UPTAC Counselling 2025 Round 1: Choice Filling Underway!

UPTAC Counselling 2025 Round 1 choice filling active today, July 25. Final deadline July 28 for B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Des admissions. Fill & lock choices at uptac.admissions.nic.in.

The UPTAC Counselling 2025 is the gateway to admission in various government and private technical institutions affiliated with AKTU. The Round 1 choice filling commenced on July 24, 2025, providing candidates with a limited but critical timeframe to finalize their academic preferences.

Active Period: Today, July 25, 2025, marks an active day in the UPTAC Round 1 choice filling window. Candidates who have successfully registered and completed their document verification are eligible to participate. For B.Tech admissions, JEE Main 2025 qualified candidates are primarily involved in this round.

Strict Deadline: The last date to fill and lock choices for UPTAC Round 1 is July 28, 2025. It is imperative for all aspirants to complete this step well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or complications. Unlocked choices will not be considered for seat allotment.

Official Portal: All choice filling activities must be performed exclusively on the official UPTAC website: uptac.admissions.nic.in. This portal is the only reliable source for submitting preferences and receiving official updates.

This phase is paramount as it directly influences the seat allotment for engineering aspirants in the state.

How to Fill and Lock Your Choices Effectively 

Strategic choice filling is vital for maximizing your chances of securing a desirable engineering seat. Candidates should approach this process with careful planning and research.

1. Login to the Portal: Visit uptac.admissions.nic.in and log in using your JEE Main 2025 application number (for B.Tech candidates) or CUET UG application number (for other courses), password, and security pin.
2. Access Choice Filling: Once logged in, candidates will find the link for "Online Choice Filling and Locking - Round 1."
3. Research Colleges and Courses: Before filling, thoroughly research the participating colleges, their engineering branches, previous year's cut-offs, faculty, infrastructure, and placement records. This will help you make informed decisions.
4. Add and Prioritize Choices: Add your preferred colleges and courses to your list. Critically, arrange them in descending order of preference. Your highest priority should be your first choice, followed by others. Filling as many options as possible can increase your chances of securing a seat.
5. Save Regularly: The system allows candidates to save their choices multiple times. It is recommended to save your choices frequently as you build your preference list.
6. Lock Choices: The most crucial step is to lock your choices before the July 28, 2025, deadline. Once choices are locked, no further modifications can be made. While an auto-lock feature may exist, it is always best to manually lock your choices to ensure your final preferences are registered.

Successful completion of choice filling is contingent upon prior registration and verification of documents as per the UPTAC guidelines.

What's Next? Seat Allotment and Beyond 

After the choice filling window closes on July 28, 2025, the UPTAC system will process the allotments based on candidates' ranks, preferences, and seat availability.

Round 1 Seat Allotment Result: The much-awaited UPTAC Round 1 Seat Allotment Result for JEE Main candidates is scheduled to be announced on July 30, 2025. Candidates will be able to check their provisional allotment status by logging into their portals.

Seat Confirmation & Willingness: Following seat allotment, candidates who are allotted a seat will have a window from July 30 to August 1, 2025, to pay the seat confirmation fee and submit their willingness (Freeze or Float option).

• Freeze: Accepting the allotted seat and not participating in subsequent rounds.
• Float: Accepting the allotted seat but opting to be considered for an upgrade in later rounds.

Physical Reporting: Candidates who freeze their seats will eventually need to physically report to their allotted colleges for document verification and final admission formalities.

Subsequent Rounds: For aspirants who do not get their desired seat in Round 1 or opt to float, UPTAC counselling will proceed with Round 2 choice filling (alteration) and locking from August 2 to August 3, 2025, followed by its seat allotment result.

Staying informed about these crucial dates and processes is key to a successful admission journey for engineering aspirants in Uttar Pradesh.

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Conclusion:

Today, July 25, 2025, is a vital day for engineering aspirants engaged in UPTAC Counselling 2025 Round 1 choice filling. With the July 28 deadline fast approaching, it is critical to carefully select and lock choices on uptac.admissions.nic.in. Making informed decisions now will pave the way for successful seat allotment on July 30, 2025, and a smooth admission into their chosen B.Tech or other technical programs in Uttar Pradesh's colleges.