JEECUP 2026 Applications Open: Apply Now for UP Polytechnic Entrance Exam

• The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has started the online application process for the UP Polytechnic entrance exam 2026 today, January 15, 2026.
• Aspirants can apply for over 100 diploma courses in government, aided, and private polytechnic institutes via jeecup.admissions.nic.in.
• The application window is open until April 30, 2026, with exams scheduled from May 15 to May 22, 2026, and results on May 30, 2026.
• Eligibility requires Class 10 pass with 35% marks and a minimum age of 14 years; application fees are Rs 300 for General/OBC and Rs 200 for SC/ST.
• The JEECUP 2026 exam will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 MCQs, and significantly, there will be NO NEGATIVE MARKING this year.

Why It Matters: JEECUP 2026 applications are now open for UP Polytechnic admissions, featuring no negative marking in the CBT exam.