AKTU Counselling: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as UPTU, is one of the largest state public universities in Lucknow, UP. The university oversees counseling sessions for technical, IT, management, and other courses in its affiliated colleges.
AKTU allocates seats for various courses like B.Tech/M.Tech Integrated, B.Tech, B.Arch, MBA, and MCA through UPTAC Counselling. Students aiming for technical courses must register for counselling at uptac.admissions.nic.in. The university updates about the counselling on its official website.
AKTU Counselling Quick Highlights
Particular | Detail |
| University Name | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University (AKTU) |
| Establishment Year | 2002 |
| Counselling | UPTAC Counselling and Admission |
| AKTU Counselling Registration | Online |
| Courses | B.Tech, Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech, B.Arch, MCA, MBA |
| Contact | 1800-1800-161 |
| uptac.helpdesk@aktu.ac.in | |
| Website | https://uptac.admissions.nic.in |
AKTU Counselling: Courses for Admission
AKTU oversees UPTAC counselling and admission for various UG and PG courses. The university offers admission to 1st year and 2nd Year (Lateral entry) to B.Tech./M.Tech.(Integrated), B.Tech.(BT)/B.Tech.(AG), B.Arch., B.Des, B.Pharmacy, BHMCT, BFAD, BFA, B.Voc., MBA(Integrated), MCA(Integrated), MCA, and MBA.
We have tabulated course eligibility and exams accepted below:
Course | Eligibility | Compulsory Subject | At least one subject from the list | Exam Accepted |
| B.Tech-M.Tech (Integrated) | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) OR 3 Years Diploma with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) from an institution recognized by BTEUP | Physics & Mathematics | Chemistry/ Bio-Technology / Biology/ Technical Vocational subject | JEE Mains |
| B.Tech (Bio-Technology) | Physics & Mathematics/Biology | CUET-UG | ||
| B.Tech (Agriculture) | Physics & Mathematics/Agriculture Steam | Maths/ Bio-Technology / Biology/ Agriculture/Agriculture Stream | CUET-UG | |
| B.Des | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-UG |
| B.Pharmacy | 10+2 | Physics & Chemistry | Mathematics/Biology | CUET-UG |
| B.Arch | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | Physics & Mathematics | Chemistry/ Biology / Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies | NATA/CoA |
| 10+3 with 45% marks | Mathematics | |||
| BHMCT | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-UG |
| BFAD | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-UG |
| BFA | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-UG |
| B.Tech (Lateral) | Three years / Two years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) in any branch of Engineering and Technology (except Agriculture Engg., Pharmacy, and Architecture) from the institution recognized by BTEUP or equivalent.
B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) + 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject.
D.Voc. in the same or allied sector from the institution recognized by BTEUP or equivalent. | - | - | CUET-UG |
| B.Pharmacy (Lateral) | Three Years/Two Years (Lateral Entry) Diploma in Pharmacy with 45% marks (5% relaxation to reserved category) | - | - | CUET-UG |
| MBA (Integrated) | 10+2 with 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-UG |
| MCA (Integrated) | 10+2 with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Accountancy as compulsory subjects and 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | Mathematics/ Statistics/ Accountancy | CUET-UG |
| B.Voc | 10+2 | - | - | CUET-UG |
| MBA | Graduation with 50% (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-PG |
| MCA | B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. (IT) / B.E. (CSE)/ B.Tech. (CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or equivalent Degree. OR Graduation degree (B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A./ B. Voc./ etc.,) with Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation level Obtained at least 50% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) | - | - | CUET-PG |
Check out the complete list of AKTU courses
AKTU Counselling: Important Dates
Round | Event | JEE Mains/NATA/CUET (UG/PG) |
| Round 1 | Registration, Payment of Fee, Document Upload & Verification | Sept 2024 (Tentative) |
| Online Choice Filling and Locking | ||
| Seat Allotment | ||
| Payment of Seat Confirmation | ||
| Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) | ||
| Round 2 | Online Choice Filling (alteration) and Locking | Sept 2024 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment | ||
| Online Willingness (Freeze/Float) | ||
| Payment of Seat Confirmation | ||
| Online Withdrawal | ||
| Round 3 | Online Choice Locking (last option to change the choices, the choices filled will also be treated for further rounds including internal sliding) | Sept 2024 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment | ||
| Payment of Seat Confirmation | ||
| Online Withdrawal (Last option to withdraw from counselling, Refund) | ||
| Round 4 | Seat Allotment (auto freeze for all candidates) | Sept 2024 (Tentative) |
| Payment of Seat Confirmation fee for new allotment if any | ||
| Physical Reporting of freeze candidates at the allotted Institution (in case of non-reporting allotted seat will be deemed as canceled, and no refund will be provided for whatsoever reason) | ||
Round 5 (Internal Sliding Govt. Institutions) | Online willingness for internal sliding (only for government institutes, only for physically reported students in government institutes) | Oct 2024 (Tentative) |
| Allotment for Internal Sliding in Govt Colleges (if seats remain vacant) | ||
| Seat vacancy For Special Round | ||
Round 6 (Govt. Institutions) | Registration for Special Round 1 | Oct 2024 (Tentative) |
| Payment of Special Round Fee | ||
| Document Verification | ||
| Choice Filling | ||
| Seat Allotment | ||
| Physical Reporting |
AKTU Counselling: Registration Process
Registration for AKTU counselling for admission is done online mode only. Interested candidates are required to fill out the Application Form online through the official website https://uptac.admissions.nic.in.
