UP Polytechnic 2026 exam date has been revised. The exam will now be held from June 2 to 9, in CBT mode. Admission to diploma courses in UP is offered based on the JEECUP exam. Check complete details on UP Polytechnic exam 2026 here.
JEECUP 2026: Joint Entrance Examination Council (JEEC) conducts the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (UPJEE(P)). Commonly known as JEECUP, it is a state-level exam for those who want admission to government and private polytechnic colleges of Uttar Pradesh. Diploma aspirants in the state have to complete the application process, download the admit card, appear for the exam and participate in the counselling based on their results.
The authorities have released the JEECUP admit card 2026 for groups A, E1 and E2. The admit card for other groups will be released soon. Registered candidates can download the admit card to know their allotted exam centres, date and time. The hall ticket is a mandatory document to appear for the test. Candidates must check the JEECUP 2026 exam pattern and syllabus for their preparation. Find more details on the JEECUP exam.
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- UP Polytechnic 2026 Highlights
- JEECUP 2026 Important Dates
- JEECUP 2026 Admit Card Out
- JEECUP Syllabus 2026
- JEECUP Exam Pattern 2026
- JEECUP Mock Test 2026
- JEECUP Result 2026
- JEECUP 2026 Counselling
- JEECUP Registration 2026
- JEECUP 2026 Eligibility Criteria
UP Polytechnic 2026 Highlights
| Particular |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination for Polytechnic (UPJEE/JEECUP) |
| Exam Conducting Body |
Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh |
| Level of the exam |
Polytechnic |
| Mode |
Computer-based test |
| Language medium of the test |
English and Hindi |
| Application fee |
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| Number of applicants |
3 Lakh (approx.) |
Commonly asked questions
The authority releases the JEECUP 2026 exam pattern through a notification at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The JEECUP exam pattern consist of important details on the examination duration, marking scheme, total number of questions and more.
Candidates can access the JEECUP mock test online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Candidates will have to provide their application number and password to attempt the test.
The JEECUP 2026 mock test will be released 2 days before the exam. Candidates will be able to take the JEECUP mock test on the website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
To move to the next question, candidates have to click on 'Next'. To go back to a previous question, candidates have to click on 'Previous' in JEECUP exam.
JEECUP 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check the JEECUP 2026 exam dates below. The following table provides the tentative dates based on the previous year’s schedule.
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| JEECUP 2026 Application Form |
January 15 to May 20, 2026 |
| JEECUP form correction dates |
May 20, 2026 |
| JEECUP admit card 2026 |
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| Exam date for JEECUP 2026 |
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| JEECUP 2026 result date |
June 2026 |
| Start of JEECUP counselling |
June 2026 |
JEECUP 2026 Admit Card Out
Registered candidates have been issued the JEECUP hall ticket 2026. Candidates have to download the JEECUP admit card from the authority’s website. No candidates will be sent the JEECUP admit card by post/fax. Students will be able to check the complete JEECUP exam centre address, exam date, shift timings and other important details on their admit cards.
Commonly asked questions
Yes. The candidates will be able to navigate between the sections in the JEECUP mock test.
Yes, mock tests are an important JEECUP preparation resource. Candidates must take the JEECUP mock test to get used to the exam format and time limit. The authority will release the JEECUP 2026 mock test online on its official website.
As per the JEECUP exam pattern students have to attempt 100 MCQs within 150 minutes. The test paper will be available in both Hindi and English. Candidates will get 4 marks for every correct answer they mark. There is no negative marking.
As per the JEECUP marking scheme, candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer marked. There is a negative marking (-1) for incorrect answers.
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JEECUP Syllabus 2026
The subjects and topics to be studied for the entrance examination are released through the JEECUP syllabus 2026. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus of JEECUP to know which topics will be tested in the exam. The authorities have mentioned the group-wise syllabus on the official website.
JEECUP Exam Pattern 2026
The authorities have released the JEECUP 2026 exam pattern online. The details regarding how the entrance exam will be conducted are available through the exam pattern of JEECUP 2026. Knowing the exam pattern beforehand allowed the candidates to be well-prepared for the exam.
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Mode |
Computer Based Test |
| Duration |
150 minutes |
| Medium |
English and Hindi |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Number of Questions |
100 Questions |
| Marking Scheme |
4 marks will be given for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. |
JEECUP Mock Test 2026
JEEC, UP has released the mock test for JEECUP 2026 online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Registered candidates can access the mock test through the login portal. Students must attempt the JEECUP mock test to get used to the format and feel of the test.
JEECUP Result 2026
The JEECUP 2026 result will be available in the form of a rank card in June 2026. Candidates will have to use their login details to check their results. The JEECUP result will have the candidate’s name, application number, category, subject-wise scores and overall rank in the exam. Admission will be done as per the JEECUP result only.
JEECUP 2026 Counselling
The authority will conduct the JEECUP counselling 2026 for all the qualified candidates. Candidates have to participate in the JEECUP counselling for admission. The counselling of JEECUP 2026 will be held in multiple rounds and candidates will be able to fill their choices for colleges and courses at the start of each round. The authority will conduct the JEECUP seat allotment on the basis of the candidate's rank, availability of seats, number of qualified students and more. The authority will release the JEECUP 2026 counselling schedule after the results.
JEECUP Registration 2026
The authority released the JEECUP 2026 application form on the website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The JEECUP application form can be submitted in online mode only. Applicants have to complete JEECUP registration, fill in their details, upload the relevant documents and pay the registration fees. Only those who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam. To fill the JEECUP application form, candidates had to follow these instructions-
- Visit the website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the JEECUP registration link.
- Complete your registration by providing basic details.
- A login ID and password will be generated and sent to your registered mobile number and email ID.
- Use them to re-login and fill the complete form, upload the documents and pay the fee.
- Once the fee payment is completed, download the confirmation page.
Must read: Documents Required for JEECUP 2026
JEECUP 2026 Application Fee
The authority has announced the JEECUP registration fee online. Candidates can check the category-wise JEECUP 2026 registration fee below.
| Category |
Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
Rs 300/paper |
| SC/ST |
Rs 200/paper |
JEECUP 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring for admission to Polytechnic Institutions through UPJEE Polytechnic 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria. JEECUP Polytechnic's eligibility criteria for different courses are different. Check the details below:
| Courses |
Minimum Eligibility |
Subject-wise qualifying percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology Diploma (Group A) |
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| Agriculture Engineering (Group B) |
Class 10 passed/appeared with Agriculture & minimum 35% marks or Agriculture Subject in Class 12 |
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| Fashion Design, Home science and Textile design and engineering (Group C) |
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| Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice (Group D) |
Class 12 passed/ appeared (Hindi and English subjects in Class 10 and Class 12) |
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| Library & Information Science (Group D) |
Class 12 passed/ appearing |
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| Diploma in Pharmacy (Group E1 (Bio) Group E2 (Math)) |
Passed in 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects with Maths / Biology (Zoology and Botany) |
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| Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Tissue culture) (Group F) |
BSc passed/appeared with Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry |
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| Post Graduate Diploma course (Group G) |
Graduate in any discipline (passed/ appearing) |
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| Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (Group H) |
Class 12 passed/appeared with 35% marks |
|
| Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Group I) |
Class 12 Science passed/ appearing and aggregate 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. |
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NOTE: The minimum age to apply is 14 years as of July 01, 2026.

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