Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has released the UPTAC 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result on July 30, 2026, on the official counselling portal uptac.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who participated in Round 3 choice filling can now log in with their application number and password to check their allotted institute, branch, and category for admission to B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, and B.Des programmes under the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 process.
Direct Link to Check UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment
UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Counselling Name | Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 |
| Round | Round 3 (of 4 main rounds, followed by internal sliding and special rounds) |
| Result Release Date | July 30, 2026 |
| Official Portal | uptac.samarth.edu.in. |
| Courses Covered | B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, B.Des |
| Seat Confirmation Deadline | August 1, 2026 |
| Login Requirement | Application number and password |
UPTAC 2026 Counselling: Important Dates
The table below lists the key dates in the UPTAC 2026 counselling schedule leading up to and following the Round 3 result, based on AKTU's official notices.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 seat allotment result | July 18, 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | July 25, 2026 (originally scheduled July 24) |
| Round 2 fee payment extended till | July 28, 2026 |
| Round 3 choice filling | July 27–28, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat allotment result | July 30, 2026 |
| Round 3 seat acceptance fee payment / freeze-float last date | August 1, 2026 |
Note: Dates for rounds after Round 3 are provisional and subject to change. Candidates should keep checking uptac.samarth.edu.in for the confirmed schedule.
How to Check UPTAC 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result
Follow these steps to view and download your Round 3 allotment letter:
- Go to the official UPTAC website: uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on the candidate login link on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and password, then log in.
- Open the "Seat Allotment" or "Round 3 Result" tab on your dashboard.
- Your allotted institute, branch, and category will be displayed on screen.
- Download and save your seat allotment letter in PDF format for future reference and physical reporting.
What to Do After the Round 3 Result: Freeze or Float
Once your Round 3 allotment is out, you must choose one of the available options on the portal within the deadline. This choice determines whether you continue in the counselling process and what happens to your current seat.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Freeze | You accept the allotted seat permanently and exit further counselling rounds. No seat upgrades will be offered after this. |
| Float | You keep your current Round 3 seat as a guaranteed backup while remaining eligible for a possible upgrade in Round 4. Floating can never result in a worse seat than your current allotment. |
| Withdraw | You exit the counselling process entirely. A partial refund of the seat acceptance fee may be available if withdrawal is completed within the specified deadline; check the portal for the exact refund policy. |
Since Round 4 functions as an auto-freeze round - meaning any candidate still floating after Round 4 is automatically locked into the best seat they have held across all rounds - Round 3 is one of the last rounds where actively choosing to float carries a meaningful decision.
UPTAC 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee
To confirm (freeze or float) an allotted seat, candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee, which is later adjusted against the total course fee.
| Category | Seat Acceptance Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹20,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹12,000 |
The last date to pay the seat acceptance fee for Round 3 is August 1, 2026. If your Round 3 allotment is an upgrade from an earlier round, you typically only need to pay the fee difference, if any, since the SAMARTH portal tracks your existing payment against the new allotment - always verify the exact amount due on your downloaded allotment letter.
Important Instructions for Round 3 Allotted Candidates
- Carefully verify your allotted institute, branch, and category on the allotment letter before proceeding.
- Failure to pay the seat acceptance fee or complete physical reporting within the deadline results in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat, with no refund, as per the UPTAC counselling brochure.
- Candidates should re-check their eligibility across categories in each round, since vacancy patterns shift as other candidates accept, upgrade, or withdraw seats.
- Outstation (non-UP) candidates should keep checking their status each round, since All-India quota seats can open up as candidates withdraw or get allotted elsewhere.
- Choices locked during Round 3 choice filling also apply to Round 4 allotment and the internal sliding round.
Is Round 3 the Final Round of UPTAC 2026 Counselling?
No. Round 3 is followed by Round 4 (an auto-freeze round), after which an Internal Sliding round and up to two Special Rounds are expected to be conducted, tentatively in August 2026, to fill any seats that remain vacant. Special Rounds are open to fresh registrations and CUET UG-qualified candidates as well, but availability of popular branches at top government colleges in these later rounds is typically very limited.