UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026 - AKTU will release the UPTAC 2026 eligibility criteria for B.Tech on the official website, uptac.admissions.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check the eligibility criteria for UPTAC 2026 on this page once it is released. The eligibility criteria outline the minimum conditions that candidates must meet to apply for UPTAC B.Tech counselling 2026. These requirement will include the age limit, nationality, qualifying exam, qualifying marks, and more. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before beginning the UP B.Tech 2026 registration process.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 (JEE Main) for session 1 in January 2026. The exam dates will be announced by the testing agency soon on its official website.
Candidates who meet the UPTAC eligibility criteria can complete the registration before the deadline. Admission to the B.Tech programs in the Engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh will be done based on JEE Main exam scores. Read the article to know more about the UPTAC 2026 eligibility criteria.
Candidates must be aware of the eligibility criteria for UPTAC 2026 before applying for the exam. Below are the eligibility criteria for UPTAC based on various parameters.
Nationality: Candidates must be an Indian national/NRI/PIO or foreign national to be eligible for UPTAC 2026.
Age Limit: There is no age limit.
Domicile: Candidates must have either passed the qualifying exam from any institution in Uttar Pradesh or must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh to be eligible for AKTU 2026. In the case of being a domicile of Uttar Pradesh, a candidate will have to produce a domicile certificate of their parents (Father or mother) during the verification process.
If a candidate is not domiciled in Uttar Pradesh and has passed the qualifying exam from any institute of the state, he/she will also be eligible to apply for UPTAC 2026. However, such candidates will be considered for admission to only 20% of the sanctioned seats available in private institutions affiliated with Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). Other than this, such candidates will not be offered reservation benefits.
Qualifying Exam and Marks- Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination from UP Board or equivalent to be eligible for UP B.Tech 2026. The qualifying subjects and marks in the qualifying exam differ according to various programs. For admission to the B.Tech course candidates must have a valid JEE Main scorecard 2026. For B.Tech (AG/BT) admissions, candidates have to appear for UPTAC 2026. The following table shows the subject combination and marks in the qualifying exam of UPTAC 2026.
Program/Courses | Subjects(Compulsory Required) | Subjects (At least One from list) | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech | Physics & Mathematics | Physics Mathematics Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject), | Candidates should have passed class 12 or qualifying the exam in 2025 or 2026. Candidates appearing in class 12 or equivalent qualifying exams in 2026 can apply for UPTAC 2026. |
B. Tech. (Bio Technology) | Physics, Chemistry | Biology/Biotechnology/Maths | Passed 10+2 examination and Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the subjects taken together. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. |
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics | Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of 10+2 level examination | ||
Mathematics | Passed 10+3 Diploma Obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate. | ||
B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering) | Physics, Chemistry OR Agriculture Stream | Maths/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Agriculture/ Agriculture stream | Passed 10+2 examination and Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in the subjects taken together. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. |
Foreign Nationals/PIOs must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to be eligible for UPTAC 2026-
Candidates must have passed the qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, which is considered equivalent to the (10+2) exam by the Association of Indian Universities.
Candidates must submit a copy of their passport in support of their Nationality.
The authority will announce the UPTAC application form 2026 release date on the official website. The UPTAC 2026 registration will begin in May 2026. Before filling out the form, candidates must fulfil the UPTAC 2026 eligibility criteria. The application process for UPTAC 2026 will include registration, after which candidates must fill in all required details along with uploading scanned images of their photograph and signature as specified by the authorities. The final step is the payment of fees, which can be paid through online mode.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates who can apply for UPTAC 2026 include those with a valid score in JEE Main, CUET UG, NATA, or other specified entrance exams
Other state candidates are not eligible for admission in government or government-aided institutes through UPTAC 2026.
To qualify, candidates must have completed their 10+2 education with a Science stream, including subjects such as Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Additionally, they need to have a valid JEE Mains or CUET score. There are no age limit restrictions for eligibility.
There is nothing provided by the authorities on the number of attempts allowed for UPTAC exam.
On Question asked by student community
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Yes, you can prepare for and take the JEE Main exam after completing your intermediate (12th year) exams. This is a common path for students who want to dedicate a year to intensive preparation without the pressure of simultaneous board exams.
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You can get the JEE 2025 Syllabus from this link : JEE Main Class 12th Syllabus 2026
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You cannot "renew" your September 2025 certificate. You must apply for a completely new EWS certificate after April 1, 2026.
EWS certificates are linked to a specific financial year.
Your certificate issued in September 2025 is valid for the financial year 2025-26. It is based on your family's income from the previous financial year (i.e., 2024-25).
The certificate required for JEE counselling in mid-2026 must be valid for the financial year 2026-27. This certificate must be based on your family's income from the financial year 2025-26 and must be issued on or after April 1, 2026.
Since they are based on two different income periods, they are considered completely different documents.
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For JEE Main 2026, NTA has said that students should update their Aadhaar, category certificate, and UDID if applicable before applying. During registration, you will need to upload your 10th marksheet, photo, signature, and ID proof. The registration is expected to start in October or November 2025.
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Hi! Don’t worry, you can correct your category this year while filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form. If you belong to BC/OBC category and have the valid caste certificate, you can apply under OBC NCL now. It will not be a problem if last year you had applied as General/EWS, since each year’s application is considered separately.
OBC NCL is for candidates from socially and educationally backward communities (non creamy layer) with income below 8 lakh, while EWS is for students from the general category (not SC/ST/OBC) with family income below 8 lakh. Since your family income is less than 2 lakh and you are BC, applying under OBC NCL is the right choice and will give you reservation benefits.
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