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UP JEECUP Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in UP Joint Entrance Exam Polytechnic (JEECUP) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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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
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Top 3000 — Elite institutions
92–100%rank ~1–3,000
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science (General rank under 2500)
- Harcourt Butler Technical Institute Kanpur — Top branches with excellent placements
- Government Polytechnic Noida — CSE (General category rank under 2000)
- First choice of branch and location at any government polytechnic in UP
- Excellent scholarship opportunities and hostel facilities
- Strong campus placement prospects with leading companies
Top-tier institutions
85–92%rank ~3,000–8,000
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science (General rank approximately 5000-7000)
- Harcourt Butler Technical Institute Kanpur — Diploma CSE, Electronics
- Government Polytechnic Noida — Computer Science (General cut-off around rank 4000-6000)
- Premium government polytechnics — CSE, IT in Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida, Ghaziabad
- Government Girls' Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science (top ranks)
- Best placement records and infrastructure among UP polytechnics
Premier government polytechnics
75–85%rank ~8,000–20,000
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science, IT (General approximately rank 12000-18000)
- Government Polytechnic Kanpur — Computer Science (cut-off around rank 15000 General)
- Government Polytechnic Noida — CSE, Electronics (General category)
- Government Polytechnic Meerut — Computer Science, Electronics
- Harcourt Butler Technical Institute (HBTI) Kanpur — Diploma programs
- Top government women's polytechnics — CSE, IT in metro cities
Good government polytechnics
65–75%rank ~20,000–40,000
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — Computer Science, Electronics (General category)
- Government Polytechnic Kanpur — Computer Science, Information Technology
- Government Polytechnic Meerut — core engineering branches
- Rajkiya Polytechnics in major cities — preferred branches
- Government Polytechnic Noida — select branches (approximately rank 25000-35000)
- Top private polytechnics with high placement records
Mid-tier government polytechnics
50–65%rank ~40,000–80,000
- Government Polytechnics in tier-2/3 cities — branches like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical
- Government Polytechnic Lucknow — select branches (approximately rank 60000-70000 OBC)
- Government Polytechnic Kanpur — Electrical, Civil Engineering
- Government Girls' Polytechnics in district headquarters — Computer Science, Electronics
- Decent private polytechnics with scholarship options
- Reserved category candidates may access better institutions
Lower tier colleges possible
35–50%rank ~80,000–1,50,000
- Admission possible in select private polytechnics across UP
- Government Polytechnics in remote districts — General category, lower-demand branches
- Branches like Civil Engineering, Electrical in smaller towns
- Government Girls' Polytechnics — some quota seats in non-metro locations
- May need to compromise on branch or location preference
Needs significant improvement
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government polytechnics
- May qualify for some private polytechnic colleges with available seats
- Consider focused preparation for next attempt
- Review fundamental concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
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