JEECUP Exam Pattern 2026 (Out): Duration, Marking Scheme

Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh 2026 ( JEECUP )

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 23:06 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

JEECUP Exam Pattern 2026 - Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh, has released the JEECUP 2026 exam pattern. Candidates must check the JEECUP exam pattern before starting to prepare for the exam. The JEECUP exam pattern 2026 provides details about the exam mode, duration, type of questions, marking scheme and more. The authority conducts the JEECUP exam exactly as per the paper pattern.

Along with it, students must refer to the JEECUP syllabus 2026. Students must practice the mock test to check their preparation level. The UP Polytechnic exam is held for admission to various diploma courses in Uttar Pradesh. Check this page to know more the JEECUP exam pattern. 

Table of contents
  • JEECUP Exam Pattern 2026
  • JEECUP 2026 Subject-wise Weightage
  • JEECUP Marking Scheme
  • JEECUP Syllabus 2026
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JEECUP Exam Pattern 2026

Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh has released the UPJEE Polytechnic exam pattern online at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Referring to the JEECUP exam pattern helps candidates to understand more about the exam. For more details, candidates can refer to the table provided below.  

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. No negative marking.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the JEECUP marking scheme?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is the JEECUP exam online or offline?
A: 

The JEECUP 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode as a computer based test. Candidates have to report to the exam centre to take the online JEECUP exam.

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JEECUP 2026 Subject-wise Weightage

The authority has provided a detailed breakdown of the subjects and their respective weightage. Candidates can check the subject-wise weightage of topics in JEECUP 2026 as per the exam pattern below. This will help students understand the high-weightage subjects to focus more on. Students must take note that all courses will have only 100 questions.

Course

Subject

Subject weightage

Group A

Mathematics

50%

Physics & Chemistry

50%

Group B

Mathematics

50%

Physics, Chemistry & Agriculture

50%

Group C

English & Hindi comprehension

20%

Reasoning & Intelligence

50%

General Awareness

30%

Group D (i)

English & Hindi comprehension

30%

Reasoning & Intelligence

35%

Numerical Ability

10%

General Awareness

25%

Group D (ii)

English & Hindi comprehension

30%

Reasoning & Intelligence

35%

Numerical Ability

10%

General Awareness

25%

Group (E1 & E2)

Physics & Chemistry

50%

Biology or Mathematics

50%

Group F

Chemistry 

50%

Zoology

20%

Botany

20%

Group G

English comprehension

20%

Reasoning 

30%

Numerical Ability

15%

General Awareness

15%

General Intelligence

20%

Group H

Reasoning & Logical Discussion

25%

Numerical Ability & Scientific attitude

25%

English

25%

General Knowledge

25%

Group I

Physics & Chemistry 

50%

Mathematics

50%

Group K1

Physics & Chemistry & Mathematics

40%

Civil Engineering

60%

Group K2

Physics & Chemistry & Mathematics

40%

Electrical Engineering

60%

Group K3

Physics & Chemistry & Mathematics

40%

Electronics Engineering

60%

Group K4

Physics & Chemistry & Mathematics

40%

Mechanical Engineering

60%

Group K5

Physics & Chemistry & Mathematics

40%

Information Technology

60%

Group K6

Physics & Chemistry & Mathematics

40%

Printing Technology

60%

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the JEECUP exam pattern?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the JEECUP exam date?
A: 

The UP Polytechnic exam date will be announced through the official notification.

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JEECUP Marking Scheme

The exam pattern also mentions the marking scheme for JEECUP 2026. As per the JEECUP 2026 exam pattern, there is no negative marking for any incorrect or unattempted questions. Check the details below.

  • Correct Answer: +4 marks
  • Incorrect Answer: 0 marks
  • Unattempted Question: 0 marks

The total marks for JEECUP 2026 is 400 marks as the paper has exactlt 100 questions.

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JEECUP Syllabus 2026

The authority has published the JEECUP 2026 syllabus online. The syllabus for JEECUP 2026 provides a list of topics that will be tested in the exam. Candidates must keep the JEECUP syllabus handy during their preparation. Students must check the JEECUP syllabus 2026 to know the group-wise topic list. The JEECUP syllabus is different for each group. While preparing for the exam by keeping the syllabus in mind will ensure that students do not leave out any topic that will help them score high in the exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the JEECUP syllabus?
A: 

The JEECUP 2026 syllabus is different for various groups. Broadly the group-wise syllabus covers the board syllabus for classes 10th, 11th and 12th. Candidates must check the syllabus of JEECUP for their group to know the exact topics.

Q:   Where can I check the JEECUP exam syllabus?
A: 

Candidates can check the complete JEECUP syllabus on the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in.

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