Candidates filling out the Online Application Form are required to upload scanned images of the latest color photograph and signature. Application forms having blurred photographs will be rejected.
Candidates from reserved categories, sub-categories, rural considerations, etc., need to mention that in the Application Form. They also need to bring the original certificates when physically reporting to the Institute where the seat has been allotted, along with a self-attested copy of each. We have mentioned the steps to fill out the application form for AKTU Counselling:
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website: @uptac.admissions.nic.in
- Register with UPTAC counselling
- Complete the Application form with the necessary information
- Upload the necessary documents
- Pay the nominal registration fees, i.e., INR 1000 for all the categories
Step 2: Document Verification: The Central Document Verification Team will authenticate the documents. Upon successful verification, candidates will receive an SMS/email as confirmation.
Step 3: Choice Filling: Access the choice filling section on the UPTAC portal using your registration ID and password. Pick preferred colleges and courses from the available list.
Step 4: Seat Allotment: The authorities will announce the seat allotment result online based on the choices made. Candidates can check their allotment using their login details.
Step 5: Seat Acceptance and Fee Payment: After seat allotment, candidates can Freeze or Float the Allotted Seat. To secure the seat, candidates must pay a Seat Acceptance Fee of Rs. 20,000 (General and OBC)/Rs. 12,000 (SC & ST). Upon payment, seat acceptance information will be provided. Accept the seat by paying the admission fees within the specified timeframe.
Step 6: Online Willingness: If unsatisfied with the seat allotment, candidates have options:
- Freeze: Accept the seat without participating in further allotment rounds.
- Float: Retain the allocated seat while remaining open to subsequent counseling rounds.
- Withdrawal: Cancel participation in the counseling process.
Step 7: Reporting to Allotted College: After seat acceptance and fee payment, report to the allotted college within the stipulated timeframe. Bring all necessary documents for verification and complete admission formalities.
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AKTU Counselling: Documents Required
For UPTAC counselling process, the following documents are required:
- UPTAC Counselling Registration Confirmation Page
- 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
- 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable) for reserved category candidates (OBC/SC/ST)
- Domicile Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Income Certificate (if applicable) for candidates seeking fee concessions
- Photo identification proof (such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Passport)
- Recent passport-sized photographs
AKTU Counselling: Who can apply?
AKTU offers admission to the First year as well as to the Second year (Lateral Entry) through UPTAC counselling. AKTU counseling is available for students who have cleared their qualifying exam from any institution in the U.P. and meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates who passed their qualifying exam outside the U.P. must submit their parent's domicile certificate (either Father or Mother) during online registration for verification. The original certificate needs to be presented during offline verification at the Institute where the seat is allotted.
Furthermore, this counseling is open to candidates who completed their qualifying exam outside of U.P. and whose parents (both Father and Mother) are not residents of U.P.
AKTU Counselling: Participating Institutes
We have tabulated the institutes and universities participating in UPTAC Counselling for admissions to various technical courses:
Universities and institutions taking Admission through UPTAC | |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University | Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya
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| Bundelkhand University, Jhansi | C.S.A. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur
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Ch. Charan Singh University Campus Meerut
| D. D. U. Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur |
| Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra | Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya |
| Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut |
| Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur | - |