The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has once again extended the registration deadline for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic), commonly known as UPJEE(P) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications for the JEECUP 2026 examination until May 17 through the official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Earlier, the last date to apply was April 30, which was later extended to May 11 before being revised again.
About JEECUP
JEECUP is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to government and private polytechnic colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The exam is crucial for students seeking admission to various diploma courses in engineering and other technical fields.
JEECUP 2026 Exam Dates
As per the revised schedule released by the council, the JEECUP 2026 examination for Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, and K1 to K8 will be conducted from June 2 to June 9, 2026. The admit cards for the entrance examination will be released on May 25, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for any further updates.
JEECUP 2026 Application Fee
Candidates applying for the examination are required to pay the prescribed registration fee online. The fee structure is as follows:
- General and Other Backward Classes (OBC): Rs 300
- Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and other reserved categories: Rs 200
Payment can be made through net banking, credit card, debit card, or other online modes available on the portal.
How to Apply for JEECUP 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out the JEECUP 2026 application form:
- Visit the official website at jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
- Register using the required basic details to generate login credentials.
- Log in and complete the JEECUP 2026 application form with personal, academic, and other required information.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format, such as photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference. A direct link to the application portal is available on the official website.
Candidates are strongly advised to complete the registration process before the revised deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered. For more details, candidates can visit the official JEECUP website or contact the helpdesk.
