Aktu Cutoff 2026: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling Schedule & Admission Process
AKTU Cutoff for Computer Science Engineering at IET Lucknow settled at 40,786 in Round 1 of 2025, while Artificial Intelligence closed at 35,388 for General Home State candidates. The AKTU Cutoff is the closing rank for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (Lucknow) and its affiliated colleges through the UPTAC counselling process. While the UPTAC 2026 counselling registration has commenced, the official 2026 cutoffs are yet to be released. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
UPTAC 2026 Counselling Schedule at a Glance
The Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 has released its tentative schedule for B.Tech admissions, with key dates for registration and seat allotment.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Registration Start | May 25 |
| Registration End | June 15 |
| Choice Filling Start (Round 1) | June 22 |
| Seat Allotment Result (Round 1) | June 27 |
| Internal Sliding Round | July 14 – 16 |
| Internal Sliding Result | July 18 |
| Special Rounds | August |
Top Branches by Closing Rank: AKTU UPTAC 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here’s a snapshot of closing ranks for popular B.Tech branches at key AKTU-affiliated institutions for General Home State candidates in 2025.
| College | Branch | Closing Rank (2025) | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| IET Lucknow | Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 40,786 | 1 |
| IET Lucknow | Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 35,388 | 1 |
| IET Lucknow | Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 35,000 | 4 |
| IET Lucknow | Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 51,000 | 4 |
| BIET Jhansi | Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 95,000 | Internal Sliding |
| BIET Jhansi | Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | 115,000 | Internal Sliding |
| KNIT Sultanpur | Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | 105,000 | Internal Sliding |
How Cutoffs Differ Across Categories: IET Lucknow CSE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The closing ranks for Computer Science Engineering at IET Lucknow in 2025 varied significantly across different reservation categories for Round 4 admissions.
| Category | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| General | 35,000 |
| EWS | 50,000 |
| OBC | 56,000 |
| SC | 194,000 |
Counselling Round Cutoffs: IET Lucknow CSE 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The closing ranks for Computer Science Engineering (General Home State) at IET Lucknow demonstrated movement across different counselling rounds in 2025.
| Round | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 40,786 |
| Round 4 | 35,000 |
FAQs
Q. What factors influence the AKTU Cutoff?
The AKTU Cutoff is primarily influenced by the difficulty level of the entrance exam (JEE Main for B.Tech), the total number of applicants, the seat intake for each course and college, and previous year’s cutoff trends.
Q. Does AKTU accept JEE Main scores for B.Tech admissions?
Yes, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) accepts JEE Main scores for admission to its B.Tech courses. Candidates must meet the JEE Main cutoff and participate in the UPTAC counselling process.
Q. What is UPTAC counselling?
UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) is the centralized counselling process conducted by AKTU for admissions to B.Tech and other programs in its affiliated colleges and other state universities based on entrance exam scores like JEE Main and CUET.
Q. How can I check the AKTU Cutoff for a specific college or branch?
The AKTU Cutoff, released as opening and closing ranks, can be checked on the official UPTAC portal (uptac.samarth.edu.in) after each counselling round. Look for the OR-CR (Opening Rank-Closing Rank) links.
Q. Are there special rounds in AKTU counselling?
Yes, AKTU typically conducts special rounds for any remaining vacant seats after the regular counselling rounds. These rounds are often open to a broader pool of candidates, including those from other states.
Q. What is the significance of the internal sliding round?
The internal sliding round in AKTU counselling allows candidates who have already secured admission and reported to an institute to upgrade their branch within the same college, based on merit and availability.
