UPCET Highlights
UPCET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test) was the entrance exam for admission to AKTU-affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh. For the 2026 admission cycle, no separate UPCET was held: admissions through UPTAC counselling used scores from national exams instead.
- Conducting Body: AKTU (admissions via UPTAC counselling)
- Exam Level: State (Uttar Pradesh)
- Frequency: Not held separately in 2026
- Official Website: aktu.ac.in
Which Exam Score You Need Now
| Course | Admission based on |
| B.Tech | JEE Main |
| MBA, MCA | CUET PG |
| B.Pharm, B.Des and other UG courses | CUET UG |
| B.Arch | NATA |
Check the UPTAC information brochure for the exact score accepted for each course.
UPTAC Counselling 2026
UPTAC registration opened on 25 May 2026 and ran to 30 June 2026. The counselling had four regular rounds and two special rounds. Counselling is managed on the UPTAC portal linked from aktu.ac.in.
What to Do for 2027
- Register for the national exam your course needs (JEE Main, CUET UG, CUET PG or NATA).
- Watch aktu.ac.in for the UPTAC 2027 notice, expected around May 2027.
- Register for UPTAC counselling with your score.
FAQs on UPCET
Was UPCET held in 2026?
No. AKTU admissions for 2026 used JEE Main, CUET UG, CUET PG and NATA scores through UPTAC counselling.
How do I get MBA admission in AKTU colleges?
Through CUET PG scores and UPTAC counselling.
Where are updates published?
On aktu.ac.in and the UPTAC counselling portal.
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