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UP JEECUP cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official UP JEECUP cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 280-320 marks (70-80%) |
| EWS | 260-300 marks (65-75%) |
| OBC | 240-280 marks (60-70%) |
| SC | 180-220 marks (45-55%) |
| ST | 160-200 marks (40-50%) |
| PwD | 140-180 marks (35-45%) |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 10-15 percentage points, with SC/ST cutoffs approximately 20-30 points lower than General for government polytechnic admission
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, total applicants, and seat availability across polytechnics; premium institutions in urban districts (Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida) demand scores at the higher end of each range
- Group-specific variations exist (A-K groups have different competitive landscapes); these ranges reflect Group A (Engineering) patterns, which see highest competition
What does your score in UP Joint Entrance Exam Polytechnic (JEECUP) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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State topper range — Premium choices
92–100%rank ~1–3,000
- Top rank in merit list — any branch, any government polytechnic of choice
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science first preference (cut-off typically under 1,500)
- Scholarship opportunities and recognition from state government
- Premier government polytechnics in Noida, Ghaziabad — CSE/IT with NCR placement advantages
- Direct admission offers from top private technical institutions
- Strong foundation for lateral entry to B.Tech programs in AKTU/UPTU
Top-tier polytechnics — All branches
85–92%rank ~3,000–8,000
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science (General category, first round, cut-off ~5,000)
- Kamla Nehru Polytechnic for Women, Lucknow — IT/CSE branches
- Government Polytechnic Meerut — Computer Science, Electronics & Communication
- Top government polytechnics across UP — choice of preferred branch and location
- Strong placement prospects in IT/manufacturing sectors
Premier government polytechnics
75–85%rank ~8,000–20,000
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science, Information Technology (approximate cut-off ~15,000 General)
- Government Polytechnic Kanpur — Mechanical Engineering, Electronics (cut-off ~18,000 General)
- Top-rated government polytechnics in Varanasi, Allahabad — core engineering branches
- Government Women's Polytechnics in major cities — all branches with good placements
Good government polytechnics
65–75%rank ~20,000–40,000
- Government Polytechnics in cities like Agra, Bareilly, Moradabad — Computer Science/IT branches
- Harcourt Butler Technical University affiliated colleges — Mechanical/Electrical in second round
- Government polytechnics in major district towns — all core branches
- Private polytechnics with AICTE approval in Lucknow, Kanpur — CSE/IT with scholarship options
Mid-tier government polytechnics
50–65%rank ~40,000–80,000
- Government Polytechnics in districts like Jhansi, Banda, Azamgarh — Civil/Mechanical branches
- Private polytechnics in divisional headquarters — Computer Science/IT branches
- Government polytechnics Tier 2 cities — branches like Electrical, Electronics in later rounds
- Decent chances for OBC/SC/ST candidates in better colleges with reservation
Lower tier colleges possible
35–50%rank ~80,000–1,50,000
- Private polytechnics in Tier 3 cities (management/spot round seats)
- Government polytechnics in remote districts — last round admissions
- Branches like Textile Technology, Printing Technology in lesser-preferred locations
- Consider diploma in emerging trades with lower competition
Needs significant improvement
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government polytechnics
- Consider private polytechnics with management quota
- Focus on strengthening fundamental concepts for next attempt
- May qualify for some remote campus private colleges
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