UPTAC Counselling 2026 Choice Filling Date – 22 to 25 June 2026 | Complete Guide

UPTAC Counselling 2026 choice filling date for Round 1 is 22 June 2026 to 25 June 2026. According to the official schedule that AKTU published on 23 May 2026, candidates have to log in to https://uptac.samarth.edu.in and fill in, order and lock their college-branch preference choices during this time before the Round 1 seat allotment takes place on 27 June 2026.

This is one of the shortest and most consequential windows in the entire counselling process,  just four days to make a decision that determines where you spend the next four years. Candidates who research their choices in advance and enter the window prepared consistently secure better outcomes.

UPTAC 2026 Choice Filling – Complete Round-Wise Schedule

Round	Activity	Start Date	End Date
Round 1	Online Choice Filling and Locking	22 June 2026	25 June 2026
Round 1	Seat Allotment	27 June 2026
Round 1	Seat Confirmation Fee + Freeze/Float	27 June 2026	29 June 2026
Round 2	Online Choice Filling (Alteration) and Locking	30 June 2026	01 July 2026
Round 2	Seat Allotment	03 July 2026
Round 3	Online Choice Locking (Final — used for all further rounds including internal sliding)	06 July 2026	07 July 2026
Round 3	Seat Allotment	09 July 2026
Round 4	Seat Allotment (Auto Freeze)	11 July 2026
Special Round 1	Choice Filling	19 July 2026	23 July 2026
Special Round 1	Seat Allotment	25 July 2026
Special Round 2	Choice Filling	27 July 2026	30 July 2026
Special Round 2	Seat Allotment	31 July 2026

Key Point About Round 3 Choice Filling

Round 3 choice filling (6–7 July 2026) is the last opportunity to change choices. As per the official schedule, the choices locked in Round 3 will also be used for all further rounds including internal sliding. Thus round 3 locking carries an extreme significance. Make sure to put in your choices in your correct final order.

What Is Freeze and Float in UPTAC 2026?

Candidates should respond with Freeze/Float after each seat allotment round (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3).

Freeze: The allotted seat is satisfactory and the candidate is not interested in any upgrade in subsequent rounds, the allotted seat stands confirmed.

Float: Candidate wishes to accept the allotted seat and at the same time wishes to be considered for a better seat in the next round, according to the lockable options. The higher choice will be automatically accepted by the system if it is available, otherwise the current seat will be maintained. It is an option to have risk free upgrade.

Freeze/Float response must be submitted within the deadline for each round. Round 1: 27–29 June 2026, Round 2: 3–5 July 2026, Round 3: 9–10 July 2026.

How to Fill Choices on the UPTAC 2026 Portal

Here is the step on how to fill choices for UPTAC counseling:

• Go to the online portal ( https://uptac.samarth.edu.in ) and login with your application form number and password
• Select ‘Choice Filling’ option on the page
• Download the choice sheet (seat matrix). You need to use the official choice sheet which is released on the website prior to start of choices filling)
• Search for colleges according to names, district, branch, type of college, etc.
• Select college and branches and put your preferences, starting from the highest preference.
• Compare each choice you have added to your list to the closing ranks of UPTAC of the previous year. Make sure that you have included colleges that can possibly give you a seat considering previous years’ closing ranks.
• Take the final review of your choices in order.
• Click on ‘Lock Choices’ before June 25 2026 because choices that have not been locked will not be considered in the counseling.
• Download the lock choices confirmation print out.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the UPTAC 2026 choice filling date for Round 1?

Ans: Round 1 choice filling opens on 22 June 2026 and closes on 25 June 2026. Seat allotment is on 27 June 2026.

2. What happens if I don't lock my choices before 25 June 2026?

Ans: Unlocked preferences are not processed during allotment. You will receive no seat allotment in Round 1 if choices are not locked before the deadline.

3. Can I change my choices in Round 2 after Round 1 allotment?

Ans: Yes. Round 2 allows choice alteration from 30 June to 1 July 2026. However, Round 3 (6–7 July 2026) is the last chance to change choices, and those locked choices are used for all subsequent rounds including internal sliding.

4. What is internal sliding in UPTAC 2026?

Ans: Internal sliding (Round 5) is for candidates reporting to the institute. If there are vacant seats after round 4, all physically reported candidates may apply for internal sliding in the same institute from July 14th- 16th 2026. Result of allotment will be on July 18th 2026.

5. What is the choice filling date for Special Round 1?

Ans: The choices will be opened for Special Round 1 from July 19th 2026 to July 23rd 2026. The allotment results for this round will be announced on July 25th 2026.

6. Is choice filling free or does it require an additional fee?

Ans: No extra money is required for the filling of choices, however, after the allotment of seats a fee of ₹20,000/- or ₹12,000/- has to be deposited as a seat confirmation fee. The fee in special rounds would be ₹20,000/-(No Refund)

7. How many choices should I fill in UPTAC 2026?

Ans: There is no upper limit for choices. A good upper level is considered between 25 to 35 (College + Branch combination based on some research and a mix of Govt. & Private Colleges) for better result of allotment.

8. Who can participate in Special Round choice filling?

Ans: Special Round 1 and Special Round 2 are open to candidates who were not allotted a seat in regular rounds or who withdrew. Candidates who were allotted a seat in earlier rounds and did not withdraw are not allowed to register for Special Rounds. OSGE candidates (outside UP, non-UP domicile parents) can also register for Special Rounds.