UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age limit, Marks, Qualification

UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age limit, Marks, Qualification

Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 03 Oct 2025, 11:35 AM IST

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.

UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Check Age limit, Marks, Qualification
UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026

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.

UPTAC Eligibility Criteria 2026

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.

B.Arch.

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.

UPTAC 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals

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.

UPTAC 2026 Application Form

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)

Q: Who can apply for UPTAC 2026?
A:

Candidates who can apply for UPTAC 2026 include those with a valid score in JEE Main, CUET UG, NATA, or other specified entrance exams

Q: How many times can I appear for UPTAC?
A:

There is nothing provided by the authorities on the number of attempts allowed for UPTAC exam.

Q: Are other state candidates eligible for UPTAC exam?
A:

Other state candidates are not eligible for admission in government or government-aided institutes through UPTAC 2026.

Q: What is the qualifying exam for UPTAC 2026?
A:

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.

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If you filled the JEE Main January form with Class 12 passed in 2025 and are planning to appear again for the Class 12 exam through HOS, there is usually no serious issue. You were eligible to apply since you had already passed Class 12. Reappearing through HOS for improvement or requalification is allowed, provided HOS is a recognized board. During counselling, your latest valid Class 12 result will be considered. Make sure you meet the 75% marks or top 20 percentile requirement where applicable. If a correction window opens, update details if needed.

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Yes, you are eligible for both JEE Mains and Advanced, as you completed your 12th with physics, chemistry and biology. Moreover, you passed mathematics in 2025, which makes you fit the eligibility criteria of both exams.

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