JEECUP 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Registration, Pattern & Polytechnic Admission Guide

What is JEECUP (UPJEE Polytechnic)?

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), also known as UPJEE (Polytechnic), is a state-level entrance exam conducted annually for admission to diploma and post-diploma courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, agriculture, and other technical fields offered by government, government-aided, and private polytechnic institutions across Uttar Pradesh. Established under the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council, JEECUP aims to provide merit-based access to quality technical education, enabling students to acquire practical skills for immediate employment in industries like manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and agriculture. 

The exam covers 10+ groups tailored to specific courses, with over 1.5 lakh candidates appearing yearly for approximately 1.2 lakh seats. Qualifying JEECUP opens doors to 3-year diplomas after Class 10 or lateral entry after Class 12, with global recognition through lateral transfers to B.Tech programs via exams like UPSEE or JEE Main. The process emphasizes equal opportunity, with reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories, and integrates online counselling for transparent seat allocation.

JEECUP 2026 Key Highlights

JEECUP 2026 Important Dates (Tentative Schedule)

JEECUP 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Group-wise Qualifications

The following are the groupwise eligibility criteria for JEECUP exam:

• Group A (Diploma in Engineering/Technology):

• Passed Class 10th with minimum 35% aggregate

• Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) combined

• Age: Minimum 14 years as on July 1, 2026

• No upper age limit

• Group B (Diploma in Agriculture Engineering):

• Passed Class 10th with Agriculture subject

• Minimum 50% in PCM + Agriculture

• Age: Minimum 14 years

• Group E (Diploma in Pharmacy):

• Passed Class 12th in Science (PCB/PCM) with 50% aggregate

• Age: Minimum 17 years

• Group F (Post-Diploma in Computer Applications):

• Diploma in Engineering with 60% marks

• No age limit

• General Eligibility:

• Indian nationals or UP domiciles preferred for reserved seats

• SC/ST: 5% relaxation in marks

• Appearing candidates eligible (must pass before counselling)

Foreign/NRI candidates can apply under management quota with equivalent qualifications. Verification of documents during counselling is mandatory to confirm eligibility.

JEECUP 2026 Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide

The entire application process for JEECUP 2026 is 100% online through the official portal jeecup.admissions.nic.in. No offline or printed forms are accepted.

1. Visit jeecup.admissions.nic.in
2. Click on “New Registration” → Select the Group (A to K) you are applying for
3. Fill personal details (Name, Father’s Name, DOB, Aadhaar number, Mobile, Email)
4. Generate OTP for mobile & email verification
5. Note down the auto-generated Application Number
6. Upload scanned photograph (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, 20–50 KB, JPG) and signature (10–30 KB, JPG)
7. Fill educational qualification details (Class 10 & 12 roll number, year, board)
8. Select exam city preferences (3 choices)
9. Pay application fee online (Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card)
10. Download and print the confirmation page (mandatory for future reference)

JEECUP 2026 Application Fees (Category-wise)

Document Specifications for Upload (2026)

JEECUP Application Correction Window & Exam Centres

• Correction Window: Usually 3–5 days in March 2026 (name, DOB, photo, signature, category can be corrected)
• Non-correctable fields: Application Number, Mobile Number, Email ID
• Exam Centres: Available in all major districts of Uttar Pradesh + selected cities in other states (Delhi, Bhopal, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, etc.)
• Centre once allotted cannot be changed

JEECUP 2026 Exam Pattern – Complete Details (Group A to K)

The exam is conducted in online CBT mode. Questions are objective (MCQ) type with 4 options.

Group-wise Exam Pattern & Syllabus

JEECUP 2026 Detailed Syllabus (Class 10 & 12 Level)

• Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Measurement, Motion, Work Energy Power
• Chemistry: Chemical Bonding, Periodic Table, Organic Chemistry Basics, Environmental Chemistry, Acids & Bases
• Mathematics: Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Probability
• Biology (for Pharmacy): Cell, Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Kingdom, Ecology

Best Books for JEECUP 2026 Preparation

JEECUP Previous Year Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks – Govt Colleges)

Top Government & Private Polytechnic Colleges Accepting JEECUP 2026

How to Download JEECUP 2026 Admit Card

Admit cards are released 10–15 days before the exam on the official portal.

• Visit jeecup.admissions.nic.in
• Click “Download Admit Card” → Enter Application Number, DOB & Security Pin
• Download and print in colour on A4 sheet
• Carry admit card + original photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/School ID) to exam centre

JEECUP 2026 Exam Day Instructions

• Report 60 minutes before exam time; gates close 30 minutes before start
• Allowed: Admit card, photo ID, transparent water bottle, black/blue ball pen
• Prohibited: Mobile, calculator, smart watch, notes, bags
• Rough work only on the sheet provided at the centre

JEECUP 2026 Result & Rank Card

Results are declared in the first week of July 2026.

• Login → “View Result” → Enter Application Number & DOB
• Download rank card (shows All India Rank, State Rank, Category Rank, Marks)
• Merit list is prepared group-wise and category-wise

JEECUP 2026 Counselling & Seat Allotment Process

• Registration & Choice Filling: July 2026 (fee ₹250)
• 5–6 Rounds of Counselling + Spot Rounds
• Document verification at allotted help centres (original + 2 photocopies)
• Seat acceptance fee: ₹3,000 (adjustable in college fee)
• Reporting to allotted college within 7 days of seat allotment