JEECUP Admission Guide: Registration Details & Exam Schedule

What is JEECUP?

JEECUP full form is Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh. It is also called Joint Entrance Examination Polytechnic or UPJEE(P). JEEC Uttar Pradesh conducts this exam. The council started in 1986–87. Every year, it gives admission to government and private polytechnic colleges of UP.

JEECUP is not just one exam. It has many groups for different courses. Group A is for engineering diplomas like civil, mechanical, and electrical. Group B for agricultural engineering. Group C for fashion design, home science, and textiles. Group D for office management and library science. Group E for pharmacy with biology or maths. Group F for postgraduate biotech. Group G for other postgraduates. Group H for hotel management. Group I for aircraft engineering.

Why is JEECUP important?

• JEECUP is important because it helps students start a career early.
• It leads to skilled jobs after a three-year diploma course.
• Students are able to work in factories, hospitals, hotels and farms.
• Students do not need to wait four years to start working.
• Fees in government poly colleges are low.
• JEECUP admission is fair and transparent.
• Admission depends only on marks and rank.
• A higher rank helps students get a better college and course.
   

JEECUP covers polytechnic colleges across Uttar Pradesh.

Key Facts on JEECUP 2026

• Joint Entrance Examination Council (JEEC) in Uttar Pradesh administers this exam as the primary entry test to the UP polytechnic diplomas.
• It is a fully online Computer Based Test (CBT). You will have 2.5 hours -or 150 minutes - to answer 100 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer is 400 marks, and the wrong answer means -1, and zero in case you do not do it.
• You can take it in English or Hindi. Apply only online, and fees come to 300 rupees for General/OBC categories or 200 for SC/ST (plus whatever bank charges apply).
• They hold it once a year, and results, ranks, plus counseling all happen online.

Important JEECUP Dates 2026

Always check the official site. Dates shift sometimes. Make a calendar note.

Eligibility Criteria for JEECUP 2026

Who can apply? First age: Minimum 14 years on July 1, 2026. No maximum age. Good news.

Now group-wise education is needed. All want a minimum of 35% in the past exam. Appearing students are ok.

• Group A Engineering Technology: Class 10 pass or appearing, 35% marks. Syllabus: maths, physics, chemistry.
• Group B Agriculture Engineering: Class 10 pass with agriculture subject and 35%, or class 12 with agriculture.
• Group C Fashion Home Textile: Class 10 pass 35%. Questions on English, Hindi, and reasoning awareness.
• Group D Modern Office Library: Class 12 pass or appearing. Must have Hindi and English in 10 and 12.
• Group E1 Pharmacy Biology: Class 12 pass with physics, chemistry, and biology.
• Group E2 Pharmacy Maths: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
• Group F Biotech Tissue Culture: BSc pass with biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.
• Group G Postgraduate Diploma: Any graduation pass or appearance.
• Group H Hotel Catering: Class 12 pass 35%.
• Group I Aircraft Maintenance: Class 12 science with 50% in physics, chemistry and maths.
   

Fill in accurate details. Wrong info leads to a cancellation of your form.

Reservation Policy

UP government rules for seats. Vertical reservation:

• EWS General: 10%
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer: 27%
• SC: 21%
• ST: 2%
   

Horizontal across all:

• PWD minimum 40% disability: 5%
• Freedom Fighter: 2%
• Military Ward: 5%
• Female: 20%
   

Show original certificates in counseling. No fake. Government checks and verification are strict.

JEECUP Registration Details Step by Step

 JEECUP registration details are simple but careful. Start  January 2026 on jeecup.admissions.nic.in.

Step 1: Registration

• Go site. Click new registration. 
• Enter Personal Details: Name, parent name, DOB, gender.
• ID proof: Aadhaar, passport, ration card, bank account, student ID number.
• Contact: Address, city/village, PIN, state (mostly UP), email, mobile.
• Security: Choose a question, password, and PIN.
• Submit the form and note down the application number carefully.

Step 2: Fill Out Form

Login with the app number password. Enter:

• Residence details.
• Qualifying exam: Class 10 or 12 marks, school, board.
• Category, subcategory.
• Select the appropriate exam group (one or more, if applicable).
• Exam centre preferences: Lucknow, Delhi, and many UP cities.

