AKTU Admission 2026 is handled through the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling portal for colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. The university has more than 700 affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh, and admission covers courses such as B.Tech and MBA along with MCA, B.Arch, B.Pharm, and BHMCT. B.Tech fees at affiliated colleges start from INR 55,000 per year, MBA fees start from INR 59,700 per year, and B.Arch fees start from INR 57,730 per year.

B.Tech admission works through two separate merit routes. One list is prepared for JEE Main 2026 score holders, and another list is prepared for CUET-UG 2026 score holders. Both groups take part in the same UPTAC seat allotment process for more than 85,000 B.Tech seats.

  • UPTAC 2026 includes 4 main rounds, 1 internal sliding round, and 2 special rounds for B.Tech and B.Arch.
  • Students from any Indian state can apply because UP domicile is not compulsory for AKTU-affiliated college seats.
  • For UP domicile students, 85% of seats come under the home state quota, while the All India quota covers 15%.
  • AKTU-affiliated colleges do not set any upper age limit for B.Tech admission.
  • For B.Tech Lateral Entry, students can use a CUET-UG 2026 score or a Diploma in Engineering.
  • Reservation follows Uttar Pradesh rules: OBC gets 27%, SC gets 21%, EWS gets 10%, and ST gets 2% of total seats.

AKTU Admission Portal 2026: aktu.ac.in | UPTAC Counselling: uptac.admissions.nic.in

Direct Admission at AKTU: Government and government-aided affiliated colleges fill every seat only through UPTAC merit. Private affiliated colleges can keep up to 10% of seats under the management quota. Students should contact the chosen college for eligibility and fee details for this route.

AKTU UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, AKTU-affiliated colleges offer B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, BHMCT, BBA+MBA Integrated, and BCA+MCA Integrated programmes. Admission is done through UPTAC by using the required entrance score for each course. For B.Tech, UPTAC manages more than 85,000 seats across government, government-aided, and private affiliated colleges.

AKTU UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Academic Eligibility Entrance Exam
B.Tech, General/OBC/EWS 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject. Minimum 45% aggregate. JEE Main 2026 or CUET-UG 2026
B.Tech, SC/ST/PwD 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject. Minimum 40% aggregate. JEE Main 2026 or CUET-UG 2026
B.Tech Lateral Entry Diploma in Engineering of 3 years or B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics. Minimum 45%, or 40% for SC/ST. CUET-UG 2026 or Diploma in Engineering
B.Arch, General/OBC/EWS 10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Minimum 50% aggregate. NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2
B.Arch, SC/ST/PwD 10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. Minimum 45% aggregate. NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2
B.Pharm (4 years) 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry, along with Biology or Mathematics. Minimum 45%. CUET-UG 2026
BHMCT (4 years) 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% aggregate. CUET-UG 2026
BBA+MBA Integrated (5 years) 10+2 in any stream with at least 45% aggregate. CUET-UG 2026
BCA+MCA Integrated (5 years) 10+2 with Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate. CUET-UG 2026
  • B.Tech Biotechnology and Agricultural Engineering admission is based only on the CUET-UG merit list at UPTAC.
  • Students appearing for 10+2 in 2026 can apply, but they must submit their mark sheets during document verification.
  • B.Arch applicants must also meet Council of Architecture eligibility conditions during document verification.

AKTU UG Selection Criteria 2026

For B.Tech, UPTAC makes two independent rank lists: one from JEE Main 2026 and one from CUET-UG 2026. Seats are allotted round by round according to merit, course choice, college choice, category, and seat availability. UPTAC does not conduct any Group Discussion or Personal Interview for B.Tech admission.

  • Seat allotment is based only on merit within the student’s track and category.
  • If two students have the same rank position, higher Mathematics marks at the 10+2 level decide the better rank.
  • Private affiliated colleges may keep up to 10% of seats under the management quota.
  • B.Tech fees at affiliated colleges start at INR 55,000 per year for the general category.

For B.Arch, UPTAC prepares merit lists using NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 scores. Both exam routes are treated as separate pools. Portfolio review is not part of the UPTAC counselling stage. B.Arch fees at affiliated colleges start from INR 57,730 per year.

How to Apply for UG Courses at AKTU?

Students must apply through UPTAC after getting the required entrance exam score. The same counselling portal is used for B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, BHMCT, and integrated UG programmes.

  • Step 1: Register at uptac.admissions.nic.in with the required JEE Main, CUET-UG, or NATA score.
  • Step 2: Pay the UPTAC registration fee online.
  • Step 3: Upload 10+2 mark sheets, entrance scorecard, ID proof, and category certificate if needed.
  • Step 4: Choose and lock colleges, branches, or programmes during the choice-filling window.
  • Step 5: After allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee and report to the allotted college with original documents.

