UPCET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for UP Combined Entrance Test (UPCET / CUET PG-style), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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
Older dates (29)
Special Rounds registration opens (tentative)
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026For candidates who missed main rounds or withdrew
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Final admission and reporting deadline
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Expected last week of August for final special rounds and leftover seats
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPTAC special round 2 seat allotment expected
Tue, 25 Aug, 2026Tentative date for special round 2 allotment results
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPTAC special round 2 choice filling closes
Sun, 23 Aug, 2026Last date to submit college and course preferences for special round 2
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPTAC special round 2 choice filling begins
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Second special round choice filling opens (Aug 19-23)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPTAC special round 1 physical reporting opens
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Document verification and admission confirmation at allotted colleges (Aug 19-21)
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPTAC special round 1 seat allotment result
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026Special counselling round 1 allotment announced
Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPTAC subsequent counselling rounds expected
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Round 3 and Round 4 counselling likely in early August
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Physical reporting at allotted college (tentative)
Wed, 29 Jul, 2026Expected late July for candidates who freeze their seat
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Physical reporting to allotted institutes begins
Mon, 27 Jul, 2026Reporting window from July 27-29, 2026
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Willingness submission and fee payment deadline (Round 2)
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Candidates must submit willingness and pay seat acceptance fee by July 26
Archived 19 Aug 2026
UPTAC Round 2 seat allotment result
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Round 2 allotment declared on July 25, 2026
Archived 19 Aug 2026
UPTAC Round 2 choice filling window
Tue, 21 Jul, 2026Round 2 choice filling for float candidates (July 21-22)
Archived 19 Aug 2026
First round seat allotment
Mon, 20 Jul, 2026Initial allocation of seats to state university postgraduate programs
Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 1 seat allotment result announced
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026Seat allotment result declared on July 18, 2026
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Round 2 choice alteration window (tentative)
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Candidates can modify preferences for Round 2
Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPTAC Round 1 choice filling period
Mon, 13 Jul, 2026Choice filling ran from July 13-16, 2026
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Round 1 seat allotment result (tentative)
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026Expected after choice filling window closes
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Round 1 choice filling (revised dates expected)
Tue, 7 Jul, 2026Originally scheduled July 4-7; postponed, new dates awaited
Archived 28 Jul 2026
Counseling registration begins
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Choice filling and document verification phase starts for qualified candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Document verification completed
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Online document verification concluded on July 2, 2026
Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPTAC registration deadline (extended)
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Registration closed June 30, 2026 on uptac.samarth.edu.in
Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPTAC counselling registration window closed
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026Registration was open from May 25 to June 30, 2026
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Result declaration
Sun, 28 Jun, 2026Final scorecard and merit list publication expected
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Preliminary answer key release
Fri, 5 Jun, 2026Provisional answer keys published with objection window
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍UPCET examination day
Fri, 29 May, 2026Computer-based test conducted across UP centers
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Fri, 15 May, 2026Download window opens for examination hall tickets
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for application submission
Fri, 8 May, 2026Final deadline including extended window for form submission and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026Online registration begins for UPCET postgraduate admissions
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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