UPTAC MCA Counselling 2026–27: Official Previous Year Opening & Closing Rank Analysis
If you are planning to pursue an MCA through UPTAC Counselling, understanding the previous years' Official Opening Rank (OR) and Closing Rank (CR) is one of the most important steps in making an informed college choice.
This article presents an official UPTAC MCA cut-off matrix based on previous years' counselling data. The rankings are arranged from top to bottom according to the lowest (best) General/Open Home State (GOPH) Round 1 Closing Rank, providing a clear hierarchy of colleges.
Important Notice
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur is not included in this list because it no longer participates in centralized UPTAC counselling. The university conducts its MCA admissions independently through its own admission portal.
Official UPTAC MCA Previous Year Cut-Off Matrix
Rank | Institution | Round 1 OPEN (OR–CR) | Round 1 OBC/BC (OR–CR) | Round 4 OPEN (OR–CR) | Round 4 OBC/BC (OR–CR) |
1 | Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET), Lucknow | 14 – 842 | 96 – 611 | 139 – 1928 | 41 – 995 |
2 | University of Lucknow (Main Campus) | 45 – 1806 | 230 – 1120 | 296 – 3481 | 561 – 1780 |
3 | Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering & Technology (BIET), Jhansi | 90 – 2956 | 650 – 1210 | 310 – 4201 | 620 – 1940 |
4 | Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology (KNIT), Sultanpur | 110 – 3407 | 710 – 1350 | 355 – 4901 | 710 – 2100 |
5 | JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida | 215 – 740 | 1250 – 1980 | 1121 – 1290 | 2701 – 3050 |
6 | KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad | 320 – 990 | 2010 – 2850 | 1551 – 1740 | 3751 – 4120 |
7 | Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida | 410 – 1250 | 2200 – 3150 | 1810 – 2120 | 4100 – 4650 |
8 | Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad | 520 – 1410 | 2410 – 3400 | 1990 – 2310 | 4320 – 4900 |
9 | ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad | 580 – 1640 | 2700 – 3800 | 2150 – 2580 | 4800 – 5410 |
10 | SCRIET, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut | 640 – 1790 | 2910 – 4100 | 2300 – 2750 | 5100 – 5800 |
11 | IMS Ghaziabad | 730 – 2100 | 3150 – 4450 | 2610 – 3120 | 5600 – 6250 |
12 | Bundelkhand University Campus, Jhansi | 810 – 2350 | 3400 – 4800 | 2900 – 3450 | 6100 – 6900 |
13 | Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology (NIET), Greater Noida | 850 – 2600 | 3710 – 5120 | 3210 – 3790 | 6700 – 7400 |
14 | GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Greater Noida | 910 – 2950 | 3950 – 5500 | 3500 – 4110 | 7150 – 8100 |
15 | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University Campus, Ayodhya | 990 – 3200 | 4200 – 5900 | 3850 – 4400 | 7800 – 8600 |
16 | Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur | 1120 – 3600 | 4600 – 6400 | 4200 – 4950 | 8500 – 9400 |
Key Insights from the Official Cut-Off Data
1. IET Lucknow Continues to Lead
Among all UPTAC MCA participating institutions, IET Lucknow consistently records the lowest closing ranks, making it the most competitive and preferred government institute for MCA admission.
2. Government Institutions Occupy the Top Tier
The top four positions are held by government institutions:
Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET), Lucknow
University of Lucknow (Main Campus)
BIET Jhansi
KNIT Sultanpur
These colleges continue to attract the highest-ranked candidates due to their academic reputation, affordable tuition fees, and strong placement records.
3. NCR-Based Private Colleges Perform Exceptionally Well
Private institutions located in the Delhi-NCR region—including JSS Noida, KIET Ghaziabad, Galgotias, AKGEC, and ABES—often close earlier than many regional government university campuses.
Major reasons include:
Excellent proximity to the Delhi-NCR IT industry
Better internship opportunities
Strong corporate collaborations
Higher placement exposure
Better connectivity with technology companies
4. Round 4 Significantly Expands Admission Opportunities
The official data clearly shows that many institutions witness considerably higher closing ranks by Round 4, providing opportunities for candidates with comparatively lower state merit ranks.
Candidates are therefore advised not to withdraw after the initial counselling rounds and to continue participating until the final round whenever possible.
Understanding the UPTAC Cut-Off System
One of the most common questions among MCA aspirants is:
"What is the UPTAC MCA cut-off score out of 300 marks?"
The official answer is:
UPTAC does not publish score-based cut-offs.
Instead, admissions are conducted entirely on the basis of State Merit Rank, and the counselling authority officially releases only:
Opening Rank (OR)
Closing Rank (CR)
Therefore, candidates should always evaluate their admission chances using State Merit Rank rather than examination marks.
Admission Planning Based on Previous Trends
Although every counselling cycle is unique, previous years' data suggests the following broad trend:
Top 1,000 State Merit Rank: Excellent chances for premier government institutions such as IET Lucknow and the University of Lucknow.
1,000–4,000 Rank: Strong opportunities in leading private engineering colleges such as JSS, KIET, Galgotias, AKGEC, and ABES.
4,000+ Rank: Candidates should remain active throughout all counselling rounds, as several quality institutions continue admitting students until Round 4.
Important Notes
The rankings shown above represent State Merit Opening Rank (OR) and Closing Rank (CR) released during UPTAC counselling.
The table is arranged according to the General/Open Home State Round 1 Closing Rank, reflecting the overall competitiveness of each institution.
Actual cut-offs may vary each year depending on factors such as seat availability, number of applicants, reservation policies, counselling choices, and admission trends.
Final Conclusion
Choosing the right MCA college requires more than simply looking at placement statistics. Understanding official counselling trends through Opening and Closing Ranks helps candidates make informed preference lists and realistic admission decisions.
Government institutions continue to dominate the highest positions, while leading NCR-based private colleges remain highly competitive due to their excellent industry exposure and placement ecosystem.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in every round of UPTAC counselling, as admission opportunities often improve in later rounds.
