JEECUP (UPJEE) 2026 Notification Released, Online Applications Start from January 15

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has released the notification for UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2026. The entrance exam is held every year for admission to diploma courses in government and private polytechnic institutes across Uttar Pradesh.
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As per the JEECUP (UPJEE) 2026 notification, the online application process will begin on 15 January 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms till 30 April 2026. The last date to pay the application fee is also 30 April.For students who make mistakes while filling the form, the council has opened a correction window from 26 April to 30 April 2026, during which details in the application can be edited.
Exam Schedule
The JEECUP 2026 examination will be conducted between 15 May and 22 May 2026. Admit cards will be available for download from 08 May 2026. The results are expected to be declared on 30 May 2026.The counselling process for admission will begin from 31 July 2026.
Application Fee
₹300 for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates
₹200 for SC and ST category candidates
(Bank charges will be applicable separately. The fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets.)
Age Eligibility
Candidates must be at least 14 years old as on 01 July 2026. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the examination. Applicants should be born on or before 01 July 2012 to be eligible.
JEECUP is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to various diploma-level technical and non-technical courses. Students are advised to read the complete notification carefully and regularly check the official JEECUP website for updates related to eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and counselling details.