Final Call: UPTAC Counselling 2025 Round 4 Fee Payment Deadline Today

The UPTAC 2025 Round 4 seat allotment results are out, and today is the last day for B.Tech aspirants to pay the seat confirmation fee. This news article provides a step-by-step guide on the admission process, explains the auto-freeze rule, and looks ahead to Round 5.

Today, August 15, 2025, is a high-stakes day for thousands of engineering aspirants who have participated in the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2025. The deadline to pay the seat confirmation fee for UPTAC Round 4 is here. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has made it clear that failure to complete this payment by the end of the day will lead to the forfeiture of the allotted engineering seat, effectively ending a student’s journey in this phase of the counselling process. This is the last call for many students to secure their engineering admission and begin their engineering career.

For those still unclear about the next steps, this news report provides all the necessary details, from the payment process to what the upcoming rounds hold. For regular updates on all things related to engineering and admission, students can follow Only Education News.

The Critical Deadline: Seat Confirmation and Fee Payment

The seat allotment results for UPTAC 2025 Round 4 were published on August 13. Since then, successful B.Tech aspirants have had a small window to accept their seats and pay the required fee. The final deadline for this is today, August 15, 2025.

• Payment Process: Candidates must log in to the official UPTAC website at uptac.admissions.nic.in using their JEE Main 2025 application number and password. They must then pay the seat confirmation fee, which is INR 20,000 for General/OBC candidates and INR 12,000 for SC/ST candidates. A payment receipt will be generated upon successful transaction.
• Physical Reporting: While the fee payment is the immediate priority, the physical reporting to the allotted engineering college is the next crucial step. The official schedule for this is from August 18 to August 21, 2025. Candidates must carry all original documents, including mark sheets, caste certificates, and the seat allotment letter, to the college for verification.

Missing the fee payment deadline today will lead to the cancellation of the allotment, and the candidate will not be considered for any further rounds of the regular counselling.

Understanding the Auto-Freeze Rule of Round 4

In previous rounds of UPTAC Counselling, students had the choice to "Freeze" or "Float" their allotted seat. The "Freeze" option meant accepting the seat and withdrawing from future rounds, while "Float" allowed a student to keep their seat while still being eligible for an upgraded seat in the next round.

However, a key change has been introduced for UPTAC Round 4. Any seat allotted in this round is automatically frozen. This means that candidates who get an engineering seat in this round must accept it; they do not have the option to "float" for an upgradation. This rule makes the decision to pay the fee even more final for B.Tech aspirants. Once the fee is paid, the candidate's seat is confirmed, and they must proceed with the physical reporting to the college. The seat auto-freeze rule aims to bring the regular counselling process to a definitive conclusion.

What's Next for Engineering Aspirants: UPTAC Round 5

For those who have completed their Round 4 formalities and reported to their respective engineering college, a final opportunity for internal movement exists. UPTAC Round 5 is designated for internal sliding.

• Internal Sliding: This process allows students who have already been admitted to an engineering college to apply for a change of branch within the same institution. This is based on vacant seats and the student's rank.
• Schedule: The online willingness for internal sliding is from August 18 to August 21, 2025. The allotment for internal sliding is scheduled for August 22, 2025.

This is a valuable chance for students to get their preferred engineering course if a seat becomes available.

Conclusion

With the deadline for UPTAC Round 4 seat confirmation and fee payment today, all engineering aspirants must act with urgency. This critical step secures an engineering seat and is the gateway to an engineering career. The upcoming Round 5 for internal sliding offers a final chance for branch changes for admitted students. Staying informed and adhering to the counselling schedule is paramount to a successful admission process.