Does UPTAC accept JEE Main Paper 2?

Yes, but NATA is given priority. If you have both, NATA is used in merit. JEE Paper 2 alone is accepted if NATA is not available.

Does UPCET cover B.Arch?

No. UPCET (NTA) is for engineering, pharmacy, and other programs but not B.Arch. UPTAC B.Arch uses NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 directly.

Is there tuition fee waiver in UPTAC for B.Arch?

No. The tuition fee waiver is for B.Tech, B.Pharm, MCA, and MBA only, not B.Arch.

Is MNNIT Allahabad B.Arch in UPTAC?

No. MNNIT Allahabad is a CFTI and admits B.Arch through JoSAA. UPTAC does not allot MNNIT seats.

How is the domicile rule defined?

Either parent has UP domicile OR the candidate has Class 12 qualifying examination from a UP-recognised institution. Either condition makes you eligible for state quota seats.

How many counselling rounds does UPTAC have?

Four main rounds plus a sliding round plus a special round plus a spot round. Choice filling and reporting deadlines apply at each stage.

When does UPTAC B.Arch counselling start?

Typically June after NATA Phase 1 results. The 2026 dates will be on uptac.admissions.nic.in.

Is Jamia Millia Faculty of Architecture in UPTAC?

No. Jamia Millia is a central university in Delhi and admits B.Arch through its own admission process, not UPTAC.

UPTAC B.Arch 2026: AKTU UP Counselling, NATA Priority

This counselling guide is currently available in English only. Translations are coming soon.

2026 schedule pendingSchedule TBD

UPTAC typically opens registration in June after NATA Phase 1. Four main rounds plus sliding plus special plus spotNote: Based on UPTAC 2025 cycle. NATA-priority merit weighting and round structure expected to continue in 2026.

UPTAC, conducted by AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), runs the centralised B.Arch counselling for Uttar Pradesh. NATA score is given priority over JEE Paper 2 in merit calculation. UPCET (NTA) does NOT cover B.Arch. There is no tuition fee waiver under UPTAC for B.Arch (only for B.Tech, B.Pharm, MCA, MBA).

Important dates

Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected date
May 2026
Upcoming: UPTAC registration opens
June 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 2 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 3 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 4 / sliding
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Special and spot rounds
August or September 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

Entrance priority: NATA preferred, JEE P2 used if no NATA
UPCET used for B.Arch?: No
Rounds: 4 main + sliding + special + spot
Domicile rule: Parent UP domicile OR qualifying exam from UP
Tuition fee waiver: NOT for B.Arch

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved categories from UP).
Entrance acceptedNATA score is the primary entrance. JEE Main Paper 2 is accepted as secondary. Submit both for maximum coverage.
Domicile or UP qualifying examEither parent has UP domicile OR candidate has Class 12 qualifying examination from a UP-recognised institution.

Reservation matrix

UPTAC seat reservation
Category	Quota	Notes
OPEN	Merit
SC	21%
ST	2%
OBC	27%
EWS	10%
PwD (horizontal)	5%
Female (horizontal)	20%
Defence (horizontal)	5%
Freedom Fighter (horizontal)	2%

Fee structure

UPTAC counselling fee, General: ₹1,000 (verify 2026)
UPTAC counselling fee, SC/ST: ₹500 (verify 2026)
Seat acceptance feeAdjusted against tuition at the institute: Approx ₹20,000

Top participating colleges

IET Lucknow Department of ArchitectureLucknow
Government College of ArchitectureLucknow
Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and TechnologyJhansi
BBD University School of ArchitectureLucknow
Integral University Faculty of ArchitectureLucknow
Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia (NOT in UPTAC, central university)New DelhiJamia Millia admits B.Arch through its own admission test, not UPTAC

Common mistakes to avoid

NATA is given priority over JEE Paper 2

In UPTAC merit, NATA score is preferred. If both scores are submitted, NATA is used in merit calculation. Plan to take NATA seriously even if you have a strong JEE Paper 2.

No tuition fee waiver for B.Arch

UPTAC offers tuition fee waiver only for B.Tech, B.Pharm, MCA, and MBA, NOT B.Arch. Many candidates assume it covers B.Arch and miss out on planning.

UPCET does not cover B.Arch

UPCET, conducted by NTA, is for B.Tech and other engineering/pharmacy programs. For B.Arch use NATA or JEE Paper 2 directly.

IIT BHU and IIIT Allahabad do not offer B.Arch

IIT BHU is in JoSAA for B.Tech only. IIIT Allahabad does not offer B.Arch. There is no IIT or IIIT B.Arch route in UP through UPTAC.

NIT Allahabad B.Arch is JoSAA

MNNIT Allahabad B.Arch is via JoSAA, not UPTAC. UPTAC covers state and private colleges affiliated with AKTU.

Frequently asked questions

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against uptac.admissions.nic.in before applying.