AKTU PG Admission 2026

AKTU PG admission includes MBA and MCA through UPTAC PG counselling. MBA applicants need a valid CUET-PG 2026 score, and more than 28,000 MBA seats are offered through AKTU-affiliated management institutes in Uttar Pradesh.

AKTU PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Academic Eligibility Entrance Exam
MBA, General/OBC/EWS Graduation in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks. CUET-PG 2026
MBA, SC/ST/PwD Graduation in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate marks. CUET-PG 2026
MCA (2 years) Graduation with Mathematics. Minimum 50%, or 45% for SC/ST. CUET-PG 2026
  • Final-year graduation students can apply, but they must submit the final mark sheet during document verification.
  • Work experience is not required for UPTAC MBA counselling at AKTU-affiliated colleges.
  • MBA fees at affiliated colleges start from INR 59,700 per year.

AKTU PG Selection Criteria 2026

MBA seat allotment through UPTAC depends fully on the CUET-PG 2026 merit rank. UPTAC does not include Group Discussion or Personal Interview for MBA admission. Private colleges using management quota seats may follow a separate process.

How to Apply for PG Courses at AKTU?

  • Step 1: Qualify CUET-PG 2026 in the correct subject group for MBA or MCA.
  • Step 2: Register on the UPTAC PG portal after registration opens.
  • Step 3: Upload graduation mark sheets, CUET-PG scorecard, and category certificate if applicable.
  • Step 4: Fill and lock college and specialisation choices for the selected PG programme.
  • Step 5: Pay the seat acceptance fee after allotment and report to the allotted college with original documents.

AKTU Scholarships 2026

Students studying in AKTU-affiliated colleges can apply for state and central government scholarships. Many of these schemes are processed through the National Scholarship Portal.

  • UP Post-Matric Scholarship: This is for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students who are domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Students can apply at scholarship.up.gov.in after their admission is confirmed.
  • NSP Central Scholarships: Minority students can apply for these scholarships. Merit-cum-means rules are followed, and applications must be submitted at scholarships.gov.in within the announced deadline.
  • Institute Merit Scholarships: Several private AKTU-affiliated colleges give merit-based fee waivers to top-ranked UPTAC allottees. The allotted college provides the final amount and conditions.

AKTU Admission FAQs

Ques. Can students get AKTU B.Tech admission without JEE Main 2026?

Ans. Yes. JEE Main 2026 is a main route for B.Tech through UPTAC, but CUET-UG 2026 score holders also get a separate merit list. Students can take part in B.Tech counselling through either valid score.

Ques. What academic marks are needed for AKTU B.Tech admission?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. The third subject should be Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject. General, OBC, and EWS students need 45% aggregate, while SC, ST, and PwD students need 40%.

Ques. What is the total B.Tech seat intake under UPTAC 2026?

Ans. UPTAC 2026 handles more than 85,000 B.Tech seats in Uttar Pradesh. These seats are offered by more than 700 AKTU-affiliated government, government-aided, and private colleges.

Ques. How much does B.Tech cost at AKTU-affiliated colleges?

Ans. For the general category, B.Tech fees at AKTU-affiliated colleges begin from INR 55,000 per year. The final fee depends on the college type and chosen specialisation. Government colleges usually charge less than private colleges.

Ques. Is management quota available for AKTU admission?

Ans. AKTU does not offer direct admission at the university level. Government and government-aided colleges admit students only through UPTAC merit. Private affiliated colleges may keep up to 10% of seats as management quota, and students must contact the specific college for that route.

Ques. Which entrance test is used for AKTU MBA admission?

Ans. MBA admission through UPTAC PG counselling requires CUET-PG 2026. Students register on the UPTAC portal with their CUET-PG score, and seats are allotted by merit rank. UPTAC does not conduct GD or PI for MBA admission.

Ques. Who can apply for AKTU B.Arch admission in 2026?

Ans. Students need 10+2 with Mathematics and at least 50% aggregate, or 45% for SC/ST. They also need a valid NATA 2026 or JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 score. Both score types are used for UPTAC B.Arch counselling.

Ques. How does UPTAC allot seats for AKTU colleges?

Ans. UPTAC is the common counselling process for AKTU-affiliated college admission. Students register with their entrance score, add college and branch choices, and get seats according to merit rank. For B.Tech and B.Arch, UPTAC has 4 main rounds, 1 internal sliding round, and 2 special rounds.

Ques. Are appearing students allowed to register for AKTU admission 2026?

Ans. Yes. Students appearing for 10+2 or graduation exams in 2026 can register for UPTAC. They must submit the final mark sheet and pass certificate during document verification or college reporting.

Ques. Does AKTU set an age bar for B.Tech admission?

Ans. No. There is no age limit for B.Tech admission at AKTU-affiliated colleges. Any student who meets the academic rules and has a valid JEE Main or CUET-UG 2026 score can join UPTAC counselling.