JEECUP Exam 2026: Apply for admission to UP Polytechnic from January 15th, entrance exams will be held in May, schedule released..

UP Polytechnic Admission 2026: This is important information for students preparing to pursue diplomas in technical and other courses after 10th or 12th grade. The Joint Entrance Examination Council Polytechnic (JEECUP) Uttar Pradesh has released the schedule for Polytechnic admissions 2026.  According to the schedule, the application process for admission to various diploma courses offered in all polytechnics in UP will begin on January 15th. The last date to apply is April 30th. Entrance exams will be conducted for admission. The UP Polytechnic Admission 2026 entrance exams are tentatively scheduled for May.

Let's find out what schedule JEECUP UP has released for Polytechnic admissions 2026? We will also learn how to get admission to UP Polytechnics.

Apply Online by April 30th
The application process for admission to UP Polytechnics starts on January 15th. The application process is conducted online, and interested candidates can apply online until April 30, 2026. Let's see how to apply.

To apply online, first visit the official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
The JEECUP homepage will open. Click on the registration link displayed there.
A webpage will then open; fill in your information, such as your name, mobile number, and email ID.
After completing the registration process, the application form will open. Upload your personal and educational information.
Complete the application process only after submitting the fees.

4 Types of Courses in Polytechnics
Many types of diploma courses are available in UP Polytechnics. These courses are divided into several groups, but mainly they are officially categorized into 4 groups. Let's find out which courses are available.

Group A - Engineering Courses - Group A of UP Polytechnics offers engineering courses. This group includes engineering courses in the main trades. These 3-year engineering diploma courses are considered equivalent to lateral entry courses for B.Tech. Group E - Pharmacy Course: The Pharmacy course is available in Group E of UP Polytechnic. This is a two-year diploma course called Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharma).

Courses from Group B to L: Groups B to L of UP Polytechnic include diploma courses such as Fashion Designing, Home Science, and Textile Design/Printing, which are for students who have passed the 10th grade.

Courses from Group K1 to K8: Engineering courses are also available in Groups K1 to K8 of UP Polytechnic, but these courses are for students who have completed ITI and are eligible for lateral entry into the polytechnic.

Know when the entrance exam will be held.
Admission to UP Polytechnic is based on the merit of a written exam. A Computer-Based Test (CBT) is conducted by JEECUP. Admission to diploma courses in engineering, pharmacy, fashion designing, etc., at the polytechnic is given through this CBT. This year, the entrance exam for admission to courses in all groups will be held from May 15 to 22.

What is the exam pattern? Know how the selection is done
The UP Polytechnic entrance exam, conducted by JEECUP, consists of one paper. This paper is of 400 marks and contains a total of 100 questions. 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer. All questions are objective (MCQ). A merit list is prepared based on the results of this paper, after which polytechnics are allotted.

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