JEECUP 2025 – Ultimate Guide: Application, Exam, Answer Key & Counselling -

The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), also known as UPJEE Polytechnic, is the state-level entrance test for admission to diploma courses (Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Fashion, etc.) in government and private polytechnic institutions throughout Uttar Pradesh.

. JEECUP 2025 – Key Dates

Application window: January 15 – April 30, 2025
Correction window: May 1–6, 2025
Admit Card Release: May 28 (Group A)
Exam Date: June 5–13, 2025 (revised schedule)
Answer Key: June 13–15, 2025
Result Declaration: By June 21, 2025
Counselling Starts: Late June/July 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Age: 14 years as of July 1, 2025
Educational Qualification:
- Class 10: ≥35% aggregate
- Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics: ≥50% (for engineering streams)
Domicile: Uttar Pradesh (residence criteria vary)

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Visit the JEECUP official portal: jeecup.admissions.nic.in
Click “Apply Online”
Register with personal/academic details
Fill in preferences, upload photo/signature
Pay fee: ₹300 (General/OBC), ₹200 (SC/ST)
Submit form and save confirmation

(Correction allowed May 1–6)

Admit Card – Download & Instructions

Release Date: Group-specific progressive release (Group A on May 28)
To download: Login with application number + password → Download and print
On Exam Day: Carry admit card + valid photo ID

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Mode: CBT (Online)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Questions: 100 MCQs, 4 marks each, –1 negative mark per wrong
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Relevant Trade subjects (depending on group)

Answer Key & Objection Process

Provisional key release: June 13–15, 2025
Raise objections via portal (screenshots + fee); corrections reflected in final key
Final key forms the basis for result calculation

Result & Rank Card

Result Date: Expected by June 21, 2025
Rank Card Details: Marks, sectional scores, overall rank, qualifying status
Download Result: Login to portal, download and save scorecard

Counselling and Seat Allotment

Process:

1. Register & log in
2. Fill course/college preferences
3. Seat allotment via merit and availability
4. Document verification
5. College reporting and admission confirmation
Counselling Dates: Starts Late June/July, multiple rounds through August

Top Colleges Accepting JEECUP Score

JEECUP rank gives access to UP’s top polytechnic institutes, both government and private—like Government Polytechnic Lucknow, TIP, Noida, UP Tech, and IET Lucknow. Check the portal seat-matrix for full details.

FAQs

Question	Answer
Is there age limit for JEECUP?	Minimum 14 years; no upper limit
Is JEECUP for degree or diploma?	Diploma courses (polytechnic) only
Can I raise objection to answer key?	Yes, provisional key open for objections
Is there negative marking?	Yes, –1 mark for each wrong answer

Apply Now – Official JEECUP Portal

Apply/Register Now for JEECUP 2025