UPTAC 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment OUT
The Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 process has entered its final stage. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is currently conducting Special Round 2 (also called Round 7), which is the last spot round to fill remaining empty seats in government and private colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
The UPTAC seat allotment results were announced on September 2nd, and the physical reporting phase is now active. Candidates are required to report to their assigned institutes between September 3rd and September 7th to formalize their admission.
Candidates who have been allotted a seat must physically visit their respective institutes with all original documents and allotment letters to complete verification and secure their admission.
UPTAC 2026 Special Round 2 Complete Schedule
| Stage | Start Date | End Date | Status |
| New Student Registration | August 19, 2026 | August 23, 2026 | Completed |
| Document Verification | August 20, 2026 | August 25, 2026 | Completed |
| Special Round Fee Payment (₹20,000) | August 20, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | Completed |
| College Choice Filling & Locking | August 23, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | Completed |
| Seat Allotment Result | September 2, 2026 | September 2, 2026 | Completed |
| Physical Reporting at College | September 3, 2026 | September 7, 2026 | On going |
Current Seat Vacancy Situation
Government Colleges
Top government colleges—such as IET Lucknow, KNIT Sultanpur, and BIET Jhansi—have almost no empty seats left in high-demand branches like Computer Science, IT, and AI/ML. However, a few seats are still available in traditional engineering branches such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering.
Top Private Colleges (Delhi-NCR Region)
Popular private colleges in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad (like KIET, AKGEC, GL Bajaj, and Galgotias) still have open seats. While main Computer Science seats are limited, seats are available in specialized fields like Data Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT.
Other Private Colleges Across UP
Private colleges across the rest of Uttar Pradesh have the highest number of unfilled seats. Students applying to these colleges have a strong chance of securing a seat in almost any branch.
MBA, MCA, and Direct 2nd-Year Entry
Seats are still open for postgraduate programs (MBA/MCA) and 2nd-year B.Tech lateral entry in both government university campuses and private colleges.
Key Rules Every Student Must Know
- No Seat Upgrade Option: In Special Round 2, there are no Float or Upgrade options. The seat given to you on September 2, 2026, is final.
- Fee Adjustment: The ₹20,000 special round fee you pay online will be adjusted directly into your college’s first-year tuition fee.
- No Refund After Seat Allocation: If you are given a seat based on your filled choices, your ₹20,000 fee will not be refunded, even if you choose not to join the college.
- Compulsory College Visit: If you get a seat, you must physically visit the allotted college between September 3 and September 7, 2026, with your original documents to complete admission.
Step-by-Step Choice Filling Guide
- Visit uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on “Special Round 2 Choice Filling 2026” and log in with your Roll Number and Password.
- Check the official vacant seat list on the portal to see which colleges have open seats.
- Add your preferred colleges and branches in order of preference (put your top choice first).
- Lock your choices before August 30, 2026. If you forget, the system will automatically lock your last saved options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Can a new student register for Special Round 2 today?
No, fresh student registrations closed on August 23, 2026. Only students who completed registration and fee payment can fill choices.
Q2. What happens if I don’t get any seat in Special Round 2?
If no college seat is allotted to you based on your list, your ₹20,000 special round fee will be refunded back to your bank account.
Q3. Can I change my college list after locking it?
No, once you lock your options or after the August 30, 2026 deadline passes, no changes can be made.
Q4. Is going to the college in person mandatory after allotment?
Yes, visiting the allotted college in person between September 3 and September 7, 2026, is compulsory to submit original certificates and confirm your admission.
Conclusion
UPTAC Special Round 2 is the final opportunity for students to secure engineering, management, and technical college seats in Uttar Pradesh for this academic year. With document verification ending today, students should carefully review the list of available seats and submit their choices before August 30, 2026 to ensure the best chance of allotment on September 2, 2026.