Uttarakhand State Entrance Examination (UKSEE) 2026, previously conducted by Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU), has been discontinued since 2023. Admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as B.Pharm, BHMCT, MCA, MBA, M.Pharm, M.Tech, lateral entry B.Tech, and B.Pharm are now based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE, or direct merit/counselling. For B.Tech first year, JEE Main scores are mandatory. Lateral entry and pharmacy courses use diploma/qualifying exam merit. Over 100 affiliated government and private institutes in Uttarakhand offer thousands of seats. Centralized counselling through UTU portal allocates seats based on scores, preferences, and reservation. Candidates monitor uktech.ac.in for latest admission notifications and counselling schedules.
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UKSEE 2026 Important Dates and Updates
Since the UKSEE exam is scrapped, no separate entrance test occurs. Admissions follow national exam cycles or direct processes. Key tentative dates based on 2025 trends and expected 2026 schedule:
Lateral Entry: Diploma syllabus in relevant branch.
Now prepare via JEE Main/GATE syllabi for respective courses.
Admission Preparation Tips Post UKSEE Discontinuation
Focus on national exams: JEE Main for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech, GPAT for M.Pharm. Use NCERT books for basics. Practice previous JEE/GATE papers. Improve speed and accuracy. For lateral entry/merit-based, maintain high diploma/graduation percentage. Stay updated with UTU notifications. Join online mocks for time management. Analyze weak areas regularly.
UKSEE Admission Result and Merit List
No separate result. Merit lists prepared from JEE Main/GATE scores or qualifying marks. Published round-wise on uktech.ac.in. Tie-breakers: Higher scores in key subjects, then age.
Previous Year Admission Trends and Cutoffs
Cutoffs now based on JEE Main ranks for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech. Top institutes like GB Pant Engineering College, College of Technology require high scores.
Understanding trends helps target preparation. Government colleges competitive with lower closing ranks. Reserved categories higher ranks. Spot rounds fill remaining seats.
Approximate JEE Main CRL trends for B.Tech (General Category, recent years):
College/Branch
2023 Closing Rank (Approx)
2024 Closing Rank (Approx)
2025 Trend
GB Pant Institute - CSE
50,000-80,000
60,000-90,000
70,000-1,00,000
College of Technology Pantnagar - Mechanical
80,000-1,20,000
90,000-1,30,000
1,00,000-1,50,000
Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute - Civil
1,00,000-1,50,000
1,20,000-1,80,000
1,50,000-2,00,000
THDC Institute of Hydropower - Electrical
1,20,000-1,80,000
1,50,000-2,00,000
1,80,000-2,50,000
Women Institute of Technology - ECE
1,50,000-2,00,000
1,80,000-2,50,000
2,00,000+
For lateral entry/pharmacy: Based on diploma merit; top colleges close at 80-90%+. Check official counselling PDFs on uktech.ac.in.
Previous Year Question Papers Reference
Since exam discontinued, refer JEE Main/GATE previous papers from official NTA/GATE sites. Old UKSEE papers (up to 2022) available on uktech.ac.in archives or reliable platforms like aglasem.com for understanding state-level patterns.
UKSEE 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment
Counselling online with registration, fee payment, choice filling, allotment rounds. Report to institute with documents for confirmation. Total seats: Thousands across courses. 2025 trends: High demand for CSE/ECE in government colleges; spot rounds active for private seats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, UKSEE has been discontinued since 2023; admissions are through JEE Main, GATE, or merit-based counselling.
Admission is through JEE Main scores followed by Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) counselling.
Domicile is beneficial for state quota seats (about 85%); remaining seats are under All India quota.
The counselling fee is expected to be between ₹1000–2000 and may vary each year.
GB Pant Institute of Engineering & Technology Pauri, College of Technology Pantnagar, Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology, THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering Tehri, and Women Institute of Technology Dehradun.
There are thousands of seats available across government and private engineering institutes.
Yes, lateral entry is available based on diploma merit followed by counselling.
GATE is preferred, but non-GATE candidates may be admitted through merit-based procedures.
Counselling registration is expected to start around May–June 2026 after JEE Main results.
JEE Main/GATE scorecard, 10+2 or diploma marksheets, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and ID proof.
Yes, spot rounds are conducted at the institute level for vacant seats.
Seat allotment details can be checked by logging into the counselling portal at uktech.ac.in.
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