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Recent coloured photograph with name and date printed JPEG 4-200 KB, 3.5cm x 4.5cm.
• Signature: Black blue pen on white paper, JPEG 1-30 KB, 3.5cm x 1.5cm.
• Left thumb impression same.
• Clear photos required only.

Step 4: Fee Payment

• Online: Debit, credit, and net banking.
• Offline: E-challan bank.
• Fee:

Step 5: Print Confirmation

• Download and print two copies. Keep safe.
• Documents ready before: 10th marksheet pass cert, caste cert, PWD cert, domicile, 8 photos, and ID.
• Correction window: March. Change name, DOB, photo, etc., limited.
• Common mistake: Wrong email or mobile, can't get OTP later.

JEECUP 2026 Exam Pattern Full

Exam CBT centre. Reach one hour early. Carry the admit card ID.

The pattern is the same for all groups mostly.

• Mode: Online computer.
• Time: 150 minutes straight.
• Questions: 100 MCQs with four options.
• Marks: 400 total.
• Scheme: +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted.
• Medium: Hindi-English switch.
   

Group-wise questions:

• Group A: Maths 50%, Physics and Chemistry 50%.
   

Others see the syllabus.

• Practise the computer test at home. Speed matters.

Detailed Syllabus for All Groups

The syllabus is based on Class 10 and 12 UP Board and NCERT curriculum.

• Group A: Class 10. Maths: Number, algebra, geometry, mensuration, trig. Physics: Motion, force, heat, light, sound, and electricity. Chemistry: Matter, acid, base, metal, nonmetal.
• Group B: Same + Agriculture: Crop soil farm machine.
• Group C: English and Hindi reading and understanding 20%. Reason intelligence 50%. General awareness: 30%.
• Group D: English Hindi: 30%; reason: 35%; numerical: 10%; awareness: 25%. Class 10 12.
• Group E: Class 12. Physics and Chemistry 50%, Biology or Maths 50%.
• Group F: UG level. Chemistry 50%, Zoology 25%, Botany 25%.
• Group G: English 20%, numerical 15%, reasoning 30%, intelligence 20%, awareness 15%.
• Group H: Reason logic 25%, numerical science 25%, English 25%, GK 25%.
• Group I: Physics Chemistry 50%, Maths 50% class 12.
• Group K: Physics, Chemistry, Maths 40%, Engineering 60%.
   

Study two hours daily for each subject. Make notes short.

Admit Card Answer Key Result Process

• Admit Card: April end download. Enter app no., password, and group. Print colour. Check details: name, centre, date, and time. Wrong contact helpline.
• At centre: Mobile phones, bags, and food items are not allowed. Only admit ID pen.
• Answer Key: May end PDF. See your answers. Challenge online: Rs 100 per question. Proof sent.
• Result: June rank card. Login, see. Show total marks, subject marks, and rank category rank.
• High rank: 1-1000 top colleges.

Counselling Full Process

Steps:

1. Register counselling pay fee of Rs 1000 or so.
2. Choice filling: Pick 100 college courses by predicted rank.
3. Seat allotment round 1: Based on the rank choice of seats left.
4. Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and confirm admission. Float: Wait better.
5. Report college: Documents verify pay fee.
    

Rounds 3-5. Spot round last.

Documents list:

• Admit card
• Rank card
• Allotment letter
• 10th and 12th marksheets and cert
• Character migration cert
• Caste PWD domicile
• 8 photos
   

No document, no seat.

Preparation Tips: Long Guide

• Start JEECUP preparation at least 6 months before the exam
• Clearly understand the complete syllabus of your selected group
• Make a daily timetable with around 8 hours of focused study
• Divide study time into 3 subjects per day with short breaks
• Use the best recommended books for preparation
• Revise formulas and notes regularly
• If stressed, talk to parents or friends
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• Parent guide: Exam stress handle.
   

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the JEECUP 2026 age limit?

The candidate must attain the age of 14 years on 1 July 2026. JEECUP does not have a maximum age of participation.

What is the method of application of JEECUP 2026?

The application form of JEECUP 2026 can be found on the official site only online. No offline application is entertained.

How frequently is JEECUP conducted?

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh conducts JEECUP once a year.

Does JEECUP occur online or offline?

JEECUP is administered in computer based (online) format.

Is JEECUP mandatory in the admission of polytechnics at UP?

Yes, JEECUP is the main entrance test of admission into the polytechnic colleges in UP.