The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council has officially published the JEECUP 2026 UP Polytechnic Online Application Form for admission to diploma along with post-diploma and PG diploma courses in polytechnic institutions all over Uttar Pradesh and through the official website the online registration process starts on 15/January/2026 and will be active till 30/April/2026. For the academic year 2026–2027 the candidates who wish to get admitted to engineering/technology/pharmacy/management and other vocational diploma programmes must take JEECUP. A computer-based written exam is used for selection after which the merit list is created and centralised counselling is done. Before submitting the application the aspirants should carefully check the eligibility requirements along with age requirements in addition to the application fee and course requirements to prevent rejection.
Admission Overview:
Every year the JEECUP held a state-level entrance exam to make sure a fair and merit-based admission to Uttar Pradesh’s public and private polytechnic colleges – several groups which cover engineering diplomas/agriculture/pharmacy/fashion/hotel management and postgraduate diploma programmes are included in the 2026 admissions cycle.
| Points | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | UP Polytechnic Joint Entrance Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council |
| Application Mode | Online Mode |
| Courses Provided | Diploma/PG Diploma/Post Diploma |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Admission Session | 2026–2027 |
Important Events:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | 15/January/2026 |
| Application Activation | 15/January/2026 |
| Deadline to Apply Online | 30/April/2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 30/April/2026 |
| Correction Window | 26 to 30/April/2026 |
| Admit Card Deadline | 08/May/2026 |
| Exam Due Dates | 15 to 22/May/2026 |
| Result Announcement | 30/May/2026 |
| Counselling Activation | 31/July/2026 |
Application Charges:
| Category | Application Charges |
|---|---|
| OBC/EWS/General | ₹300 and Bank Charges |
| ST/SC | ₹200 and Bank Charges |
Age Criteria:
The age criteria of the candidate for being eligible are given below in order to let aspirants know about them:
- The minimum age of the aspirant should not be less than 14 years.
- There is no upper limit for the aspirants.
- Furthermore there is no age restriction for most diploma and post-diploma programmes making JEECUP accessible to a wide range of candidates.
Course-wise Eligibility:
| Group | Course | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Diploma in Engineering | 3-Years | 10th Pass with 35% and PCM 50% |
| B | Diploma in Agricultural Engineering | 3-Years | 10th with Agriculture and PCM |
| C | Fashion Design/Textile/Home Science | 2–3 Years | 10th Pass with 35% |
| D | Office Management/Library Science | 2-Years | 10+2 Pass |
| E | Diploma in Pharmacy | 2-Years | 12th Science with 50% |
| F | PG Diploma in Biotechnology | 1-Year | B.Sc. – Biology/Chemistry |
| G | PG Diploma Courses | 1-Year | Bachelor’s Degree |
| H | Hotel Management and Catering | 3-Years | 12th Pass with 50% |
| I | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | 3-Years | 12th PCM with 50% |
| J | PG Diploma in IT | 1-Year | Diploma in Engineering |
| K | Engineering – Lateral Entry | 2-Years | 12th Science/ITI |
| L | Post Diploma in Industrial Safety | 1-Year | BE/B.Tech/Diploma with experience |
Method of Selection:
The JEECUP 2026 UP Polytechnic Admission selection process is transparent and structured which includes the following: Written Exam- Result Announcement- Formation of Merit List and Cut-off- Online Counselling along with the Seat Allotment- Final Admission at Referred Institute and Only candidates who qualified the written exam will be eligible for counselling.
Exam Pattern:
The entrance examination is computer-based which includes objective-type questions based on the course group chosen by the candidate. Depending on the programme the syllabus matches subjects at Class 10 or Class 12 or graduation level.
Application Procedure to Follow:
Candidates have to follow the official steps in order to apply for it which are mentioned below for the aspirants: –
Step 1: Go through the official website Click Here and carefully read the JEECUP 2026 Information Brochure
Step 2: To apply for JEECUP 2026, click “Apply Online” and enter your course along with educational and personal information in addition to the necessary documents and photographs
Step 3: Pay your application fee online and submit the form and get the confirmation page.
Why to Choose UP Polytechnic Through JEECUP:
In Uttar Pradesh the polytechnic diploma programmes provide pathways to lateral entry into engineering degrees along with early career opportunities and skill-orientated education. For students from a variety of academic backgrounds theJEECUP guarantees uniform admission across institutions making the process equitable/open and accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. When will JEECUP 2026 online registration open?
Ans:- The online application process officially began on 15/January/2026.
Q2. What is the JEECUP 2026 application deadline?
Ans:- The online application must be submitted by 30/April/2026.
Q3. Where can I find the JEECUP 2026 official website?
Ans:- You can check the JEECUP 2026 on the official website which is: Click Here.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
