JEECUP 2026 Round 6 Choice Filling Begins; Check Complete Schedule at jeecup.admissions.nic.in
The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) initiated Round 6 choice filling for the JEECUP 2026 counselling process today, August 21, 2026, at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Round 6 of the JEECUP 2026 counselling is specifically designed to address remaining vacancies in various diploma and polytechnic programmes across Uttar Pradesh. The counselling process for JEECUP 2026 began with Round 1 choice filling and registration on June 25, 2026, and has since expanded to seven rounds this year to ensure maximum seat allocation. The counselling registration fee for all candidates is Rs 250.
Candidates who were unallotted in previous rounds, qualified candidates from the entrance examination, and fresh applicants are eligible to participate in this phase. The choice filling window will remain open until August 23, 2026, after which the system will automatically lock any unsubmitted preferences.
JEECUP 2026 Round 6 and 7: Important Dates
The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh has released a detailed schedule for both Round 6 and the upcoming Round 7 of counselling. The notification for these special rounds was issued on August 18, 2026, following the declaration of Round 5 seat allotment results on August 11, 2026, and an extended reporting deadline for Round 5 until August 17, 2026.
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| 6th Round Choice Filling | August 21 to 23, 2026 |
| 6th Round Seat Allotment | August 24, 2026 |
| Freeze Option Selection, Security Deposit & Counselling Fee Payment | August 25 to 28, 2026 |
| Document Verification at District Help Centres (Freeze candidates only) | August 25 to 29, 2026, up to 6 PM |
| 6th Round Admitted Seat Withdrawal | August 30, 2026 |
| Last Date for PI Reporting – Round 6 | August 31, 2026 |
| Round 7 Choice Filling | August 31 to September 2, 2026 |
| Round 7 Seat Allotment | September 3, 2026 |
How to Fill Choices for JEECUP 2026 Round 6
Candidates participating in the JEECUP 2026 Round 6 counselling must adhere to the following steps to submit their preferences:
- Go to the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the link for JEECUP 2026 Round 6 choice filling.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Fill in your preferred choices of institutes and programmes.
- Review your selections carefully before locking them.
- Submit your choices before the deadline of August 23, 2026.
Who’s Eligible for JEECUP 2026 Round 6 Choice Filling?
JEECUP 2026 Round 6 choice filling is open to qualified candidates from Uttar Pradesh and other states who remain unadmitted.
- Qualified UP candidates: Candidates who appeared for UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2026 and are eligible for counselling but have not been admitted.
- Qualified candidates from other states: Candidates from outside Uttar Pradesh who appeared in the entrance examination and remain unadmitted can also participate.
- Candidates without an allotted seat: Those who have not been allotted any institute or course in the earlier counselling rounds are eligible.
- Candidates must meet programme eligibility: The choice-filling portal displays institute and programme choices based on the candidate’s rank, category, sub-category and other eligibility criteria.
- Round 6 choice filling dates: Eligible candidates can submit their choices from August 21 to 23, 2026.
JEECUP 2026 Post-Allotment Process and Fees
Candidates allotted seats in JEECUP 2026 Round 6 must complete the following steps within the specified deadlines:
- Round 6 Seat Allotment: August 24, 2026
- Freeze option, security deposit and counselling fee payment: August 25–28, 2026
- Seat Acceptance Fee: ₹3,000
- Document Verification (Freeze candidates): August 25–29, 2026, until 6 PM at District Help Centres
- Seat Withdrawal Deadline: August 30, 2026
- PI Reporting at Allotted Institute: August 31, 2026
JEECUP 2026 Round 7: Choice filling will be open from August 31 to September 2, 2026, followed by seat allotment on September 3, 2026. All candidates allotted seats in Round 7 will be auto-freezed, making it the final stage of the admission process.
