The UPTAC 2026 Round 1 choice filling period closes today, July 16, 2026. Candidates registered for counselling can now finalize their selections of colleges and courses. The UPTAC seat allotment results for Round 1 will be released on July 18, 2026.
Key UPTAC 2026 Dates
The choice filling process began on July 13, 2026. The final deadline for candidates to lock their preferences is July 16, 2026. Following this, the Round 1 seat allotment will be announced on July 18, 2026 . Candidates will then have from July 18 to July 20, 2026, to confirm their seats and indicate their willingness to proceed.
How to Complete Choice Filling
Candidates must access the official UPTAC website at uptac.samarth.edu.in. Log in using their application number and password. Navigate to the choice filling section. Select desired institutes and courses. Arrange these choices in order of priority. Review all selections carefully before locking and submitting the form. Save and download the confirmation page for future reference.
UPTAC Seat Allotment Factors
Seat allotment for Round 1 depends on several factors. These include the candidate's JEE Main 2026 rank or other qualifying entrance exam scores. Category-wise reservation norms are applied. The preferences candidates locked in the system are considered. The availability of seats in participating institutes also plays a role.
Next Steps After Allotment
Candidates who receive a seat allotment must check their assigned institute and program. They need to pay the required seat acceptance fee by the deadline. Following payment, candidates must choose between the Freeze or Float option. Failure to complete these steps within the stipulated time may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
