UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Ends Today at uptac.samarth.edu.in; Seat Allotment on July 18

The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is closing the online choice filling and locking window for the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 Round 1 today, July 16, 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered and completed their document verification can fill in their preferred colleges and courses through the official website at uptac.samarth.edu.in.

According to the revised counselling schedule released by the university, the choice locking process will close tonight. Candidates who fail to submit and lock their preferences within this deadline will not be considered for the first round of seat allotment. AKTU will announce the Round 1 seat allotment results on July 18, 2026.

Important Dates for UPTAC 2026 Round 1

Event	Date
Choice Filling and Locking Window	July 13 to July 16, 2026
Declaration of Round 1 Seat Allotment	July 18, 2026
Seat Confirmation Fee Payment	July 18 to July 20, 2026
Submission of Willingness (Freeze/Float)	July 18 to July 20, 2026

Step-by-Step Guide to Complete UPTAC Choice Filling

Candidates must ensure they follow the official procedure correctly to secure their choices. The step-by-step process is as follows:

1.Visit the Portal:Official Website.

Go to the official UPTAC counselling portal at uptac.samarth.edu.in.

2.Log In:Credentials Required.

3.Select Preferences:Add Courses and Colleges.

Click on the “Choice Filling” link on your candidate dashboard. Look through the list of available engineering colleges and BTech programs, and select them based on your preference.

4.Arrange the Order:Prioritize Choices.

Carefully arrange your choices in order from highest preference to lowest preference. You can fill in as many choices as you want.

5.Save and Lock:Final Submission.

Review your selections thoroughly, click on the “Save” button, and then permanently “Lock” your choices before the deadline tonight.

6.Download Confirmation:For Future Reference.

Download and print a copy of your locked choices for your records.

Crucial Instructions for Candidates

The counselling authorities have strongly advised students not to wait until the final hours to complete the choice-locking process. A heavy volume of traffic on the server during the last minutes can cause technical delays.

Experts suggest that candidates should add a large number of options to their list. The seat allotment software works top-down. It starts evaluating options from your first preference and moves downwards based on your JEE Main rank and seat availability. Therefore, adding both aspirational colleges (ambitious choices) and realistic safety colleges helps maximize the chances of getting a seat in the first round.

Only those students whose documents were cleared by the central verification team will see the choice filling link on their screens.

What Happens After Round 1 Seat Allotment?

Once AKTU announces the seat allotment results on July 18, 2026, students who receive an offer must choose a “willingness option” between July 18 and July 20. Candidates have two choices:

Freeze: Choose this if you are completely satisfied with the allotted college and course. This option secures your seat and takes you out of any further rounds of allotment.
Float: Choose this if you want to provisionally accept the current seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference college or branch upgrade in the next round.

Important Note: To confirm either the Freeze or Float option, candidates must pay a seat acceptance fee online. The fee is Rs 20,000 for General and OBC category candidates, and Rs 12,000 for SC and ST category candidates. Failure to pay the fee within the given dates will result in the automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, and the candidate will be removed from the regular counselling cycle.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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