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Complete guide to UP JEECUP 2026 Polytechnic admissions – application dates, fees, age limit, eligibility, exam schedule and how to apply.
The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (JEECUP) 2026 conducts admissions for various diploma, postgraduate diploma and lateral entry programmes in polytechnic colleges across the state. Candidates can apply online for the admission cycle that begins on 15 January 2026 and closes on 10 May 2026.
| Application Start | 15 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 10 May 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 09‑11 May 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 02‑09 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 27 May 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 11 June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 19 June 2026 |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST | ₹200 |
Fees can be paid via debit/credit card, net banking, mobile wallets, cash card or offline e‑challan.
| Minimum Age | 14 years (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Maximum Age | Not applicable |
Candidate’s date of birth must be on or before 01 July 2012.
| Group A – Engineering & Technology | Diploma in Engineering (3 yr) – 10th passed with 35% marks, PCM 50% |
| Group B – Agriculture Engineering | Diploma in Agriculture Engineering (3 yr) – 10th with Agriculture subject, PCM & Agriculture 50% |
| Group C – Design & Home Sciences | Various 2‑3 yr diplomas – 10th passed with 35% marks |
| Group D – Management & Library | 2 yr programmes – 10+2 passed |
| Group E – Pharmacy | 2 yr Diploma – 10+2 Science with 50% marks |
| Group F – Biotechnology | 1 yr PG Diploma – B.Sc. in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry |
| Group G – Computer, Marketing, Tourism, Mass Communication, etc. | 1‑2 yr PG Diplomas – Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
| Group H – Hotel Management | 3 yr Diploma – 10+2 with 50% marks |
| Group I – Aircraft Maintenance | 3 yr Diploma – 10+2 with PCM and 50% in Physics or Chemistry |
| Group J – IT | 1 yr PG Diploma – Diploma in Engineering (any branch) |
| Group K – Lateral Entry Engineering | 2 yr – 10+2 Science or 10th with ITI |
| Group L – Industrial Safety (Post‑Diploma) | 1 yr – BE/B.Tech with 2 yr experience OR Diploma with 5 yr experience |
Candidates will be shortlisted based on the JEECUP 2026 entrance examination scores. Merit lists will be prepared for each programme and released on the result date.
The UP JEECUP 2026 admission cycle offers a wide range of diploma and postgraduate diploma programmes for eligible candidates across Uttar Pradesh. By adhering to the important dates, fee structure, age and eligibility criteria, aspirants can complete their application smoothly and aim for a successful career in their chosen technical field.