-06-2026
1
Payment of Seat Confirmation Fee
27-06-2026
29-06-2026
Round 2
2
Choice Filling (Alteration) & Locking
30-06-2026
01-07-2026
2
Seat Allotment
03-07-2026
03-07-2026
2
Seat Confirmation Fee & Willingness
03-07-2026
05-07-2026
Round 3
3
Final Choice Locking
06-07-2026
07-07-2026
3
Seat Allotment
09-07-2026
09-07-2026
3
Seat Confirmation & Withdrawal
09-07-2026
10-07-2026
Round 4
4
Seat Allotment (Auto Freeze)
11-07-2026
11-07-2026
4
Physical Reporting
14-07-2026
16-07-2026
Special Rounds
6
Special Round 1 Registration
18-07-2026
21-07-2026
6
Special Round 1 Seat Allotment
25-07-2026
25-07-2026
7
Special Round 2 Registration
27-07-2026
28-07-2026
7
Special Round 2 Seat Allotment
31-07-2026
31-07-2026
Note: The above schedule is tentative and subject to change based on official UPTAC notifications and seat matrix availability.
UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates seeking admission through UPTAC Counselling 2026 must satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by AKTU and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
B.Tech Eligibility
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics along with one additional subject. Admission is generally based on JEE Main scores.
B.Arch Eligibility
Candidates must qualify NATA or JEE Paper 2 and fulfill architecture eligibility criteria prescribed by the Council of Architecture.
B.Pharm Eligibility
Candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry along with Mathematics or Biology.
Domicile Requirement
Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates may avail reservation benefits as per state government rules and counselling guidelines.
UPTAC AKTU Cutoff 2026
Check official UPTAC Opening & Closing Rank (OR-CR), branch-wise cutoff, category-wise cutoff, and college-wise cutoff for AKTU affiliated engineering and professional colleges.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) affiliates hundreds of technical and professional institutions across Uttar Pradesh offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Constituent Colleges
• University Departments (Self Finance)
• Government Aided Engineering Institutions
• Government Self Finance Institutions
• Private Affiliated Institutions
Programmes Offered Under AKTU
• B.Tech
• B.Pharm
• B.Arch
• B.Des
• MBA
• MCA
• BHMCT
• Technical & Professional Courses
Government Engineering Colleges Under AKTU Through UPTAC
Under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow The following government engineering colleges affiliated with AKTU participate in UPTAC counselling and offer undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2025–26.
Private Engineering Colleges Under AKTU Through UPTAC
Session 2025–26 | AKTU Affiliated Institutions
Private Engineering Colleges Under AKTU – Overview
Total Institutions: AKTU affiliated private institutions across Uttar Pradesh offer admission through UPTAC counselling for various undergraduate and professional programmes.
Eligibility: 10+2 qualified candidates (programme specific eligibility applicable)
Programmes Offered Through UPTAC:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Framework: Academic, examination and affiliation framework prescribed by AKTU
Constituent Colleges & University Departments
Functioning under AKTU's direct administrative and academic control
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow
Type: Constituent College
Programme: Undergraduate programmes in Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Lucknow
Type: Constituent College
Programme: Undergraduate programme in Architecture
Centre for Advanced Studies, Lucknow
Type: Constituent College
Programme: Undergraduate programme in Engineering and Technology
U.P. Institute of Design, Noida
Type: Constituent College
Programme: Undergraduate programme in Design
Faculty of Pharmacy
Type: University Department
Programme: Undergraduate programme in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Faculty of Management
Type: University Department
Programme: Programme in Management
NBA Accredited UG Programmes
Under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
UPTAC provides centralized Admission and e-Counselling Services for Academic Session 2025–26
Counselling process is conducted online
UPTAC 2025 Status
✅ UPTAC 2025 Counselling Process is Completed
Counselling Process Steps
Online Registration
Choice Filling
Seat Allotment
Document Verification
Fee Submission
Admission Confirmation
Admission Framework
All admissions are conducted as per:
Information Brochure for Academic Session 2025–26
Counselling Procedure 2025
Admission Guidelines for Academic Session 2025–26
Appendix to Information Brochure 2025–26
Updated Tentative Schedule (First Year, B Pharmacy & Pharm D – UPTAC 2025)
Scope of Counselling – Participating Institutions
UPTAC facilitates admission to:
Government Aided Institutions
Government Self Finance Institutions
University Departments
Private Affiliated Colleges
Scope of Counselling – Programmes
Across Undergraduate programmes such as:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Constituent Colleges
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow
Constituent College of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
Overview
One of the premier and top-ranked institutes among all technical institutions associated/affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow.
Established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 1984 as a society-governed institute.
Earlier affiliated to The University of Lucknow (1984–1999).
Administrative Status
Financed by: Government of Uttar Pradesh
Administered by: Executive Council of AKTU
Constituent College of: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow
Recognised by: AICTE
Status: Autonomous Institute
Campus & Residential Facilities
The Institute is fully residential.
Separate hostel facilities available for boys and girls.
All hostels are located within the campus.
Hostel administration includes committees of elected student representatives.
