UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 Choice Filling Extended Till August 16 at uptac.samarth.edu.in

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has extended the choice filling deadline for UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 BTech admissions until August 16, 2026 at uptac.samarth.edu.in. This extension provides additional time for eligible candidates to review vacant seats and lock their preferences for admission to various affiliated institutes across Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) is a state-level engineering counselling process conducted annually by AKTU. The Special Round specifically targets seats that remained vacant after the main counselling rounds, offering a crucial opportunity for aspirants who may have missed earlier registrations or did not secure an allotment.

UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1: Revised Schedule

AKTU has released a revised schedule for the UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1, adjusting key dates to accommodate the extended choice filling period. Candidates must complete their fee payment and document verification by August 14, 2026, to remain eligible for seat allotment. The seat allotment result for this round is now slated for release on August 18, 2026, followed by the physical reporting window at the allotted institutes.

UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1: Eligibility

Candidates from the following categories are eligible to participate in the UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1:

• JEE Main 2026-qualified candidates seeking BTech admission.
• CUET UG 2026 candidates who selected AKTU during the application process.
• Candidates applying for Integrated MTech and BDes programmes.
• Fresh candidates who did not register in the earlier UPTAC counselling rounds.
• Candidates who were allotted a seat earlier but did not report to the allotted institute.

UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1: Participation Fee

Candidates participating in the Special Round 1 must pay a non-refundable participation fee through the online payment modes available on the Samarth portal.

UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 Choice Filling: Step-by-Step Guide

Candidates can complete their UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 choice filling online by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official portal: Go to uptac.samarth.edu.in.
2. Log in: Enter your registered credentials to access the candidate dashboard.
3. Open choice filling: Select the BTech Special Round choice filling option.
4. Check vacancies: Review the available vacant seats before making your choices.
5. Fill preferences: Select and arrange your preferred colleges and BTech branches.
6. Review and lock: Verify your choices and lock them before the deadline.
7. Save the confirmation: Download or save a copy of the submitted choices for future reference.

UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1: Physical Reporting and Document Verification

Physical reporting at the allotted institute is a mandatory step for confirming admission. Candidates must present a set of original documents along with their provisional allotment letter and the fee payment receipt. Institutes will conduct document verification and confirm the admission on the spot. Timely reporting is critical, as non-compliance will lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat without any fee refund.

Required Documents for Physical Reporting:

• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
• JEE Main 2026 or CUET UG 2026 scorecard
• Valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar card, PAN card)
• Category certificates (for reservation benefits)
• Domicile proof (for Uttar Pradesh state quota seats)
• Provisional allotment letter
• Special Round participation fee payment receipt

Written by Nishit Kumar

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