JEECUP 2027, officially UPJEE (Polytechnic) 2027, is the state entrance test for diploma courses in Uttar Pradesh polytechnics. The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh holds it as an online test. Dates are not announced yet; the council opens applications in January, and the 2026 test ran from 2 to 9 June.
JEECUP 2027
This page covers JEECUP 2027 expected dates, how to apply and log in, the fee, group-wise eligibility, the exam pattern and counselling.
| Full name | Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic), UPJEE (P) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh |
| Exam level | State level (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Courses / Purpose | Diploma, post diploma and PG diploma courses in UP polytechnics (Groups A to L) |
| Exam date | Not announced (2 to 9 June in 2026) |
| Application | Expected from January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 300 (General/OBC), Rs 200 (SC/ST) per application in 2026 |
| Eligibility | Group-wise; Group A needs Class 10 with 35% marks |
| Mode | Online CBT, questions in Hindi and English |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 4 marks each (400 marks), 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | jeecup.admissions.nic.in |
JEECUP 2027 Important Dates
The 2027 schedule is not out yet. The council’s brochure says the application portal for the next session opens in January, so JEECUP 2027 registration is expected in January 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | January 2027 Expected |
| Exam | To be announced |
How to Apply for JEECUP 2027
You apply online only, on the official JEECUP website. The 2027 form is expected to open in January 2027; the steps and fee below follow the 2026 brochure.
Apply Online for JEECUP 2027
Applications for JEECUP 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Read the brochure and pick the course group that matches your qualification.
- Register on the official website and fill your personal, academic, category and course group details.
- Choose four exam districts in order of preference.
- Upload your photograph and signature as instructed.
- Pay the fee online by net banking, debit or credit card, or UPI, and submit the form.
- Keep your application number and password safe. You need them for the admit card, rank card and counselling.
| Item | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Fee: General and OBC | Rs 300 per application |
| Fee: SC and ST | Rs 200 per application |
| Bank or service charges | Extra, not included in the fee |
| Applications allowed | Up to 3: Group A, Group E and one other group |
| Correction window | 26 to 30 April 2026 |
| Refund | The fee is not refunded |
If your fee was debited but does not show on the form, the brochure asks you to wait two to three working days and keep checking the portal before paying again.
How to log in to the JEECUP 2027 candidate portal?
You use the JEECUP candidate login to complete and pay for your form, download the admit card and rank card, and take part in online counselling.
- Open the official JEECUP website. The 2027 login will open there with the next registration, expected in January 2027. The 2026 login is now used for pharmacy counselling.
- Click the sign-in link for the service you need, such as registration, rank card or counselling.
- Enter your application number and password.
- Type the security pin shown on screen. It is case sensitive.
- Sign in to see your form, download documents or fill counselling choices.
Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password? on the sign-in page and reset it with the OTP the portal sends you. Never share this OTP with anyone.
Who can apply for JEECUP 2027?
Eligibility depends on the course group you choose. For Group A, diploma in engineering, you need to have passed Class 10 with at least 35% marks. These are the 2026 rules.
| Group | Courses | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| A | Diploma in engineering and technology (3 years) | Class 10 with 35% |
| B | Agriculture engineering (3 years) | Class 10 with 35% |
| C | Fashion design and garment technology, home science, textile design (2 or 3 years) | Class 10 with 35% |
| D | Modern office management and secretarial practice; library and information science (2 years) | Class 12 (Hindi and English subjects needed for office management) |
| E | Diploma in pharmacy (2 years) | Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry, plus Mathematics or Biology |
| F | PG diploma in biotechnology (tissue culture), 1 year | B.Sc. with Biology and Chemistry or Biochemistry |
| G | PG diplomas, 1 or 2 years (17 courses) | Graduation |
| H | Hotel management and catering technology (3 years) | Class 12 with 35% |
| I | Aircraft maintenance engineering (3 years) | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, 50% aggregate |
| K1 to K8 | Lateral entry to year 2 of an engineering diploma | Class 12 science or vocational, or Class 10 plus a 2-year ITI in a matching trade |
| L | Post diploma in industrial safety (1 year) | Engineering diploma, B.Sc. (Physics or Chemistry) or B.E./B.Tech, plus 2 years of experience |
- You must be at least 14 years old on 1 July of the admission year (16 years for Group I).
- Students appearing in their qualifying exam can apply, but must show the pass certificate at counselling.
- Group I candidates must be free of colour blindness and any physical disability.
- Seats go first to candidates from Uttar Pradesh. Seats left vacant may be offered to candidates from other states on merit.
What is the JEECUP 2027 exam pattern?
JEECUP is an online computer-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 marks each, for 400 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking.
| Item | Rule (2026 brochure) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online computer-based test (CBT) |
| Language | Every question shown in Hindi and English |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions, 4 options each |
| Marks | 4 per correct answer, 400 in all |
| Negative marking | None |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes per shift |
| Wrong question or two correct options | Full 4 marks to everyone who attempted it |
The subjects and their share depend on your group. Group A is half Mathematics and half Physics and Chemistry. See the JEECUP syllabus for every group.
How does JEECUP counselling work?
Admission is through online counselling in order of rank. You fill choices of institutes and courses, get a seat, choose freeze or float, pay the security and counselling fee and verify your documents at a district help centre.
In 2026, main counselling rounds 1 to 3 ran from 25 June to late July and additional rounds 6 and 7 from 21 August to 10 September. Group E (pharmacy) counselling runs separately, from 25 September to 15 October 2026.
JEECUP 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027 notice has been issued yet. The latest official brochure and the official website are listed below.
- PDFUPJEE (Polytechnic) 2026 Information Brochure, Hindi (latest)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- LINKJEECUP official website (Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), UP)Official site · jeecup.admissions.nic.inOpen