JEECUP 2026 Registration Begins for UP Polytechnic Admissions; Direct Link Below

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), has activated the online registration process for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (JEECUP/UPJEE(P)) 2026, enabling candidates to apply for diploma admissions across government, aided, and private polytechnic institutions in the state. The application form is available on the official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in, with the submission window open until April 30, 2026.

JEECUP 2026 Direct Link: Apply Here

JEECUP Registration Direct Link: Apply Here

Download the Official JEECUP Brochure Below

JEECUP Official Brochure

Key Application Details and Fees

According to the official notification issued by JEECUP, candidates must complete the online application process, which includes registration, form filling, document upload, and fee payment. The category-wise application fees are as follows:

• General/OBC candidates: Rs 300 per group plus bank charges
• SC/ST candidates: Rs 200 per group plus bank charges

Fees are charged separately for each group selected, as the examination covers multiple diploma courses under various groups. Candidates are advised to pay through the integrated online payment gateway using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI.

UP Polytechnic 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Group-wise)

Applicants can find the JEECUP eligibility criteria 2026 for each course-group below, as detailed in official sources and the information brochure. Eligibility varies by group, with most programmes requiring passing or appearing in qualifying examinations along with minimum percentage marks where specified.

The minimum age limit is 14 years as of July 1, 2026, with no upper age restriction for most groups.

Important Dates for JEECUP 2026

The conducting authority has announced the following tentative schedule:

• Online application submission: January 15 to April 30, 2026
• Application form correction window: April 26 to 30, 2026
• Admit card release: May 8, 2026
• Computer-Based Test (CBT): May 15 to 22, 2026
• Result announcement: May 30, 2026

The examination will be conducted in online mode as a Computer-Based Test lasting 150 minutes, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions with 4 marks awarded for each correct answer and no negative marking. For most groups, such as Group A, the syllabus aligns with Uttar Pradesh Board Class 10 standards in relevant subjects.

JEECUP Required Documents and Scope of Admissions

Candidates must upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 marksheet (or higher as applicable), and category certificate during registration. Reservation policies apply as per government norms, including for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and others.

JEECUP 2026 facilitates admissions to diploma programmes in over 2,500 polytechnic institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can contact the JEECUP helpline at 0522-2630106 or via email at jeecuphelp@gmail.com for assistance. The authority has not announced further details yet regarding any modifications to the eligibility or schedule.

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