JEECUP Exam 2026: Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic entrance exam dates announced, the exam will be held in May..
JEECUP Exam Date 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council (JEECUP) has released the dates for the UP Polytechnic Entrance Exam 2026. This exam is conducted for admission to diploma courses in government and private polytechnic colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of students appear for this exam every year to secure a seat in engineering, pharmacy, or other technical courses. This time, the exam will be conducted from May 15 to May 22, 2026, in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or online mode. These dates are specifically for courses from Group A to K8, such as engineering and pharmacy.
How and When to Apply?
If you have passed 10th or 12th grade and want to pursue a polytechnic course, note down the application dates. Registration starts on January 15, 2026, and the last date is April 30, 2026. Everything will be done online. Fill out the form on the official JEECUP website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The application fee is Rs. 300 for General and OBC categories and Rs. 200 for SC/ST categories. You will need to upload your photograph, signature, and documents while filling out the form. Apply according to your eligibility. For most courses, a 10th-grade pass is required. Some courses require Mathematics and Science.
Exam Pattern and How to Prepare?
The exam will be online, with 100 questions and a time limit of 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking, so attempt as many questions as possible. The syllabus is at the 10th-12th grade level, with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry being the main subjects for the engineering group. For preparation, NCERT books are the best. Solve previous year's papers and take mock tests. A good rank will guarantee a seat in a government college.
Why Choose This Course and How to Get into Colleges?
This exam is for diploma courses in engineering, technology, pharmacy, agriculture, fashion design, etc. Counseling and seat allocation are done based on rank. There are hundreds of government and private colleges in Uttar Pradesh where admissions are available. Good colleges also offer excellent placement opportunities.
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