Opening Overview
Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has released the Information Brochure 2026 for UP Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) 2026 for admission in Diploma / Post Diploma / Lateral Entry courses. The entrance exam will be conducted in CBT mode for Group A, E, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, L and K1 to K8. Online application is available from 15/01/2026 to 30/04/2026 on the official website.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) |
| Exam / Admission Name | UP Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) 2026 |
| Courses | Diploma Engineering / Technology, Diploma Pharmacy, Other Diploma Groups, Lateral Entry (Group K), Post Diploma (Group L) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://jeecup.admissions.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30/04/2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 26/04/2026 to 30/04/2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 08/05/2026 |
| Exam Date | 15/05/2026 to 22/05/2026 |
| Result Declaration | 30/05/2026 |
| Online Counselling Starts | 01/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Admission Through Counselling | 31/07/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹300 per application |
| SC / ST | ₹200 per application |
Payment Mode: Fee can be paid online through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. Bank / payment gateway charges (if any) are extra.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01/07/2026.
- Minimum Age (All Groups): 14 years (candidate must be born on or before 01/07/2012)
- Minimum Age (Group I - Aeronautical related courses): 16 years
Admission / Course Groups Covered
JEECUP 2026 CBT will be conducted for the following groups:
- Group A: Diploma in Engineering / Technology
- Group E: Diploma in Pharmacy
- Group B, C, D, F, G, H, I, L: Various diploma / post diploma programs as per brochure
- Group K1 to K8: Lateral Entry (2nd year entry) for Diploma Engineering (as per ITI / Intermediate eligibility)
Note: As per brochure instructions, candidates may apply for multiple groups with restrictions (maximum up to three applications as per the brochure rules).
Eligibility / Qualification (Group-wise)
Below is the key eligibility mentioned in the brochure (minimum marks requirement where specified):
- Group A (Diploma Engineering / Technology): Class 10 passed with minimum 35% marks.
- Group B (Agriculture Engineering): Class 10 passed with Agriculture and minimum 35% marks (Intermediate with Agriculture is also acceptable as per brochure).
- Group C (Fashion Design & Garment Technology / Home Science / Textile Design etc.): Class 10 passed with minimum 35% marks.
- Group D (Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice / Library & Information Science etc.): Intermediate (10+2) passed (Hindi and English subjects required as per brochure for specific course).
- Group E (Diploma in Pharmacy): Intermediate (10+2) passed with Physics and Chemistry compulsory and Mathematics or Biology.
- Group F (Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology - Tissue Culture): B.Sc. with Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry subjects.
- Group G (PG Diploma programs like Computer Application, Marketing, Customer Service, Tourism, Web Designing, Cyber Security, Data Science, Drone Technology etc.): Graduation degree.
- Group H (Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology): Class 12 passed with minimum 35% marks.
- Group I (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering / Avionics / Helicopter & Powerplants): Intermediate (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and required aggregate in PCM as per brochure; colour blindness not allowed and specific medical fitness conditions apply.
- Group K (Lateral Entry - 2nd Year Admission in Diploma Engineering): Intermediate (Science / Vocational / Technical) OR Class 10 + 2 years ITI in relevant trade (as per Group K1-K8 mapping in brochure).
- Group L (Post Diploma in Industrial Safety): Diploma in Engineering with 2 years experience OR B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry) with 2 years experience OR BE/B.Tech with 2 years experience.
Candidates are advised to read the brochure tables for exact course-wise eligibility and trade mapping for Group K1 to K8.
Exam Pattern (CBT)
- Exam Mode: Online CBT
- Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Marks per Question: 4 marks
- Total Marks: 400
- Exam Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Language: Questions are displayed in Hindi and English.
Answer Key / Objection (As per brochure)
Before the result and merit list, JEECUP will invite objections on questions / answer key / attempted options through the portal. For each objection, the candidate has to pay ₹100. If the objection is found correct, the fee will be refunded; otherwise it will be forfeited.
Reservation (UP State Rules)
Reservation will be applicable as per the latest UP Government orders. Key percentages mentioned:
- SC: 21%
- ST: 2%
- OBC: 27%
- EWS: 10%
Horizontal reservation (as per rules) includes categories such as Freedom Fighter dependents, Ex-servicemen / Defence dependents, PwD, and Women (as per brochure).
Counselling / Seat Allotment
- Counselling will be conducted online.
- Counselling related detailed schedule and instructions will be available on the official website.
- Online counselling information will be available from 01/06/2026.
- Admission through counselling will be completed by 31/07/2026.
Contact Details (Helpdesk)
- Helpdesk Phone: 0522-2630106, 2630667, 2630695, 2636589
- Email: jeecuphelp@gmail.com
- Address: Secretary, Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh, 1, Guru Govind Singh Marg, Bansmandi Chauraha, Charbagh, Lucknow - 226001