UPTAC 2025: Special Counselling Rounds Open a Final Window for Admission

For thousands of engineering aspirants across Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2025 is in its final and most crucial phase. While the main counselling rounds have concluded, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has opened special rounds to fill the remaining vacant seats in its affiliated colleges. Today, August 24, 2025, is a critical day, as it marks the last date for both registration and the payment of fees for the Special Round 1.

The UPTAC special counselling is a golden opportunity for students who were unable to secure a seat in the regular rounds. This includes candidates who either missed the previous registration windows or did not get an allotment of their choice. Admission in these rounds is based on scores from JEE Main 2025 and other national-level exams like CUET (UG) 2025.

Today's Checklist: Securing Your Seat

For aspirants participating in UPTAC Special Round 1, the following deadlines are absolutely non-negotiable:

• Registration and Fee Payment: Today is the last date to register for Special Round 1 and pay the counselling fee. The fee is ₹1,000 for regular rounds but is a special participation fee of ₹20,000 for these special rounds, which will be adjusted in your final tuition fees. If you have not yet registered or paid, you must do so immediately on the official website, uptac.admissions.nic.in.
• Document Verification: The online document verification process for this special round is also ongoing until August 25. An immediate registration today ensures you have enough time for this crucial step. The verification team will check all your uploaded documents against the eligibility criteria.
• Choice Filling and Locking: The choice filling window for Special Round 1 is open until August 26. While you have a couple of days, it's wise to begin filling out your college and course preferences today. It is recommended to fill as many choices as possible to increase your chances of securing a seat.

The Road Ahead: Allotment and Final Steps

The seat allotment for UPTAC Special Round 1 is scheduled for August 27, 2025. Following the allotment, candidates who have been assigned a seat must make a decision and pay the remaining fees. The final stage is physical reporting to the allotted college for document verification, which is scheduled for August 28-29, 2025.

Important Documents for Verification: When you physically report to the allotted college, you must carry both original and photocopied documents. Key documents include:

• UPTAC 2025 Allotment Letter
• JEE Main 2025 / CUET 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificates
• Domicile Certificate (for UP candidates)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate

Candidates are advised to prepare all documents in advance to ensure a smooth admission process. For regular updates on all engineering admissions and entrance exams, follow Only Education.