Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for UP Joint Entrance Exam Polytechnic (JEECUP), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The Joint Entrance Examination Council has announced Round 5 seat allotment results for UP Polytechnic counselling 2026. The deadline for Round 5 physical reporting at institutes has been extended to August 17, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Joint Entrance Examination Council has extended the last date for third round deposit security, counselling fee, and online document verification to July 24-25, 2026. Candidates must complete formalities by the deadline to secure their allotted seats.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
In a significant change for this year's examination, JEEC Uttar Pradesh confirmed that JEECUP 2026 will have no negative marking for incorrect answers, unlike previous years where negative marking was applied.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
As per the seat matrix, 1,40,414 seats are available for admission through JEECUP 2026 across government, aided, PPP and private polytechnic institutions in Uttar Pradesh.
Archived 27 Jul 2026
JEEC Uttar Pradesh announced the Round 1 seat allotment result on July 1, 2026 on the official counselling portal. Candidates who completed registration, choice filling, and choice locking can check allotment status with their application number and password.
Archived 27 Jul 2026
The JEECUP 2026 counselling commenced on June 25, 2026 in online mode. Only candidates who qualified the entrance examination held from June 2-9, 2026 are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
Archived 27 Jul 2026
The official answer key for JEECUP 2026 was published on June 11, 2026, followed by the result declaration on June 19, 2026. Candidates were able to raise objections against the answer key with a fee of Rs 100 per question.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The JEECUP 2026 entrance examination was successfully held from June 2 to 9, 2026, in Computer-Based Test mode across multiple exam centers in Uttar Pradesh. The exam covered various groups including A, B, C, D, E1, E2, F, G, H, I, K, and L for polytechnic admissions.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh declared the JEECUP 2026 result on June 19, 2026. Candidates can download their rank card using login credentials on the official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
Archived 27 Jul 2026
JEEC Uttar Pradesh declared the JEECUP 2026 result on June 19, 2026. Candidates can download their rank cards from the official portal using their application number and password. The counselling process for 2.28 lakh diploma seats across 1,400+ polytechnic colleges is actively underway.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
The Joint Entrance Examination Council released the JEECUP 2026 admit card on May 8, 2026, and the provisional answer key on June 11, 2026. The exam was conducted from May 15-22 in computer-based test mode across various centers in Uttar Pradesh.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
The Joint Entrance Examination Council extended the JEECUP 2026 registration deadline from April 30 to May 10, 2026, providing relief to candidates facing issues in the application process. The extension gave applicants 10 additional days to complete their registration.
Archived 19 Aug 2026
The Joint Council of Engineering Council Entrance Examination has announced a one-week extension for UP JEECUP 2026 application submissions following technical difficulties reported by candidates. The revised deadline allows additional time for form correction and fee payment.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
JCECE Board has published the tentative examination schedule for all groups (A through H) for this cycle. The computer-based test is expected to be conducted in multiple shifts across designated centers statewide.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
In response to higher-than-expected application numbers, the examination authority has added centers in six additional cities including Prayagraj, Moradabad, and Saharanpur for candidate convenience.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Board has introduced an enhanced online document verification system this year, allowing candidates to upload certificates directly through the portal. This aims to reduce processing time during the counselling phase.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍JEECUP 2027 exam dates (expected)
Sun, 16 May, 2027Tentative exam window in mid-May 2027; conducted in CBT mode across UP centers
Archived 19 Aug 2026
JEECUP 2027 registration closes (expected)
Sat, 1 May, 2027Tentative last date for submission of online application form
Archived 19 Aug 2026
JEECUP 2027 registration opens (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Online application portal expected to open in mid-January 2027
Archived 19 Aug 2026
JEECUP 2027 notification (expected)
Fri, 15 Jan, 2027Tentative release of official notification for next cycle
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Final admission reporting deadline (expected)
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Document verification and fee payment at allotted institutions
Archived 27 Jul 2026
Round 5 physical reporting deadline
Mon, 17 Aug, 2026Extended deadline for institute reporting: August 17, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Counselling Round 5 seat allotment
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026Round 5 allotment announced on August 11, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Round 4 counselling (expected)
Thu, 6 Aug, 2026Fourth round of seat allotment for remaining vacant seats; outside-UP candidates eligible from this round
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Academic session 2026-27 begins
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Classes commence at polytechnic institutes across Uttar Pradesh
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Round 3 institute reporting deadline
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Final date for candidates to report to their allotted institute with original documents
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Round 3 document verification deadline
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026Last date for online document verification at jeecup.admissions.nic.in
Archived 19 Aug 2026
Counselling registration begins
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Online choice filling and seat allocation process starts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 2 counselling (expected)
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Subsequent counselling rounds for remaining seats
Archived 27 Jul 2026
Round 1 seat withdrawal deadline
Mon, 6 Jul, 2026Last date for admitted candidates to withdraw from Round 1 allotted seat
Archived 27 Jul 2026
Result declaration
Thu, 2 Jul, 2026Scorecards and merit lists published online
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Round 1 seat allotment result declared
Wed, 1 Jul, 2026Allotment based on JEECUP rank, category, choices filled, and seat availability
Archived 27 Jul 2026
Counselling registration started
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Online counselling began on June 25 for qualified candidates
Archived 27 Jul 2026
JEECUP 2026 result declared
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026Rank cards released on official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in
Archived 27 Jul 2026
Result declaration
Fri, 19 Jun, 2026JEECUP 2026 result announced on June 19, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Answer key publication
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026Provisional answer keys released for candidate review
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Answer key released
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Preliminary answer key with objection window for Rs. 100 per question
Archived 27 Jul 2026
Answer key publication
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026Official answer key released on June 11, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📍JEECUP 2026 exam conducted
Tue, 9 Jun, 2026CBT mode exam held from June 2-9, 2026 across 75 districts of UP
Archived 27 Jul 2026
📍JEECUP examination day (Groups A-H)
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Computer-based test conducted in multiple shifts
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍JEECUP 2026 exam (first day)
Tue, 2 Jun, 2026Exam conducted June 2-9, 2026 in CBT mode
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card release
Fri, 29 May, 2026Hall tickets available for download
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release
Wed, 27 May, 2026Hall tickets available from May 27, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window closes
Fri, 22 May, 2026Last opportunity to edit submitted forms
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for application submission
Fri, 15 May, 2026Final deadline including extended period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Sun, 10 May, 2026Last date extended to May 10, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window
Sat, 9 May, 2026Correction period: May 9-11, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026Online registration began on January 15, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026Online registration begins for all groups
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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