The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council (JEECUP) has begun online registration for the UP Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) 2026. Students can now apply for the entrance exam via the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in .
The registration window closes on April 30, 2026 . The JEECUP 2026 entrance exam will run from May 15 to May 22, 2026 . It will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) at various designated centers throughout Uttar Pradesh.
Application Requirements
To apply for admission to polytechnic diploma programs, candidates must follow a multi-step online process. This includes completing the initial registration, providing personal and academic information, uploading necessary documents such as photographs and signatures, and finally paying the prescribed application fee. All these steps must be finished before the application deadline of April 30, 2026 .
JEECUP 2026 Exam Fee
A non-refundable application fee is required to complete the registration for JEECUP 2026. The fee structure varies by candidate category:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Other Backwards Classes (OBC) | Rs 300 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and other reserved categories | Rs 200 |
Candidates can pay the fee online using debit cards, credit cards, or net banking facilities.
Examination Structure and Courses Offered
The JEECUP 2026 examination is organized into several distinct groups, including Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, and K1 to K8. Each group corresponds to specific types of diploma programs.
- Group A is specifically for admission into engineering and technology diploma courses.
- Other groups cover a broad range of polytechnic diploma programs. These include courses in pharmacy, agriculture, fashion design, and hotel management. Lateral entry courses, allowing direct admission into the second year of a diploma program, are also covered under specific groups.
How to Register for JEECUP 2026
Candidates must follow these steps for online registration:
- Access the official JEECUP website: jeecup.admissions.nic.in .
- Locate and complete the new candidate registration to create unique login credentials (application number and password).
- Log in to the portal using these generated credentials.
- Fill in the comprehensive JEECUP 2026 application form with all required personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature as per specified guidelines.
- Proceed to the payment gateway to pay the applicable JEECUP 2026 application fee online.
- Review all submitted information for accuracy. Then, submit the final application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.