Opportunity for B.Tech Admissions in UP Without JEE or CUET

Exciting news for aspiring B.Tech students in Uttar Pradesh! If you missed the JEE Mains, you can still secure a seat in one of the 70,000 vacant B.Tech positions. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is launching a special counseling process that allows admissions based on 12th-grade marks, JEE, and CUET scores. With two rounds of special counseling scheduled, this is a golden opportunity for students to enroll in engineering programs without the usual entrance exam requirements. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your education!

By Ambika Singh Aug 27, 2025, 11:08 IST

B.Tech Admission Update

B.Tech Admission: If you intended to pursue a B.Tech degree after completing your 12th grade but missed the JEE Mains, there's promising news for you. You can now enroll in B.Tech programs in Uttar Pradesh (UP). Preparations are underway for this initiative. Currently, there are 70,000 vacant B.Tech seats in UP, and efforts are being made to offer admissions without requiring JEE or CUET UG scores.

Let's delve into the details regarding the counseling rounds conducted for filling these B.Tech seats in UP and the new admission process without JEE and CUET.

AKTU's Counseling Process

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) oversees the counseling for B.Tech admissions in UP. Most engineering colleges in the state follow AKTU's counseling process. This year, AKTU has completed five rounds of counseling for B.Tech admissions. Reports indicate that 31,000 B.Tech seats were filled during these rounds, while 4,000 registrations were recorded for the sixth round. However, 70,000 seats remain unfilled, including approximately 1,900 seats in government engineering colleges. To address this, AKTU plans to initiate a special counseling process to fill these vacancies.

Special Counseling Initiative

AKTU has announced a special counseling program aimed at filling the vacant B.Tech seats. This initiative will consist of two rounds of counseling, where admissions will be based on JEE, CUET UG, and 12th-grade marks.

Candidates can register and pay fees for the first round of special counseling until August 28. The choice filling period will last until August 31, with seat allotments scheduled for September 2. The registration for the second round will occur on September 7 and 8, with fees due during this time. Choice filling for this round will be open until September 10, and seat allotments will be finalized on September 11.