UP JEECUP 2026 (Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Entrance Exam) is a state-level entrance exam for admission to various diploma courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, agriculture, fashion design, home science, and other fields in government, aided, and private polytechnic colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
The exam is popularly known as UP Polytechnic Entrance Exam 2026 or UPJEE(P) 2026. Lakhs of students appear every year to secure seats in top polytechnic institutes.
Important Dates for JEECUP 2026
- Online Registration Start Date → 15 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online → 30 April 2026
- Application Correction Window → May 2026 (tentative)
- Admit Card Release → May 2026 (tentative, few days before exam)
- JEECUP 2026 Exam Date → 15 May 2026 to 22 May 2026 (CBT mode)
- Answer Key Release → June 2026 (tentative)
- Result Declaration → June 2026 (tentative)
- Counselling Start → June/July 2026 (tentative)
Official Website → jeecup.admissions.nic.in
Candidates are advised to apply early and not wait for the last date to avoid server issues.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS → ₹300 per paper
- SC / ST → ₹200 per paper
Fee payment through online mode only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
How to Apply Online for JEECUP 2026
- Visit the official website: jeecup.admissions.nic.in
- Click on “Fresh Candidate Registration” or “Apply Online”.
- Register with basic details (name, mobile, email, DOB).
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and course details.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates can apply for up to 4 groups/papers if eligible.
Eligibility Criteria for JEECUP 2026
- Minimum Age → 14 years as on 1 July 2026 (no upper age limit).
- Nationality → Indian.
Course-wise Qualification (refer to official brochure for exact details):
- Group A (Diploma in Engineering/Technology) → Passed 10th with minimum 35% marks (Science & Maths compulsory in some cases).
- Group E (Pharmacy) → 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Biology.
- Other Groups (Agriculture, Fashion, Home Science, etc.) → 10th or 10+2 as per specific group requirements.
- Lateral entry (2nd year) → ITI or 10+2 Vocational/Intermediate with relevant subjects.
Read the official information brochure carefully for group-wise eligibility.
Exam Pattern for JEECUP 2026
- Mode → Computer Based Test (CBT / Online)
- Duration → 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
- Total Questions → 100 MCQs
- Total Marks → 400
- Marking Scheme → +4 for correct answer, No negative marking
- Medium → Hindi & English
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Group-wise subjects vary (e.g., Group A: Physics, Chemistry, Maths from 10th level; other groups include Reasoning, General Awareness, English, etc.).
Syllabus Overview
The syllabus is based on UP Board Class 10th & 12th level and is group-wise:
- Group A (Engineering Diploma) → Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (10th standard).
- Group B → Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Agriculture (for Agriculture Engineering).
- Group E → Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths (for Pharmacy).
- Other groups → Include Reasoning, General Intelligence, Numerical Ability, English, General Awareness, etc.
Download the detailed group-wise syllabus from the official website when released.
Counselling & Admission Process
After the result, qualified candidates participate in online counselling:
- Registration & Choice Filling
- Seat Allotment (multiple rounds)
- Document Verification
- Fee Payment & Reporting to Allotted Institute
Seats are allotted based on rank, category, choices filled, and availability.
Preparation Tips for JEECUP 2026
- Study NCERT books for Class 10th/12th.
- Practice previous year papers and mock tests.
- Focus on time management for CBT mode.
- Revise key formulas in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
For latest updates, keep visiting jeecup.admissions.nic.in regularly.
All the best to all aspirants preparing for UP Polytechnic JEECUP 2026!
JEECUP 2026 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. JEECUP 2026 kya hai aur isse kya admission milta hai?
JEECUP 2026 Uttar Pradesh mein polytechnic diploma courses (Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture etc.) ke liye state-level entrance exam hai. Isse government, aided aur private polytechnic colleges mein admission milta hai.
Q2. JEECUP 2026 ka application form kab se shuru hoga?
Application form 15 January 2026 se shuru hoga aur last date 30 April 2026 hai. Official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in par apply karen.
Q3. JEECUP 2026 exam kab hoga?
Exam 15 May 2026 se 22 May 2026 tak CBT mode mein hoga.
Q4. JEECUP 2026 ke liye minimum age kitni honi chahiye?
1 July 2026 tak minimum 14 years. Koi upper age limit nahi hai.
Q5. Group A ke liye eligibility kya hai?
10th pass with minimum 35% marks (Science aur Maths subjects important hain). Appearing students bhi apply kar sakte hain.
Q6. Application fee kitni hai aur kaise pay karen?
General/OBC/EWS: ₹300 per paper
SC/ST: ₹200 per paper
Online payment (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) se pay karen.
Q7. Exam pattern kaisa hai?
100 MCQs, 400 marks, 2.5 hours, +4 marks for correct, no negative marking. Hindi aur English dono medium mein.
Q8. Syllabus kahan se milega?
Official website par group-wise syllabus download karen. Mostly 10th/12th level ka hota hai.
Q9. Admit card kab aayega?
Exam se kuch din pehle May 2026 mein official website par available hoga.
Q10. Counselling process kaisa hota hai?
Result ke baad online registration, choice filling, seat allotment (multiple rounds), document verification aur fee payment.
Q11. Kya outside UP ke students apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, Indian nationals apply kar sakte hain, lekin seats mostly UP domicile ke liye reserved hoti hain (85% UP residents ke liye).
Q12. Preparation ke liye best tips?
NCERT books padhen, previous year papers solve karen, mock tests den, time management practice karen.
Agar aapke paas aur koi doubt ho to comment karen ya official website check karen. Best of luck!