The UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination) has been a significant entrance test of the students willing to obtain higher technical education in Uttar Pradesh over the years. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical university (AKTU), Lucknow administered the exam. However, as of the academic year 2022-23 this exam has been scrapped and instead national level exams are being conducted. This move is a considerable game changer not only among students but also in the overall technical education scenario.
Which exams have replaced UPSEE now?
Previously, UPSEE was applicable in obtaining admissions to most undergraduate programs such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm. Today the entrance into those courses occurs by means of the following national examinations:
- B.Tech: JEE Main
- B.Arch: NATA
- B.Pharm, B.Des, B.Tech (Biotech/Agriculture): CUET-UG
This has now changed and AKTU does not have any entrance examination of its own and all the entrance is done on the basis of marks obtained in national level entrance exam and this is arranged by UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling).
UPTAC 2025: Application Process and Important Information
It can be expected that the UPTAC Counselling 2025 will begin in July 2025. With regard to the national exams cleared, interested candidates will be required to register, by visiting the UPTAC site.
- Application Fee: ₹1000
- Online Application: Scanned photo and signature must be uploaded
- Payment: Through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card
- Edit Facility: Correction window will be available once after application
Eligibility Criteria: Who can apply?
B.Tech:
- 10+2 passed (Physics, Mathematics compulsory, Chemistry/Biology/Tech subject optional)
- Minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST) marks
- Admission based on JEE Main rank
B.Tech (Biotechnology):
- Physics, Mathematics/Biology compulsory
- Admission based on CUET-UG rank
B.Arch:
- 10+2 passed (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics compulsory)
- Minimum 50% marks
- Admission based on NATA score
B.Pharm:
- Physics, Chemistry compulsory + Mathematics/Biology
- Admission based on CUET-UG rank
Seat allocation policy: Who is eligible for how many seats?
- In government institutions: 100% seats based on national exams
- In private colleges: 85% seats for UP domicile students
- Management/NRI quota: 15% seats
- 20% seats: for students from outside UP (based on JEE/NATA merit)
Domicile and reservation categories: Which category do you fall under?
Under UPTAC counselling, seats are allocated based on domicile and reservation categories. Some major categories:
- UPGE: General category students from UP
- UPSC / UPST / UPBC: SC/ST/OBC students residing in UP
- UPGD: Outside students whose parents are UP residents
- GDSC / GDST / GDBC: Outside students + SC/ST/OBC + UP resident parents
- GDDA: Special exemption to children of Defence Services Personnel
- OSGE: Non-UP Domicile Students (Eligible in 20% quota)
Important Dates (Expected):
| Process | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Application Start | July 2025 |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Document Verification | TBA |
| Counselling Round 1 | TBA |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | TBA |
| Round 2 & 3 | TBA |
How to Apply? A Simple Guide
- Visit the official website of UPTAC
- Fill the application form and set password
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay ₹1000 fee
- Download the confirmation page
Exam Centres, Admit Card, Merit List?
Note: Now no entrance exam is conducted by AKTU. So there will be no exam centres, no admit cards, no merit list of UPSEE. Everything will be based on JEE Main, NATA or CUET.
Additional Important Information
- 12th pass without grace is mandatory.
- While filling the application form on OMR sheet, use only blue or black ball pen.
- Correction facility will be provided once the form is filled.
- Keep checking the syllabus, exam center, and result information from time to time on the official websites of JEE Main and NATA.
Conclusion: New paths, new opportunities
Since UPSEE is going to be discontinued, students would now face the need to be admitted by taking admissions through national exams. Such transformation provides students with a chance to compete nationwide and this is a giant step towards raising the standard of education. In case you want to pursue B.Tech, B.Arch or even some other technical courses then it is high time to start preparing exams such as JEE Main, NATA and CUET now.
Now is the time to prepare smartly, because the path has changed – but the destination is the same.
UPTAC 2025 can be the gateway to your dream college – just apply with the right strategy and on time.