Fee Structure – B.Tech (Regular Branches)
First Year / Lateral Entry | Session 2023–24 Branches: Chemical, Civil, CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, ECE
Tuition Fee: ₹70,000
Caution Money: ₹5,000
Examination Fee: ₹7,500
User Charges: ₹5,275
Student Activity & T&P: ₹2,000
Total (Non-Hosteller): ₹89,775
Hostel Fee (Additional): ₹14,500
Total (Hosteller): ₹1,04,275
Fee Structure – CSE (Artificial Intelligence)
Under Self Finance | Session 2023–24
Tuition Fee: ₹85,000
Caution Money: ₹5,000
Examination Fee: ₹7,500
User Charges: ₹5,275
Student Activity & T&P: ₹2,000
Total (Non-Hosteller): ₹1,04,775
Hostel Fee (Additional): ₹14,500
Total (Hosteller): ₹1,19,275
Important Notes
Tuition Fee for NRI students: US$ 7000 (remaining fee same as above).
Tuition and Hostel fees implemented as per decision of Executive Council of AKTU.
User charges fixed as per 29th Finance Committee meeting (22.02.2008).
Examination Fee fixed as per 50th Finance Committee meeting (24.03.2018).
Newly admitted students must deduct counselling-deposited amount and pay balance fee accordingly.
As per Government Order No. 3510 (18 April 2006), fee will not be refunded after completion of admission formalities.
For hostel students: Hostel Management & Ward Boys Charges: ₹40,000 (to be paid via Bank Draft in favour of "Hostel Management Committee", payable at Lucknow).
Mess charges notified separately by Chief Warden.
Undergraduate Programmes & Placements
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow | Constituent College of AKTU
B.Tech Programmes Offered (4-Year Duration)
CE – Civil Engineering
CHE – Chemical Engineering
CSE-AI – Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
CSE-R – Computer Science and Engineering
CSE-SF – Computer Science and Engineering (Self Finance)
ECE – Electronics & Communication Engineering
EE – Electrical Engineering
ME – Mechanical Engineering
Additionally: Common & Open Electives (offered in First and Second Year)
Placement Statistics 2024–25
As per Placement Brochure 2024–25
Highest Package (On Campus): 49 LPA
Highest Package (Off Campus): 1.2 CPA
Average Package: 8.2 LPA
Increase in Students Placed: 42%+
Total Students Placed: 382
Companies Visited: 50+
International Offers: 10
PPOs Offered: 44
Faculty of Architecture and Planning
Constituent College of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
B.Arch – Programme Details
Programme: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Mode: Full Time
Duration: 5 Years
Intake: 80 Seats
Programme Overview
Architecture is concerned with the interaction between technology, design, society and the built environment. The programme develops:
Analytical Skills
Creative Abilities
Spatial Aptitude
Architecture as a Discipline
Architecture is increasingly recognized as:
A leading intellectual discipline
An art form
A technical profession
A field closely linked with one of the largest sectors of economic investment
Architects are called upon to:
Design and execute building projects
Address issues related to the manmade environment
Work across varied professional settings
Academic Structure
Core of the programme includes theory courses and studio exercises. Expert inputs provided by specialists in:
Arts
Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Professional Practice of Architecture
Course Structure – First Stage (3 Years)
Three years of full-time academic study
Followed by 16 weeks of practical trainingin:
Professional offices
Construction sites
Course Structure – Second Stage (2 Years)
Two years of full-time study. Mandatory components include:
Research-based Dissertation
Seminar preparation and presentation
Design Thesis (presented in the consecutive semester)
Advanced compulsory and elective theory courses
Admission Regulations – B.Arch
Faculty of Architecture and Planning | Constituent College of AKTU, Lucknow
Admission to First Year
Admission to B.Arch First Year (Semester I) as per rules prescribed by the Academic Council of AKTU.
Students must register every academic year by submitting required fees as per academic calendar until completion of degree.
Migration: Migration from any other University into this programme is not permitted.
Eligibility – First Year Admission
Admission through Entrance Examination.
Eligibility as per guidelines of:
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Council of Architecture
Latest U.P. Government notifications and rules
Lateral Entry & Direct Admission
Admission to B.Arch Second Year through Lateral Entry Scheme is not permitted.
Admission at any higher level through lateral entry is not allowed.
Eligibility for direct admission on vacant seats (after entrance counselling) shall be notified from time to time.
Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS), Lucknow
Fee Structure – B.Tech | Session 2025–26 | Constituent College of AKTU
First Year Fee
Tuition Fee: ₹85,000
Caution Money (Refundable): ₹5,000
Examination Fee: ₹7,500
User Charges: ₹5,275
Student Activity & T&P: ₹2,000
Total: ₹1,04,775
Second Year Fee
Tuition Fee: ₹85,000
Examination Fee: ₹7,500
User Charges: ₹5,275
Student Activity & T&P: ₹2,000
Total: ₹99,775
Third Year Fee
Tuition Fee: ₹85,000
Examination Fee: ₹7,500
User Charges: ₹5,275
Student Activity & T&P: ₹2,000
Total: ₹99,775
Fourth Year Fee
Tuition Fee: ₹85,000
Examination Fee: ₹7,500
User Charges: ₹5,275
Student Activity & T&P: ₹2,000
Total: ₹99,775
Important Notes
Orders issued by the University regarding fees shall be effective from time to time.
Caution Money is refundable.
Newly admitted students must deduct the amount deposited during counselling and deposit the remaining balance as per their category at the time of reporting.
Fees will not be refunded if a student leaves after completing all admission-related formalities.
A bank draft of the fee amount must be submitted in favour of the Finance Officer, AKTU, Lucknow, payable at Lucknow.
AKTU University Departments
Faculty of Pharmacy – University Department (Self Finance)
Under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow
About the Faculty
Established in 2022 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Objective: Impart high-quality technical education in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Enable in-depth knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences.
Develop professional competence aligned with pharmacy profession needs.
Contribute to society through skilled pharmacy professionals.
All courses recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).