UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Cutoff Released; Seat Acceptance Ends July 20
Published 20 Jul 20269 min read208 Views
The Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has posted the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 Round 1 cutoff on their official website at uptac.samarth.edu.in. The cutoff is presented as opening and closing ranks and is available for all participating colleges, courses, and categories. The round 1 seat allotment results were announced on July 18, 2026. Students who have been given a seat need to perform two tasks by July 20, 2026. They must pay the seat acceptance fee and choose either "Freeze" or "Float" on the website. UPTAC is a centralized system for admission to technical programs like BTech, BArch, BPharm, MBA, MCA, and others. It includes government, government-aided, and private institutions affiliated with AKTU in Uttar Pradesh. The seat allocation is based on a student’s JEE Main 2026 rank and their chosen preferences.
UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Oepning and Closing Ranks
| Institute | Branch | Opening Rank (OPNO) | Closing Rank (OPNO) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. J. P. Ruhelkhand University | Artificial Intelligence | 96,481 | 249,615 |
| Feroze Gandhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Raebareli | Aeronautical Engineering | 75,218 | 243,877 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology | Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data Science | 102,867 | 422,259 |
| Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University | Artificial Intelligence | 123,028 | 376,621 |
| Institute of Technology & Management, Lucknow | Agricultural Engineering | 200,143 | 1,198,640 |
| Rajshree Institute of Management & Technology, Bareilly | Artificial Intelligence | 257,749 | 646,454 |
| Aligarh College of Engineering & Technology, Aligarh | Agricultural Engineering | 431,073 | 782,094 |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh University | Agricultural Engineering | 434,531 | 796,355 |
| S.R. Institute of Management & Technology, Lucknow | Agricultural Engineering | 558,926 | 558,926 |
| Vivekananda College of Technology & Management, Aligarh | Agricultural Engineering | 763,021 | 763,021 |
UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 choice filling and locking | July 13 to July 16, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | July 18, 2026 |
| Round 1 cutoff release | July 18, 2026 |
| Seat acceptance fee payment and Freeze or Float submission | July 18 to July 20, 2026 |
UPTAC 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee
Students must pay the acceptance fee by the specified deadline. If they miss the payment, their seat will be automatically canceled.
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | Rs 20000 |
| SC and ST | Rs 12000 |
How to Check the UPTAC 2026 Round 1 Cutoff?
The cutoff details are available on the official UPTAC portal. Students can check the opening and closing ranks with a few steps.
- Visit uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on the Cut-Off Matrix link on the homepage.
- Select 2026 from the year dropdown and choose Round 1.
- Pick your preferred institute, course, and category.
- The opening and closing ranks for that choice will appear on the screen.
- Download or save the page for future use.
How to Read Opening and Closing Ranks?
The opening rank refers to the JEE Main rank of the first student who got a seat in that college, course, category, and round. The closing rank is the rank of the last student who received a seat in the same group. If your rank is between the opening and closing rank for a particular college and course, you had a good chance of getting the seat in Round 1. These ranks can also help plan your choices for the next rounds.
Freeze or Float; Which Option Should You Pick?
Allotted students must choose between Freeze or Float along with paying the seat acceptance fee.
Both options affect your participation in future rounds.
- Freeze means you accept the seat as your final choice. You stop participating in further rounds and must report to the college as scheduled.
- Float means you accept the seat as a backup option. You can also take part in the next round to see if you can get a better seat.
Students unsure about an upgrade should choose Float. Those who are happy with the offered seat should go for Freeze to save time and effort.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to uptac.samarth.edu.in to check your Round 1 seat allotment result.
- Use the Cut-Off Matrix to compare your rank with the closing rank of your allotted course.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs 20000 or Rs 12000 depending on your category before July 20, 2026.
- Choose Freeze if you want to fix your seat or Float if you want to check for a better option in the next round.
- Download the provisional allotment letter and keep the fee receipt for document verification.