UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 seat allotment result is expected to Release by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) today, August 18, 2026, on the official counselling portal uptac.samarth.edu.in. Candidates who completed choice filling for the UPTAC 2026 special round can now log in with their application number and password to check their allotted institute and course. This article explains the important dates, how to check the result, the documents needed, and what to do next.
UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 Result - Quick Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow |
| Counselling Name | Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2026 |
| Round | Special Round 1 |
| Result Release Date | August 18, 2026 (Expected) |
| Official Website | uptac.samarth.edu.in |
| Login Requirement | Application number/roll number and password |
| Courses Covered | BTech, Integrated MTech, and BDes admissions |
UPTAC 2026 Special Round Important Dates
AKTU had earlier revised the UPTAC 2026 special round counselling schedule. Based on the updated schedule, here are the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Special Round fee payment and document verification | Till August 14, 2026 |
| Special Round choice filling | Extended till August 16, 2026 |
| Special Round 1 seat allotment result | August 18, 2026 (Expected) |
| Special Round 2 seat vacancy display | August 18, 2026 |
| Physical reporting for Special Round 1 allottees | August 19 to August 21, 2026 |
| Special Round 2 registration begins | August 19, 2026 |
How to Check UPTAC 2026 Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
- Visit the official UPTAC website: uptac.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on the "UPTAC Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Result" link on the homepage.
- Log in using your application number/roll number and password.
- Your seat allotment status, along with the allotted institute and course, will be displayed on the dashboard.
- Download and save the provisional allotment letter, if applicable, for further reference.
UPTAC Special Round Seat Acceptance Fee
| Round | Fee | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Special Round (as per revised schedule) | Rs. 20,000 | Non-refundable |
| General Rounds (for reference) | Rs. 20,000 (General/OBC), Rs. 12,000 (SC/ST) | As per round-wise rules |
Freeze, Float, or Withdrawal: What Applies in the Special Round?
In UPTAC's general counselling rounds, candidates who receive a seat can choose to freeze (accept the seat permanently and exit further rounds), float (retain the seat while remaining open to an upgrade in the next round), or withdraw. For the Special Round specifically, some sources indicate that allotments are treated as final with no freeze/float mechanism, while candidates not reporting within the deadline lose the seat with no refund. This has not been uniformly confirmed in the official notification reviewed for this article, so candidates should check their dashboard instructions and the official schedule carefully before assuming which option applies.
Physical Reporting After Special Round 1 Allotment
Candidates allotted a seat in UPTAC Special Round 1 must complete physical reporting at the allotted institute between August 19 and August 21, 2026. Candidates who fail to report within this window will have their allotted seat cancelled, with no refund of the fee paid.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Use only your original UPTAC registration credentials to log in; do not share your password with anyone.
- Carefully cross-check the allotted institute, course, and category shown in the result before proceeding further.
- Complete seat acceptance fee payment and any required reporting within the specified deadlines to avoid cancellation.
- Keep all original documents and photocopies ready for verification at the time of reporting.
- Regularly check uptac.samarth.edu.in for updates, as the counselling schedule has been revised in the past.
UPTAC 2026 Counselling: What Happens After Special Round 1?
Following Special Round 1, AKTU will conduct UPTAC 2026 Special Round 2, with registration opening on August 19, 2026. Candidates who are not allotted a seat in Special Round 1, or who wish to try for a different institute/course, can participate in Special Round 2, subject to seat availability shown in the vacancy list released alongside the Special Round 1 result.